FHM and Zoo magazines are due to suspend publication, it was announced on
Tuesday Nov 17,2015, as the two lads' mags join a host of titles to close in recent
months.
Although publishing group Bauer Media has not given a reason why the titles have been suspended, there is growing speculation about whether the movr is representative of the decline of popularity for lads' mag and more broadly, print publishing.
It is believed that only the print titles will close, with content still being available online.
Originally printed under the title 'For Him Magazine' in 1985, FHM was increasingly popular in the 1990s and launched a number of international editions.
FHM is arguably best known for its '100 Sexiest Women in the World' list, which has been running for 21 years.
A statement on FHM's website read: "Unfortunately it’s true and it has been announced today the intention to suspend publication of FHM.
Weekly publication, Zoo, was first printed in 2004 and was aimed at men between 18 and 35.
A statement on Zoo's website read: "It is with regret we have to inform you of the intention to suspend publication of Zoo
Although publishing group Bauer Media has not given a reason why the titles have been suspended, there is growing speculation about whether the movr is representative of the decline of popularity for lads' mag and more broadly, print publishing.
It is believed that only the print titles will close, with content still being available online.
Originally printed under the title 'For Him Magazine' in 1985, FHM was increasingly popular in the 1990s and launched a number of international editions.
A statement on FHM's website read: "Unfortunately it’s true and it has been announced today the intention to suspend publication of FHM.
Weekly publication, Zoo, was first printed in 2004 and was aimed at men between 18 and 35.
A statement on Zoo's website read: "It is with regret we have to inform you of the intention to suspend publication of Zoo
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