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Edipresse Luxe strengthens its management
Friday 02. January 2009 - In order to accelerate Edipresse Luxes development, Philippe Vignon will be joining the management of this specialized company of the Edipresse Group.
Edipresse Luxe, based in Geneva, is an international multimedia company devoted to the world of luxury and in particular that of high-end watchmaking. It is especially active in magazine publishing (Tribune des Arts, Revolution, Gmt, Citizen K), online (worldtempus.com), custom publishing and organization of events (Grand Prix dHorlogerie de Genève – Watchmaking Grand Prix of Geneva).
In 2008, Edipresse Luxe has been very active in Switzerland and in international markets, especially in its launch of the watchmaking magazine Gmt in five new markets (Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, France and Romania), in creating the Francophone edition of the prestigious magazine Revolution, in organizing the first international edition of the Watchmaking Grand Prix of Geneva in Singapore and in the revamp of worldtempus.com, the absolute reference for watchmaking professionals and enthusiasts online.
These activities will be pursued intensively in 2009, in accordance with Edipresse Luxes mission: to assist watchmakers in their various needs and in their key markets. The strategy of international expansion will continue with the increase of certain magazines frequency, launches in new countries (India and Dubai), the development of the worldtempus.com website in English, Russian, and Spanish, as well as the creation of an international watchmaking network for ad sales between Switzerland, Asia and Russia. New specialized marketing services will also be made available to watch brands.
In order to fulfil its mission, the Edipresse Luxe management will be reinforced by the appointment of Philippe Vignon, who will become Managing Director, in charge of marketing and sales. Furthermore, Frank Eimer will be responsible for the operation and development of worldtempus.com as Product Manager.