PUBLISHINGPublishing is a part of producing a book, music or information for the general public.

In many cases authors are there own publishers. Normally the term publishing refers to printing either book or newspapers.

Size, Shape and Structure of Magazine Publishing

The UK Magazine Publishers industry produces and distributes magazines and periodicals aimed at individuals, tradesmen and professionals in print or electronic format.

In the United Kingdom, the magazine publishers industry creates and allocates magazines which are aimed at people like tradesmen and professionals in print or knower days electronic format.

There are over 200,000 people employed in the publishing industry, representing less than 1% of all those working in the UK. The publishing industry generates a turnover of £8.3 billion Gross Value Added and is one of the biggest earners for the UK creative media industries.

The publishing has got strong links with many other industries such as the photography and photo imaging industry to produce the photos on the magazine. It is also linked with the advertising and marketing industry because many companies advertise their companies on different magazines.

Examples of some companies in this sector

Heat - a British entertainment magazine published by German company Bauer Media Group. As of 2004 it is one of the biggest selling magazines in the UK, with a regular circulation over half a million.

OK! is a British weekly magazine specializing in celebrity news. Originally launched as a monthly, its first issue was published in April 1993.

NME, created by Theodore Smythson, is a UK weekly pop/rock music journalism publication, published since March 1952.

Ownership of these Companies

Heat magazine is owned by Bauer Media Group. Bauer Media Group is a multinational media company headquartered in Hamburg, Germany which operates in 16 countries worldwide. Bauer Media Group has a 50% stake in the British television company Box Television, the other half owned by Channel 4

OK! Magazine is owned by Northern & Shell. Northern & Shell is a British publishing and television group. The holding company name is Northern and Shell Network Ltd. Northern & Shell also owns three entertainment television channels: Channel 5, 5* and 5USA

NME magazine is owned by PC Media Ltd. PC Media Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Time Inc., is a consumer magazine and digital publisher in the United Kingdom, with a large portfolio selling over 350 million copies each year.

What other companies do they own?

PC Media LTD has interests which included two national daily and two national Sunday newspapers

The Northern & shell are heavily involved in different platforms of the media industry. it publishes the Daily Express, Sunday Express, Daily Star and Daily Star Sunday, and the magazines OK!, New!, Star, and TV Pick Magazine. Northern & Shell also owns three entertainment television channels: Channel 5, 5* and 5USA. The company also own Portland TV, which owns the adult TV channels; Television X, Red Hot TV, and others.

What Are The Advantages of Magazines Having A Presence In Different Platforms?

There are many advantages of magazines having a presence in different platforms. Magazines in the modern day aren't just printed, they are found in many forms.

Magazines can be seen and read on mobile devices such as various Smartphone's and androids in which you can download the apps onto the phone. This is an advantage because people will be able to read and see the latest gossip for instants if they are on the go or there is not enough time to go to the shop. This method is also a lot quicker and more reliable due to the store may have shortage or run out of the copy of magazine you are looking for.

One of the most common and gradually growing platforms where people read or look at gossip and latest news is on the magazines website and the internet. This is a fast and easy way to read the latest issue of your magazine and also it is reliable because shops may run out whereas the internet can be for use 24hours a day without any problems.

Overall this is an advantage because there will be more people purchasing magazines and latest issues because they are available to read on many platform. Another advantage is that the magazine company will reach a wider range and larger amount of people.