Woman (UK magazine)

Woman

Recent cover of Woman
Editor Jackie Hatton
Categories mainstream women's weekly magazine
Frequency Weekly
Circulation 313, 404 (ABC Jan-June 2010)
Publisher Sue Coffin
First issue 1934
Company IPC Media
Country UK
Language English
Website www.goodtoknow.co.uk/woman

Woman is a mainstream weekly title for 30- and 40-something women. Edited by Karen Livermore, it encompasses a mix of celebrity gossip and TV news, real-life stories, and body-confident fashion and beauty tips. Its lifestyle section offers ideas on homes, interiors and food, up-to-the-minute product reviews and user-friendly advice.

Background

Published by IPC Media and edited by Karen Livermore, Woman is a brand within the mainstream women’s weekly magazine sector attracting a circulation of over 370,000 each week.

History

Woman launched as long ago as 1937. During World War II it provided a range of fashion tips to cope with clothes rationing as well as recipes to deal with the shortages and alternatives. For example, in August 1943 the recipes article focused on uses of "Household milk", which was how they referred to powdered milk.

Recent developments include the brand’s re-invention in 2006. In February 2008 the magazine adopted a new larger format, UV glossy cover, refreshed design and layout, alongside new editorial franchises and popular existing sections.