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Runner’s World Sees Boom In Social Media

sbotelho — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:24:51 -0500

Conde Nast’s Domino Returns as a Special Issue

sbotelho — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:24:37 -0500

Condé Nast’s much-beloved Domino magazine, which closed in 2009, is making a return to market as a special edition, called Domino Quick Fixes, set to hit newsstands in April.

Consumer Magazines See Disappointing Second-Half 2011

sbotelho — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:19:03 -0500

The Bump and Mamasource.com Enter Content Partnership

sbotelho — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:49:09 -0500

The FOLIO 40: A Call for Nominees

Bill Mickey — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:13:37 -0500

Your chance to get on the magazine industry's most prestigious list starts now.

Publishing Vet Paul Conley Joins MyBankTracker.com as Editorial Director

sbotelho — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:32:10 -0500

Paul Conley, a publishing vet whose experience runs the gamut from b-to-b to consumer financial journalism, is now editorial director with MyBankTracker.com. In this role, Conley will oversee the news and analysis operations of the site.

W Magazine and JCK Partner in Survey, Content Swap

sbotelho — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:46:39 -0500

In a strategic move for both publishers, Conde Nast’s W Magazine and b-to-b jewelry publication JCK Magazine enter into a content partnership. Beginning with a consumer-facing study of jewelry purchasing trends, W and JCK will swap editorial copy online and in print.

Time Inc.’s MAGHOUND Shuttering

sbotelho — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:28:55 -0500

Exclusive: Hearst and Condé Nast Sell Comag to Jim Pattison Group

Bill Mickey — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:43:00 -0500

Report: Three Demand Media Founders Out

sbotelho — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:11:41 -0500

Demand claims trio of departures to be “just coincidence”.

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Partners with Gilt to Benefit The Nature Conservancy

sbotelho — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:25:26 -0500

Esquire Ecommerce Effort CLAD Folds

sbotelho — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 13:09:07 -0500

After an extremely short run, J.C. Penney’s Esquire-curated ecommerce site, CLAD, shutters. CLAD debuted in November 2011, and its final sale will end January 31.

Bloomberg to Leverage its ‘Markets’ Brand into a Lifestyle Offshoot

sbotelho — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:32:23 -0500

Women's Spring Fashion Mag Preview, Starring InStyle/W/Marie Claire

sbotelho — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:36:50 -0500

This story first appears on FOLIO: sister publication, minonline.

Heart & Soul Magazine Sold to Group of Investors

sbotelho — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:39:55 -0500

The Washington Post Co. Plans to Expand Foreign Policy Brand

sbotelho — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:06:21 -0500

The Washington Post Company has announced the creation of a new operating unit, called The FP Group, to center around the title magazine and expand the brand’s reach into live events, education, books and research services.

Meredith National Media Group's Ad Revenue Drops in Fiscal Second Quarter

sbotelho — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:29:21 -0500

Meredith saw a mixed fiscal 2012 second quarter, according to a company financial statement. While expenses for the National Media Group decreased eight percent from the same period last year, overall and advertising revenue also fell during this quarter.

National Geographic to Launch Content Archive for Library Use

sbotelho — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:36:53 -0500

National Geographic will debut its version of the content archive this spring. Positioned as a resource for libraries and researchers, the National Geographic Magazine Archive will includes every issue of the publication from 1888 to 1994 (such as the June 1985 issue, pictured).

Atlantic Media Taps Editor-in-Chief for New Global Business Brand

sbotelho — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:57:48 -0500

The Atlantic Media Company names Kevin Delaney as editor-in-chief of its still untitled digital global business brand. Delaney brings over a decade of experience at The Wall Street Journal to this developing role.

Playboy to Close Chicago Headquarters

sbotelho — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:48:28 -0500

Playboy has announced it will complete its westward shift by closing the company’s Chicago headquarters and relocating all departments to Los Angeles.

The New York Times, The Daily and New Yorker Top Performing Titles on Apple’s Newsstand

sbotelho — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 10:09:05 -0500

In 2011, one phrase defined the magazine industry: digital editions. Whether publishers were deciding to take the leap into digitizing their publications, or deciding on what app to develop next, digital was top of mind for publishers of all kinds.

Twittifying SPIN

sbotelho — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:02:32 -0500

Is music mag’s choice to move reviews to Twitter clear-eyed or reductive?

Hearst’s Food Network Magazine Sees 7th Ratebase Increase in 3 Years

sbotelho — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:49:28 -0500

Consumer Mag Advertising Sputters in Second Half 2011

Bill Mickey — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:01:42 -0500

Early PIB gains in revenue and pages negated in the third and fourth quarters.

