Bauer hires Merrill in real life AIMING to boost weekly sales, Bauer Media has announced a restructure of its "real life" portfolio under newly appointed editor-in-chief Paul Merrill. Merrill, who was the launch editor of Bauer's men's magazine Zoo Weekly, will head a real life content team responsible for multiple magazines, including Take 5 and New Zealand title Lucky Break, as well as a series of new one-shot titles, puzzle books and brand extensions.