On Wednesday, Reworld will launch a new version of Psychologies Magazine without its original journalists, nearly all of whom have opted to leave the magazine following its takeover by the media group in the spring, according to Correspondence de la presse, confirmed press. AFP by multiple sources. The French publisher with a sulphurous reputation (Grazia, Science et Vie, Top Santé, Biba, Marie France, etc…) formalized the acquisition of the “Psychologies” group in June.
Reworld Media has made a name for itself in recent years through its many magazine acquisitions and sometimes controversial methods. So the journalists at Science et Vie, disagreeing with their boss, left to found the rival Epsiloon. Since “most employees have activated their transfer point” which allows compensation to be left in the media in the event of a change of ownership, is mentioned in Correspondence de la presse. According to him, three people remained in the editorial office.fifteen journalists“.
Reworld management declined to comment when contacted. “No writer, it’s sadA journalist who left the magazine this summer on condition of anonymity told AFP. Editorial concerns about the new shareholder, his “management methods” and “ethical issuesHe added that the departures condemned by other employees of the group were the reason. But journalists were sufferingDuring yearsAhead of Reworld’s arrival, the two sources said, citing tough working conditions and staff cuts slated for 2018 and 2021.
Founded in 1970, the magazine was taken over by Jean-Louis Servan-Schreiber in the 1990s, focusing on topics such as personal development. It was bought in 2008 by Lagarde and then in 2014 by 4B Media, a Belgian consortium of which the press publisher Rossel is a member. Keeping most of its headlines, the resolution launched on Wednesday is designed to:brighter and more dedicated“According to Reworld’s announcement, “new sections focusing on the connections between self-esteem, body esteem, appearance, and our relationships with others“.
Sales of Psychologies fell to 156,675 copies in 2021-2022 (-5.14% year-on-year), according to figures from the Alliance of Press and Media Professionals (ACPM). Last week, the editorial staff of Gamekult, a video game website acquired by Reworld, announced its resignation, condemning the context.hostilefor the independence of the press.
Source: Le Figaro
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