Future US Selected by UFC to Oversee Official Magazine

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have today selected Future US, a leading digital media group, to oversee its UFC 360, the official magazine of the UFC. 

Through the partnership, Future US will publish the UFC 360 Magazine in the US, UK and Australia; as well as the worldwide digital property.  The first Future US managed issue will launch in April (#28), which will hit stands on April 1, 2014.

“Teaming up with Future US is a great step in making UFC 360 a multi-platform magazine that will engage the most passionate UFC fans worldwide,” said Craig Borsari, EVP of Operations & Production for UFC.  “UFC 360 has a stellar editorial team and by combining fight coverage with a new look and enhanced digital capabilities, Future US is bringing out the best in what we have to offer to a wider audience.”

The updated UFC 360 Magazine will have improved distribution and a special optimized design for newsstands.  The new digital property will be migrated to FutureFolio, Future US’s fully interactive content platform specifically designed for tablets and smartphones.  UFC 360’s talented and seasoned editorial team will remain the same under the leadership of Editor-in-ChiefSeth Kelly.

“We’re thrilled to add UFC 360 to Future’s portfolio of media properties,” said Rachelle Considine, President, Future US.  “The UFC has a tremendously active and loyal community of fans who are always looking for new and engaging information on the sport.  We pride ourselves in producing and delivering innovative content that people care about.  We are excited to do so with such an amazing brand like the UFC.”