Time Inc. is acquiring the American Express Publishing Corp., whose brands include Travel + Leisure and Food & Wine.
The acquisition follows a 20-year relationship between Time Inc. and American Express Publishing during which Time Inc. has provided management services support to the company. Eligible American Express cardholders will continue to receive Departures, Black Ink and Executive Travel.
American Express Publishing brands have 36 million consumers worldwide. Its portfolio includes magazines and branded books, digital properties, social media platforms, membership clubs, retail stores and more than a hundred events and experiences.
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