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******* Quirky thoughts TK tomorrow, Ed's too tired today... ******* ******* News ******* 1. Advertising Age (Just a Few of) the Worst Mag Covers of All Time! By Simon Dumenco 10/22/06 http://adage.com/columns/article?article_id=112594 Right now, possibly the very minute you're reading this, a bunch of magazine editors and executives are sitting in windowless conference rooms at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix. They're slowly losing the will to live as they silently wish that the doofuses sitting on the panel at the front of the room would wrap it up already. Yes, it's time again for the annual American Magazine Conference! Yee-haw! Let's everybody compare notes about just how clinically depressed everyone is! (Except, of course, for guest speaker Rachael Ray.) Last year the festivities were punched up a bit by the American Society of Magazine Editors' announcement of the "Top 40 Magazine Covers of the Last 40 Years" (that famous Annie Leibovitz Rolling Stone shot of a naked John Lennon curled around Yoko Ono was No. 1). This year ASME's kicking off a new thing: its first Best Cover Contest. Yawn. That's simply not good enough for me. I want something epic, sweeping, historical. Which is why I'm kicking off my own competition: Media Guy's Top 41 Worst Magazine Covers of the Last 41 Years. To get things going, I'm presenting a starter list of nominees from my own personal cabinet of horrors. These are all from just the past six years, so I'm particularly eager to hear from readers -- any art directors out there with decades worth of atrocities? -- who have favorite deliciously bad covers dating as far back as 1965. Let the competition ... begin. MORE ONLINE 2. WWD Memo Pad: Blanchard's New Home... A Single Lens By Amy Wicks and Samantha Conti 10/23/06 http://wwd.com/issue/article/110137 BLANCHARD'S NEW HOME: Wenner Media is cementing its commitment to the Web by heading to the wild side it's brought on Keith Blanchard, the madcap former editor in chief of Maxim, in the new position of executive director online to oversee all of the company's Web sites. Blanchard actually has been working with Wenner on a project basis, first with Us Weekly's Web redesign which launched after Labor Day and now he's focusing on Rolling Stone's site. Next up is the launch of Men's Journal's new and improved site, set for mid-2007. Blanchard's first official day is Oct. 30; he could not be reached at press time. A SINGLE LENS: Tyler Br?l?, the founder of that temple to hedonistic minimalism Wallpaper, has a new title on the boil: Monocle, which will launch worldwide in mid-February. An official announcement is expected today. The English-language magazine, which initially will be skewed more toward men, will feature a mix of stories on global affairs and geopolitical issues, as well as culture, design, fashion and consumer goods. And since no print title can exist these days without an online component, a Web site with broadcast rather than print content will launch a few weeks before the magazine. "I'm so tired of hearing from all corners of the media that print is dead," proclaimed Br?l?. "Well, it's not. It's a time when magazines should be pulling up their socks and turning out more fabulous, more confident, more robust products." MORE ONLINE 3. Jossip AMC Report: The Devil Wears A Coveted Title By Jossip Editors 10/23/06 http://www.jossip.com/gossip/american-magazine-conference/ amc-report-the-devil-wears-a-coveted-title-20061023.php The first reports are coming in from this year's American Magazine Conference in Phoenix where the booze clock, which began counting down yesterday, was reduced to just three days and at the top of the list is the honoring of Vogue's Anna Wintour, as Editor of the Year. (More, meanwhile, took home the Magazine of the Year award.) Naturally, every report of Anna's new title carries with it some sort of Devil Wears Prada anecdote (Evidence A, Evidence B, and so forth). Her accolades precede her: Boosting newsstand sales by 3.5 percent; raising overall circ by 6.5 percent. Yes, these are the numbers of a publishing queen. And yet, in all the melee, it wasn't just Janice Min and Bonnie Fuller's absences that had people talking. That ELLEgirl's Christina Kelly was not honored had many baffled. Or, you know, at the very least, us. MORE ONLINE 4. Fishbowl NY Ex-G+J Prez Joins First Round Bids For Time Inc.'s Time 4 By Fishbowl Editors 10/23/06 http://mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/ First round bids are due for Time Inc.'s Time 4 media and Parenting groups on Wednesday, and while no clear frontrunners have emerged, some interesting players are looking to get back in the magazine game. FishbowlNY hears former G+J USA president Russell Denson is looking at the magazine group for a possible acquisition, as is American Media Inc., Florida-based publisher of Star and National Inquirer, which would purchase the titles in order to resell them. [Folio: also reported the buy-and-flip scenario