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What Do Madonna, the New York Giants and Magazine Publishers Have in Common?

Dylan Stableford — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:27:52 -0400

LOS ANGELES—What do Madonna, the New York Giants and the Western Publishers Association annual conference have in common? Plenty, according to Dan McCarthy, CEO of Network Communications Inc., and a speaker on the event's annual power panel.

Making the Case For Recession-Proof City and Regional Titles

Dylan Stableford — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 10:55:08 -0400

While much of the publishing industry grits its teeth in anticipation of a recession and national publishers reign in their print launches, the city and regional market remains hot, thanks to a low barrier to entry and a continued demand for print. The first quarter of 2008 alone has seen a flurry of regional magazine launches.

Don Welsh to Launch Regional Mag with Forbes

Dylan Stableford — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:41:13 -0400

Don Welsh is
returning to the magazine game.

Regional Business Magazine Founder Charged with Sex Crimes

Dylan Stableford — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:24:46 -0400

A 42-year-old California man who recently launched a local business magazine stands accused of sexually assaulting two women—one a 16-year-old—in a pair of separate incidents last year.

Regional Luxury Mags Form New Company

Joanna Pettas — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:22:27 -0400

A pair of luxury New York-area regional magazines—the Modern Estate and Suburban Classic—have joined to form a new company, Elite Media Holdings, to leverage their affluent readership.

Regional Markets Remain Strong for Magazines

Jason Fell — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 12:43:06 -0400

While much of the publishing industry grits its teeth in anticipation of a recession and established publishers reign in their print launches, the city and regional market remains hot, thanks to a low barrier to entry and a continued demand for print. The first quarter of 2008 alone has seen a flurry of regional magazine launches.

No Love for the Little Guy

Dylan Stableford — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 11:37:24 -0400

Recently, American Business Media named the winners of the 2008 Jesse H. Neal Awards while the American Society of Magazine Editors announced the finalists for its annual National Magazine Awards. The two awards programs single out the best of b-to-b and consumer magazine editorial.

Las Vegas Life Shutters Monthly

Jason Fell — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:45:18 -0400

Greenspun Media today announced that the April issue of Las Vegas Life will be its last. The magazine’s content will go online to become “the anchor of the Greenspun Media Group’s larger and long-term vision” for its lasvegaslife.com site, the company says.

Regional Publisher Launches Business Magazine

Jason Fell — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:57:22 -0400

To help mark the 15th anniversary of her flagship Susquehanna Life magazine, publisher Erica Shames is launching a second title, Susquehanna Business Life, which is set to debut in April.

805 Living Launches Wedding Spinoff

Jason Fell — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 15:37:55 -0500

Westlake, California-based regional publisher 3Digit Media has extended its flagship 805 Living magazine brand by launching 805 Weddings. The title hit newsstands March 1.