Monocle (brand)
magazine
Monocle is a global affairs and lifestyle magazine published by Winkreative Ltd. It also operates a 24-hour internet radio station, a retail business, and an associated website. The magazine was founded in London in 2007 by Tyler Brûlé, a Canadian entrepreneur and co-founder of Wallpaper* magazine.
In 2014, Brûlé sold a minority stake in Monocle to Japanese publisher Nikkei Inc., valuing the company at approximately US$115 million. The size of the investment was not disclosed. In December of the same year, the magazine introduced The Forecast, a seasonal publication. A travel-focused title, The Escapist, followed in 2015.
Operations
Print and publishing
Magazine
Brûlé launched Monocle in February 2007 as a print magazine, financed by a group of private investors. It is published 10 times a year and is printed entirely in English. The publication has been described by journalists as a lifestyle magazine aimed at globally mobile professionals.
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