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1. WWD
Time for Change
By Stephanie D. Smith
Jan. 26, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/112212

As expected, Time Inc. on Thursday confirmed the Bonnier Group would acquire the 18 Time4 Media and Parenting Group titles, which include Field & Stream, Popular Science, Ski and Yachting. Neither Time Inc. nor Bonnier would reveal the purchase price, but sources close to the deal estimated Bonnier snapped up the titles for around $250 million.

The announcement confirmed a report in WWD Thursday.

Media conglomerate Bonnier, based in Stockholm, does most of its business in Europe, but this deal marks the company's third acquisition in the U.S. in the past year. "We've been trying to establish a presence in the market since the late Sixties," said Jonas Bonnier, chairman of the Bonnier Magazine Group. "We've been pushing special interest magazines in Europe for a long time. When we started to look in the U.S. market, we decided to focus on magazines with specific target groups, well-defined readers and where the brand of the magazine could be used in different media platforms." In May, Bonnier acquired half of World Publications, based in Florida and home of Saveur, Spa and Garden Design.

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2. WWD
Second Assignment
By Stephanie D. Smith
January 26, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/112212

Lloyd Grove is quite busy in his second coming after leaving the New York Daily News in October. In addition to working on a piece for Vanity Fair, the former gossip columnist is said to be writing a profile of Barbara Walters for an upcoming issue of New York that has yet to be scheduled. Walters, however, is not cooperating with the piece. Grove pitched the article a couple of weeks ago, when Walters was in the middle of the feud brewing between "The View" moderator Rosie O'Donnell and Donald Trump. Grove declined to comment, and a spokeswoman for the magazine said, "We never comment on stories that may or may not be in the works."

3. WWD
Really Out
By Stephanie D. Smith
January 26, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/112212?page=1

While the focus of the job cuts at Time Inc. was on People, Time and Sports Illustrated, Real Simple didn't escape. Five business side staffers at Real Simple are among the 289 being let go at the company, among them two assistants. The highest-ranking executive to go is Peter Kaye, who had been vice president of marketing and brand strategy since April. His exit comes as Kevin White expands his role as associate publisher to oversee the ad sales and marketing side and publishing. White will continue to report to publisher Steve Sachs.

4. WWD
Don’t Shelter Me
By Amy Wicks
January 26, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/112212?page=1

First, Domino was a shopping magazine for the home, then it dropped that moniker to become simply a shelter title. Now the Cond? Nast magazine is saying it's about "style," with home at its core. "We were never a straight shelter title," said Deborah Needleman, the magazine's editor in chief. Domino's best-selling issue ever on the newsstand was its beauty issue last summer. So to sharpen its coverage in areas such as makeup organization, the magazine has hired its first beauty and lifestyle editor, Sophie Schulte-Hillen. Most recently, Schulte-Hillen was a deputy editor and beauty director of Ellegirl, which stopped its print publication last summer. Needleman said, obviously, Domino would have another beauty issue later this year and Schulte-Hillen might be tapped to write a recurring column. "We will not become a beauty magazine, but products and coverage will be infiltrated into the magazine," Needleman said. Music to beauty advertisers' ears, no doubt.

5. WWD
Moving On
By Amy Wicks
January 26, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/112212?page=1

Although Jessica Joffe won't be repeating her fashion week blog duties for Glamour magazine, and her Banana Republic billboards have been replaced, she has already tackled her next pet project, modeling jeans in the new spring campaign for the Japanese casualwear store Uniqlo. The former New York Observer writer joins others, including fashion stylist Melanie Ward and actress Paz de la Huerta, for Uniqlo's second U.S. campaign, which focuses on premium denim made in Japan. The first campaign last year heralded the first U.S. "global flagship" that opened in SoHo in November. The new campaign, shot by William Selden, will appear in Nylon, Interview and the New York Post, among other media. Creative director Markus Kiersztan of MP Creative, Uniqlo's agency of record, said the theme of the campaign was "interesting, creative people not changed by the media." He declined to comment on the ad budget.

