Today, Bauer Media has announced the closure of Cosmopolitan magazine in Australia, as B&T reports.
Paul Dykzeul, CEO of Bauer Media ANZ has released this statement:
“Today, Bauer Media announced the closure of the Cosmopolitan brand in Australia, with the December issue being the last. It has not been an easy decision to make, however, the commercial viability of the magazine in Australia is no longer sustainable.
Magazine closures are never easy, desirable or done without careful consideration for all of those involved. We have to ensure that we are continually reshaping and defining the business so that our readers of today, and those of tomorrow, remain engaged with the content we publish and the platforms upon which we deliver.
We are incredibly proud of the brand and the people who have been involved and represented over the last 45 years. It has helped to launch the careers of media personalities, supported great brands and causes, and inspired millions of young women across the country.
We would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the brand and its legacy over the years.”
This comes just weeks after Bauer Media chose not to respond to questions about why Cosmopolitan Bride’s quarterly print magazine was missing from newsstands.
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It’s a shocking announcement. All the girls in our office are extremely upset. With one exclaiming “That’s how I learnt about blowjobs, and the ear biting technique”. We hope that something equally as saucy rises from its ashes, but we’ll never forget Cosmo’s legacy.
