Gala is a French language weekly celebrity and women's magazine[1][2] published in Paris, France. The magazine also has international editions in various languages.

Gala
Editor-in-chiefJuliette Serfati
CategoriesWomen's magazine
Celebrity magazine
FrequencyWeekly
Circulation158,817 (2020)
PublisherGroupe Figaro
Founded1993; 31 years ago (1993)
Company
CountryFrance
Based inParis
Language
WebsiteGala

On 21 November 2023, the magazine was sold to Groupe Figaro as part of Vivendi's efforts to obtain approval from the European Commission for the purchase of a controlling stake in Lagardère Group.[3]

History and profile edit

Gala was first published in 1993.[4][5] The magazine is published by Groupe Figaro on a weekly basis.[6][7] The headquarters of the weekly is in Paris.[7][8] The editor-in-chief is Juliette Serfati.[8] The magazine provides news on significant figures from entertainment, fashion and society and targets women.[6]

Gala has five editions.[9] The magazine is published in German, Greek, and Polish languages.[10] The German edition of Gala was established in 1994 and is published weekly.[9]

Gala had a circulation of 264,000 copies in France in 2010.[11] In the period of 2013-2014 the circulation of the magazine was 234,175 copies.[6]

References edit

  1. ^ Marnette, Sophie (1 January 2005). Speech and Thought Presentation in French: Concepts and Strategies. John Benjamins Publishing. p. 288. ISBN 978-90-272-5376-7.
  2. ^ Dakhlia, Jamil; Dakhlia, Jocelyne (2008). Politique people (in French). Editions Bréal. p. 37. ISBN 978-2-7495-0521-3.
  3. ^ "Vivendi completes acquisition of Lagardère". exchange4media. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
  4. ^ "Gala International". G+J Media. Archived from the original on 17 May 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  5. ^ Official website
  6. ^ a b c "Gala magazine. France" (PDF). Huson Media. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  7. ^ a b "Gala factsheet". Publicitas. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  8. ^ a b "Gala France". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  9. ^ a b "International brands". G+J Media. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Gala factsheet (2017)" (PDF). G+J Media. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 December 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
  11. ^ "Western Europe Media Facts. 2011 Edition" (PDF). ZenithOptimedia. Retrieved 6 March 2016.

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