NEW YORK, Dec. 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Newsweek LLC, the
iconic newsweekly publication, continues to expand globally and has
entered into its seventh exclusive international licensing deal
with Adria Media Group (AMG).
AMG is the largest media house in the Western Balkans and
announced today that it has entered into a partnership deal with
IBT Media, the US-based international news company and parent to
Newsweek LLC. Newsweek is a historically strong licensing
brand and provides its readers with a powerful combination of news,
culture and ideas. The publication is a symbol of quality
journalism and is a regular source of information for
political and business decision makers.
As a result of this partnership, AMG will launch and publish
Newsweek Serbia. Etienne Uzac, Co-Founder, CEO of IBT Media
states, "We are glad to partner with Adria on the launch of
Newsweek Serbia and thereby extend Newsweek's brand
footprint in Europe."
AMG is thrilled and honored to welcome Newsweek Srbija
into its growing portfolio. "AMG is always looking for new
challenges in the media sphere," said Aleksandar Rodic, CEO of AMG. "I am very pleased
and honored to announce the signing of the long-term partnership
deal with IBT Media and the launch of Newsweek Serbia – a
magazine that offers award-winning reporting and commentary from
some of the top writers in the world. This is just one more step
forward into making AMG a real media leader in the Balkans,
recognized by its innovative approach and introduction of the best
media practices."
About Adria Media Group:
Adria Media Group
publishes magazines that inspire readers and contribute to their
daily lives. AMG's portfolio consists of 36 print editions and 21
digital platforms. AMG has over 16 million readers and users. In
addition to developing existing publications and their media
extensions, AMG runs and develops new magazines and new projects.
AMG brands include Kurir, Story, Men's Health, Cosmopolitan, Elle,
National Geographic, and more. AMG was created in 2006 through a
joint venture between Gruner & Jahr AG & CO and Sanoma
Magazines International BV. For more information on AMG, please
visit: http://adriamedia.rs.
About Newsweek:
Newsweek is one the world's premier
weekly news magazines. Newsweek has been a staple of American media
for over 80 years, bringing high-quality journalism to millions of
readers around the globe. Newsweek publishes print editions in
Japanese, Korean, Polish, Spanish, Arabic, and Turkish, as well as
an English language international edition, but is a primarily
digital property available across platforms and devices. Newsweek
provides in-depth analysis, news and opinion about international
issues, technology, business, culture and politics. For more
information, please visit www.newsweek.com
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SOURCE IBT Media