6. WWD
Look it Up
By Amy Wicks
January 26, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/112212?page=2

For those who can't get enough of New York magazine's Look Book favorites like Bobby Vita, it appears the title is finally going to publish its Look Book Book — let's hope that's a working title — that will hit shelves in mid-September. The 150-page book is being produced by Melcher Media, which is behind "Spy: The Funny Years" and Glamour's "Big Book of Dos & Don'ts." A spokeswoman said the book would offer "many of our best-loved 'Look Bookers,' many new faces, plus quite a few never-before-published detail shots of both." Amy Larocca's interviews will be in the mix, as well as stories of what happened to interviewees after they appeared in the magazine. One couple broke up when the man's other girlfriend saw the magazine.

7. Fashion Week Daily
No Teesing
January 26, 2007
http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=398021&itype=8486

(PARIS) Dita Von Teese may have become omnipresent at both the Paris pr?t-a-porter and couture shows, but on Wednesday she proved her fashion scope goes beyond front row appeareances—like accepting a best-dressed award from Swedish Elle. Von Teese hightailed it out of Paris Wednesday after the Jean Paul Gaultier show to fly to Stockholm, where another fashion favorite of the Swedish set—Lars Nilsson—was set to present her with the accolade. Much like the burlesque dancer, who’s set to make a first-time appearance at the Crazy Horse Saloon in Paris, Nilsson is working on a debut as well: a signature line of furniture.

8. Jossip
Ken Baker Rides the Information Superhighway From Us Weekly’s West Coast to the Internet
January 25, 2007
http://www.jossip.com/gossip/ken-baker/ken-baker-rides-the-information-superhighway-from-us-weeklys-west-coast-to-the-internet-20070125.php

n the on-going saga that is Ken Baker and his tenure as Us Weekly comes word that he's leaving his gig as West Coast executive editor to become "editorial director" of UsMagazine.com. From EIC Janice Min's note to staff:

Effective today, Ken Baker has been named Editorial Director of usmagazine.com. He will still be overseeing Hot Hollywood events for the magazine, and be doing PR for the magazine.

For all assignments and LA queries pertaining to the magazine, please contact Martha Flores. A replacement will be named shortly.

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...that MediMedia USA/StayWell Custom Communications is hiring two senior editors—one in the Yardley, PA office and one in the Evanston, IL office. The primary responsibility for these positions will be to oversee all print materials for a large-scale client-sponsored meeting series for veterinarians. Other projects may be assigned as well, including copyediting, organizing, and maintaining print projects for veterinary professionals as well as pet owners. Anyone interested can send their resume, cover letter, and any questions to bethany.crome@staywellcustom.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that BusinessWeek.com is seeking a reporter for its Business Schools channel. This person will generate a steady flow of news, feature stories and interactive content relating to graduate and undergraduate business education, the business of higher education, and personal finance issues for students and families. The candidate will also assist in the preparation of online statistical profiles of business schools, conduct video interviews with education leaders, and develop material for the MBA Insider paid content component of the channel. The reporter will attend weekly story meetings and do photo research for online slide shows. The ideal candidate will be meticulous, deadline-oriented, and organized, a skilled reporter and writer, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. This is a contract writer position based in BusinessWeek.com's Midtown New York office. Requirements: Two years reporting and writing experience at a daily newspaper, magazine or news-oriented website. Good news judgment and the ability to put news quickly into value-added context with analysis and insight. Excellent computer skills and familiarity with web content from a user and reporters perspective. Knowledge of the field of higher education and business schools is a plus. To apply, send resume and cover letter to: Phil Mintz, B-Schools Editor, at phil_mintz@businessweek.com. No phone calls; only candidates under consideration will be contacted. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the arts editor of Downtown Express and Chelsea Now, two community weeklies published by Community Media, is looking for a part-time editorial assistant who can compile the listings section and help with various editorial tasks. In-depth knowledge of at least one area of the arts is essential. Hours are roughly 10 per week. Please send a cover letter, resume and an arts-related clip to listingseditor@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Men’s Health magazine is looking for smart and ambitious junior editors to fill new positions in our Emmaus, Pennsylvania offices. Other magazines might be shrinking, but we’re expanding—which means we’ll need help researching, reporting, and writing for the magazine’s front-of-book sections. This is a great chance to collect clips and learn from one of the most successful editorial teams in the industry. The ideal candidate will possess: a bachelor's degree, preferably in journalism or English; previous editorial experience; a knack for interpreting and explaining scientific studies and research; an interest in service journalism; and a great sense of humor. This isn’t just a support role: editors who have started their careers in similar positions at the magazine have gone on to have lasting careers both at Men’s Health and in the magazine industry. Please send your resume, cover letter, and links to any relevant online writing samples to MHjob@rodale.com.

