Uni-Médias

What Uni-Médias does

Uni-Médias is the publishing arm of Crédit Agricole and the 5th largest French press group, operating a portfolio of 11–12 expert magazine brands that address health, parenting, food, travel, home, consumer rights, and ecology. Its titles include Santé Magazine, Parents, Merci pour l'info, Détours en France, Régal, Maison Créative, Détente Jardin, Secrets d'Histoire, + de Pep's, Naturissime, Les Petits Plats de Laurent Mariotte, Les Maternelles and We Demain, plus digital pure player Momes.net and the Grossesse by Parents mobile app. Founded in 1988 from a Crédit Agricole information publication launched in 1973, the company is headquartered at 22 rue Letellier in Paris's 15th arrondissement and employs 101–250 people.

The underlying technology is a multi-platform publishing infrastructure covering print, digital (web and e-reader), mobile applications, podcasts, and social media, supported by a proprietary e-commerce storefront (store.uni-medias.com) and a centralized internal Newsroom that integrates editorial and brand-content workflows. Advertising and brand-content operations are powered by a programmatic platform, an in-house motion design animation studio, and a 2,000+ reader audience panel used for pre/post ad tests and behavioral studies. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via free home delivery across mainland France, newsstand/kiosk single-copy sales, and digital account access.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of print and digital subscriptions (recurring annual or multi-year, with auto-renewal), single-copy print and digital sales, display and programmatic advertising via Uni-médias Publicité, custom brand content, paid market-research studies using the reader panel, and derived products such as books, themed boxes, and plants. Pricing tiers span committed annual plans (e.g., €21.30/year for Détente Jardin paper), open-duration monthly options, and digital-only subscriptions (e.g., €14.99/year). Uni-Médias reaches 10M+ French readers monthly across print, web, and social channels, and operates exclusively within France. CEO is Nicole Derrien.

Name

Uni-Médias

Legal name

UNI MEDIAS

Website

https://uni-medias.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Uni-Médias is the publishing subsidiary of Crédit Agricole and France's 5th-largest press group, operating 11–12 expert magazine brands across health, parenting, food, travel, home, and consumer rights, reaching 10M+ French readers monthly via print, digital, mobile, and podcast channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Magazine Publishing

NAICS

Periodical Publishers (51312), Advertising Agencies (541810)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Health, Fitness & Wellness Magazines (MPAJAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food, Cooking & Beverage Magazines (MPAJAEAF), Home, Garden & DIY Magazines (MPAJAEAG), Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) Sales & Merchandising (Publisher Stores, Bundles) (MPAJAKAD)

Keywords

• Magazine publishing
• Subscription media
• Brand content
• Digital publishing
• Consumer magazines

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Magazine Print Subscriptions: Recurring annual or multi-year subscription revenue from print magazine deliveries to subscribers' homes across mainland France. Subscriptions include both committed (with tacite reconduction) and open-duration options.
2. Digital Subscriptions: Recurring subscriptions for digital/online magazine versions (e-reader format), including digital-only subscription tiers. Digital magazines are accessible in subscriber accounts for up to 12 months.
3. Single Copy Print Sales: One-time revenue from individual print magazine and hors-série (special issue) purchases at newsstands, kiosks, and through the company's own e-commerce store.
4. Single Copy Digital Sales: One-time revenue from individual digital magazine issues purchased through the e-commerce platform.
5. Uni-médias Publicité (Advertising): Display advertising and media packages sold to brands and advertisers seeking to reach Uni-Médias's audience of 10M+ French readers across print and digital properties, including programmatic buying.
6. Brand Content: Custom branded content, native advertising, and content marketing solutions created by Uni-Médias's editorial teams and motion design studio for advertiser partners.
7. Research & Audience Studies: Panel-based research services (pre/post-tests, awareness studies, reader surveys, product tests) offered to advertisers and external clients using Uni-Médias's 2,000+ reader panel.
8. Derived Products (Books, Boxes, Plants): Sale of derivative products including books, themed boxes, and plants linked to Uni-Médias magazine brands, sold through the e-commerce store.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Uni-Médias is a French media group that publishes 12+ expert magazine brands (Santé Magazine, Parents, Détente Jardin, Régal, Détours en France, Secrets d'Histoire, Maison Créative, Merci pour l'info, + de Pep's, Naturissime, Les Petits Plats de Laurent Mariotte, Les Maternelles, We Demain) across print, digital, mobile apps, podcasts, and websites on a subscription basis. The group also operates B2B advertising sales (Uni-médias publicité), brand content creation, and a 2,000+ reader audience research panel, reaching over 10 million French readers monthly.

