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Staff Changes Within Elle Group

06/30/2008

Samantha Fennell is leaving her position as Associate Publisher of ELLE magazine (Hachette Filipacchi Media) to work on Barack Obama's presidential campaign.

Metropolitan Home Launches Fulcrum Magazine With July/August Issue

06/25/2008

Branded Trade Supplement Offers Design Professionals Overview Of Latest News in Architecture and Design New York, NY June 25, 2008 - Metropolitan Home, the definitive resource for modern design, published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (HFM U.S.) launches Fulcrum, a branded trade magazine supplement with its July/August issue, it was announced today. Fulcrum will provide design professionals with the latest “need-to-know” information about design process and practice. Fulcrum was developed under the editorial direction of Donna Warner, VP/Editor-in-Chief, Metropolitan Home and Marisa Bartolucci, Editor-in-Chief of Fulcrum. Deborah Burns, VP/Publisher, Metropolitan Home, is the publisher. The supplement is advertiser supported with an initial distribution of 100,000.

PointClickHome.com features the "Happy Chic" Contest wih famed designer Jonathan Adler

06/24/2008

Grand Prize Winner Will Receive $2,500 Gift Certificate to the Jonathan Adler Stores and Website; Site will Feature Jonathan’s Guest-Blog Commentary and his 15 Fabulous Design Tips PointClickHome.com, the comprehensive shelter network from Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. today announced a call for entries for the “Happy Chic” contest with one of the country's leading interior designers and head judge of Bravo’s “Top Design”, Jonathan Adler.

Robert Botte Named Vice President, Information Technology Infrastructure & Operations

06/24/2008

President & CEO Jack Kliger announced today that Robert Botte has been promoted to Vice President, Information Technology Infrastructure & Operations at Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. Botte will continue to report to Tom Donohue, SVP/Chief Technology Officer.

Alain Lemarchand Appointed CEO of HFM U.S.; Jack Kliger Will be Named HFM U.S. Chairman

06/18/2008

ALAIN LEMARCHAND APPOINTED CEO OF HFM U.S. Jack Kliger will be named HFM U.S. Chairman Note from Anne Janas, SVP, Corporate Communcations, HFM U.S.: Today in France, Didier Quillot, CEO of Lagardère Active, announced the appointment of Alain Lemarchand, COO, Lagardere Active, as Chief Executive Officer of Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. effective September 1, 2008. Jack Kliger will be named Chairman, a newly-created position.

American PHOTO Magazine Names Winners of the 2008 Editor’s Choice Awards in July/August issue

06/17/2008

Annual Buyer’s Guide to the Best New Photography Products and Imaging Tools

American PHOTO has announced the winners of its ninth annual 2008 Editor’s Choice Awards in this year’s Buyer’s Guide. American PHOTO editors have spent months of testing to compile this ultimate buyer’s guide for the best new photography products and imaging tools.

Cathy Christino Named Associate Publisher/Marketing HOME Magazine and Woman’s Day Special Interest Publications

06/06/2008

Cathy Christino, 42, has been named Associate Publisher/Marketing, a new position, for HOME magazine and the Woman’s Day Special Interest Publications (Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., it was announced today. Christino reports to Jack Grant, Vice President/Publisher, HOME magazine.

Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. Announces Promotions

05/22/2008

Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. President and CEO Jack Kliger has promoted the following individuals at HFM U.S. effective immediately: Jennifer Bernheim, Katherine Daniels, Michael Esposito, Lynn Heatheron, Philip Ketonis, Will Michalopolous, Florent Peyre and Dorothee Walliser.

Metropolitan Home Celebrates Its Design 100

05/20/2008

The magazine’s annual gala showcases the year’s best people, places and products in the world of design New York, NY (May 2008) – Metropolitan Home, the definitive resource in modern design and contemporary style, celebrates its 11th annual “Design 100” issue with a gala event at The Four Seasons Restaurant/Pool Room on May 20 in New York City. The exclusive event and special gold-covered June issue celebrates the year’s most notable design luminaries, restaurateurs, destinations, stylish products and innovative ideas. In addition, the editorial team has taken an eye towards green by highlighting noteworthy eco-conscious projects, people and programs in the publication.

