Since January 1973, the Intelligencer section has been New York's weekly home for news, gossip, short takes, and pithy commentary. Starting now, the Daily Intelligencer is nymag.com's home for that same cocktail of the serious and the frivolous — but blended much more quickly. Daily Intel will filter the stories of the day through New York's unique sensibility, all day long, every day of the week. Serious looks at city news will jostle for space with comic riffs on what's going on around town. Party reports will bump up against Atlantic Yards updates. Think of it as a stream of collective unconsciousness from inside the New York brain.

Daily Intel is edited by Jesse Oxfeld, who will also share writing duties with Michael Idov; expect regular contributions from New York Magazine's writers and reporters. Jesse most recently co-edited Gawker, and he's previously worked online for Editor & Publisher, Mediabistro.com, and Inside.com, and in print for Brill's Content and Newsweek. Michael is a former NBC News writer, a part-time rock star, and a contributing editor at New York.

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2. WWD
Memo Pad
By Stephanie D. Smith and Irin Carmon
October 9, 2006
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/109822

VIBRANT THING: When your ad pages keep sliding, what's the answer? In Vibe's case, expand the franchise. The magazine next year plans to add two more supplements following the launch this fall of its men's fashion offshoot, VStyle. Vibe's ad pages fell 2.3 percent to 713 through August, according to Publishers Information Bureau.

In what seems like hip-hop knockoffs of Wenner Media's Us Weekly and Cond? Nast's Cookie, Vibe will publish VMix and Prodigy. VMix will be a compilation of party pictures, behind-the-scenes candids and gossip from photo shoots, parties and events and will be polybagged with the January issue to 450,000 subscribers. The supplement could start a row with those financially challenged founders of The Source, David Mays and Raymond "Benzino" Scott, since its subject matter closely mirrors that of their celebrity news title, Hip Hop Weekly, which launches Oct. 16 (though editor in chief Mimi Valdes fled the title last week due to a beef with Mays and Scott). Prodigy, a working title, will be a parenting supplement for women that will feature children's clothing and contributions from the "shorties" of rap stars such as 50 Cent as well as Kimora Lee Simmons. It will launch with the May or June issue and will be sent to about 300,000 subscribers of Vibe Vixen, a beauty and fashion bimonthly magazine. The offering, said group publisher Len Burnett, makes sense, since 58 percent of Vibe readers have children in the home, while core advertisers such as Sean John, Phat Farm and Rocawear are increasingly introducing children's lines.

CALL IT A DEFINITE DON'T: When Glamour created its Web feature "Don'tspotting," inviting the public to post photo additions to the popular Dos and Don'ts franchise, the magazine probably hoped to spark a virtual phenomenon. Or, as executive managing editor Susan Goodall put it, "We wanted to have it blossom into a community where people were having a dialogue about fashion."

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3. Mediaweek
Out to Draw More Gay Readers
By Lucia Moses
October 9, 2006
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/print/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003222151

Out editor in chief Aaron Hicklin has refreshed the magazine with a classy, minimalist look as part of a larger effort to reach a broader gay audience.

The redesigned November cover, which appears Oct. 10 and features suit-clad actor and model Jamie Dornan, signals a shift away from the use of bare-torsoed men. Out, published by San Francisco-based PlanetOut Inc., hopes that the “gay grows up” message, reflected in its revamped design, will improve its newsstand positioning and attract more ad dollars.

Hicklin has been making editorial changes in recent months to support that message, adding more fashion coverage, new columnists and new travel, liquor and grooming service content. “We know a lot of gay readers are picking up other magazines,” said Hicklin, who came to Out in May from Keith Glen Media’s men’s style title BlackBook. “And we want them to pick up Out more.”

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Emap's FHM moved its alcoholic beverage advertisers from its November issue after it put pop singer Brooke Hogan, the 18-year-old daughter of Hulk Hogan, on the cover.

Dana Fields, executive publisher and president, said the magazine was complying with its alcoholic beverage advertisers’ insertion orders, which call for the advertiser to be notified if someone under age 21 runs on the cover. “They don’t want to put their brand at any risk at all,” she said.

