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******* Graydon Carter has a hot magazine, and now he has a hot restaurant, the Waverly Inn. The tiny, comfort food-focused eatery is meant to be a cozy neighborhood joint for the owners' friends and West Village locals, but it has fashion, social and media folks in knots trying to figure out how to score a table. So what's the secret? Well, you can be — or pretend to be — a pal of Carter and his partners Eric Goode and Sean MacPherson from the Maritime Hotel and John DeLucie, the chef from La Bottega. And by the looks of the packed scene Wednesday night, with every table filled with the likes of Damon Dash and wife Rachel Roy, Janice Min, Esther Newberg and Tim and Helen Schifter and another double handful of people at the bar, the quartet has a lot of friends. Another route is to pose as a potential Vanity Fair advertiser. Edward Menicheschi, the magazine's vice president and publisher, has been taking clients to the West Village restaurant. He was dining there Tuesday night. MORE ONLINE
2. WWD
In case you were wondering just what trust fund lad about town Fabian Basabe's "Imaginary Heroes" foundation is planning on doing, its new Web site describes the organization as a "philanthropic nonprofit institution that serves as a resource for innovative people and initiatives worldwide. Our mission is to promote universal cooperation, and advance human achievement through support programs in such areas as medicine, education, research and service. With the help of other humanitarian organizations, we will distribute funds to community development efforts around the world." A biography on the site of its founder says: "Fabian, who once was named one of Gotham's most eligible bachelors, is now happily married and focused on his charity work and television career while still contributing as a celebrity features editor to Glamour and Gotham magazine." But don't believe everything you read. Reached for comment Thursday, a Glamour spokeswoman said, "A celebrity features editor? No, he is not a celebrity features editor. He wrote one story," a first-person account in the men's issue in August about how he changed his playboy ways before marrying La Perla heiress Martina Borgomanero. MORE ONLINE
3. WWD
Though a handful of interested buyers have been named in the quest to buy the 18 Time4 Media and Parenting Group titles for sale, sources close to the deal said few are Time Inc.'s ideal candidates for ownership. Groups said to be in the running include Stockholm media company Bonnier Group; Efrem "Skip" Zimbalist, chief of Active Interest Media, with backing from Chicago private equity firm Windpoint Partners; former Time Inc. executive vice president Jack Haire, with backing from private equity firm Boston Ventures; Leo Hindery, former chief executive of the YES network, and, according to the New York Post, Elevation Partners, an investment group fronted by U2's Bono, who recently bought a 40 percent stake in Forbes and is said to be only interested in The Parenting Group. (Elevation Partners had no comment on its involvement in the deal.) Though sources said Time Inc. would "prefer" to sell the magazines in one lot, it is considering all bidders and deals, including those that break the titles into two groups. Those close to the deal added Time Inc. would consider the best candidate to be a strategic buyer versus a private equity player. "Time Inc. would prefer to sell to a strategic buyer rather than one who would sell it in three years," said one source close to the deal. MORE ONLINE
4. WWD
First twin Barbara Bush stopped by Domino editor in chief Deborah Needleman's party Thursday for the magazine's newish fashion director Lauren Goodman, and told host and editor at large Tom Delavan (who is also Bush's neighbor) that Domino was her favorite magazine. Clearly the young Bush was untroubled by — or unaware of — the fact that Needleman's husband, Slate editor Jacob Weisberg, edited several volumes filled with her father's verbal gaffes.
5. WWD
Cond? Nast U.K. is going deeper into the Web. On March 8, it will launch the interactive lifestyle and shopping guide Stylefinder.com. The guide will showcase fashion and beauty items from high-street stores to designer boutiques across Britain and provide links to Web sites and contacts for the companies. The site also will include lifestyle editorial features. "Cond? Nast was one of the first British publishers on the Internet," said Nicholas Coleridge, managing director at Cond? Nast U.K. "The launch will take us to a new level." In a statement, Cond? Nast said the site would target women ages 15 to 45, with a potential of reaching up to 13 million consumers in the U.K. alone.