Nina Garcia Named Editor-At-Large for ELLE Magazine

05/15/2008

Roberta Myers, Vice President/Editor-in-Chief, ELLE, announced today that ELLE has entered a new agreement with Nina Garcia who has been named Editor-at-Large through September 1, 2008. Ms. Garcia will remain as the magazine's representative judge on "Project Runway" through the show's fifth season.

Grant Whitmore Joins Jumpstart Automotive Media as GM, Publisher & Business Development

05/14/2008

Whitmore to Lead Key Growth Areas for Company San Francisco (May 14, 2008) Jumpstart Automotive Media, the leading automotive publisher rep firm, announced today that Grant Whitmore has joined the company as General Manager, Publisher & Business Development. The San Francisco-based position is newly created and will report to Chief Operating Officer, Dillon McDonald.

Home and Woman's Day Special Interest Publications VP/Editor-in-Chief Olivia Monjo Passed Away

05/11/2008

Jack Kliger, President & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. and colleagues are deeply saddened that Olivia Monjo, Vice President/Editor-in-Chief of Home and Woman’s Day Special Interest Publications, passed away on May 11, 2008. Olivia had been with Hachette for 17 years, having joined the company in 1991. She will be sorely missed by her friends and colleagues here at Hachette. We wish to extend our sincerest condolences to her daughter Cate Louise Mahoney and her mother Louise Monjo.

HFM U.S.’s Parent Company, Lagardère Active, Acquires Massin Group, The French Leader in Decoration Magazines

04/30/2008

With its two flagship publications, Art & Décoration and Maison & Travaux, Massin Group is the undisputed leader in decoration magazines in France.

Jumpstart Automotive Media Syndicates Car and Driver Sponsored Content Across Channel

04/17/2008

Virtual Test Drives Prove Popular with Users SAN FRANCISCO - Jumpstart Automotive Media, the leading automotive publisher rep firm, announced today that is has taken another step in moving beyond the traditional ad network model by syndicating sponsored content produced by one of its sites across its entire channel of automotive sites. Virtual Test Drives produced by Car and Driver on behalf of both domestic and imported car makers, are being offered to visitors through other premier automotive publishers in the Jumpstart AutoPATH channel including NADAGuides.com ,Vehix.com, JDPower.com, Road&Track.com, Consumer Guide Automotive, Shopping.com Autos, CarSoup.com, U.S.News.com Rankings and Reviews, HybridCars, and CarGurus.

Lagardère builds production empire; Company to buy European TV companies

04/16/2008

Deep-pocketed Gallic conglom Lagardère is on the hunt for production companies as it pursues is aim to create a pan-Euro TV production giant.

Elle.com Launches Customized Online Shopping Search Powered By TheFind.com

04/09/2008

ELLE.com Editors Handpick Retailers and Brands;Shopping Destination Built Exclusively for ELLE by TheFind Inc. New York - ELLE.com (Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) has partnered with TheFind Inc. (TheFind.com), a leading shopping search engine that quickly discovers millions of lifestyle goods, to create an online shopping experience that is aligned with the sophisticated, fashion-forward sensibility of ELLE.

PointClickHome.com Named as one of The Design 100 in TIME magazine's Style and Design Issue

04/09/2008

PointClickHome.com, the comprehensive shelter network from Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., has been included in TIME magazine’s 2008 Style and Design 100 issue. The list highlights 100 people and ideas that are behind today’s most influential designs.

Claude Girard Named VP/Director of Corporate Sales

04/04/2008

Claude Girard, 42, has been named Vice President/Director of Corporate Sales, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. it was announced today. Girard will report to Nicholas Matarazzo, EVP/Group Publishing Director and Integrated Sales & Marketing.

Castrol Syntec Joins Car and Driver/Road & Track Live Driving Events Series

04/03/2008

Becomes Official Motor Oil Supplier, Event Sponsor of Exotic Sports Car Tour Premium lubricant Castrol SYNTEC has joined the Car and Driver/Road & Track LIVE exotic cars driving series as a major sponsor, it was announced today. Principal to the LIVE program are renowned Car and Driver and Road & Track magazines, automotive flagships of Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.

