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Ed says PTL for Wednesdays. Don't ask.

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NEXT NYC HAPPY HOUR/EIC RAFFLE
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The TKs have finally been filled in for Ed's happy hour on Feb 6th at Chill Lounge (Lex and 39th)! Try your raffle luck and enter to win meetings with EICs Amy Astley of Teen Vogue and Maer Roshan of Radar. Tickets can be bought online for $4 and at the event for $3. The winners will be announced at the event. Hope to see you sometime between 7 and 9!

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LA HAPPY HOUR TONIGHT!
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Calling all Angelenos! LA Ed is hosting his first cocktail hour of 2007 at 7:30pm tonight at Cha Cha Cha in West Hollywood. Please RSVP to losangeles@ed2010.com if you plan on attending and check out http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/38450304/west_hollywood_ca/cha_cha_cha.html for driving directions, etc.

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News
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1. Forbes
Time Exec: We Need More Failures
By Louis Hau
1/30/07
http://www.forbes.com/home/digitalentertainment/2007/01/30/time-advertising-web-tech-media-cx_lh_0130time.html

Moore, who runs Time Warner's (nyse: TWX - news - people ) magazine unit, told attendees at a conference sponsored by the Software Information Industry Association that "we've got a lot of work to do before we crack open the champagne and declare victory."

Like its competitors, Time Inc. is trying to figure out how to capture readers and ad dollars that are leaving print media for the Web. Time magazine decided last year to shift its publication date from Monday to Friday. The company said earlier this month that it is eliminating 289 jobs, including 172 editorial jobs, bringing its employee head count down to about 11,000. And last week, the company announced the sale of 18 smaller magazines, including Popular Science and Field & Stream, to Bonnier Magazine Group of Sweden.

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2. Min
min??™s Look at Women??™s-Fashion/Beauty Magazines??™ ???Spring Previews???
By Steve Cohn
1/31/07
http://www.minonline.com/mb_topstory.htm

In the spirit of New Orleans and with Mardi Gras just three weeks away (February 20), Fat Tuesday in the 2007 fashion/beauty universe is Fat March, as the month set records for Vogue, W, and Elle, with the latter's 348 advertising pages just a smidgen behind September 2006's 368. And with Harper's Bazaar's 294 even closer to September's 309, the typically second-banana "Spring Preview" gained more prominence next to the all-important "Fall." First-quarter ad-page chart below showed that the March "good times" did "roll" at 16 out of the 18 magazines, with only 2006 fifteenth-anniversary-celebrant Allure and Town & Country--which had an ad-fat February--the exceptions.

Potentially very positive trend, says Vogue vp/publisher (since February 2002) Tom Florio, is that "there is a cultural connection to fashion that has never existed before." He points to the tv success of Project Runway and Ugly Betty (where star America Ferrara works at the fictitious Mode), and with some irony, Hollywood's The Devil Wears Prada, where Academy Award "Best Actress" nominee Meryl Streep's character is "modeled" after Vogue editor-in-chief (since June 1988) Anna Wintour. "It is a reason why we are selling so well on newsstands."

And carrying advertising so well. Shop Vogue, where Vogue readers can buy products off the Internet, and "in-house" agency Vogue Studio are March catalysts, plus, says Florio, "very strong retail sales are inducing advertisers to spend."

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When Louise Court arrives at her new desk as editor of Britain??™s Cosmopolitan magazine on Feb. 5, she??™ll be aiming to put her stamp on the magazine, as all new editors do.

But she??™ll have a delicate job on her hands. Readers can expect the gentlest of tweaks.

The British Cosmo is a successful magazine, and has been since it launched in the 1970s, but it??™s now facing fierce competition from a rash of new women??™s weekly titles. And while it??™s held up remarkably well so far, any misstep on the new editor??™s part carries a risk, that of putting off readers and driving them to the competition.

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London-based Wallpaper's three-month search for a new editor in chief seems to have stretched across the Atlantic. The design magazine is searching for a replacement for current editor Jeremy Langmead, who revealed in November he would join British Esquire. Sources said Wallpaper was quite interested in Details editor in chief Dan Peres, courting him over several rounds of correspondence via e-mail and phone. Wallpaper executives, according to sources, liked Peres' experience of editing a magazine that attracted a mix of gay and straight readers (a mix that arguably varies month to month, depending on cover lines) and his relationships within the fashion community, which Wallpaper could have exploited both to help broaden its advertising base and to expand its content beyond its design-specific niche. Peres was unavailable for comment at press time, but sources close to him said he has no intention of fleeing Details. Peres has spent all of his professional career at Fairchild and its parent, Cond?© Nast, having worked eight years at DNR, WWD and W before taking the helm at Details in 2000. A spokeswoman for Wallpaper said, "The recruitment process for a new editor is under way and an announcement on Jeremy's successor will be made in due course. Other than that, details are confidential, so I'm unable to comment on individual candidates."