Product overview

Uni-Médias is a French media group and magazine publisher operating a multi-brand portfolio of 12 expert magazine titles spanning Family & Health (Santé Magazine, Parents, + de Pep's, Naturissime, Les Maternelles), Food & Lifestyle (Régal, Les Petits Plats de Laurent Mariotte), Home & Living (Maison Créative, Détente Jardin), Travel & Culture (Détours en France, Secrets d'Histoire), Consumer Rights (Merci pour l'info), and Ecology & Innovation (We Demain). The group also operates digital platforms including the Momes.net pure player, the Grossesse by Parents mobile app, Bottin Gourmand and Talents Gourmands websites, and produces podcasts (Galère sa Mère, Hypercondriaque). Beyond publishing, Uni-Médias offers commercial services including advertising sales (Uni-médias Publicité), brand content creation, programmatic advertising, motion design animation, a newsroom collaboration service, and market research panels with over 2,000 representative readers. The group reaches over 10 million French readers monthly across print, digital, web, social media, and derived products (books, boxes, awards, podcasts, and applications). Founded in 1988 and ranked as France's 5th largest media group, Uni-Médias is a subsidiary of Crédit Agricole.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Santé Magazine: Health and well-being magazine, partner for preserving health capital and optimizing fitness.
• Parents
• Merci pour l'info
• Détours en France
• Secrets d'Histoire
• Régal
• Maison Créative
• Détente Jardin
• Plus de Pep's
• Naturissime
• WE DEMAIN
• Les Petits Plats de Laurent Mariotte
• Les Maternelles
• Momes.net
• Uni-médias publicité
• Brand content
• Grossesse by Parents

Products and services

• Santé Magazine Print and digital French magazine on health, wellness, nutrition, fitness, and preventive care, targeted at health-conscious adult consumers.
• Parents Print and digital French parenting magazine covering pregnancy, child development, family life, and parenting expertise for parents of children 0-10 years old.
• Merci pour l'info Print and digital French magazine on consumer rights, practical life guidance, employment, retirement, taxes, family law, real estate, and money matters.
• Détours en France Print and digital French travel magazine covering French regional discovery, historic monuments, landscapes, and off-the-beaten-path destinations.
• Régal Print and digital French gastronomy magazine featuring creative seasonal recipes, food culture, and culinary inspiration.
• Maison Créative Print and digital French home decor and DIY magazine featuring decoration trends, sustainable design, and craft projects.
• Détente Jardin Print and digital French gardening magazine with practical advice, inspiration, and horticultural guidance for flowers and vegetable gardens, published 6 times per year plus hors-série.
• Secrets d'Histoire Print and digital French history and culture magazine featuring investigative reports, quizzes, and coverage of historic personalities, places, and events.
• + de Pep's Print and digital French women's health and wellness magazine with positive lifestyle content and experiences.
• Naturissime Print and digital French magazine covering natural health, body care, and environmental responsibility.
• Les Petits Plats de Laurent Mariotte Print and digital French cooking magazine featuring accessible, local, and seasonal recipes by chef Laurent Mariotte.
• Les Maternelles Print and digital French parenting magazine supporting parents from pregnancy through adolescence.
• We Demain Print and digital French magazine on ecology, sustainability, innovation, and future-oriented societal topics.
• Grossesse by Parents Standalone mobile application for pregnancy tracking and parental guidance, integrated with the Parents magazine brand.
• Momes.net Digital-only children's content platform (momes.parents.fr) under the Parents brand umbrella.
• Uni-médias Publicité B2B advertising sales division offering display advertising, programmatic campaigns, and media packages to brands and agencies seeking to reach Uni-Médias's 10M+ French audience across print and digital properties.
• Brand Content B2B custom branded content, native advertising, and content marketing solutions created by Uni-Médias's editorial teams and motion design studio for advertiser partners.
• Panels et Études B2B market research service using a 2,000+ representative reader panel to deliver pre/post-ad tests, awareness studies, reader surveys, product/service tests, behavioral studies, and prospective studies to advertisers and external clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 42% reduction in carbon emissions vs. 2019, achieved in 3 years (2020–2023)
• +9 more outcomes

