Time Out, in Barcelona and Madrid, is a leading urban lifestyle reference for locals and visitors
RBA has acquired Time Out Spain and entered into a long-term licensing agreement to add the Time Out brand to its magazine portfolio.
Under the agreement, RBA will continue to publish Time Out in Spain under a long-term franchise partnership, ensuring the continued presence and growth of the brand across the market. Time Out Market operations in Spain are not part of the transaction and will continue to be owned and operated by Time Out Group.
Time Out Group believes that transitioning to a franchise model in Spain will enable the brand to grow faster by benefiting from RBA’s scale, local expertise and multi-platform capabilities.
Time Out has built a strong presence in Spain, with Time Out Barcelona and Time Out Madrid becoming trusted guides to city life for local audiences and visitors alike. The Group is proud of the business established in the market and sees significant opportunity for further growth in Spain under RBA’s stewardship.
As part of the transaction, Time Out Spain's Media team will transfer to RBA, continuing their roles within the new structure. Operations will move to RBA’s offices in Barcelona and Madrid.
Aurea Diaz, General Director of Content of RBA, said:
“Time Out is a global benchmark in leisure and culture, and its values are perfectly aligned with those of RBA: a service-driven approach, editorial rigour, and a genuine connection with people. With Time Out Spain, we will have the opportunity to engage more closely and effectively with local communities and help promote the cultural, gastronomic and tourist richness of our country. We are delighted to welcome into our magazine portfolio a highly prestigious brand and an outstanding professional team that is now part of the RBA family.”
Rob Biagioni, CEO of Time Out Media, said:
“We’re incredibly proud of what the team has built in Spain. It remains a key territory for business growth, particularly alongside Time Out Market Barcelona. This partnership allows the brand to continue growing in Spain with the backing of a leading media organisation that shares our ambition for the brand. RBA has a strong track record of developing international media brands, and we’re confident they are the right partner to help us build on Time Out’s success in Spain”
RBA sees Time Out as a strong addition to its portfolio, bringing a distinctive mix of digital content, experiential platforms and global brand reach, with Time Out engaging over 240 million people worldwide each month.