Roularta Media Netherlands acquires the magazine brands Happinez, Yoga by Happinez and Psychologie Magazine from WPG Media. It is not known what amount is involved in this takeover.
In March 2023, WPG media announced that it would stop publishing magazines and focus on publishing books, audiobooks and podcasts. In recent months, a search has been underway for a takeover candidate and that has been Roularta Media Nederland (RMN). RMN is part of the international Roularta Media Group, a Belgian family business, and took over the titles from New Skool Media in December 2021. The acquisition of Happinez and Psychologie Magazine fits in with Roularta’s ambition to further expand its position on the Dutch magazine market.
RMN is the second largest magazine publisher in the Netherlands. About 240 people work there and the publisher has 30 magazine brands in its portfolio, with a combined turnover of 70 million euros. Owner Roularta Media Group has identified strengthening its position in the Dutch magazine market as an important strategic focus. The acquisition of the magazine brands of WPG Media contributes significantly to the implementation of this strategy.
CEO Erwin van Luit about the takeover
Erwin van Luit, CEO of Roularta Media Netherlands: “I am very pleased that we can welcome these powerful magazine brands. I consider both Happinez, Psychology Magazine and Yoga by Happinez to be gems in the magazine landscape. They complement the brand portfolio of Roularta Media Nederland well. I am convinced that we will achieve further development and growth of RMN through the integration of the activities in our company and the use of the competencies of both organizations.”
About the acquired titles:
- Happinez has been the largest brand in the Netherlands in the field of spirituality and happiness for twenty years. It reaches more than a million people every month through the magazine and digital channels. Happinez is also published through licenses in France and Germany.
- Yoga by Happinez is the brand for lovers of yoga and a healthy lifestyle. With an online platform with more than 400 yoga, meditation and pilates classes and the well-known Yoga magazine that is published 4 times a year, Yoga by Happinez reaches more than 75,000 readers every month and the brand has more than 18,000 paying members.
- Psychology Magazine is a monthly magazine that makes scientific insights from psychology accessible to everyone, understandable and applicable in daily life. Psychologiemagazine.nl is a platform for mental health and lifelong growth. You will find information, inspiration, recognition and interpretation. You can also train your life skills or find a coach through the Psychology Academy training courses. Psychology Magazine reaches around 800,000 people every month via digital channels and the magazine.