Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) is a privately held American media and publishing company founded in 1970. Originally named Universal Press Syndicate, it was renamed in 1997 to reflect its growth beyond syndication. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, AMU is family-owned and led by chairman Hugh Andrews and CEO Kirsty Melville.
The company operates several divisions. Andrews McMeel Syndication distributes a variety of comic strips, columns, and editorial cartoons to newspapers and digital platforms worldwide, including iconic titles like *Garfield* and *Doonesbury*. Andrews McMeel Publishing produces books, calendars, and merchandise, featuring collections from popular comic strips such as *Peanuts* and *Calvin and Hobbes*. The AMUSE division focuses on entertainment and licensing opportunities related to the company’s creative properties. AMU serves a diverse audience, including media outlets and consumers who enjoy humor and comic content. Its mission is to acquire and promote creative talent to entertain and inform audiences globally.
Andrews McMeel Universal (AMU) is a privately held American media and publishing company founded in 1970. Originally named Universal Press Syndicate, it was renamed in 1997 to reflect its growth beyond syndication. Headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, AMU is family-owned and led by chairman Hugh Andrews and CEO Kirsty Melville.
The company operates several divisions. Andrews McMeel Syndication distributes a variety of comic strips, columns, and editorial cartoons to newspapers and digital platforms worldwide, including iconic titles like *Garfield* and *Doonesbury*. Andrews McMeel Publishing produces books, calendars, and merchandise, featuring collections from popular comic strips such as *Peanuts* and *Calvin and Hobbes*. The AMUSE division focuses on entertainment and licensing opportunities related to the company’s creative properties. AMU serves a diverse audience, including media outlets and consumers who enjoy humor and comic content. Its mission is to acquire and promote creative talent to entertain and inform audiences globally.
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