Ladies’ Home Journal to Move to Reader-Produced Content Model

sbotelho — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:46:31 -0500

In a new twist on the user generated content model, Meredith’s Ladies’ Home Journal is turning over editorial reins to its readers. As of its March issue, almost every story featured in the magazine will include some audience contribution.

Leveraging Audiences Through Vertical Content Channels

sbotelho — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:43:13 -0500

For many publications, finding a home for content can present a conundrum. Discoverability and relevancy are vital, as is shareability. Whether publishers convert to the new model, or choose to only pay lip service to fast-forming conventions, readers are still less than willing to conduct search after search for a topic.

Women’s Health Partners with Gilt Groupe for Online Sale

sbotelho — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 13:54:26 -0500

MSLO Bolsters Biz Dev Team with New Hires

sbotelho — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:02:14 -0500

Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is bolstering its business development team with four new executive hires, to be focused mostly in merchandising, partnerships, finance and the digital space.

Hearst’s David Carey Calls for Aggressive Growth in 2012

sbotelho — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 12:10:46 -0500

Hearst Magazines president predicts successful ‘12 despite still-shaky economy.

Billboard to Launch Country Music “Mini-Magazine”

sbotelho — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:28:56 -0500

For Some Titles, Digital Engagement Outweighs Print

sbotelho — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:15:01 -0500

The Atlantic Has Second Profitable Year in a Row

Bill Mickey — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:02:03 -0500

TIME to Relaunch Style & Design Supplement in March 2012

sbotelho — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:43:17 -0500

After shuttering the supplement 18 months ago, TIME is relaunching Style & Design in 2012. The revamped version, to be led by TIME managing editor Rick Stengel and edited/curated by TIME staff, will debut with the March 26th issue of TIME [see mock cover, pictured].

Meredith Hires Lauren Purcell as EIC of Everyday with Rachael Ray

Bill Mickey — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:15:22 -0500

Spanfeller Media to Launch Active Lifestyle Site

sbotelho — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:05:03 -0500

Reader's Digest Association Cuts 150 Jobs Worldwide

sbotelho — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:13:59 -0500

Reader’s Digest Association has eliminated 150 positions across all of its business groups worldwide, with half the cuts affecting jobs in the U.S. and the other half international.

Playboy Editorial Operations Relocate to Los Angeles

sbotelho — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:14:00 -0500

Playboy magazine will relocate its editorial, art and photo departments from Chicago to Los Angeles in April 2012, ending an almost 60-year occupancy in its Midwest headquarters.

Top 5 Mag Group Pubs Jan-Sept.: Wenner Was the Ad-Page Winner

sbotelho — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:54:11 -0500

This story first appears on FOLIO: sister site, min.

Hearst to Launch Biannual Cosmopolitan Latina in 2012

sbotelho — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 16:58:16 -0500

Hearst’s Cosmopolitan brand is looking to make headway into the strong and growing Hispanic market through the launch of the new English-language Cosmopolitan Latina.

Zite Enters Booming Mobile Content Market with iPhone App

sbotelho — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:01:13 -0500

Google Launches Currents App With Over 150 Publishing Partners

sbotelho — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:51:29 -0500

Hoffman Media to Cease Publishing Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Magazine

sbotelho — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:32:05 -0500

Semi-Homemade, the magazine of Food Network celebrity chef Sandra Lee, will no longer be published by Birmingham, Alabama-based Hoffman Media following its January/February 2012 issue.

Vogue Launches Content Archive for $1,575 Annual Subscription

sbotelho — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:09:48 -0500

Condé Nast Partners with AdMeld in Private Digital Ad Exchange

Dan Trombetto — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:43:51 -0500

In a major magazine publisher first, Condé Nast launched a private advertising exchange for select digital clientele. Partnering with service provider AdMeld, inventory from Condé’s entire digital portfolio was available at the time of the exchange’s launch.

Atlanta-Based Get Married Media to Shutter Operations

sbotelho — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:45:48 -0500

Cross-Platform Readers On the Rise for Consumer Mags

sbotelho — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:02:38 -0500

Online-only News Brands Garner More “Buzz” than Print-Affiliated Counterparts

sbotelho — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 14:37:43 -0500

Online-only news sites received more—and more positive—online “buzz” than their print-affiliated counterparts in 2011, according to a data-mining tool developed by digital marketing agency Zeta Interactive.

IDG Folds GamePro Magazine to Focus on Custom Projects

sbotelho — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 13:20:01 -0500

This article first appears on FOLIO: sister site, minonline.

Digitas CEO Laura Lang Tapped as Time Inc. CEO

sbotelho — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:55:05 -0500

The search is over.

Study: Mag Industry Hops On Action Code Trend, Engages Consumers

sbotelho — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:16:12 -0500