
Planet Rock turns 18
The station where rock lives turns 18 today.
London, 14 November 2017
Bauer Media has appointed John Mulvey as Editor of its iconic monthly music magazine, MOJO.
John joins Bauer from Time Inc where he was Editor of Uncut. A hugely respected music journalist, John has worked on some of the UK’s best known music magazines and joined Uncut in 2004, becoming Deputy Editor in 2007 and Editor in 2014.
Commenting on his appointment, John said: “I’m really proud to have been offered the best job in British music journalism, and to be joining such a gifted and long-established team. For the last three decades, MOJO has been the essential read for serious music fans all over the world, a place of wisdom, insight and discovery that understands why great old records should always be cherished, and how great new records are being made every year. It’ll be an honour to uphold MOJO‘s traditions and values and to lead it into the future.”
Patrick Horton, Managing Director of Bauer’s Sport & Entertainment brands, added: “I’m delighted that John is joining MOJO. His track record in quality music journalism and in creating great products for music fans has been proven over many years. John will be joining the world’s best music magazine at a pivotal moment as we develop and extend it to reach new audiences. I look forward to welcoming him into the MOJO team.”
MOJO is the biggest-selling monthly music magazine in the UK, and achieves a total monthly circulation of 67,518*. It has a proud tradition of delivering, world-class journalism, on the greatest musicians of all-time and each month features a bespoke cover-mounted CD.
John joins Bauer Media on 5 February 2018, reporting to Patrick Horton.
*Source: ABC Jan-Dec 2016. Total print and digital copies.
About Bauer Media UK:
Bauer Media UK reaches over 25 million UK consumers through a portfolio of world-class, multi-platform media and entertainment brands including heat, Kiss, Grazia, Q, Empire, TV Choice, Take a Break, Bella, Magic and Absolute Radio. It creates and curates entertaining media content that audiences love whenever, wherever and however they want through a multi-channel strategy and a focus on product excellence and audience insight. The result is an exciting array of influential brands, content and talent which provide compelling and engaging advertising opportunities with valuable audiences for UK commercial partners. Bauer Media UK is part of the Bauer Media Group, one of the world’s largest privately owned media businesses with media assets all over the globe.
For further information, please contact:
Jess Blake, Communications Director, Magazines
E: jess.blake@bauermedia.co.uk M: 07739 516345