Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., Inc. (HFM U.S.), originally known as CBS Publications, was a subsidiary of Hachette Filipacchi Médias (one of the world's largest magazine publishers), and was based in New York City.

History

It was formed in 1972 as

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Publications. CBS expanded its magazine group by acquiring

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in 1977, and the majority of the Ziff Davis magazines in 1984. CBS Publications in 1982 sold

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while

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was sold to Warner Communications. Executive Peter Diamandis acquired the division in 1987. Hachette purchased Diamandis Communications in 1988. In May 2009, the company sold ''American Photo'', '' Flying'', ''

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'', '' Sound & Vision'', and ''

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'' to the

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. Hearst Magazines acquired Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. magazines along with most of Hachette Filipacchi's international magazines in May 2011.

List of publications

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Car and Driver ''Car and Driver'' (''CD'' or ''C/D'') is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. In 2006 its total circulation was 1.23 million. It is owned by Hearst Magazines, who purchased prior owner Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. in 2011. It was fou ...

'' *''

Cycle World ''Cycle World'' is a motorcycling magazine in the United States. It was founded in 1962 by Joe Parkhurst, who was inducted to the Motorcycle Hall of Fame as "the person responsible for bringing a new era of objective journalism" to the US. ''Cycl ...

'' *''

Elle ''Elle'' (stylized ''ELLE'') is a worldwide women's magazine of French origin that offers a mix of fashion and beauty content, together with culture, society and lifestyle. The title means "she" or "her" in French. ''Elle'' is considered the w ...

'' *''

Elle Decor ''Elle'' (stylized ''ELLE'') is a worldwide women's magazine of French origin that offers a mix of fashion and beauty content, together with culture, society and lifestyle. The title means "she" or "her" in French. ''Elle'' is considered the w ...

'' *'' Elle Girl'' (print edition closed in July 2006) *'' Premiere.com'' (print edition closed in April 2007) *''

Road & Track ''Road & Track'' (stylized as ''R&T'') is an American automotive enthusiast magazine. It is owned by Hearst Magazines and is published 6 times per year. The editorial offices are located in New York, New York. History ''Road & Track'' (often ab ...

'' *'' Woman's Day'' *''

Family Life Family (from la, familia) is a group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or affinity (by marriage or other relationship). The purpose of the family is to maintain the well-being of its members and of society. Ideall ...

'', sold to Time Warner in 1999 *''Trump Style'' From 1995 to 2001, the company also published the magazine ''

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'' which was founded by

John F. Kennedy Jr. John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr. (November 25, 1960 – July 16, 1999), often referred to as John-John or JFK Jr., was an American lawyer, journalist, and magazine publisher. He was a son of the 35th president of the United States, John F. Ken ...

Other businesses

*Hachette Filipacchi Custom Publishing, integrated marketing, database, market research *Hachette Enterprises *Filipacchi Books

References

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