The British Society of Magazine Editors (BSME.market) is a

professional association A professional association (also called a professional body, professional organization, or professional society) is a group that usually seeks to advocacy, further a particular profession, the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in ...

of print and onlin
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editors Editing is the process of selecting and preparing written, visual, audible, or cinematic material used by a person or an entity to convey a message or information. The editing process can involve correction, condensation, organization, a ...

in the United Kingdom. Established in 1981, the BSME.market has 148 members. Its annual awards—the BSME.market Awards and the BSME Talent Awards—are highly regarded in the British magazine industry.

Chairs of the BSME

*2024 - Gideon Spanier (Global Head of Media, ''Campaign'') *2023 - Deborah Joseph (European editorial director, ''GLAMOUR UK'') *2022 - Tim Pollard (Digital Editorial Director, ''Bauer Automotive and Specialist'') *2021 - Hattie Brett (Editor, ''Grazia'') *2020 - Maria Piera (National Geographic Traveller, ''National Geographic Traveller'') *2018/19 – Alex Mead (Content Director, ''Eric'') *2017 – Catherine Westwood (Editorial Director, ''Time Inc. UK'') *2016 – Claire Irvin (Editorial Content Director, ''The River Group'') *2015 – Dickon Ross (Editor-in-Chief, '' E&T'') *2015 – Sally Eyden (Editor, '' Now'') *2014 – Guy Woodward (Editor, '' Food & Travel''; Associate Editor, ''Harrods Publishing'') *2013 – Diane Kenwood (Editor, '' Woman’s Weekly'') *2012 – Kitty Finstad (Group Editor, ''August Media'') *2011 – Lisa Smosarski (Editor, '' Stylist'') *2010 – Juliet Warkentin (Content Director, WGSN) *2009 – Conor McNicholas (Editor, '' Top Gear Magazine'') *2008 – Jane Johnson (Editorial Director, ''Fabulous; ''Deputy Editor'',

News of the World The ''News of the World'' was a weekly national "Tabloid journalism#Red tops, red top" Tabloid (newspaper format), tabloid newspaper published every Sunday in the United Kingdom from 1843 to 2011. It was at one time the world's highest-selling ...

)'' *2007 – Jane Bruton (Editor, ''

Grazia ''Grazia'' (; ; stylized in all caps) is a weekly women's magazine that originated in Italy with international editions printed in Albania, Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Bulgaria, China, Croatia, Colombia, France, Germany, Greece, Indonesia, In ...

'') *2006 – Celia Duncan (Editor, '' CosmoGIRL!'') *2005 – Dylan Jones (Editor, '' GQ'') *2004 – Sue Peart (Editor, '' YOU Magazine'') *2003 – Rachel Shattock (Editor-in-Chief, John Brown Citrus Publishing) *2002 – Sarah Miller (Editor, ''

Condé Nast Traveller ''Condé Nast Traveller'' was published by Condé Nast Publications Ltd, from The Adelphi, City of Westminster, London. It is a luxury travel Travel is the movement of people between distant geographical Location (geography), location ...

'') *2001 – Orlando Murrin (Editor, '' BBC Good Food'') *2000 – Fiona McIntosh (Editor, ''

Elle Elle may refer to: Arts, entertainment and media * Elle (magazine), ''Elle'' (magazine), a fashion publication ** Elle Style Awards * Elle (India), ''Elle'' (India), the Indian edition * Elle (film), ''Elle'' (film), a 2016 French film * ''Elle: ...

'') *1999 – Ian Birch (Editor-in-Chief, ''Emap Elan'') *1998 – Sharon Ring (Emap Elan; Former Editor'', OK! Magazine)'' *1997 – Lindsay Nicholson (Editor, '' Prima'') *1996 – David Durman (Editor-in-Chief, ''

Woman A woman is an adult female human. Before adulthood, a female child or Adolescence, adolescent is referred to as a girl. Typically, women are of the female sex and inherit a pair of X chromosomes, one from each parent, and women with functi ...

Woman’s Own ''Woman's Own'' is a British lifestyle magazine aimed at women. Publication ''Woman's Own'' was first published in... 1932 by Newnes. In its early years it placed women's rights and social problems firmly in the foreground. Its first "agony aunt ...

Chat Chat or chats may refer to: Communication * Conversation, particularly casual * Online chat, text message communication over the Internet in real-time * Synchronous conferencing, a formal term for online chat * SMS chat, a form of text messagi ...

/ Now'') *1995 – Rosie Boycott (Editor, ''

Esquire Esquire (, ; abbreviated Esq.) is usually a courtesy title. In the United Kingdom, ''esquire'' historically was a title of respect accorded to men of higher social rank, particularly members of the landed gentry above the rank of gentleman ...

'') *1994 – Sandra Boler (Editor, '' Brides'' & ''Setting up Home'') *1993 – Gill Hudson (Editor, ''

New Woman The New Woman was a feminist ideal that emerged in the late 19th century and had a profound influence well into the 20th century. In 1894, writer Sarah Grand (1854–1943) used the term "new woman" in an influential article to refer to indepe ...

'') *1992 – Nicholas Brett (Editor, ''

Radio Times ''Radio Times'' is a British weekly listings magazine devoted to television and radio programme schedules, with other features such as interviews, film reviews and lifestyle items. Founded in September 1923 by John Reith, then general manage ...

'') *1991 – Francine Lawrence (Editor, ''

Country Living ''Country Living'' is an American lifestyle and home magazine published by the Hearst Corporation since 1978. The monthly magazine focuses on food, home renovation, home decor, DIY and lifestyle. The magazine hosts four Country Living Fairs a ...

'') *1990 – Jo Foley (Editor, '' Options'') *1989 – Russell Twisk (Editor-in-Chief, '' Reader’s Digest'') *1988 – Dee Nolan (Editor, '' Sunday Express Magazine'') *1987 –

Linda Kelsey Linda Kelsey (born July 28, 1946) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Billie Newman on the CBS drama television series '' Lou Grant'' (1977–1982), which earned her three Golden Globe Award nominations and five Primetim ...

(Editor, ''

Cosmopolitan Cosmopolitan may refer to: Internationalism * World citizen, one who eschews traditional geopolitical divisions derived from national citizenship * Cosmopolitanism, the idea that all of humanity belongs to a single moral community * Cosmopolitan ...

'') *1986 – Michael Clayton ('' Horse & Hound'') *1985 – Richard Barber (''Woman'') *1984 – Bridget Rowe (''Sunday'') *1983 – Anthony Peagam ('' TV Times'') *1982 – Maggie Goodman (''

Company A company, abbreviated as co., is a Legal personality, legal entity representing an association of legal people, whether Natural person, natural, Juridical person, juridical or a mixture of both, with a specific objective. Company members ...

'') *1981 – Ray Hutton ('' Autocar'') *1980 – Patience Bulkely (''Slimming Magazine'') *1979 – Jill Churchill (''Home & Freezer Digest'')

References

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