What Aesthetics Media does

Aesthetics Media operates a vertical media and events platform serving the UK medical aesthetics specialty. Founded in 2011, the company publishes the Aesthetics Journal, a monthly peer-reviewed clinical and business publication, and runs three flagship live events: the Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition (ACE), CCR London, and the Aesthetics Awards. The content and event portfolio is complemented by Aesthetics TV (on-demand training video), an Aesthetics Directory, CPD-accredited articles supporting medical revalidation, and an annual Industry Trends Report.

The company monetizes through three revenue streams: a tiered subscription model for the Journal (Free News tier at £0/yr, Digital at £84/yr, Print & Digital at £160/yr), event-related revenue from ticket sales, sponsorship and exhibitor fees at ACE and CCR London, and print and digital advertising aimed at aesthetic product and device suppliers. Subscription pricing is publicly disclosed and auto-renews annually, with international subscribers paying an additional £54/year for shipping.

Aesthetics Media distributes primarily through owned channels — the aestheticsjournal.com website, weekly e-newsletter, and active social media presence (Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook). The company has built a distribution moat through partnerships with 14+ accredited professional associations including JCCP, BACN, BCAM, MHRA, and IMCAS. The business is UK-only and serves three segments: medical aesthetic practitioners (primary), clinic owners and aesthetic businesses, and aesthetic industry suppliers and manufacturers. In 2019, Aesthetics Media was acquired by Easyfairs, the Belgium-headquartered international events conglomerate, and now operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Easyfairs UK Ltd (registered in England).

Name

Aesthetics Media

Legal name

Easyfairs UK Ltd

Website

https://aestheticsjournal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aesthetics Media is a UK medical aesthetics vertical media company operating the Aesthetics Journal, ACE and CCR London conferences, Aesthetics Awards, and on-demand video platform, serving practitioners, clinic owners, and industry suppliers through subscriptions, advertising, and event revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Twickenham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Subscription Revenue: Three-tier subscription model providing print and/or digital access to the monthly Aesthetics Journal, with tiered pricing from free (News) to £160/year (Print & Digital)
2. Event Revenue: Revenue from ACE (Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition), CCR London events, and Aesthetics Awards including ticket sales and sponsorship
3. Advertising Revenue: Print and digital advertising opportunities reaching highly-engaged aesthetic professionals, including sponsored content and supplier updates

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Aesthetics Media publishes the Aesthetics Journal, a peer-reviewed monthly publication covering clinical, CPD, and business content for UK medical aesthetic practitioners, in print and digital formats. The company also operates three major annual industry events — ACE (Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition), CCR London, and The Aesthetics Awards — and supports these with subscription tiers, advertising sales, and an on-demand training video platform (Aesthetics TV).

