Folio RSS: Editorial

Editorial ROI: Going from Good to Great

Jason Fell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:18:13 -0500

For b-to-b, this means moving beyond adding on one more tactic to an existing strategy.

Sarah Palin: ‘I Absorb News Via Many Sources’

Jason Fell — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:36:57 -0500

Tells Hannity (not Couric) she regularly reads at least one magazine, two newspapers.

Bloomberg Names New BusinessWeek Editor

Jason Fell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:45:56 -0500

Time deputy managing editor Josh Tyrangiel has been appointed editor-in-chief of BusinessWeek, the magazine’s first top editor under Bloomberg ownership. He replaces editor Stephen Adler, who said in October that he’d step down later this year.

Could Time Name Twitter ‘Person of the Year’?

Jason Fell — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:42:37 -0500

Panelists debate who should take magazine’s top honor.

The Value of Online Content: Practically Nothing

Jason Fell — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:56:02 -0400

Demand Media cuts costs, ramps up volume online to reflect market value.

Freelance Writers Unions Stage Boycott of Transcontinental Media

Jason Fell — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 11:42:10 -0400

A number of Canadian writers’ groups have called upon their member-writers to not write for any publication owned by Canada’s Transcontinental Media.

‘Worst of Times are Best of Times to Launch Magazines’

Dan Trombetto — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:27:56 -0400

While new magazine launches were few and far between in the first half of 2009, the second half looks more promising. One notable story in recent weeks was the launch of experiential travel magazine Afar. The San Francisco-based title’s 96-page premier issue hit newsstands on August 18 with 35 advertisers, many of which hailed from the high-end and luxury markets.

Celebrity Byline Hunting: Glamour Taps Katie Couric as Contributing Columnist

Jason Fell — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:35:51 -0400

Condé Nast title the latest to announce a big name editorial contributor.

Report: Journalism Jobs Vanish at Three Times The National Rate

Matt Kinsman — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:25:46 -0400

Magazines suffer less than newspapers and broadcast.

PennWell Rebrands Electricity Magazine

Vanessa Voltolina — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:42:39 -0400

Tulsa, Oklahoma-based PennWell Publishing has rebranded its 15-year-old title, Utility Automation & Engineering T&D, as Powergrid International. The change will be effective with the magazine's Septermber issue.

The Accidental Profession

Dan Trombetto — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 15:38:49 -0400

Magazine editing is not a job. It’s a calling. Like barbecue experts, most editors are self-proclaimed. Very few graduate from journalism school where they majored in magazine editing and come up through the editorial ranks.

Edit Salaries Slump in 2009

Dan Trombetto — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 16:29:43 -0400

Magazine editors saw salaries rise for the most part in 2008 but they expect a significant decline of possibly 10 percent or greater in 2009, according to the 2009 FOLIO: Editorial Salary Survey, conducted by Readex Research.

Edit Salaries Slump in 2009

Matt Kinsman — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:35:35 -0400

Many editors anticipate a decrease of +10%, with online not making it up.

UPDATE: Time to Publish Commemorative Kennedy Issue, Book

Jason Fell — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:21:22 -0400

Under tight turnaround, special issue to honor life of longtime senator.

The Mayhem of Hiring an Assistant Editor: Part One

Jason Fell — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 16:59:52 -0400

The resumes.

Reader’s Digest: A Golfing Joke Gone Bad

Jason Fell — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 16:07:24 -0400

Domestic violence victims groups blast magazine’s joke about murder.

Editors’ New Role As ‘Talk Show Hosts’

Vanessa Voltolina — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:44:42 -0400

Why reporters need to get involved in the reader conversation.

Thoughts on Evolving Publishing's Content Strategy to Leverage Social Media

Jason Fell — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:30:45 -0400

What changes are needed to drive the process change?

An Ex-Entrepreneur Writer Lashes Out

Jason Fell — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:40:40 -0400

Laid off, Dennis Romero pens 4,100-word condemnation of magazine, top editor.

FOLIO: to Co-Launch Hosted Buyer Program for Magazine Execs, Trade Show Organizers

Jason Fell — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:38:48 -0400

FOLIO: parent company Red 7 Media has announced the launch of ConnexLive09, a hosted buyer program for magazine publishing executives and trade show organizers. The event is scheduled for October 19 to 21 at the Chicago Marriott Downtown.

So, What Business Are You In?

Dan Trombetto — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:57:10 -0400

Integrated. Engaged. Customer focused. We’ve all heard the buzz words but what do they actually mean? A little more than halfway through the worst year in the publishing industry in recent memory, just about everyone has gotten the message that we need to do things differently.

Flying Solo: Managing an Association Mag By Yourself

Dan Trombetto — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:22:53 -0400

While few editors work completely alone—most have freelancers and supervisors close at hand—at least 30 session attendees at the 2009 Association Media & Publishing (formerly SNAP) conference last month indicated that they are, in fact, alone at the helm when it comes to managing thei

That’s Editainment

Dan Trombetto — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:44:15 -0400

Newsweek raised a few editorial brows recently with an issue (June 15) edited by Stephen Colbert, the political satirist who plays an egomaniacal right-wing talk-show host on Comedy Central.