last week.] Denson, who was removed as G+J president after the company's women's magazines were acquired by Meredith for $350 million last year, is also rumored to be in the running for American Media Inc. non-celebrity titles on the block, including Muscle & Fitness, Flex and Mira!. "He's looking to get back in the game," says an industry source. In terms of price, the Time Inc. titles may fetch wildly varying bids, an industry source told FishbowlNY, before coming down in the second round, when the bidders are able to do "more than kick the tires." But it doesn't take much beyond tire-kicking to realize Time 4's struggles MORE ONLINE 5. Fishbowl NY Anna Wintour Named Editor Of The Year By Fishbowl Editors 10/23/06 http://mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/ Anna Wintour, editrix of Vogue, ire of PETA and inspiration of the book-turned-film Devil Wears Prada, has been named editor of the year by Advertising Age, which announced its annual A-List here at the American Magazine Conference in Phoenix. Despite the prevailing notion that nothing more could possibly be said about Kevin Federline's choice of bedtime wear, In Touch Weekly was named to the A-List at #10. People, Vogue and New York were named no.s 6, 5 and 4, respectively. Cond? Nast's home-a-log Domino and Everyday With Rachael Ray were named launches of the year. Despite folding Organic Style, Rodale was named publishing company of the year. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia CEO Susan Lyne was named executive of the year, in part for keeping Stewart's Living afloat while Martha was "crotcheting" in a West Virginia penitentiary. MORE ONLINE ************ Ed Ad ************ I am looking for a roommate to move into my apartment Nov 1. The apartment has been converted into two bedrooms. It has hardwood floors, with brand new kitchen appliances and a marble tile bathroom. It's also facing the garden (not the street) which is good, because it's really quiet for a NYC apartment. The area is in a great location with lots of restaurants, bars and shopping places. It's an elevator and doorman building, very clean and well-maintained, with laundry in the basement. Please contact jennifer.weitsen@nyu.edu if interested. ************ Whisper Jobs ************ Ed hears ... that ShopWiki.com, a recently launched comparison-shopping search engine, is looking for writers from Canada to disseminate shopping information for the local market. Candidates must be able to write comprehensive buying information for people in Canada. You will need to research stores and products to provide accurate and complete buying information for each market. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, outgoing and can work independently with little direction. You must be completely flexible and hard-working. Interested candidates should send cover letter, resume and one relevant writing sample to editor@shopwiki.com. This is a freelance job at our Manhattan offices, but telecommuting is possible for someone who is Internet savvy. Compensation is $12 per hour. ...that a fast-paced magazine at Brant Publications (sorry, Ed doesn't know which one!) seeks individual to support high level editor as well as act as liaison to high profile individuals in fashion, art, business & entertainment fields. Ideal candidate must have excellent communication and follow through skills. Minimum 2-3 years related experience, preferably in publishing or entertainment. Computer knowledge: MS Word; 4 yr degree; Knowledge of fashion and art worlds is very helpful. Please include salary requirements. Specify which job you are applying for and where you saw the posting. E-mail resume and salary requirements to magspublisher@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Four Weeks Magazine (www.fourweeksmag.com), a new online women's lifestyle publication recently featured in Crain's New York, seeks freelance writers who focus on food, DIY or travel trends. We're seeking writers who can pitch us ideas as well as take on assignments. We're especially looking for writers with food, DIY or travel blogs. Food writers will review food, spot trends and write about product innovations in the industry. DIY writers will interview experts and authors for fun and easy craft projects. Travel writers sadly will *not* be sent around the world on all expense-paid journeys. Instead, they'll be reporting on travel trends. Please have some background or specialized interest in just one of these topics. We're not looking for generalists for these departments. Four Weeks is a bit different from the rest it's the first magazine tailored to each week of a woman's monthly hormone cycle. You don't need to know about hormones to write for us. But our magazine is comprised of four mini-magazine, each with its own theme, so you need to keep that in mind when pitching. You can find out more by reading our writer's guidelines (www.fourweeksmag.com/writersguidelines.htm). Our pay is modest, but the articles are short (300 to 500 words) and you get a byline. Great