Time’s up for Time Out: Iconic mag publishes final print issue after 54 years

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Iconic London magazine Time Out released its final print issue yesterday (23 June), announcing that it will now be re-focusing on its presence across digital media and live events.

Founded by Tony Elliott in 1968, the magazine was for many years an essential read for Londoners, who would rely on the publication’s extensive listings as their primary source of information for leisure activities across the city.

With the emergence of the internet however, and the ease with which people can now access any and all information, the magazine has seen its relevance decrease – culminating in yesterday’s announcement.

The brand will live on in digital form, and has earmarked extensive diversification as the key to its survival. Content will now be focused primarily on the brand’s online and digital channels: with the release of a new short-form video series set for this summer.

A daily newsletter will also take on added significance, with a revamped Instagram presence also touted as a means of increasing engagement.

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The publication’s final issue is set to celebrate its 54-year print history, with a nostalgic retrospective of the capital’s extensive arts and culture scene, whilst also looking forward to the city’s cultural future.

“We say farewell to our Time Out London print magazine after 54 years – and we can’t say thank you enough to all the incredible people that have been part of this journey started in 1968 by our founder Tony Elliott,” Time Out Group CEO, Chris Ohlund said.

“In true Time Out spirit, our last regular issue celebrates the best of the city right now and looks to the future – it’s a bold statement that our mission continues with our digital-first strategy, alongside Live Events and our growing Time Out Market division.

“Time Out is a global brand with a national footprint and a local voice; we are constantly and quickly innovating to reach, engage and grow our audience across the right channels with the right content that delivers our brand’s core purpose – we do this via an impactful combination of digital and ‘in real life’ that no other brand can offer.”

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