Funk Uhr is a German-language weekly television magazine published in Hamburg, Germany. Founded in 1952 it is one of the oldest magazines in the country.

Funk Uhr
Logo of Funk Uhr
CategoriesTelevision magazine
FrequencyWeekly
Circulation315,914 (Jan-March 2020)
PublisherMediengruppe Klambt
Founded1952; 72 years ago (1952)
CompanyFunke Mediengruppe
CountryGermany
Based inHamburg
LanguageGerman
WebsiteFunk Uhr
ISSN0932-6871

History and profile

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Funk Uhr was established in 1952.[1][2] The magazine was part of Axel Springer SE[3] and was also published weekly by the company.[4] In 2013 the company sold the magazine to Funke Mediengruppe.[5] It is published weekly by Mediengruppe Klambt on Fridays.[6]

The weekly has its headquarters in Hamburg.[2][4] It offers a comprehensive listings of both radio and television programs.[4] However, the magazine also features articles on finance, insurance, health, environment, travel and leisure.[4]

Circulation

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The circulation of Funk Uhr was 1,674,092 copies between October and December 1994.[7] In 2001 the weekly was one of the top television magazines worldwide with a circulation of 1,141,000 copies.[8] It sold 907,000 copies in 2003.[9] Its circulation decreased to 772,900 in 2006.[9] During the fourth quarter of 2014 the circulation of the magazine was down to 453,550 copies.[6] The magazine sold 315,914 copies between January and March 2020.[10]

See also

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List of magazines in Germany

References

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  1. ^ "Transition to an International Media Company (1996-2006)". Axel Springer Company. Archived from the original on 21 December 2014. Retrieved 21 December 2014.
  2. ^ a b Western Europe 2003 (5th ed.). London; New York: Europa Publications. 2002. p. 294. ISBN 978-1-85743-152-0.
  3. ^ Knut Hickethier (2014). "The Media in Germany". In Anthony Weymouth; Bernard Lamizet (eds.). Markets and Myths: Forces For Change In the European Media. London; New York: Routledge. p. 206. ISBN 978-1-317-88969-4.
  4. ^ a b c d "Funk Uhr. Factsheet". Publicitas. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  5. ^ Stefan Schultz; Vanessa Steinmetz; Christian Teevs (26 July 2013). "Sell-Off: Newspaper Giant Turns Back on Journalism". Der Spiegel. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  6. ^ a b "Funk Uhr". Mediengruppe Klambt. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  7. ^ "Top paid-circulation consumer magazines". Ad Age. 17 April 1995. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  8. ^ "Top 50 TV Guides worldwide (by circulation)" (PDF). Magazines. org. Retrieved 12 April 2015.
  9. ^ a b "European Publishing Monitor" (PDF). Turku School of Economics (Media Group). March 2007. Archived from the original (Report) on 10 October 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  10. ^ "Funk Uhr". Mediangruppe Klambt (in German). Retrieved 29 April 2020.
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