Publisher of Heat says The Debrief will have aggregated news and sex advice for connected, influential readersBauer Media is the latest mainstream UK publisher to jump on the social mobile bandwagon, unveiling plans for The Debrief, a multiplatform digital brand aimed at "constantly connected, influential ABC1 20-something women".The Heat and Grazia publisher said The Debrief will launch in February next year and aims to have a "best in-class social and community strategy".Taking a leaf from Jonah Peretti's Buzzfeed playbook, Bauer added that it would provide a "modern take on traditional content pillars", adding "emotion and humour" to fashion and beauty editorial.The Debrief will feature aggregated news "to give an opinion on a broad cast of characters", "funny and frank" sex advice and recommendations for nights out and home entertainment.On the commercial side, Bauer is talking about integrated partnerships with brands, "helping them speak to this audience by delivering content in a credible and authentic way". Sponsored content is another key plank of the Buzzfeed business model.Grazia publishing manager Lauren Holleyoake and group digital director Mark Hardy are in charge of the project, with a content team of 10 led by Graziadaily.co.uk launch editor and Grazia assistant editor Hattie Brett.Creative agency Gravity Road is working with Bauer on the launch. The Debriefing launch will be backed by a digital marketing campaign.Mainstream media companies are cottoning... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'
[ The Guardian | 2013-11-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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