FUNNY GIRL: Mary Lynn Rajskub, one of the main characters on Fox's hit show "24," didn't do Self magazine any favors during her interview on "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno on Monday. Rajskub, who appeared in Self's November issue, told Leno the Cond?© Nast title called to ask how she "works out in small spaces, like my trailer." According to Rajskub, she couldn't think of any tips, which prompted a magazine staffer finally to ask, "Well, do you want to be in the magazine or not?" The question led Rajskub to begin making up a string of workout and health tips that she uses ??” which she confessed to Leno was a fib. Cue in audience laughter. A Self spokeswoman said staffers reviewed the transcript from the interview and were surprised by Rajskub's comments because she easily provided several tips. But the spokeswoman also admitted that Rajskub's interview made for good TV. Lucy Danziger, Self's editor in chief, said, "Actresses know that being in Self makes them look good. I guess now they'll say anything to be in this vaunted company of healthy, gorgeous women!"

DON'T FORGET TO WRITE: Is New York magazine leaving Midtown? It appears a move to SoHo could be in its future, more specifically, to 180 Varick Street. The move could be prompted by the fact that the magazine's rent would double if a new contract were signed at its current location, according to a source. Olmstead Properties, the company that manages the building at 180 Varick, did not return calls.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that Ladies' Home Journal is looking for a full-time deputy research editor. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of four years' fact checking experience at consumer magazines, with a specialty in researching health and news features strongly preferred. This researcher must be able to juggle multiple stories, meet deadlines and be diplomatic when communicating with sources, lawyers and editors. Knowledge of media law and the ability to identify legal red flags in stories necessary. Good organizational skills and a strong command of internet search engines and databases required. Please send cover letter and resume to Rebecca Jane Jones, Research Editor, Ladies' Home Journal via email- rebecca.jones@meredith.com, fax - 212-455-1348 or regular mail - 125 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10017-5529.

...that Story Worldwide is seeking a freelance assistant photo editor for its New York City office. This position would be on an as needed basis; approx. 20 - 40 hours a week; could lead to full-time position. The assistant photo editor will work closely with the photography director and photo editor and will participate in photo research, portfolio and photo tracking, processing invoices, database maintenance, photo credits, sending out contributor copies, and scanning images for layout. There will also be opportunities to learn how to produce photo shoots, create contracts, and photographic industry standards and practice. Ideal candidate will possess: Less than 2 years experience, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work under deadline and extremely organized, willingness to ask questions and learn, creative thinker with some understanding of the editorial process, BA Photography, Graphic Design, Journalism or equivalent Knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign very helpful. E-mail cover letter, resume and any samples of past work that would demonstrate visual style to: Moya McAllister, Photography Director, moya.mcallister@storyworldwide.com. No phone calls; no regular mail, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that The Week magazine is looking for a part-time/freelance online financial news/opinion editor, a versatile writer with excellent news judgment to put together a daily summary of the best financial news and opinion articles in print and online. Primary Responsibilities: Survey financial coverage in 15 or more publications and select a mix of the most important news, the most compelling features, and the most persuasive opinion writing, write and edit concise summaries of about 10 articles per day in The Week's unique voice and carefully copyedit all material and post it to The Week's Web site daily by deadline. Requirements: At least five years of editorial experience, at least two years of online editorial experience, ability to work well from home with little direct supervision and extremely strong analytical skills and news judgment a must. Candidates will be required to take a writing and editing test. Please send a cover letter, resume, and writing samples to: jobs@theweekmagazine.com.

...that Doubledown Media (publisher of Trader Monthly, Dealmaker and Private Air magazines) is looking for a production manager. The ideal candidate is expected to assist the production director in trafficking art and shepherding files through all phases of the production process for two publications, with the expectation of taking the lead in all production on one title by April. Depending on experience, you will immediately or within a few months be given the title of production director for one of Doubledown Media's magazines. You must be well-organized, detail-oriented and able both to meet and to enforce production deadlines. Thorough knowledge of Quark and proficiency in Adobe CS 2 is expected; knowledge of InDesign is beneficial but not required. You must have a minimum of 3 years experience in magazine production or design with a professed interest in a career in art/edit production. Doubledown Media's offices are in Midtown West. The position is full-time with benefits and offers a competitive salary; please submit salary requirements along with qualifications. Please e-mail r?sum? and cover letter to Julia R?hl at jrohl@tradermonthly.com. Submissions without salary requirements and cover letter will not be considered. No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a major celeb content-driven teen website is looking for a full-time freelance editorial assistant with strong reporting and writing skills. Ideal candidate should have an appreciation and working knowledge of celebrity, pop and teen culture. S/he should be dependable, punctual and flexible. S/he doesn't necessarily have to have web experience but must be able to learn the basics of the content publishing tool and how to format copy for the web. S/he should also know they're way around the Internet and the blogoshpere. Candidate should be highly organized, detailed-oriented, quick and and efficient. Responsibilities include reporting and writing stories, writing copy, pitching ideas, uploading content, covering events (which may include nights and weekends), and administrative tasks. If interested, please email resume and relevant clips to TeenWebEA@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that LTB Media is seeking an intern to assist the editorial department at ArtInfo.com for 2-3 days during the spring semester. The candidate will be performing a series of editing and photo tasks that are crucial to the relaunch of this global arts and culture site. (Great chance to gain extensive Web experience!) Also included in the internship are numerous writing and reporting opportunities, as well as the chance to contribute to ArtInfo's sister publication, Museums New York Magazine. Candidates should have solid writing skills and a keen eye for detail. A background in writing, journalism or related fields is preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to Jennie Bell, Managing Editor, newseditors@artinfo.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Radar Magazine, a national publication covering pop, politics, scandal, and style, is looking for another spring editorial intern to add to our team. The intern would need to be available Monday and Tuesday between 10-6pm (but more days are possible), and would need to receive school credit (as the internship is unpaid for now). Standard tasks would include researching, fact checking, and assisting editorial staff, but writing opportunities are readily available for both the magazine (relaunching in February) and our website, www.radaronline.com, which is updated daily with the latest media and celebrity news. Interested candidates should have a love for and comprehensive knowledge of pop culture, both high and low — if you read both Us Weekly and the New Yorker, this could be the position for you. Please send a cover letter, resume, and a few clips to Rachel Syme, editorial assistant, at rsyme@radaronline.com. We are looking to make a quick decision!