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CiteocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUni-Médias participates in a large-scale working group led by Citeo, involving all players in the magazine publishing supply chain. The collaboration focuses on advancing R&D for eliminating plastic film from magazine copies and promoting circular economy across the entire supply chain.
• Syndicat des Éditeurs de la Presse Magazine (SEPM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUni-Médias participates actively in the 'Sustainable Development' and 'Subscription' Commissions of the French Magazine Publishers' Syndicate, contributing to industry-wide sustainability initiatives and subscription best practices.

Scale indicators10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bauer Media Group: Large European publisher of magazines, digital audio, and advertising solutions across multiple countries. Comparable multi-brand consumer magazine portfolio and advertising house structure, though materially larger and geographically broader.
• Hearst: Global multi-brand media company with consumer magazines (Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, Good Housekeeping) and B2B advertising solutions. Comparable on multi-vertical lifestyle magazine portfolio and brand-content monetization.
• Condé Nast: Global multi-brand lifestyle publisher (Vogue, GQ, Vanity Fair, Wired) with parallel subscription, advertising, and brand-content revenue model. Comparable on multi-vertical premium lifestyle magazines, though at materially larger international scale.
• Lagardère (Lagardère News): Large diversified media group owning Paris Match, Le Journal du Dimanche, Elle licenses, and radio assets. Comparable to Uni-Médias as a major French press group but at significantly larger scale and with broader business mix including travel retail.
• Le Figaro (Groupe Dassault): French press group combining a leading daily newspaper (Le Figaro) with magazine titles and digital lifestyle verticals. Comparable on the multi-brand press + advertising model, though anchored by a flagship newspaper rather than lifestyle magazines.

Regional players

• Mondadori Group: Italy's largest magazine publisher (Grazia, Donna Moderna, Panorama, Focus) with similar multi-brand subscription and advertising model. Comparable on portfolio structure and revenue mix, though operating in Italy rather than France.

Direct peers

• Prisma Media: France's leading multi-brand magazine publisher (Télé-Loisirs, Femme Actuelle, Voici, Geo), now owned by Reworld Media. Direct competitor to Uni-Médias across consumer lifestyle, health, food, and home verticals, with similar multi-title subscription and advertising business model.
• Reworld Media: Acquired Prisma Media and operates France's largest portfolio of consumer magazine brands, with parallel subscription, advertising, and brand content revenue streams. Direct competitor to Uni-Médias across almost every editorial vertical it serves.
• Bayard Presse: French multi-brand publisher with strong portfolios in family/parenting (Notre Temps, Pomme d'Api), faith-based titles, and senior lifestyle. Closely comparable to Uni-Médias in multi-vertical subscription model and target audiences around life-stage verticals.
• Marie Claire (EPM / The Prism Group): International lifestyle and women's magazine group with French edition, serving overlapping fashion, beauty, food, and home verticals. Comparable audience demographics and brand-content monetization model to Uni-Médias' lifestyle titles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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