Cosmo Australia announces editor-in-chief, commercial director, and launch date
Relaunching in the midst of a print renaissance, Cosmopolitan magazine and has announced its new editor-in-chief, commercial director, and the launch date.
Cosmo will return to newsstands on August 12 after a six-year absence, under the leadership of editor-in-chief Tess Ogle, who recently worked as digital managing editor at Marie Claire and ELLE, and supported the relaunch of ELLE magazine. Prior to this, she launched Harper’s BAZAAR and Esquire online as digital director of both publications.
“A talented editor with a proven track record working on leading media brands for women, Tessa is well suited to lead Cosmopolitan’s return to Australia across all platforms,” said Kim St. Clair Bodden, senior vice president of editorial and brand director of Hearst Magazines International.
“We are excited to see how she and her team build upon Cosmo’s legacy of inspiring young women with delightful features and fresh insight that serves their daily lives.”
Ogle said, “I am proud to lead an incredible team in the relaunch of the iconic Cosmopolitan Australia, a title so meaningful across generations as the ultimate source for the latest in style, beauty, entertainment, relationships, sex, and more.
“I am particularly excited to bring in a new and diverse range of voices and expert contributors from all over Australia to ensure that Cosmo is a reflection of the vibrant and diverse community we serve, as we deliver thought-provoking and insightful journalism true to the joy and spirit at the heart of this much-loved brand.”
Zoe Davis also joins Cosmo as commercial director, coming from various sales leadership roles at Rolling Stone, Big Day Out, and Laneway Festival. She began her career with an “a dream internship” at Cosmopolitan.
“Nearly two decades later, I am thrilled to continue that dream by joining Cosmopolitan Australia as Commercial Director,” Davis said. “I’m truly excited about this new era of Cosmo and look forward to working alongside our brand partners to create dynamic cross-platform campaigns.”
Publisher Katarina Kroslakova, who will also be taking on the role of editor-at-large for Cosmopolitan Australia, added: “Under Tessa and Zoe’s expert leadership, Cosmopolitan Australia is shaping up to be an absolute powerhouse of talent.
“Both the editorial and commercial teams are making this launch truly incredible. We have already engaged some of Australia’s most diverse voices and influential commercial partners for the launch issue, proving why Cosmopolitan remains as essential and vibrant today as it was under Helen Gurley Brown’s pioneering vision in 1965.
“The overwhelmingly positive response to the announce that Cosmo is coming back has been immense and I’m so excited for everyone in Australia to read the first issue when it hits the stands on August 12th.”
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Nathan Jolly is the Deputy Editor of Mumbrella. He joined the team in July, 2023.
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