NEW YORK, NY (October 6, 2009) – Bauer Media Group today announced that Charlie McNiff has been named Group Publisher & Vice President Agency Sales for the Bauer Entertainment Group. Mcniff previously served as the Associate Publisher of US Weekly magazine.

“We’re thrilled to have someone of Charlie’s experience join us,” said Ian Scott, President of Bauer Media Group. “He has great knowledge of the celebrity/entertainment category and will be a tremendous asset to our efforts in the Bauer Entertainment Group moving forward.”

The Bauer Entertainment Group oversees the sales and marketing operations for In Touch Weekly and Life & Style Weekly magazines. In Touch Weekly is the sixth largest magazine sold at retail in the country and Life & Style Weekly recently increased its rate base 12.5%

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