for someone looking for clips. Email queries and/or qualifications in the body of the email to editors@fourweeksmag.com. Attachments will not be opened. (OK to mention Ed) ...that BiZBash Media is looking for a smart, energetic junior editor who can go from a film premiere to a product launch to an after-party at night, and then write snappy, well-reported stories for our audience of event planners during the day. BiZBash publishes a magazine and Web site for the special event industry. We focus on the style and marketing strategy of events, so our editors attend all kinds of events--magazine promotions, press conferences, trade shows--to write brief stories that serve as marketing case studies. Our event coverage features innovative and effective ideas for our readers, as well as behind-the-scenes details: Who designed the flowers? Who hired the wait staff? Who designed the invitations? We also watch for trends, new products and venues, industry news and gossip, and event leaders who have compelling stories to share with our readers. We're looking for a journalist with 1 to 2 years of writing and reporting experience for a Web site, magazine, or newspaper, who can turn around tight, well-researched stories quickly, and juggle several projects at once. This is a great opportunity to get a crash course in Southern California's event scene--as long as you can deliver smart, business-minded stories for our niche audience. To apply, please send a cover letter including salary requirements, resume, and relevant clips to L.A. bureau chief Alesandra Dubin at adubin@bizbash.com with "ASSISTANT EDITOR" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that In Style magazine is still looking for a full-time PAID Winter-Spring 2007 Art Department intern to start in January. The ideal candidate should be proficient in QuarkXPress and PhotoShop; InDesign and Illustrator are a plus. Must be extremely organized, a fast worker, possess the ability to multi-task and prioritize, and have the desire to enter a career in magazine design. The intern will assist the art department with day to day tasks including all scanning, organizing of film for processing, and distributing approved layouts. Must be in the NYC area and be available for an interview. Prior magazine internship experience is a plus, but not required. Please send cover letter and resume to mariya_ivankovitser@instylemag.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Rodale Inc. is seeking a six-month Editorial Intern for Prevention magazine located in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. The Editorial Intern will research and write articles under tight deadline pressure, gather background materials for articles, fact-check articles for accuracy, pitch story ideas, and perform other editorial tasks as needed. This position will start in November. The ideal candidate will possess: College degree in Journalism or equivalent. Solid writing and editing skills. Demonstrated organizational skills and an eye for detail. Strong research skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word. Prior professional writing/editing experience a plus. Apply at rodale.com. (Do NOT mention Ed) ... that Star Magazine is looking for editorial interns for the fall and spring semesters. Unpaid, but academic credit can be given. If interested email letters@starmagazine.com, please put INTERNSHIP in the subject.(OK to mention Ed) ...that Four Weeks Magazine (www.fourweeksmag.com), a new online women's lifestyle publication recently featured in Crain's New York, seeks two unpaid interns to join our growing editorial team. Our magazine is a bit different from the rest it's the first tailored to each week of a woman's monthly hormone cycle. You don't need to know about hormones to work with us. But you do need a passion for writing and want a career in publishing. This is no coffee-fetching job. You will be required to do article research, write sidebars and/or write entries for our popular Four Weeks Every Day department (www.fourweeksmag.com/ fweveryday.htm). There's also potential for writing paid articles. We're seeking interns who have about five hours a week to devote to the magazine. Perks: You get to telecommute (so you can work from anywhere) and can work around your own schedule. You should have your own computer and internet connection. Ability to meet deadlines a must. Please email a cover letter and resume in the body of the email to editors@fourweeksmag.com. Attachments will not be opened. (OK to mention Ed) ********* About Ed: Ed2010 ("ed twenty-ten") is a purely volunteer organization dedicated to helping young editors reach their dream magazine jobs. Find out more (and donate to the cause!) at ed2010.com (http://www.ed2010.com) Whisper jobs or internships to share? Send 'em to whispers@ed2010.com (mailto:whispers@ed2010.com). Ed'll keep it anonymous for you. Blogalicious! Catch up with Ed's Girl on the Hunt at http://ed2010.blogspot.com . Ed has message boards, yo. 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