Common questions about Time (magazine)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who founded the magazine Time and when was it first published?

Time was founded by Briton Hadden and Henry Luce and first published on the 3rd of March 1923. The magazine was the first weekly news magazine in the United States and was born from the partnership of two Yale graduates.

What is the significance of the red border on Time magazine covers?

The red border was introduced in 1927 and became a symbol of Time's identity with only eight changes since then. It has been used to mark significant events such as the September 11 attacks and the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

When did Time magazine release its first cover with a red X and what did it depict?

Time magazine released its first cover with a red X on the 7th of May 1945 which showed a red X over Adolf Hitler's face. This cover was published the week following Hitler's death and marked the beginning of a series of seven special issues with a red X.

Who is Roy Larsen and what role did he play in the expansion of Time magazine?

Roy Larsen was a Harvard graduate and former circulation manager who became Henry Luce's right-hand man after Briton Hadden's death in 1929. He played a pivotal role in expanding Time into radio and film and served as a director and vice chairman until 1979.

How many subscribers did Time magazine have in early 2023 and what happened to its circulation?

Time magazine had 1.3 million print subscribers and 250,000 digital subscribers in early 2023 after its circulation dropped from 3.3 million in 2012. The magazine was sold to Marc Benioff for $190 million in 2018 and has continued to innovate by introducing personalized print magazines.

When will the French edition of Time magazine launch and what is its publication frequency?

Time France is set to launch in 2025 as the first foreign licensed edition of the magazine. It will be published quarterly by 360BusinessMedia and will be the first international edition to be licensed to a foreign publisher.