Product overview

Aesthetics Media operates a platform-and-subscription model centered on the Aesthetics Journal, a peer-reviewed monthly publication covering clinical, business, and CPD content for the medical aesthetics specialty. The portfolio includes three subscription tiers (AJ Print & Digital, AJ Digital, and AJ News Subscriber) offering tiered access to the journal, Aesthetics TV (on-demand training videos), the Aesthetics Directory, CPD articles, and the Annual Industry Trends Report. Complementary event properties—ACE (Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition), CCR London, and the Aesthetics Awards—round out the ecosystem, creating a unified platform for education, news, networking, and industry recognition in medical aesthetics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Aesthetics Journal The leading monthly peer-reviewed publication for the UK medical aesthetics specialty, providing clinical, CPD, and business education, product news, industry insights, and expert opinions in print and digital formats.
• ACE (Aesthetics Conference & Exhibition) The UK's leading annual event for non-surgical aesthetic professionals, featuring world-class educational programmes, networking opportunities, and exhibitions from top pharmaceutical, device, and skincare companies.
• CCR London The UK's flagship medical aesthetics event uniting all specialties, featuring educational programmes, networking, and exhibitions covering injectables, devices, skin, medical longevity, and business education.
• Aesthetics Awards Recognised as 'The Oscars of Aesthetics', this is the most established awards provider in UK medical aesthetics, celebrating achievements of practitioners and companies in the field through category submissions, ticketed attendance, and an annual awards ceremony.
• Aesthetics TV On-demand training video platform offering content from leading aesthetic companies and training providers, available to subscribers for continuing professional development.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Aesthetic Complications Expert Group WorldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert group focused on managing and preventing complications in aesthetic procedures, aligned with Aesthetics' commitment to patient safety and best practice standards.
• BACDPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Association of Cosmetic Dental Practitioners - partnership supporting standards in cosmetic dentistry within the aesthetic specialty.
• BAMANcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish Association of Medical Aesthetic Nurses - representing and supporting nurse practitioners in the aesthetics field.
• BCFMsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish College of Functional Medicine - partnership supporting holistic and functional medicine approaches in aesthetics.
• Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity focused on Body Dysmorphic Disorder, supporting patient mental health awareness within aesthetic practice.
• British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (BACD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading academy for cosmetic dentistry professionals, promoting excellence and standards in the field.
• British College of Aesthetics MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body for aesthetic medicine practitioners, supporting education and standards in the specialty.
• British Dermatological Nursing Group (BDNG)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional nursing group representing dermatological nurses, supporting skin care expertise in aesthetics.
• British Skin FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharity funding skin disease research, supporting skin health education and awareness in aesthetics.
• IMCAScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational Masterclass on Cosmetic and Surgery - global aesthetic education partnership.
• JCCPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners - regulatory body for non-surgical cosmetic practitioners, central to Aesthetics' standards focus.
• Journal of Aesthetic NursingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister publication focused on aesthetic nursing, supporting cross-specialty knowledge sharing.
• MHRAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency - UK regulatory body for medicines and medical devices.
• PFMA JournalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrescription Fees Medicines Association journal supporting pharmaceutical awareness in aesthetics.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Springer Healthcare: Medical communications and publishing arm covering clinical journals, medical society content, and pharma-aligned education — broadly comparable as a peer-reviewed medical publisher serving healthcare professionals.
• Wolters Kluwer Health: Major medical publisher producing peer-reviewed clinical and professional content serving healthcare providers. Comparable as a B2B medical publisher, though with a broader scope across many specialties rather than aesthetic medicine specifically.
• Informa (Aesthetics & Healthcare divisions): A leading global events and B2B information group operating healthcare and life sciences conferences, publications, and training. Comparable at the corporate-stakeholder level as a diversified medical media and events incumbent with broader scope.

Emerging players

• Practical Dermatology: Specialty dermatology-focused publication overlapping with the skin and device content within Aesthetics Journal. Comparable in clinical editorial model but more focused on dermatology than the broader aesthetic specialty.

Direct peers

• IMCAS (International Master Course on Aging Science): Global medical aesthetic congress and education platform (already an Aesthetics Media partner) that combines scientific content, exhibitions, and training — directly comparable to ACE and CCR London in the events pillar.
• MedEsthetics: US-based B2B trade publication serving medical aesthetic practitioners, paralleling the Aesthetics Journal in clinical content, CPD-grade education, and supplier-facing editorial. Directly comparable in audience and revenue mix (subscription + advertising).
• The Aesthetic Guide: Aesthetic industry publication combining peer-reviewed clinical content with manufacturer and product coverage, including print and digital channels — closely aligned to Aesthetics Journal's three-pillar content mix.
• Plastic Surgery Practice: B2B publication covering cosmetic and reconstructive surgery with an adjacent focus on non-surgical aesthetics, suppliers, and clinic business content. Closely mirrors Aesthetics Media's blend of clinical, business, and CPD-style content.
• Modern Aesthetics: Multi-specialty medical aesthetics publication targeting core aesthetic physicians, dermatologists, and plastic surgeons with peer-reviewed clinical content and industry coverage — the same professional audience Aesthetics Media serves in the UK.
• Aesthetic Medicine (Aesthetic Medicine Ltd): UK-based medical aesthetics magazine covering clinical and business topics for practitioners — a direct domestic competitor to Aesthetics Journal in the same UK specialty audience.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/theaestheticsjournal
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aestheticsjournal
• Instagraminstagram.com/aestheticsjournaluk/?hl=en
• Xx.com/aestheticsgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries4 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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