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Elle’s Green Issue Prank: Fact or Fiction?

Jason Fell — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:48:07 -0400

Publisher wonders if stickers were actually a hoax.

After Merger, Layoffs, TV Guide Names New Editor-in-Chief

Jason Fell — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:04:25 -0400

Less than a week after cutting an undisclosed number of staffers in association with parent company Gemstar-TV Guide's approved

Stunner: Nat. Geographic Captures Three Ellies

Dylan Stableford — Fri, 02 May 2008 09:58:56 -0400

Winners: James Bennett, editor, The Atlantic; David Remnick, editor, The New Yorker; Chris Johns, editor-in-chief, National Geographic; John Q. Griffin, president, National Geographic Magazine Group

Liveblogging the Ellies

Dylan Stableford — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:08:05 -0400

Refresh this page for live updates from the 2008 National
Magazine Awards.

Handicapping the Ellies Race

Dylan Stableford — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:58:10 -0400

FOLIO:'s 2008 National Magazine Awards primer.

ASME’s New Prez: Web is Our Present

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:13:25 -0400

For print magazine editors, having the added duty of editing a Web site was once the equivalent of "being sent down to Pawtucket," David Willey, editorial director of Runner's World, said at the American Society of Magazine Editors luncheon Tuesday at the Hearst Tower in New York.

Brian Williams: Is ‘Off the Record’ Dead?

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 22:04:03 -0400

NBC's anchor/blogger presides over ASME political mag panel.

Obama-Clinton Race Causing Internal Crisis at Women’s Magazines

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:58:10 -0400

Election dividing staffs, spurring ‘shouting matches.’

Church and State

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:57:36 -0400

In the beginning was the word. Advertising came later. Much later. But here we are in an era when editors are under more pressure than ever to bend, to accommodate advertisers, even at the cost of editorial erosion.

High Profile Magazine Editors Drink Whiskey, Discuss Industry's Gender Gap

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:35:13 -0400

Left-to-right: Kaminsky, Peres, Napolitano, Postman, Leive, Coles

Cat Fancy Makes Bid for 2009 Ellie, Pulitzer

Dylan Stableford — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 16:58:36 -0400

June article suggests possible link between animal trafficking and terrorism.

Ex-Newsweek.com Editor Shows Up at Magazine Day Anyway

Joanna Pettas — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:23:38 -0400

Buyout-taking Deidre Depke pulls curtain back on panel.

Players Club Doubles as Free Real Estate Listing for Lenny Dykstra

Dylan Stableford — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:08:18 -0400

Reviewing the latest Doubledown launch.

Counterterrorism Magazines in War Over Titles

Jason Fell — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:52:14 -0400

The International Association for Counterterrorism & Security Professionals Friday issued a cease and desist notice to the publishers of a soon-to-launch counterterrorism magazine, claiming that the new magazine's title is confusingly similar to theirs.

Is MS Word No Longer Preferred?

Dylan Stableford — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 16:49:49 -0400

Six years ago, ThomasNet eliminated Microsoft Word from its editors’ desktops. The result? “It was one of the best things we ever did,” says ThomasNet director Paul Gerbino.

Animal Rights Group Lashes Out at SI

Dylan Stableford — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:57:39 -0400

If you thought you'd heard it all in terms of the backlash surrounding Sports Illustrated's annual swimsuit issue—subscribers, Time Inc. staffers—think again.

An Indie Publisher’s Emotional Final Letter to Subscribers

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:52:05 -0400

Founder’s exit memo details ‘harsh and sudden shock.’

Glamour’s Leive: ‘Don’t Be Mean to the Reader’

Joanna Pettas — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:10:53 -0400

TAMPA, Florida—Speaking at the Magazine Publishers of America's 2008 Retail Conference, Glamour's editor-in-chief Cindi Leive talked about the importance of the magazine's editorial voice, particularly in an era that's been defined by war, disasters and recession.

Is It Wrong to Borrow From Other Magazines?

Dylan Stableford — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 22:09:18 -0400

Imitation is the sincerest form of plagiarism—the good kind.

Radar’s Spencer for Hire

Dylan Stableford — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 16:14:03 -0400

Why a magazine pushing investigative journalism bothers with Hills blog-baiting stunts.

Magazine Freelancers Honored by ASJA

Jason Fell — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:56:56 -0400

The American Society of Journalists and Authors announced the winners of its annual writing awards this week, honoring freelance non-fiction work produced in magazines, newspapers and books in 2007.

The winning pieces—in nine categories—appeared in magazines such as O, The Oprah Magazine; Runner’s World; Prevention; Discover and others.

Harvard Lampoon Skewers National Geographic, Then Gives Them Free Ad

Dylan Stableford — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:34:46 -0400

The Harvard Lampoon—the humor magazine known for its famous alumni (Conan O’Brien, John Updike et al) and occasional full-on parodies of national magazines—has completed work on its latest victim: National

Jury Still Out on Future of Newsweeklies

Jason Fell — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:29:35 -0400

Time and Newsweek made major changes in 2007, but time will have to tell if they were positive moves or just more steps toward decline, according to the 2008 State of American News Media report, conducted by the Project for Excellence in Journalism.

