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ED SCHOOL
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News
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1. WWD
Oversight
Stephanie D. Smith
2/1/07
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/112312

Bill Wackermann wasn't feeling the love Tuesday night during Cond? Nast's annual publisher's meeting in Naples, Fla. After the Glamour vice president and publisher was passed over for Publisher of the Year last year in favor of Gina Sanders, Teen Vogue's vice president and publisher, Wackermann was considered one of this year's top contenders. But he was shut out from any awards given to executives for stellar performance. Insiders were abuzz Wednesday morning at Wackermann's obvious shutout, some calling the move a "complete diss."

According to sources, Cond? Nast chief executive officer Chuck Townsend emphasized the awards went beyond an executive's growth in terms of dollars, but also were given to those who best reflect the company's values. Publisher of the Year honors went to Vogue publishing director Tom Florio, as WWD reported Wednesday. Some insiders believed Florio's win was overdue — in five years as publisher of Vogue and 22 years overall with the company, this was the first time he's received the honor. Wackermann, however, was upbeat about Florio's win. "Tom Florio had an amazing year at Vogue and totally deserves the recognition," he said via e-mail. "Hey, there is always next year."

Meanwhile, Joe Lagani, vice president and publisher for House & Garden, received the Turnaround of the Year award. Townsend also gave out awards for Top Performances, which more reflect a magazine's quantitative strength in terms of ad pages and revenue. Teen Vogue received the platinum award, the top honor, another addition to Sanders' increasingly crowded mantle. Wired won gold, given to both publisher Jay Lauf and vice president and publishing director Drew Schutte. Silver went to Allure, where Nancy Berger Cardone has boosted ad pages four years in a row, and Vogue won bronze, reemphasizing how well the company's franchise player performed as it spun off two other titles, Men's Vogue and Vogue Living, while simultaneously growing the flagship's bottom line. Townsend also gave out awards for Corporate Executive of the Year to Julie Michalowski, vice president-business development, and a Special Recognition award to Suzanne Grimes, senior vice president, corporate sales.

2. WWD
Another Day, Another Editor
By Stephanie D. Smith
2/1/07
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/112312

The revolving door at Men's Journal brought in yet another editor on Tuesday: James Kaminsky, who moved from his position as deputy managing editor of Rolling Stone to replace editor Tom Foster. Foster's abrupt exit comes just over a year into his tenure, where he reported to editor in chief Jann Wenner. "I spent most of the past seven years there. I had a chance to work on that magazine at every different level from intern all the way up," Foster told WWD. "It was a great experience, but it was time to move on."

That said, Men's Journal has run through five editors in six years, and it's no secret Jann Wenner has removed both editors and publishers at a whim without notice. (Coincidentally, Foster told attendees at a Mediabistro panel on Monday that living in fear of getting fired "keeps the adrenaline pumping.")

Men's Journal's newsstand has been weak during Foster's tenure, falling 31.5 percent in the first half of the year, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. The magazine said the drop was due in large part because it discontinued a program that distributed 150,000 promotional copies of its May and December special issues. But the first half also produced newsstand duds, such as the March issue with Bode Miller on the cover, a move Foster called his worst mistake as an editor at the Monday panel.

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3. WWD
Time’s Up
By Amy Wicks
2/1/07
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/112312

Time Warner Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings results Wednesday and while revenue was up 8 percent to $12.4 billion for the quarter and increased 4 percent for the year to $44.2 billion, the company's publishing side, Time Inc., experienced a decline of 1 percent, for both the fourth quarter and full year. Wayne Pace, executive vice president and chief financial officer, explained the decrease can be attributed to lower revenue at its domestic magazines and the closure of Teen People. However, he said the sector was offset by higher online advertising revenue.

Time Inc.'s subscriptions grew 2 percent for the final quarter and lost 1 percent for the year, while advertising numbers fell 1 percent for the quarter and grew 2 percent for the year. Separately, a senior official added that no further management changes are planned for this year.

Dick Parsons, chairman and chief executive officer, said that Time Inc. continues to be the leading magazine publisher, in terms of readership and advertising share. He added that its digital strategy is working and more is in store. Parsons reported that people.com is the number-one online celebrity destination, in terms of engagement, with average monthly page views up to 350 million, and tmz.com — a joint venture between AOL and Telepictures Productions — is the number-one celebrity site in unique visitors per month.

4. Fashion Week Daily
Tom Florio named Publisher of the Year
By Staff
1/31/07
http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=399672&itype=8486

Tom Florio is officially Cond? Nast’s new publishing darling. Following a prolonged cocktail hour, the husband, father, champion athlete, and Vogue publishing director was named Publisher of the Year Tuesday night at a dinner hosted by Cond? Nast president and CEO Chuck Townsend in Naples, FL. Florio’s win shouldn’t come as a surprise to those in media circles, as he spearheaded the launch of two spin-off titles—Men’s Vogue and Vogue Living—from his fashion bible flagship. And while ad pages didn’t increase by the double-digit growth—up only 3 percent to 3,057—he would ideally have enjoyed, Florio did manage to bring back Giorgio Armani for 2007, whose ad pages took an extended holiday from the title in 2006.

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5. Mediaweek
Time Inc.'s Moore to Bolster Real Simple, People Web Sites
By Lucia Moses
1/30/07
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/print/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003539161

Having recently revamped Time.com, Time Inc. plans to focus on developing People and Real Simple’s online businesses, Time Inc. chairman and CEO Ann Moore said.