6. MEDIAWEEK
Unilever has signed on as presenting sponsor for a new venture at Marie Claire, the magazine's first video podcast series. Hosted by editor-in-chief Joanna Coles and featuring the magazine's editorial staff, the series, called The Masthead with Marie Claire, launches Jan. 2. Five-minute bi-monthly episodes will offer up what the magazine is billing as "an inside look" at the making of the magazine, with scenes from a real day in the life of magazine editors, beauty and fashion shoots, celebrity interviews, beauty talk and more. Episodes will be promoted and available to download on iTunes, marieclaire.com, msn.com and podshow.com. MORE ONLINE
7. RADAR
Every year, Cond? Nast chairman Si Newhouse repairs to Vienna for the month of December, only to drop a bombshell in the new year. In 2003, it was the retirement of CEO Steve Florio; in 2004, the departure of editorial director James Truman; and, last year, the exit of Mary Berner, CEO of the Fairchild division. It's still weeks away, but top-level Cond? Nast insiders believe they know who will be the target of this year's January surprise: Mitchell Fox, one of the company's two group presidents, and the executive in charge of W, WWD, Bon App?tit, and the Golf Digest and bridal groups. Amid a rising tide of discontent over Fox's management style, and rumors about his sour relationship with corporate sales honcho Richard Beckman, most handicappers expect to see Fox's portfolio downgraded—perhaps drastically—before the annual off-site publishers meeting on January 29. "Everyone under him is miserable, and it's gone all the way to the top," claims one veteran of 4 Times Square. "The discussions right now are over whether or not he's going to end up the way Mary Berner went last year." MORE ONLINE
8. FOLIO
New Track Media has quietly closed a deal to buy American Woodworker from Reader’s Digest Association. The deal is the third for enthusiast publisher New Track Media, which was started by former F+W CEO Stephen Kent earlier this year with $50 million in backing from Boston Ventures. Kent declined to offer a sale price, but noted that the deal takes New Track north of $30 million in annualized revenues. New Track’s previous transactions were Sky Publishing and Fons & Porter. Kent says he approached Reader’s Digest with an offer and that deal was negotiated in a proprietary fashion long before Ripplewood’s $2.4 billion purchase of RDA. “It happened prior to any inkling of the Ripplewood situation. It was completely separate,” he says. MORE ONLINE
9. MEDIAWEEK
Newsweek will raise its cover price to $4.95, effective with its Dec. 25 issue--the second time in a year it has done so. Last May, the newsweekly hiked the price up to $4.50 from $3.95. The lastest increase comes just one month after archrival Time said it had raised its price by $1 to $4.95. Also, Newsweek has changed its close date to 6 p.m. on Saturday from 6 a.m. on Sunday, but the on-sale date remains Monday. Earlier, Time announced it would move its on-sale date in January to Friday from Monday in conjunction with a major change in its circulation strategy that offers buyers the choice of buying the newsweekly based on a reduced rate base or by audience. Greg Osberg, Newsweek executive vp, world wide publisher, insisted that his newsweekly's move is all about “picking up some efficiencies on the plant side and has nothing to do with Time.” MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that ELLE magazine is looking for two freelance fact checkers who are detail-oriented and efficient, and availble to begin work on December 13 - January 5 or December 18 - Janurary 3. Both gigs come with the opportunity for continued work on future issues. If you are interested, please send your resume to Steph Fairyington at: sfairyington@hfmus.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that ELLE Accessories is looking for a seasoned fact checker for a freelance research editor position for January 2nd - February 28th. We are looking for someone who is focused, *extremely* detail-oriented and efficient. If you fit this description, please send your resume to Steph Fairyington at sfairyington@hfmus.com. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that Good Housekeeping Magazine, which reaches 25 million readers each month, is currently looking for a few enthusiastic interns for the spring semester in the Style Department! You will work with two friendly editors, get a lot of experience, and occasional goodies to take home. 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! Interns need to be available 1-2 days per week. Interested candidates should e-mail a resume and cover letter to Jennifer Pantin at JPantin@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that SHAPE magazine is looking for spring interns for its fashion, beauty and general editorial departments. Our internships are unpaid and for credit only, but it's a great opportunity to get a major consumer magazine on your resume, plus we're flexible with your class schedule. We're looking for enthusiastic applicants with prior internship experience (or applicable extracurricular activities?school paper, magazine, etc.) and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced atmosphere. Please send your resume and cover letter to Marissa Stephenson at mstephenson@shape.com. We will start interviews Monday morning! ...that Modern Luxury, a Los Angeles-based publisher of luxury lifestyle magazines, is offering an internship for a food-savvy writer (or eloquent gourmand) for its spring 2007 semester which runs from January 1 to June 30. This is an excellent chance to learn the ropes of restaurant criticism and travel writing and to gain valuable experience at a national publishing company. Duties primarily include fact-checking, editing, administrative duties, and assisting the editor with work-related errands (organizing photo shoots, etc). Based on performance, the intern will have the opportunity to write bylined articles for one or more of the company's glossy magazines. This is a non-paid internship lasting a minimum of 3 months (preferably 6 months), which, for the right candidate, could lead to paid assignments upon completion of the term. Intern must be available to work in the office 2 days per week (some telecommuting possible). Please send a cover letter and resume along with 2 journalistic writing samples ASAP to food and travel editor Brad Johnson (askbrad@modernluxury.com or fax to 323.930.9401). The publication is located along Wilshire near La Brea. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Quick & Simple, a new lifestyle magazine from Hearst, is STILL seeking an editorial intern for the spring. This is a great chance for a hands-on experience with a start-up magazine. We provide easy-to-follow tips and fast advice to women in their 30's and 40's about diet, health, fitness, home decorating, fashion and more (www.quickandsimple.com). Students will have the chance to work with editors in various magazine departments, so this will be a great networking opportunity for students eager to break into magazine journalism. Responsibilities include researching content for articles, maintaining reader correspondence, doing light administrative work, as well as writing brief articles. Journalism experience is a plus. Please send cover letter, resume and at least one clip to Kimberly Sica at QSinternship@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Quick & Simple is also interviewing interns for our Coupons and Contests department. Students must have strong communication and writing skills. Responsibilities include: Brainstorming new contest and sweepstakes ideas, acting as a liaison with PR representatives and attending media events on behalf of the department as needed. MUST receive school credit. Please send resume, cover letter and any clips to Kimberly Sica at QSinternship@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Cond? Nast Traveler is seeking a web-savvy intern to help out with our new blog, The Perrin Post (www.cntraveler.com/perrinpost), during the winter/spring semester. The intern's tasks will include doing research and expanding the blog's web presence. Candidates should have a passion for travel, knowledge of the blogosphere, and, ideally, a familiarity with travel blogs/websites/forums/messageboards. Knowledge of blogging software (e.g., Typepad) and imaging software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop) is a plus, as is travel experience. Also essential: at least three years of undergraduate work, prior office experience, good research skills, and availability of at least 8-10 hours a week. Please send a resume, cover letter (addressed to Wendy Perrin, Consumer News Editor) and 2 or 3 references to Kathryn Maier at kathryn_maier@condenast.com. No phone calls, please. This internship is unpaid, and interns must be able to receive course credit. (OK to mention Ed)
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