Colorado Comes to the Big Apple

04/01/2008

Hachette Filipacchi Media, The Colorado Tourism Office, and Nikon Inc. are pleased to announce the creation of the Let’s Talk Colorado Gallery. The gallery will open at 317 Madison Avenue, just steps from bustling Grand Central Station. This amazing space will be open for the entire month of April with large street facing windows designed to entice the public to come in and learn more about the Rocky Mountain state.

Thos. L. Bryant, The Longest Running Editor-In-Chief of Road & Track Magazine, Announces His Retirement After 20 Years of Leadership

04/01/2008

Bryant Will Remain Editor Emeritus and Will Continue to Contribute To the Magazine and Website Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (HFM U.S., www.hfmus.com) announced today that Thos L. Bryant, Vice President/Editor-in-Chief, Road & Track magazine, has decided to retire at the end of July 2008. Bryant will retain the title of Editor Emeritus and will continue to write a column for the magazine as well as contribute to the website. The company will begin a search to fill this position.

Claire Marin Named Associate Publisher, Woman's Day Magazine

04/01/2008

Claire Marin, 43, has been named Associate Publisher, Woman’s Day magazine (Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S) it was announced today. Marin who will report to Woman’s Day VP/Publisher Carlos LaMadrid will join the company on April 14, 2008.

Renowned A/V Writer Brent Butterworth Joins Sound & Vision As Contributing Technical Editor

04/01/2008

Brent Butterworth, a longtime industry veteran and former editor of Home Entertainment magazine, joins Sound & Vision (Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S) as a contributing technical editor beginning with the April issue. He will report to Mike Mettler, VP/Editor-in-Chief of Sound & Vision.

Sheri Lapidus Named Executive Director, Public Relations, ELLE magazine

03/26/2008

Sheri Lapidus has been named Executive Director, Public Relations for ELLE magazine (Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) it was announced today. In this newly created position, Lapidus will be responsible for all media relations related to the brand and will report to Carol Smith, SVP/Group Publisher.

Lagardère Active Launches ELLE in Indonesia and Finland

03/26/2008

Lagardère Active is expanding its ELLE network with two new international editions: ELLE Indonesia and ELLE Finland. These latest launches (there have been 13 since 2000) bring to 41 the total number of editions worldwide.

ELLE Decor Editor-in-Chief Margaret Russell To Be Honored By the Savannah College of Art and Design

03/26/2008

The third annual SCAD STYLE ÉTOILE AWARDS will be held for the first time in New York City at the Cultural Services of the French Embassy at 972 Fifth Ave., at a cocktail reception on April 10 at 6 p.m., co-hosted by Savannah College of Art and Design President Paula S. Wallace and honorary co-host Pierre Vimont, Ambassador of France to the United States.

Hachette Will Publish Ty Pennington At Home Quarterly in 2008

03/25/2008

Jack Kliger, CEO and President Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. has announced that Ty Pennington At Home will be published as a quarterly, with the 2008 debut issue hitting newsstands March 25. The magazine will sell for $4.99 with an initial distribution of 500,000. The magazine offers Pennington’s solutions to the many and varied decorating and remodeling challenges facing today’s homeowners.

Jumpstart Automotive Media Launches Jumpstart Labs

03/25/2008

Hires Eve Maidenberg to be Senior Director Jumpstart Automotive Media, the leading automotive publisher rep firm, announced today that it has launched a new marketing services group, Jumpstart Labs. Eve Maidenberg has joined the company as Senior Director in charge of the group...

PointClickHome.com Partners with DesignMyRoom.com

03/19/2008

Easy-To-Use Design Tool Takes Users From Inspiration To Action with Virtual Project Planning and Decorating Partnership Enables Advertisers to Reach In-Market Buyers With Interactive Product Placement PointClickHome.com, the comprehensive shelter network from Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S (hfmus.com) has partnered with DesignMyRoom.com, a virtual interior design and decorating website, to help visitors who are in home makeover mode go from “inspiration to action” and enable advertisers to reach in-market consumers via interactive product placement.

Bennett Thiemann Named to Position of Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer for HFM U.S.

03/18/2008

Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (HFM U.S.), announced today that he has named Bennett Theimann, currently Chief Financial Officer at Cellfish Media, to the newly created position of Senior Vice President/Chief Procurement Officer for HFM U.S. Theimann will report to Kliger and will be responsible for vendor management, administration and facilities. Mark Eisner, Director, Paper Purchasing, and John Norton, Director, Facilities and Administration, will report to Theimann who will join the company beginning March 31, 2008.

CARandDRIVER.com Redesigns Website to Make it Easier for Car Shoppers

03/18/2008

The Site Offers the Unique Combination of Independent Editorial, Objective Road Test Data, User Reviews and Shopping Tools CARandDRIVER.com (www.caranddriver.com ) the website for the world’s largest automotive magazine Car and Driver, has made its content easier to find and read for car shoppers. Over 60 million new and used cars and trucks will be purchased in the U.S. this year, and over 90% of the shoppers go online to evaluate their options. This huge audience can now tap the largest resource of independent, objective road tests through CARandDRIVER.com and Car and Driver Mobile. Car and Driver evaluates more than 500 vehicles every year, including more than 200 instrumented tests, producing the most comprehensive repository of road tests and reviews

MPA Announces Major Initiative to Improve Measurement of Magazine Audience and Readership

03/10/2008

Proposed Metrics to Focus on Exposure, Engagement and Action-Taking New York, NY (March 10,2008)—Nina Link, President and CEO, Magazine Publishers of America (MPA), announced a major initiative to develop an improved approach to magazine measurement for advertisers based on audience and readership.

Tony Romano, SVP, Manufacturing & Distribution Retires After 30 Years at Hachette

03/03/2008

Company Reorganized, Tom Masterson Promoted to SVP/Consumer Marketing & Manufacturing, Tom Donohue, SVP/Chief Technology Officer, to take on new responsibilities. New York, NY (March 3, 2008) – Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (HFM U.S.) announced today that SVP/Manufacturing and Distribution Anthony Romano has decided to retire on March 28, 2008. Romano celebrated his 30th anniversary with the company on February 6, 2008.

HFM U.S. Parent Company Lagardère SCA Announces Agreement to Aquire Doctissimo, France's Leading Provider of Websites for Women

02/22/2008

Lagardère SCA announces an agreement under which its Lagardère Active Digital subsidiary is to acquire 53.38% of the capital and 57.92% of the voting rights of Doctissimo, France’s leading publisher of web content for women, from its founders. The deal is based on a price of €30.50 per share. This represents a premium of 7.4% to the closing share price on February 21, 2008, of 13.2% to the 1-month average share price and of 21.7% to the 6-month average share price, and values 100% of Doctissimo at €138 million.

Boating Magazine Awards "Boat of the Year" to the Yamaha AR230 High Output

02/15/2008

The Yamaha AR230 High Output was presented with Boating magazine’s (Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) “Boat of the Year” award at the Miami International Boat Show at the Miami Convention Center today.

Kliger calls for change in magazine measurement where readership, not distribution, becomes the currency of magazine advertising

02/13/2008

Jack Kliger, President & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., addressed the DMA Circulation Day Conference calling for a new magazine business model urging the industry to change to readership measurement, rather than distribution, as the currency for selling to advertisers.

Nick Matarazzo assumes additional responsibility for Integrated Sales & Marketing

01/17/2008

Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., announced today that Nicholas (Nick) J. Matarazzo will add EVP/Integrated Sales and Marketing to his current responsibilities as EVP/Group Publishing Director, Men’s Enthusiast Network (M.E.N.).

Todd Anderman Named to Position of SVP, Digital

01/17/2008

Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., announced today that he named Todd Anderman, former President, Maxim Digital, to the position of Senior Vice President, Digital Media reporting to EVP/COO Philippe Guelton. Anderman will begin his position on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.

HFM U.S. Launches Photo/Electronics Group

11/28/2007

To accomplish a more unified approach to advertisers who want to reach enthusiasts who are passionate about photography equipment, home theater systems, high end audio and other consumer electronics including personal music and video players, Jack Kliger, President & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (HFM U.S.) announced today that HFM U.S. is forming The Photo/Electronics Group, which will include American Photo, Popular Photography, and Sound & Vision magazines as well as PopPhoto.com and SoundandVisionmag.com.

Shell and Hyundai Sign on for Car and Driver's Word-of-Mouth Marketing Program "The First Drivers Club"

10/30/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Car and Driver, the leading automotive magazine (Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.), has announced that both Shell Lubricants and Hyundai have joined “The Car and Driver First Drivers Club,” an innovative word-of-mouth marketing network that enables advertisers to interact with Car and Driver’s exclusive audience beyond the pages of the magazine.

HFM U.S. Signs Agreement with TheFind, Inc.

10/25/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) - Jack Kliger, President & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., announced today that the company has signed an agreement with TheFind, Inc. (www.thefind.com) the leading shopping search engine and web destination, to provide a discovery shopping experience on the company’s new shelter website PointClickHome.com.

Aaron Spiewak Named Vice President/Licensing for HFM U.S. Brands

10/24/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Aaron Spiewak, age 34, has been named to the new position of Vice President/Licensing (Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) reporting to EVP/COO Philippe Guelton.

John Weisgerber Named Vice President/Director Digital Advertising, Hachette Corporate Sales & Marketing

10/15/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – John Weisgerber, age 41, has been named VP/Director Digital Advertising (Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S.) effective immediately. In this newly created position, Weisgerber will report to Paul Turcotte, SVP/Corporate Sales & Marketing.

Verizon Wireless Customers Can Access News, Photo Galleries and Information from Hachette Brands on Mobile Web 2.0

10/11/2007

(BASKING RIDGE, NJ, and NEW YORK, NY) – Verizon Wireless, the leading wireless company with the nation’s most reliable wireless voice and data network, and Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. today announced the availability of ELLE Mobile, ELLEgirl Mobile, Car and Driver Mobile, and Premiere Mobile on Verizon Wireless’ Mobile Web 2.0SM service.

Carlos Lamadrid Named Vice President/Publisher at Hachette's Woman's Day

09/27/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) - Jack Kliger, president & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., announced today that Carlos Lamadrid, former vice president/publisher of JANE magazine, has been named vice president/publisher Woman’s Day.

Car and Driver, Road & Track Brand Exotic Sports Car Driving Events

09/18/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Car and Driver and Road & Track , two of America’s leading car enthusiast publications, announce The Car and Driver/Road & Track LIVE series, a nationally-touring sports car driving program that allows consumers the opportunity to drive a fleet of exotic sports cars on either public roads or closed-course race tracks.

HOME Magazine presents HOME Away from HOME

09/12/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) - Home magazine, the established authority for renovation and design enthusiasts, will host HOME AWAY FROM HOME: The Good and Green Showhouse from September 17th-21st in New York City. Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall will serve as the stunning backdrop for this signature Home event showcasing eco-friendly building products, technology and services.

Tom Donohue Named to New Position as SVP/Chief Technology Officer at Hachette

09/10/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) - Jack Kliger, President & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. has named Tom Donohue, former vice president, IT Applications, Reed Business Information, to the newly-created position of SVP/Chief Technology Officer, at Hachette.

Yahoo Partners with ELLE for Mobile Coverage of Fashion Weeks in New York, Milan and Paris

09/04/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) –Yahoo! and ELLE have formed a partnership to provide fresh off-the-runway news, photos and trends from Fashion Week 2007 on the accessory people never leave home without -- their mobile phone.

HSN Partners with ELLE Magazine for "HSN Fall Fashion Week Presented by ELLE"

08/13/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) - Multichannel retailing giant HSN and fashion powerhouse ELLE magazine have joined forces to debut “HSN Fall Fashion Week Presented by ELLE” August 18 – 24.

Annual New York Fashion Week Experience Undergoes Makeover for Style360 Shows September 9-12, 2007

08/09/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – After three successful consecutive years of cutting-edge fashion events and experiences, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S and LIVEstyle Entertainment evolved its “STYLELOUNGE” fashion week brand to unveil “STYLE360”.

Metropolitan Home Receives a Front-of-Book Renovation

08/01/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Metropolitan Home, the definitive resource in modern design and contemporary style, will take on a new look come September. Rolling out its new front-of-book section titled *Word, just in time for fall, readers will now have the chance to look, learn, shop, travel, eat, and go green with a more modern streamlined layout.

Hachette Finalizes Acquisition of Jumpstart Automotive Media

06/26/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) - Jack Kliger, President & CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., announced that the company completed the acquisition of Jumpstart Automotive Media for an initial cash payment of $84 million.

Ty Pennington Launches New Shelter Magazine

05/15/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Ty Pennington At Home, a new decorating, remodeling and lifestyle magazine from the host of ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Ty Pennington, and published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., is available on newsstands nationwide on May 15th.

Deborah Day Named Executive Director of Premiere.com

05/09/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Marta Wohrle, SVP/director of digital media, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., announced today that Deborah Day has been named executive editor of Premiere.com.

HOME Magazine Strengthens Core Mission Emphasizing Remodeling And Makeovers

04/30/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – HOME magazine, the market authority in expert remodeling solutions and the first choice of readers who are planning to renovate and decorate, will refocus its editorial content toward remodeling and makeovers with the May issue, on newsstands April 24th.

John Owens Named SVP, Group Editorial Director

04/11/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Jack Kliger, president and CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., announced today that John Owens, SVP, group editorial director and editor-in-chief, Popular Photography & Imaging magazine, will extend his editorial oversight to include Car and Driver, Road & Track and Cycle World, giving him responsibility for all of the magazines in the Men’s Enthusiast Network.

For The First Time, Car And Driver Editors Use Mobile Platform To Report News From The NY Auto Show

04/03/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – For the first time, Car and Driver Editor-in-Chief Csaba Csere and his editors will report news from the New York Auto Show, opening April 6th, through Car and Driver Mobile’s website and text alerts.

HOME Magazine Presents First Ever “Build For The Cure®”

03/30/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) - Home magazine, in partnership with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Connecticut, presents the first ever “Build for the Cure®” Show Home from April 12 - 22, 2007 in Westport, CT to support breast cancer research.

Hachette's U.S. Strategy for Premiere Focuses on the Web Site, Mobile and Branded Events

03/05/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., announced today that the company is focusing future investment for its Premiere brand on the web, in mobile content and in branded events and will be closing the U. S. edition of the magazine.

Kohl's Announces Exclusive Partnership With ELLE

02/07/2007

(MENOMONEE FALLS, WI) - Kohl's Corporation (NYSE:KSS) and Lagardère Active Media Licensing, a division of the company that publishes ELLE magazine, today announced a multi-year licensing agreement to develop an ELLE-branded line of women’s apparel to be sold in the United States exclusively at Kohl’s stores.

Hachette Announces The Launch Of PointClickHome.com

02/05/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. announced today that in second quarter 2007 the company will launch one of the most comprehensive shelter web networks in the U.S. to be named PointClickHome.com.

Hachette Creates Database Marketing Division Headed By Industry Leader Pegg Nadler

02/01/2007

(NEW YORK, NY) – Jack Kliger, President and CEO, Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. announced today that the company has created a database marketing division under the direction of Philippe Guelton, EVP/COO. Industry leader Pegg Nadler has joined Hachette as vice president, database marketing reporting to Guelton.

Metropolitan Home Magazine Partners with Shermag for Signature Branded Collection

10/06/2006

(HIGH POINT, NC) – The Metropolitan Home Collection, a new line of contemporary bedroom, dining room, occasional furniture, and upholstered seating, will debut at the October 2006 High Point Market in their new 4,000-square foot showroom, D1214, of the International Home Furnishings Building.