Story House Egmont Extends 75-Year Partnership with Disney, Regains UK Publishing Rights

Story House Egmont Extends 75-Year Partnership with Disney, Regains UK Publishing Rights

(IN BRIEF) Story House Egmont has renewed its 75-year partnership with The Walt Disney Company to continue publishing Disney franchise magazines in 27 countries across Europe and select international markets. Beginning in 2025, Story House Egmont will also return as the publisher of Disney magazines in the UK. The long-standing collaboration began in 1948 with the launch of Donald Duck magazine in Scandinavia. The new agreement highlights the companies’ shared focus on innovation, delivering age-appropriate content, and maintaining strong marketing and sales teams in all regions.

(PRESS RELEASE) COPENHAGEN, 10-Jan-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Story House Egmont, one of Europe’s leading magazine publishers, has renewed its longstanding partnership with The Walt Disney Company, continuing their collaboration in 27 countries across Europe and select international markets. As part of the new agreement, Story House Egmont will remain the publisher of Disney’s popular franchise magazines, including iconic brands such as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Stitch, Winnie the Pooh, Princess and Frozen, as well as Disney and Pixar’s Cars and MARVEL’s Spider-Man. Beginning in 2025, the company will also regain its role as the publisher of all Disney franchise magazines in the UK.

This new agreement marks the latest chapter in a relationship that spans more than 75 years, dating back to 1948 when Egmont first launched the Donald Duck magazine in Scandinavia. Since then, Disney has grown into the world’s largest licensor, with Story House Egmont serving as the trusted licensee for a broad array of beloved brands.

Marika Bark, Director of KIDS at Story House Egmont, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership’s renewal: “We are thrilled to continue working with Disney. This renewal is a testament to the trust and close collaboration we’ve developed over the years, with a strong emphasis on continuously innovating our magazines to meet the evolving needs of today’s children and comic book fans. Our dedicated sales and marketing teams in every market have also contributed to this continued success.” Bark further noted that regaining the role of publisher in the UK is a reflection of the passion and professionalism within their KIDS publishing division.

Cécile Legenne, Vice President of Disney Publishing and Games EMEA, added, “This renewal of our collaboration with Story House Egmont is an exciting milestone in our 75-year history together. We look forward to continuing our work to bring joy and timeless stories to readers across EMEA for many years to come.”

Story House Egmont, part of the Nordic-based Egmont media group, publishes Disney magazines in 27 countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the UK, Ireland, Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, and many more, extending their reach to markets as far as China, Australia, and New Zealand.

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