Universal Media Co. Explained

Type:	Private
Genre:	Niche Media products
Foundation:	1986
Location City:	North Ryde, New South Wales
Location Country:	Australia
Industry:	Print media, hypermedia
Products:	Magazines, websites
Services:	Advertising, creative services, publishing

Universal Media Co. (formerly Universal Magazines) is an Australian publisher of magazines, websites, and calendar products that cater to niche markets. Prema Perera is currently CEO of the company.^[1]

In 2018, Universal Magazines rebranded as Universal Media Co^[2] and increased the development of its digital channels.^[3]

In 2019, Universal Magazines sold Pool+Spa to the Swimming Pool and Spa Association of Australia.^[4] In 2022, Universal Media Co. added its magazines to Readly's selection.^[5]

Media brands

B2B

• Outdoor Design Source
• outdoordesign.com.au

External links

• Universal Media Co website
• Universal Shop (Subscription site)

Notes and References

1. Web site: A universal take-over of niche publishing - AdNews. www.adnews.com.au. en. 2019-10-23.
2. Web site: Universal Magazines Now Universal Media Co. UMCO. en. 2018-04-05.
3. Web site: Joshi . Kruti . 2018-05-16 . How Australia’s biggest niche publisher Universal Media Co is diversifying its interests . 2024-06-19 . Mediaweek . en-AU.
4. Web site: SPASA Australia acquires Pool+Spa from UM Media. 2019-07-19. SPLASH! Magazine. en-AU. 2019-10-23.
5. Web site: Mediaweek . 2022-05-05 . Universal Magazines joins magazine subscription app Readly . 2024-06-19 . Mediaweek . en-AU.