...that the education department at mediabistro.com is looking for a full-time, paid intern to assist our growing department. The ideal candidate would be able to work 4-5 days a week and assist with everything from organizing courses and seminars to managing handouts and setting up classrooms. This is a great opportunity to make contacts in the media world and gain valuable experience. The person in this position would assist heavily with our online classes. Responsibilities include posting class assignments, lectures, contacting teachers, and working with students. Knowledge of the web is a plus, but we will train you. Excel/Word proficiency is essential. We are looking for someone who wants to learn and absorb as much as possible and isn't afraid to get their hands dirty. Hours: Monday to Friday, 10am - 6:30 pm. Pay: $8/hr. Please send resume and cover letter with the subject "mediabistro intern" to jessica@mediabistro.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Life & Style Weekly is looking for enthusiastic fashion interns to join a fast-paced, celebrity-obsessed, style-savvy editorial staff this spring semester. Interns must be able to start immediately and work a minimum of two days each week. We are looking for someone to help in the fashion closet with organizational tasks, calling in items, returning clothing and accessories, and much, much more. It’s a great way to become immersed in the fashion and journalism worlds. Life & Style Weekly is located in Englewood Cliffs, NJ – just a hop, skip and a jump (by public transportation) across the George Washington Bridge. Please send a cover letter and resume to Barbara Seigel, features editor, at bseigel@bauerpublishing.com for consideration. Ability to receive college credit is preferable. (OK to mention Ed)

...that BusinessWeek.com, a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies and the companion website to the No. 1 global business magazine, BusinessWeek, located in Rockefeller Center at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York, close to all public transportation, is looking for full-time energetic editorial interns for their B-Schools, Innovation & Design, Careers, Top News and Autos & Lifestyle channels. The position will commence at the beginning of June and run through the end of August. QUALIFICATIONS: Able to take direction and actively become part of a creative team. Must have knowledgeable use of all programs such as Microsoft Word & Excel, etc. and should have a professional phone rapport, creative writing abilities, understand basic word usage, punctuation and spelling. Neat, clean appearance. REPSONSIBILITIES: Interns are required to arrive no later than 9AM each morning, departing at roughly 6PM. Each should be able to commit to a full-time schedule, 5 days a week. Applicants will learn how to research and assemble slide show content for display on the Web site, assist in research and data compilation, attend editorial story meetings, report and write stories. COMPENSATION: This position pays $10.00 per hour or college credit. This is not your typical faxing/filing/get coffee job! You will be actively involved in the creative editorial process in a fast-paced, daily Web site operation. If you are interested, review the Web site by visiting: www.businessweek.com and email your resume as a Word attachment or in the body of an email to: peter_clem@businessweek.com with the subject line of: BWO SUMMER INTERN -- Your channel of Interest. We will accept resumes from Feb. 1 - 9

...that Cookie Magazine's Beauty Dept. desperately needs an intern, 2-3 days a week. (flexible schedule, we can work with you on that) Tasks include: unpacking bags of products that overflow our office everyday, keeping closet organized, maintaining files, attending beauty events (if comfortable with that), and calling in/researching product for stories. Please e-mail Katie at katie_miller@condenast.com with your availability, resume, and a bit about how you can help us. For college students able to receive credit only. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the financial desk at Women's Wear Daily is looking for a summer editorial intern. Applicants should have strong writing and reporting skills. Interns will have many writing and reporting opportunities in a daily newspaper setting. Please send resume, clips and cover letter to Jeanine Poggi, financial reporter, Women's Wear Daily, 750 3rd Ave, 7th floor, New York, NY 10017 or e-mail Jeanine_Poggi@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that resumes, cover letters, and clips for the assistant editor/writer position at Celebrity Hairstyles should be sent to applicantresumes@aol.com, not the address that was listed in yesterday's newsletter.

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