The writer of two main Aussie life-style magazines has spoken out for the primary time since making nearly their whole workers was made redundant three days in the past.
Paragon DCN – the US based mostly writer of Australian Women’s Health and Men’s Health magazines – knowledgeable workers throughout a shock assembly on Monday that they’d be closing the print magazines.
Owner Ian Brooks has been quiet for the three days that adopted whereas the eleven workers who’ve been let go processed the news.
“Paragon DCN made the difficult decision to close Australian Men’s Health and Australian Women’s Health magazines on 20 March 2023,” Mr Brooks mentioned in an announcement on Thursday.
The final print version will go on-sale on April 3.
“The respective websites, social media and EDMs will continue to be published for the foreseeable future or until another publisher is found,” the assertion learn.
“Print advertising obligations up to the May edition and all digital advertising obligations will be honoured by Paragon DCN. Sufficient staff have been retained to continue the digital offerings.
“It is with great regret that eleven great employees were made redundant. The team have done a brilliant job producing wonderful magazines and engaging websites, but due to adverse personal and commercial circumstances, Paragon DCN had to take this unfortunate but necessary decision.
“My heartfelt thanks to our loyal staff, contributors and all our commercial partners who have supported us since the relaunch of our brands in early 2021.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
