Following its announcement last month of the launch of the international news and fashion weekly, Grazia in South Africa, Media 24 has confirmed that Danielle Weakley will assume the editorship of the title.
The magazine marks the 20th edition worldwide and the first one in Africa, the result of a partnership with Media24 and Mondadori in Italy. It will see the publishing company bringing the chic formula that is the international signature of the Grazia brand to South Africa.
"I have long been one of the magazine's biggest fans," says Weakley (@DanielleWeakley). "Its irreverent mix of fashion, news and celebrity completely appeals to my sensibilities - who doesn't want to be informed on all fronts in one singular glossy weekly package? I believe it appeals to the fast-paced urban landscape in which us 30-something women operate. It has been a game changer in the international magazine market since it began syndicating its brand and I look forward to translating its formula into one that is relevant for - and resonates with - our female audience."
"Smart, strong, stylish and unflappable"
During the course of her 17-year career, Weakley has worked on a variety of media brands, including newspapers, general interest women's magazines and celebrity news. For the last year, she has been pursuing her own business interests, setting up a content consultancy, working particularly in the digital space. She continued to write for several glossy titles, both locally and internationally and she was the chair of the 2011 PICA Awards.
"She has all the qualities required for the task of launching Grazia. She is passionate about fashion and news and has excellent experience in both fast-paced weekly publications and monthly glossies. She is smart, strong, stylish and unflappable, with a sense of humour to boot," comments Liezl de Swardt, GM at the women's interest division of Media24 Magazines. "We are thrilled to have such a dynamic talent on board
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