The company DP Media has acquired licensing rights granted by Hearst Magazines for the publication of Harper's Bazaar and Cosmopolitan, management of websites, social media, and the organization of public events for these publications in Ukraine.
The Harper’s Bazaar website will resume operations in December of this year under the leadership of editor-in-chief Kateryna Popova. The Cosmopolitan website is set to launch in March 2024, with Julia Nikolaychuk as the editor-in-chief. Additional information regarding the release dates of the print versions of the publications will be announced later.
"We are extremely pleased to bring back such respected brands as Harper's Bazaar and Cosmopolitan to the domestic market to continue offering the most creative and effective communication solutions for our partners, taking into account our experience. We are confident that our joint efforts with one of the world's most influential media companies, Hearst Magazines, will play a crucial role in the further development of the Harper's Bazaar and Cosmopolitan brands in the Ukrainian market," said Natalia Dunayska, the Publisher and CEO of DP Media
The editorial teams of the brands will provide readers with the latest news from the world of fashion, beauty, and social life, aiming for further audience growth while maintaining a balance between entertaining information and content that reflects the realities of the time. Equal attention will be given to public events under the auspices of the publications to strengthen their social and cultural mission.
"We are excited to collaborate with DP Media as Hearst relaunches Cosmopolitan and Harper's Bazaar in Ukraine. We believe our iconic brands play a crucial role in engaging, inspiring, and informing readers on a wide range of topics, and we look forward to the opportunity to delight and engage audiences in this important market," commented Jonathan Wright, the President of the Hearst Magazines International.
