When did Josef Keller Verlag launch Musikmarkt?
Josef Keller Verlag launched Musikmarkt in 1959 from its Munich headquarters. The magazine began as a bi-monthly publication, appearing every two months during those initial years.
Questions about Musikmarkt
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who served as editor-in-chief of Musikmarkt from 1973 until his death in April 1996?
Uwe Lencher served as editor-in-chief from 1973 until his death in April 1996. His twenty-three year tenure transformed circulation numbers into nearly 12,000 copies per issue.
What was the final circulation figure for Musikmarkt before it closed in July 2016?
The final circulation stood at 4,370 copies compared to earlier peaks of nearly 12,000. Both the print edition and website closed simultaneously at that time.
Which organization assumed responsibility for chart compilation when Musikmarkt shifted focus in the following decades?
Media Control assumed responsibility for chart compilation when the magazine shifted focus in the following decades. During its weekly run, the publication featured Top-100 charts that influenced record sales strategies.
When did Musikmarkt transition from weekly to monthly publishing schedules?
The magazine transitioned from weekly to monthly publishing schedules in 2014. This change coincided with falling circulation figures that dropped to 4,370 copies by shutdown.