...that resumes for the business magazine opening with Hearst Corporation should be sent to Kathy Chacana at kchacana@hearst.com.

...that Real Estate Media is looking for a Senior Reporter to research and write feature-length articles covering all aspects of the capital markets as well as economic trends and financial market shifts and their impact on commercial real estate. The ideal candidate will: Research and write trend pieces involving emerging markets and products (i.e. CDO’s, derivatives, new REIT issues), news stories and transaction items, write profile pieces on companies in the financial sector, conduct Q&A’s and host roundtable sessions with industry leaders, cover industry events (press conferences, conventions and networking functions) relating to the financial sector and company earnings calls and financial-related teleconferences, handle special projects and supplements related to the finance industry, and proofread, copyedit and take on production duties as needed. Qualified candidates should submit resumes and cover letters with salary requirements to opportunities@alm.com for immediate consideration.

...that Ladies' Home Journal online is looking for a senior site editor. Oversight of daily aspects of site plus lots of writing, editing, acquiring, and a little managing. Online experience/knowledge/interest strongly preferred. Contact lhjdotcom@yahoo.com.

...that Rodale custom publishing seeks a freelance copyeditor for several publications. The candidate will work with text from manuscript to proof, which includes copy editing and proofreading all text, trafficking copy between departments, inputting research and editor changes and working closely with editors and art dept. Successful candidate will have superb copy-editing skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail. Candidates MUST have at least 1 year experience at a consumer publication (preferably fashion), MUST know InDesign and MUST know AP Style. Please send resume and cover letter to Jennifer.Hawthorne@rodale.com in an e-mail with Copy Edit as the e-mail's subject. Only serious copyeditors please.

...that LifetimeTV.com is seeking online producers. Responsibilities include creating, developing, managing and posting content in beauty/fashion, relationships, home/crafts, money, and health/fitness areas of the site. Duties include writing stories, headlines and blurbs. Update and refresh content daily. Produce newsletters, quizzes, blogs, contests and sweepstakes. Work with designers, editors and technology team as needed. Requirements: 3-5 years experience working for a website. Working knowledge of HTML and Photoshop, and related web authoring tools and software. The ideal candidate should have strong writing and editing skills as well as a keen understanding of women's content and how to package such content in a compelling way. Should have the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Can multi-task and be detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines. College degree in Journalism, Communications or related field preferred. Please send resumes and salary requirements to Rhonda Caguiat, caguiat@lifetimetv.com. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that Metro Corp is looking for a research intern to work on Philadelphia magazine?s ancillary publications, including Home & Garden and Elegant Wedding. The ideal candidate should be a fast learner, reliable and have strong attention to detail. A pleasant, professional phone manner is a must. For the right person, this job offers great experience--you will not be fetching coffee. The position is unpaid and is located in Center City, Philadelphia. Please email your resume and cover letter, pasted into the body of the email. NO attachments. No phone calls. Email egagne@phillymag.com with the subject heading: Research Intern.

...that Harper's Bazaar is looking for several motivated intenrs to begin immediately and continue through the spring semester. Interns will be working alongside all of the fashion edit team, specifically, with the Italian market. 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 exposure to both our staff and fashion PR. Please send availability, a brief cover letter, and resumes to David Thielebeule at dthielebeule@hearst.com. Please note this is a FASHION internship and will not involve any writing. (OK to mention Ed)

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