Questions about Stuff (magazine)

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When did the first issue of Stuff magazine hit newsstands?

The first issue of Stuff magazine hit newsstands in November 1996. Dennis Publishing launched this bimonthly title to capture the imagination of a young male audience that felt ignored by traditional media.

Who acquired Stuff magazine in January 1999 and when was it sold to Kelsey Media?

Publishing group Haymarket acquired the title from Dennis Publishing in January 1999. The brand remained under Haymarket's stewardship for nearly two decades until May 2018, when it was sold to Kelsey Media.

Which countries launched international editions of Stuff magazine and when did they start?

The American edition launched in 1999, while the Singapore edition and Stuff Malaysia both began in 2004. The Indian edition launched on the 1st of December 2008, and the Middle Eastern edition ran from 2007 to 2018.

What was the circulation of the South African edition of Stuff magazine before it closed?

Times Media published the title under license between 2007 and December 2012, recording a circulation of 25,811 before the license was not renewed. The Mexican edition under Grupo Medios started in June 2012 with a print run of 50,000 copies.

When was the website for Stuff magazine first launched and when did it undergo major relaunches?

The website for Stuff was first launched in 2004, followed by major relaunches in November 2006 and October 2021. The British edition maintained a distinct identity through its Hot Stuff section, a dedicated news area that covered new or forthcoming products.

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