Fields said alcoholic beverage advertisers typically run in six out of 12 issues per year, and most of the ads that were slated to run in November were moved to the December issue.

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“Laddie” magazines like FHM are known to sometimes test the boundaries of good taste. But they face a restriction: These magazines rely on Hollywood B-listers to sell copies but, while Hollywood may like its starlets young, cover models must be over the age of 21. Liquor companies will not advertise in magazines if the face on the cover cannot legally drink.

So when the editors at FHM (For Him Magazine) decided to put a scantily clad Brooke Hogan, the 18-year-old daughter of the wrestler Hulk Hogan, on their November issue, they were forced to notify liquor advertisers, and lost those ad pages in the issue.

Dana Fields, executive publisher and president of FHM, said that all of the liquor advertisers decided to move their ads to the December issue. She said that the shifts had been planned well in advance and that FHM, which has a circulation of 1.25 million and is owned by the British company Emap, did not lose any money.

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Advertising revenue for the month of September increased 6.6 percent compared to the same month a year ago, according to total magazine rate-card-reported revenue collected by the Publishers Information Bureau.

Ad pages totaled 26,541.99, a 2.4 percent increase over September 2005 ad pages, the Publishers Information Bureau reported today. From January through September, PIB revenue closed at $16,933,933,955, an increase of 4.3 percent over the first three quarters of last year. Ad pages for the first three quarters of the year totaled 173,501.11, an increase of 0.7 percent against the previous year.

Double-digit gains in pages and revenue for the month of September were seen in two major advertising categories, drugs & remedies and food & food products. Advertising for drug products and corporate brands drove much of the growth in drugs & remedies. Other categories that recorded increases in dollars and pages included automotive, home furnishings & supplies, media & advertising, direct response, and finance, insurance & real estate.

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Whisper Jobs
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that Equal Opportunity Publications, publisher of seven quarterly national magazines dealing with engineering, technology, IT, and professionals with disabilities, is in need of freelance writers. Looking for people who are comfortable interviewing high-ranking employees from Fortune 500 companies and writing articles about 2000 words in length. Email the editor at Lrusso@eop.com for more info. You can mention Ed!

... that two reporting positions are open at the Beloit Daily News in Beloit, Wis. One is for sports and the other is a blend of features, county government and pagination. Knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop a must for both positions, photography skills a plus. Great for those looking to hone their skills in a friendly environment. Send cover letter, resume and references to ehoefer@beloitdailynews.com. OK to mention Ed.

... that Latino University Magazine is holding a writers’ open house session, and is looking for potential freelance contributors. All interested applicants should have at least one year of experience at a magazine, and should have a general interest in entertainment and college related issues. Undergraduate students or graduates who have studied media, journalism, English and/or communications are preferred. Please submit a resume, cover letter and 3-5 of your best published clips to Assistant Editor Beth Goodbaum at BethG@latcominc.com. All qualified applicants will be contacted to attend the meeting.

... that a national magazine in Atlanta (with nearly two decades of publishing experience under our belt) is looking for a photo editor. Photo Editor would be expected to: Secure visually stimulating photos and illustrations to complement article text and layout. Must be familiar with black culture (pop, current and past) and providing images able to touch our audience. Must be comfortable managing interns and assistant photo staff. Must be experienced! (Preferably at a consumer publication) and be able to effectively operate in Adobe Suite, QuarkXPress and Mac OSX. Will be responsible for negotiating terms of usage with stock photo houses; producing photo shoots; maintaining the art budget; filing photographs for future reference; and meeting with editors and art to produce/secure the best visuals for stories and layouts. Should also be comfortable with shooting product shots if necessary and photo manipulation/retouching. Comfortable working with a small budget in a very intimate office environment (relaxed, biz casual vibe). Great opportunity for the right person. Looking for a team player; someone who is resourceful and focused on getting the job done with the tools they are given. Position available immediately. Salary in the mid/high 30s. Plus medical, paid vacation and the kind of flexibility most employees only dream of. Contact magjob4u@yahoo.com

... that a national magazine in Atlanta (with nearly two decades of publishing experience under our belt) is looking for a photo researcher. Photo Researcher is an hourly (temp/perm) position. Would be expected to assist photo editor with above duties; primarily focusing on securing photos from various sources. Contact magjob4u@yahoo.com

... that SSI Mag @ Bobit in California is looking for a Web Content Editor...new spot, great opportunity (see @ bobit.com).