Colorado Airport Blocks Magazine Web Sites

Jason Fell — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 12:27:59 -0500

Travelers visiting Denver International Airport are discovering that they can’t access certain magazine Web sites when using the airport’s free Wi-Fi.

Rolling Stone: 'We Never Review a Record Without Hearing the Whole Thing'

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:52:02 -0500

Facing more criticism over rating albums without listening to them, Maxim magazine maintains it was previewing CDs in its March issue, not reviewing them, and the mistake was to include star ratings.

Meredith's Careers Page: No 'Content Strategists'—But Plenty of 'Editors'

Dylan Stableford — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 09:50:12 -0500

Was Jack Griffin blowing smoke?

National Review Founder Dies at Desk

Dylan Stableford — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 16:19:18 -0500

William F. Buckley, the founder of the National Review and a pioneer in conservative journalism, was found dead at his home in Stamford, Connecticut on Wednesday. He was 82.

Do You Actually Have to Listen to an Album to Review It?

Dylan Stableford — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 17:34:10 -0500

Black Crowes attack Maxim after writer disparaged album without hearing it.

How to Write Like Gawker

Dylan Stableford — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:21:36 -0500

Tips for achieving a snarky tone.

How the Writers Guild Strike Changed Variety

Dylan Stableford — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 16:27:17 -0500

Hollywood’s biggest story in 20 years forced publication to address Web strategy in real-time.

What Type of Editor Are You?

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 13:03:35 -0500

An editor who edits, or an editor who writes?

Changing Just One Mind

Jason Fell — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:11:27 -0500

Your recruiter's.

Edit '08: Content or Traffic? Bigger Budgets or Outsourcing?

Matt Kinsman — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 14:33:56 -0500

As publishers balance costs with new revenue models, editorial is facing some polarizing choices.

Brown, Kliger Recall the Magazine Industry's Steroid Era

Jason Fell — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:45:07 -0500

“I think of my career in magazines as three weddings and a funeral," said Tina Brown, summing up her editorial career at Tatler, Vanity Fair, the New Yorker—and the high-profile failure of Talk.

Hanley Wood Editorial Director Honored for Excellence

Jason Fell — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:30:20 -0500

American Business Media has chosen Boyce Thompson, editorial director of Hanley Wood’s Builder, Multifamily and Tech groups, as the 40th annual recipient of its Crain Award, which recognizes editorial excellence in business media.

Is This Ethical? Part II

Dylan Stableford — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:54:29 -0500

My answer.

Is This Ethical for a Blogger/Journalist?

Dylan Stableford — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 14:40:51 -0500

An open question.

Did Golfweek's 'Noose' Editor Deserve To Be Fired?

Dylan Stableford — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:05:26 -0500

Open question.

Want Page Views? Post a Story on Abortion Rights

Dylan Stableford — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:48:04 -0500

Vogue controversy draws readers, comments, Page Six coverage.

Does Anyone Care About ASME Guidelines?

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:17:15 -0500

Blender breach raises question of group’s reach.

You Will Be Fired

Dylan Stableford — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 15:16:39 -0500

And if you haven’t, don't worry, you will be.

Did Blender Blur Ad-Edit Line?

Dylan Stableford — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 18:40:51 -0500

Since its inception in 1999, Blender magazine has tried to distinguish itself as an alternative to the Rolling Stone establishment of rock journalism.

Pro-Life Groups Outraged Over Vogue Photo Spread

Jason Fell — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 16:39:13 -0500

Vogue is feeling the heat of religious and pro-life organizations over an article these groups say promotes partial-birth abortions with a photo shoot that makes the subject appear fashionable.

National Geographic Launches Green Consumer Guide

Jason Fell — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:47:55 -0500

National Geographic is entering the ‘green' movement with the launch of its National Geographic Green Guide. The magazine says the new quarterly publication, which will first be published in March, is devoted to helping consumers develop smarter, greener behavior.

Hiring a Musician to Edit a Magazine

Dylan Stableford — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:19:44 -0500

We were fans of his music; he was a fan of our magazine.

CosmoGirl! Enlists Teenage Correspondents to Cover 2008 Election

Dylan Stableford — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 14:25:45 -0500

Taking a page out of MTV’s Rock the Vote! playbook, CosmoGirl! has hired a pair of teenage correspondents as political reporters to cover the 2008 presidential race.

Blender Names Rolling Stone’s Levy Editor-in-Chief

Jason Fell — Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:10:20 -0500

Alpha Media Group CEO Kent Brownridge today announced the appointment Rolling Stone staffer of Joe Levy as editor-in-chief of Blender.

Did Parade Handle Bhutto Coup Correctly?

Dylan Stableford — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 18:28:06 -0500

Why the magazine made the right call to publish posthumous interview—and wrong one to publicize it.

Why Newsweek Chose Obama

Dylan Stableford — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 14:54:03 -0500

Meacham on choosing Barack for the primary week cover.