Metro Launches Guadalajara, its Third Edition in Mexico

By: Press Release | Metro

Metro International S.A. ("Metro"), the international newspaper group, today announces the launch of a new edition in Guadalajara, its third edition in Mexico. With an initial circulation of 45,000 daily copies from Monday to Friday, the new edition published under the brand Publimetro is hand delivered by 50 promoters at strategic locations in Guadalajara in order to reach the attractive Metropolitan target audience.

Following the launch, Metro is now one of the largest newspapers in Mexico with a total circulation of 245,000 daily copies.

With 4.4 million inhabitants, the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area is the second most populated in Mexico. With this launch, Metro is present in eight of the ten most populated cities in Latin America. During this month, Guadalajara will be hosting the 2011 Pan American Games.

Launched in 2006 in Mexico City, Publimetro Mexico has been consolidated in Metro accounts since 1st of September 2010. The expansion was initiated in 2008 with the launch in Monterrey.

Pablo Mazzei, EVP for Latin America Metro International, commented: "The success story of Publimetro Mexico continues. With the launch of Guadalajara, Publimetro becomes a national player in Mexico and one of the strongest brands in the newspaper business. The launch is well timed to capitalize on the forthcoming Pan-American Games and the elections next year."

Per Mikael Jensen, President and CEO of Metro International added: "We strongly believe in our Mexican operation which has consistently delivered high growth and high margins. Guadalajara is the sixth edition we launched in the Latin American region this year - consistent with our expansion strategy in emerging markets. Today, Metro is the largest newspaper in Latin America published in 8 out of the 10 largest cities in Latin America."

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