Winter Sports Title Comes Out of Hibernation…Again

Vanessa Voltolina — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:43:50 -0400

Boulder publishing executive Jamie Pentz announced last week plans to offer print, online media and other products focused on skiing and snowboarding under the name High Country Media.

Entrepreneur Editors Ask for Buyouts

Jason Fell — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:30:18 -0400

Four editors asked for—and received—buyouts this week at Entrepreneur magazine. The editors include: research editor James Park, associate/copy editor Kim Orr, associate editor (listings) Allison Gergley and associate Web editor Elizabeth Wilson.

Men Convicted in PC World Editor's Murder

Jason Fell — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:30:40 -0400

A California court has convicted two men charged in the January 2007 murder of PC World senior technical editor Rex Farrance [pictured].

Meredith Launches Print Extension of Social Network

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:04:50 -0400

Magazine publishers have spent the last few years struggling to extend their brands—even those that have a big presence online—into the social media space, where Facebook and Twitter rule.

Doubles, Anyone? Men’s Fitness Uses Nadal Photo from New York Cover Shoot for its Own

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:26:25 -0400

Two very different magazines share almost the exact same cover photo.

Reader's Digest Memo: Actually, We're Not Shifting in Conservative Direction

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 15:43:35 -0400

Eva Dillon shoots down claims New York Times' article.

Would You Hire Someone Who Wears a Nose Ring?

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:52:18 -0400

A job hunting expert says 50 percent of publishers—maybe more—won’t.

Newsweek.com Accepts Economist Ad

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:33:25 -0400

Not-so-strange bedfellows.

Newsweek Turns Over Magazine to Television Character

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:27:10 -0400

Colbert’s guest-editorship raises questions, some answers.

Web Site for Salon Pros Launches Print Title

Vanessa Voltolina — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:56:50 -0400

With a plenty of magazine publishers forced to shutter their print operations and go online-only, here’s one online-only publisher going the opposite direction—expanding its niche brand into print.

Ads on Covers: Scholastic is Ad it Again

Fri, 05 Jun 2009 12:14:33 -0400

Cover-strip pushes ethics envelope, ASME’s buttons.

How RBI Boosted Site’s Page Views By 1,200 Percent

Jason Fell — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 14:40:04 -0400

In December, Dan Blank, Reed Business Information's director of content strategy and development, along with the editors of Library Journal, conducted an experiment on the title’s popular salary and placements survey.

Marijuana at Center of PC World Senior Editor's Murder Trial

Jason Fell — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 11:47:30 -0400

The men who fatally shot former PC World senior technical editor Rex Farrance [pictured] broke into his Pittsburg, California home in January 2007 in search of money and marijuana, according to the testimony of one of the defendants.

The Great Cover Ad Debate

Dan Trombetto — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:04:28 -0400

How do you feel about advertising on your cover? According to a poll that ran on FOLIOmag.com from May 15 to May 20, 51 percent of respondents believe any form of cover advertisement is a violation of editorial ethics. However, 46 percent think cover ads are a legitimate business opportunity, while 3 percent aren’t sure.

Developing the Edit Staff That Will Define Your Future

Dan Trombetto — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:57:40 -0400

Community pool. Services arm. “Content without borders.” Whatever the new concepts touted as the editorial structure of the future, one thing is clear; an editor’s role will never be what it was just five years ago.

Crafting a Winner

Dan Trombetto — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 11:13:17 -0400

Many of the major magazine awards have been accused of catering to the same big name (often New York-centric) winners year after year.

Second Issue of 'Mine' Doesn't Feel Like It

Wed, 27 May 2009 12:06:10 -0400

Time Inc.'s customized print experiment fails to impress jaded media editor.

Do Publishers Owe It to Their Readers to Ensure the Accuracy of What They Publish?

Fri, 22 May 2009 13:06:40 -0400

Entrepreneur’s argument may hold up in court, but what about the people who trust the magazine?

Mr. Magazine Says Now is the ‘Best Time’ to Launch a Print Magazine

Vanessa Voltolina — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:15:49 -0400

But is it?

Anna Wintour's 60 Minutes Episode Watched by 10.2 Million

Tue, 19 May 2009 11:15:58 -0400

Profile of Vogue editrix draws more viewers than Dateline’s Farrah Fawcett exclusive.

Can Great Content Really Save Magazines?

Mon, 18 May 2009 15:14:00 -0400

Wired, others scramble for readers amid dramatic advertising pullback.

A Domino Swag Tag Sale

Jason Fell — Thu, 07 May 2009 23:28:16 -0400

Pair of magazine’s former editors do some spring cleaning—for cash.

Who in Media Will Survive? Not Necessarily the Brightest

Wed, 06 May 2009 11:42:56 -0400

Defining altruism in publishing.

Group Files $178M Suit Against Entrepreneur

Wed, 06 May 2009 09:14:32 -0400

A group of investors has filed suit against Entrepreneur, alleging the magazine misled them about a company featured on its “Hot 100” list.

FOLIO: is Alive and Kicking

Jason Fell — Tue, 05 May 2009 16:34:52 -0400

Digidaydaily typo causes confusion.

Tweeting the 2009 Ellies

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:14:51 -0400

Follow our live updates tonight from Jazz @ Lincoln Center.

Handicapping the 2009 Ellies

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:58:44 -0400

A preview of the National Magazine Awards.