... that EBSCO Publishing is looking to hire a health editor. "If you know are interested, e-mail me your resume and 1-2 health-related writing samples. My e-mail address is: mmontemayor@epnet.com." Description: The Health Editor will manage and ensure the quality, relevance and completeness of the content and features in EBSCO's health-related database products. Will be responsible for keeping the production of the databases on schedule, proposing product enhancements, assisting Production and QC with testing, and contributing to training and processing for all incoming projects, including the creation of manuals, databases and instructions. Manage relationships with Contract Writers and Reviewers. Interact with various EP departments, including Editorial, Sales, Production, and Program Management, in order to keep the production of the assigned databases on schedule. Qualifications: Qualifications include educational and experiential subject matter expertise in the area of health. Academic degree in a health-related subject area, with higher education degree desirable. General knowledge of categorization and taxonomies. Computer literate, with knowledge of Windows95, Access97, XML and other applications. Understanding of Editorial, Production and Product Creation processes. We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, creative thinker and problem-solver who is flexible and can prioritize workload. Team management will be required. In case you would like to see a sample of the product, please visit one of our client's sites: https://www.tricareonline.com/index.html; Click GENERAL HEALTH INFO, HEALTH LIBRARY HOME. All the health consumer info on this page is the stuff we write, edit, and manage. Job location: 10 Estes Street, Ipswich, MA 01938. Approx. 1 hr drive north of Boston, MA.

... that EBSCO Publishing is looking to hire a copy editor. "If you know are interested, e-mail me your resume and 1-2 health-related writing samples. My e-mail address is: mmontemayor@epnet.com." Description: The Copy Editor will ensure the quality, relevance and completeness of content in specific EBSCO products. Use in-depth knowledge of grammar and spelling to edit content. Apply computer skills to add, update and delete content using editorial tools including XML editors, word processors and other similar computer applications. Manage workflow by interacting with contractors and members of the business development team to insure content delivery. Assist Production and QC when testing new updates or new features in products. Work with Sales to understand requirements of the market, including competitive analysis. Qualifications: Qualifications include educational and experiential subject matter expertise in the area of copy editing. Academic degree, with health-oriented background desirable. General knowledge of categorization and taxonomies. Computer literate, with knowledge of Windows95, Access97, XML and other applications. Understanding of Editorial, Production and Product Creation processes. We are looking for a detail-oriented, organized, creative thinker and problem-solver who is flexible and can prioritize workload. In case you would like to see a sample of the product, please visit one of our client's sites: https://www.tricareonline.com/index.html; Click GENERAL HEALTH INFO, HEALTH LIBRARY HOME. All the health consumer info on this page is the stuff we write, edit, and manage. Job location: 10 Estes Street, Ipswich, MA 01938. Approx. 1 hr drive north of Boston, MA.

Internships

... that Seventeen Magazine is looking for Winter interns for the accessories department. Please contact Rebecca Lee - Rlee@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Harper’s Bazaar is still looking for several very motivated interns for the fall semester. They will be working alongside all of our fashion edit team. Specifically, with the European collections. We require a minimum of 3 full days a week. Tasks will include running errands, picking up clothing at showrooms, making copies, creating look boards, managing samples, etc. It is an amazing opportunity and, although intense, a lot of fun. You will have a lot of exposure to both our edit staff and fashion PR. Start date can be immediate. Please send resumes to dthielebeule@hearst.com. Please note this is a FASHION internship and will not involve any writing.

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