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******* For some subscribers to the New Yorker, this week's edition brought an added bonus to the customary fill of cartoons, fiction, and news features: Stuck in the middle was a free DVD of Vice President Gore's documentary, "An Inconvenient Truth." The diskette, encased in cardboard and plastic wrapping, is taped to an advertisement promoting the film's DVD release tomorrow, with the tag line, "Own, Watch and Share It." A message on the inside of its cardboard cover urges recipients to watch, "share," and "donate" the film. The magazine could not confirm last night how many of its 1.06 million subscribers received the DVD, but a source said it may have been sent to a select subscriber group of about 1,500 "influential members of business, government, and the media." The source said it could also have been distributed regionally to subscribers in New York and Los Angeles, perhaps as part of a campaign to drum up Oscar buzz. MORE ONLINE
2. Metro New York
The recent death of journalist, feminist and cultural critic Ellen Willis sparked a flurry of tributes from writers who have been influenced by her, including her daughter Nona Willis-Aronowitz, an editorial fellow at Salon.com. Metro talked to Willis-Aronowitz, 22, about family life, journalism and feminism. Taken from Mediabistro.com: The recent death of journalist, feminist and cultural critic Ellen Willis sparked a flurry of tributes from writers who have been influenced by her. Willis was the New Yorker's first pop music critic, an editor at the Village Voice, and an NYU journalism professor. Her daughter, Nona Willis-Aronowitz, an editorial fellow at Salon.com, talks about her mother's career. MORE ONLINE
3. WWD
MORE LUXE: With the success that magazines such as Departures have had in luxury advertising, it's no wonder competition is heating up in the category. Time is joining the race in January, with Kate Betts overseeing a new luxury section that will appear in the magazine 14 times a year. Taylor Gray, Time's publishing director, said the special section will go out to 800,000 targeted subscribers with "editorial relating to the luxury marketplace." A magazine spokeswoman said the layouts will be approximately eight to 16 pages of ads and editorial. "It's a good way to get more luxury advertisers in the magazine," she admitted. In addition, the new issue of Betts' Time Style & Design, which comes out today, will feature a luxury index of the biggest trends. NUMBERS PLEASE: Mediamark Research Inc. released its fall magazine audience estimates last week, meaning publishers will be touting a whole new set of metrics proclaiming to advertisers how much younger, richer and bigger their audiences are. Of the men's fashion and lifestyle titles, Esquire saw the largest gain in median household income, jumping to $68,685 from $59,104 last fall, while GQ's median income fell to $63,180 from $67,144. Nevertheless, the title's riches are easily explainable. Esquire's median age is a decade older than GQ's — 43.5 years compared with 33.1 years. PERSONAL STYLIST: As People ramps up publication of StyleWatch to 10 times annually from five this year, the spin-off will get its first dedicated editor, Susan Kaufman. She joined People in 2002 to work on StyleWatch in the weekly magazine, then worked on the spin-off and other People specials, such as the Oscar issue and has worked on photo galleries for people.com. Prior to joining People, Kaufman was fashion director at Mademoiselle and creative director, beauty and fashion, at Us when the title moved to a weekly publication from monthly. MORE ONLINE
4. MediaWeek
Magazine publishers, tired of being lumped in with “old media,” are embracing one of the newest media, mobile text messaging. Thanks to a new technology from a New York firm called ShopText and eBay unit PayPal, consumers this holiday season have the option of buying and sampling some products with their cell phones. Magazines like Details, CosmoGIRL!, Glamour and Brides are rolling out ads with short codes for text-to-buy transactions. ShopText also worked with Lucky magazine for a program in the publication’s September issue. MORE ONLINE
5. MediaWeek
If you combine the resourcefulness and domestic ingenuity of Martha Stewart, the fearless power-tool savvy of Bob Vila and the edgy pop-cultural virtuosity of Fader, you have the profile of a ReadyMade reader: a crafty Gen X/Gen Yer who tackles projects large and small, from potholders embroidered with a skull and crossbones to a set of homemade “high design” bookshelves. The title is hard to categorize; the closest anyone has come is DIY/Lifestyle. “We’re not aspirational, we’re inspirational,” explained CEO/publisher Grace Hawthorne. Perhaps its Web site tagline best articulates its mission: “A bimonthly print magazine for people who like to make stuff.” Such a readership—well-educated and tech-and design-savvy—was very attractive to Meredith Corp., which announced Nov. 2 the close of its acquisition of ReadyMade. MORE ONLINE
6. The New York Times