Developing Real Simple’s Web site will be one of Time Inc.’s priorities this year, and People.com plans to launch a celebrity database next year. The database will feature continuously updated celebrity profiles, data and original editorial content, Moore said in a keynote speech this morning at the Software Information Industry Association’s Information Industry Summit in New York. The SIIA is the trade association for the software and digital content industry.

“People.com will be our next big business online,” she declared. Acknowledging that readership of printed magazines isn’t growing, she said, “We are not indifferent to total customer flight to digital. That’s why huge volume is absolutely a requirement online.”

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

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24-year-old professional female looking for a mid-20's (male or female) roommate to share my current apartment with me! Apartment is located in Chelsea on a beautiful tree-lined street at 16th and 7th Avenue (convenient to several trains.) This 1st floor apartment is in a walk-up building—within the apartment is a stairway leading downstairs to a bedroom that we'd need to split in half to make 2 rooms by putting up a wall and splitting the cost. It's perfect if you don't have a lot of stuff! Amenities include: a full kitchen, new wall-to-wall carpeting, and a private closet upstairs that would be all yours! Pets are OK, but I'd prefer not to have them. $925/month + utilities. 1st month rent and security required. Available for either 3/1 or 4/1 through November.Email me if you're interested/ for pictures: shara.lasky@gmail.com.

Jobs

...that Lucky magazine is currently searching for a Dallas-based writer-reporter to cover local style news, designers, stores, etc. for its monthly Dallas regional pages and its website. Potential candidates should have at least 3 years of magazine writing, reporting and/or editing experience. Send resume and relevant clips to Marissa Patlingrao Cooley (marissa_cooley@condenast.com). Please, no phone calls. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the leading mobile technology magazine seeks a talented staff writer who will create content for both the print publication and Web site. This position is responsible for researching and writing reviews, how-to articles, and features; writing daily Web news pieces; and representing the publication at meetings and industry events. A minimum of one year of editorial experience is required. A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, English, or a related field is also required. Knowledge of Adobe InCopy is a plus. Experience in covering and reporting on technology is a big plus. Skills required for this position include writing, proofreading, interviewing sources, and working directly with both the Reviews Editor and Online Editor. Bedford Communications provides a complete benefits package to its employees, including: competitive pay, medical and dental coverage, paid vacation time, and sick pay. Interested applicants please submit your resume, along with salary requirements to: jobs@bedfordcommunications.com, Attn: Anthony Losanno. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Law Firm Inc., a ten issue a year magazine of ALM Media, the publisher of The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal, Legal Times and The New York Law Journal among others, is looking for an editor-in-chief. LFI’s mission is to report on the people who run the business operations at the nation’s leading law firms and the issues they face. This coverage spans the gamut from marketing to technology to human resources. We’re looking for a business-minded editor who can bring life, imagination and a healthy skepticism to the subject. The Editor-in-Chief is responsible for the day-to-day operation of Law Firm Inc., and reports to the Editorial Director. Duties include: Lead the editorial team and art department in planning and managing the content and graphics for each issue of the magazine, and responsible for the overall development of the magazine, create the annual editorial calendar, manage LFI’s staff members and contributors. Assign work projects and facilitate successful completion, work with other ALM departments, including production and business-side, to facilitate the completion of each issue, and the development and growth of the magazine, budgeting, long-term planning, etc., collaborate on the development of Law Firm Inc.’s website and internet-based projects, and promote Law Firm Inc. via speaking opportunities, appearances, etc. Some travel required. Requirements: At least five years relevant journalism experience required; law degree/law firm experience helpful, understanding of journalistic principles and guidelines, strong editor, able to translate his or her vision into desirable and profitable print and publications, excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking ability, ability to develop strategic and tactical editorial plans, and excellent managerial skills. Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to opportunities@alm.com for immediate consideration. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.

Internships

...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 the Parenting lifestyle dept. internship posted on Tuesday is an IMMEDIATE OPENING (not for summer).

...that CITY magazine (city-magazine.com/ezine), an award-winning national lifestyle publication based in NYC, is still accepting applications for unpaid editorial internships for the spring semester, to begin ASAP. Editorial duties include researching, fact checking, copyediting, brainstorming, proofreading, and writing for a number of sections. You will get clips and you'll also get to see every part of the magazine-making process! Editorial interns MUST have prior journalism experience, as well as a keen eye for details, a way with words, and absolutely no fear of picking up the phone and calling up the source (seriously). Recent college grads are more than welcome. Perks include kick-ass SoHo location (Mercer and Prince), small, casual office environs with a fun and young edit staff, and your name in print in our spring & summer issues. At least two days a week required. Send a brief cover letter, resume, and maximum of three writing samples to alex@city-magazine.com. Please no calls, just emails. (OK to mention Ed)

...that EW.com, the official website for Entertainment Weekly magazine, needs database research interns. Published daily, the website needs interns for various office, editorial, and content management duties. The primary goal is to assist the database librarian in maintaining a library of entertainment search terms, assigning the correct terms to articles, and coding magazine stories for online. Responsibilities include: Assigning subject area categories to online magazine articles. Researching and entering related data about entertainment people and products. Assisting editors with features and special projects, including fact checking and research. Writing opportunities may be available. Administrative duties will also be assigned. Journalism and library students encouraged to apply! You should have an undying love for everything pop culture and live in the New York City area. