Gala is a French language weekly celebrity and women's magazine[1][2] published in Paris, France. The magazine also has international editions in various languages.
| Editor-in-chief | Juliette Serfati |
|---|---|
| Categories | Women's magazine Celebrity magazine |
| Frequency | Weekly |
| Circulation | 158,817 (2020) |
| Publisher | Groupe Figaro |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Company |
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| Country | France |
| Based in | Paris |
| Language | |
| Website | Gala |
On 21 November 2023, the magazine was sold to Groupe Figaro as part of Vivendi's efforts to obtain approval from the European Commission for the purchase of a controlling stake in Lagardère Group.[3]
History and profile
editGala was first published in 1993.[4][5] The magazine is published by Groupe Figaro on a weekly basis.[6][7] The headquarters of the weekly is in Paris.[7][8] The editor-in-chief is Juliette Serfati.[8] The magazine provides news on significant figures from entertainment, fashion and society and targets women.[6]
Gala had a circulation of 264,000 copies in France in 2010.[9] In the period of 2013–2014 the circulation of the magazine was 234,175 copies.[6]
As of January 2021, Gala was published in four countries: France, Germany, Poland and Russia, and over the years released special editions of the magazine: Gala Men, Gala Style and Gala Wedding.[4][10] The German edition of the magazine was established in 1994 and is published weekly.[4] In Poland, Gala was first published in 2001 and ceased its publication after 20 years in August 2021.[11] Other discontinued editions of the magazine include: Kuwait, Lebanon, Lithuania and Syria.[10]
Awards
editThe Polish edition of Gala organised an annual awards ceremony called "Róże Gali" (Polish: Gala's Roses) since 2003.[12]
References
edit- ^ Marnette, Sophie (1 January 2005). Speech and Thought Presentation in French: Concepts and Strategies. John Benjamins Publishing. p. 288. ISBN 978-90-272-5376-7.
- ^ Dakhlia, Jamil; Dakhlia, Jocelyne (2008). Politique people (in French). Editions Bréal. p. 37. ISBN 978-2-7495-0521-3.
- ^ "Vivendi completes acquisition of Lagardère". exchange4media. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ a b c "International brands". G+J Media. Archived from the original on 25 January 2021. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
- ^ Média, Prisma (7 August 2024). "Stars : toute l'actu des stars - Gala". Gala.fr.
- ^ a b c "Gala magazine. France" (PDF). Huson Media. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Gala factsheet". Publicitas. Archived from the original on 3 April 2015. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Gala France". Fashion Model Directory. Retrieved 21 March 2015.
- ^ "Western Europe Media Facts. 2011 Edition" (PDF). ZenithOptimedia. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2022. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
- ^ a b "International brands". G+J Media. Archived from the original on 1 July 2012. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
- ^ "Koniec magazynu "Gala". "Nie udało się stworzyć mediów społecznościowych wokół tytułu"" (in Polish). Wirtualne Media. 30 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 February 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.
- ^ "Róże Gali wręczone pięknym Polakom" (in Polish). Onet.pl. 13 November 2006. Archived from the original on 11 August 2024. Retrieved 11 August 2024.