Want a television in the kitchen, without adding clutter? There are now refrigerators with a TV built right into the door. But do they work? Can they chill the milk and show “Desperate Housewives” at the same time? Will the electric bill go through the roof? Such modern-day domestic quandaries are sorted out at the Good Housekeeping Research Institute, the updated version of the magazine’s test lab, which opened last month in the glassy new Hearst tower in Midtown Manhattan. The lab issues the Good Housekeeping Seal to advertisers that can pass its tests and also conducts original research on household products for the magazine. MORE ONLINE
7. Folio
Magazine Publishers of America and American Society of Magazine Editors have named this year’s recipients of Lifetime Achievement Awards. Thomas O. Ryder, chairman of the board for the Reader’s Digest Association, is the recipient of the Henry Johnson Fisher Award, named for the founding publisher of Popular Science; and Lewis Lapham, national correspondent for Harper’s Magazine, has been chosen for induction into the Magazine Editors’ Hall of Fame. The two will receive their awards at a lunchtime event February 1 at Gotham Hall in New York. Ryder, who has worked in the magazine industry for almost 40 years and is one of longest serving members of the MPA’s board of director’s, as well as a past chairman of the board, was chosen for his commitment to diversity hiring and staff development. Lapham, a 30-year veteran of the industry, is being honored for his commitment to editorial excellence. Both recipients will receive honorariums to donate to a charity of their choice. Ryder will receive $10,000 from Popular Science’s parent company, Time4Media, a division of Time Inc. Lapham will receive an honorarium of $10,000 from printing company Quad/Graphics. MORE ONLINE
8. The New York Times
A MAGAZINE that often features the winners of beauty pageants in its editorial pages is running the results of a different kind of beauty pageant in its advertising pages. The difference is that this beauty pageant was really a kind of a contest for the magazine’s readers, and the biggest winner was the magazine itself. The December issue of FHM magazine carries the first installment of a campaign that seeks to translate into print the current series of “man laws” television commercials for Miller Lite beer. In the television campaign, well-known male role models like Burt Reynolds, the rodeo champion Ty Murray, the comedian Eddie Griffin and the boxer Oscar de la Hoya, sit around a square table and discuss a new code of conduct that manly men are meant to live by (example: don’t put lime — or any fruit — in your beer). MORE ONLINE 9. Gawker'SNL' Parody of the 'Toos Thankfully Omits Conehead Joke By Gawker Staff November 20, 2006 http://www.gawker.com/news/clips/snl-parody-of-the-toos-thankfully-omits-conehead-joke-216015.php We're not sure when Atoosa Rubenstein became a figure of such renown that she merits a parody on Saturday Night Live, but this Maya Rudolph impersonation from Saturday's episode is probably the funniest thing that show has done in a decade. (And we know how desperate they are.) Extra points to the makeup people for not slapping on an oversized putty nose or arm hair. One quibble: no fried shrimp present.
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************ ...that Woman's Day is looking for a copy editor (full-time, in-house). Edit copy, read page proofs at all stages for editorial and design sense. Need excellent command of grammar, spelling, punctuation and style; ability to adapt quickly to house style; good eye for verbal and visual detail (copyediting test given on site); grace under deadline pressure (we publish every 3 weeks). Experience: At least 2 years in similar position, preferably at trade or consumer magazine. Pluses: InCopy, familiarity with food copy. Send letter and resume to Diane Oatis, doatis@hfmus.com. No calls, please! (OK to mention Ed) ...that Pace Communications seeks an experienced coordinator for administrative and editorial production of an in-flight magazine. English or journalism degree a plus. Responsible for maintaining deadline schedules, processing and returning photographic and art materials, screening mail and writers' queries, handling writer contracts, and other deadline-oriented administrative duties. Must have computer knowledge, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Quark XPress. Must be organized, flexible, detail- and deadline-oriented, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and have excellent communication skills. Position is located in Dallas. Send resume – must include salary history to: Gail Casper, Director of Human Resources, 1301 Carolina Street, Greensboro, NC 27401, or resume@paceco.com or fax to 336-378-8273. *This is an official Ed2010 posting* ...that SELF is looking for a freelance accessories assistant for Monday, November 20th and Tuesday November 21st. Needs to have experience in fashion, accessories a bonus. Applicants please contact via email at cameron.charlotte@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that Bridal Guide is looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic home intern to join the staff. We're looking for someone who is hard working and passionate with great organizational and phone skills! An interest in home d?cor is a plus. Interns would help us with researching, calling in and returning products, helping to come up with ideas for upcoming issues, as well as attending and assisting at photo shoots and organization in the product closet. There is also a possibility of writing opportunities. This is a great way to get your feet wet in the magazine world and learn first hand about the ins and out of publishing! Please send a cover letter and resume to Monica Forrestall, Home Design Editor at mforrestall@bridalguide.com or Lauren Schutte, assistant Home Design Editor at lschutte@bridalguide.com with the subject "Internship." This is an unpaid internship. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the education department of mediabistro is in need of an intern. Responsibilities include the basics (copying, mailings, etc.) but you will also have the chance to help edit parts of the website, create flyers and handouts, and develop great contacts in the media industry (you will be working one-on-one with our instructors, who are editors at various magazines). The ideal intern would be available 4-5 days a week for full days. The position is PAID, so you need not be a student to apply. Please send resume and cover letter to jessica@mediabistro.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Good Housekeeping Magazine, which reaches 25 million readers each month, is currently looking for a few enthusiastic Photo Interns starting immediately and/or for spring semester. It is located at the Hearst Tower on 300 W. 57th Street, NY. The environment is fairly laid-back, but he or she must be ready to work quickly when necessary and be very organized. The intern must BE ABLE TO RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT, be available at LEAST three full days (10am-6pm) a week, have a strong interest in Photo/Art, and skills in Adobe Photoshop are preferred. Responsibilities include photo research, organizing materials for photo shoots, editing photos for major websites like MSN.com, messengering portfolios, taking notes at meetings, filling film and various administrative tasks. There will also be opportunities to go on photo shoots. It is an UNPAID INTERNSHIP and there is no stipend for travel costs. Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter, to Jenn Chen at GHartfreelancer2@hearst.com. Subject should read PHOTO INTERNSHIP. ...that Departures Magazine, a luxury travel and lifestyle magazine published by American Express Publishing is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic spring photography intern. Applicants should be able to commit at least 2 days per week, be interested in photography and/or a major in photography. Good computer skills (Mac) a must. The position is for school credit only. Please email a brief cover letter and resume to Brandon Perlman, Brandon.J.Perlman@aexp.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that O, The Oprah Magazine is looking for spring fashion interns. Candidates must be detail oriented, organized, and have a passion for the industry. This is a full time, Monday-Friday paid internship from January through May. Please email resumes to oprahfashionintern@heartst.com by Friday, December 1st. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS. Previous internship experience is not required, however helpful. ...that DCStyleMag.com is looking for spring interns to assist the Web Content Editor with research, reporting and blog posting. Candidates must demonstrate a serious desire to work in the field of online lifestyle journalism and have familiarity with DCStyleMag.com. Strong writing, reporting and fact checking skills are imperative, along with an interest is fashion and lifestyle topics. Applicants should be sophomores or older with school newspaper/magazine experience and/or relevant internships in online or print journalism. Interns will be compensated through school credit, if applicable. This internship is unpaid. The application deadlines for the spring semester is Dec. 15. Those interested should send a cover letter, one-page resume and published clips to sarahs@dlgmedia.com or mail them to: Sarah Schmalbach, DLG Media, 141 League St., Philadelphia, PA 19147. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the accessories department at VOGUE magazine is looking for interns for the winter 2007 semester. Candidates must be smart, organized, detail-oriented, and highly motivated - an interest in fashion is a must. Interns need to be able to receive school credit and should be available at least three days a week. Please send resumes to Megan Hayes at megan_hayes@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that OK! Magazine is looking for Spring Semester editorial interns. OK! Magazine is seeking eager, determined students who wish to earn college credit. This internship is ideal for those studying journalism as it is very hands on and involved in our features department. Applicants must be able to commit to atleast two days a week and willing to work some evening events starting in the beginning of January until mid May. They also must be detail oriented and research savvy with a strong interest in entertainment. Internships at OK! are unpaid, but a small travel/lunch stipend is provided. If interested, please send resume and cover letter to Alisandra.Puliti@ok-magazine.com by Dec. 8. (OK to mention Ed)
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