The India Today Group and Spain-based global media group HOLA SL have announced the relaunch of the celebrity lifestyle magazine HELLO! magazine in India. The magazine will appear both in print and digital.
Currently present in 19 countries, HELLO! is known for the visual treatment of the lives of celebrities, homes of the rich and famous, fashion, beauty, art, travel, food and exclusive access to some of the world’s most inaccessible personalities. Today, the brand attracts over 40 million unique users from across the globe, spanning every continent.Â
Established in 1944 in Spain, HELLO! India will appear in print and have a robust digital presence across its website and social media channels, in addition to hosting its marquee events.Â
HELLO! India editorial operations will be led by Ruchika Mehta, who has 25 years in the lifestyle space and has been its launch editor in India. The business team will be led by Sakshi Kohli, COO-lifestyle & luxury business, India Today Group.Â
The RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, which runs Open and Fortune India, previously published HELLO! magazine in India.
Kalli Purie, vice chairperson & executive editor-in-chief, India Today Group, said, “We are very excited to add HELLO! to our existing lifestyle portfolio. I am confident that Ruchika and Sakshi will use their vast experience to make HELLO! a leading brand in India”Â
“As ¡HOLA! completes 80 glorious years, we’re proud and delighted that HELLO! India continues to be part of our story. We know that everyone who reads and connects with it will always find so much to celebrate,” said Eduardo Sánchez Pérez, chairman of HELLO! and Hola SL Group.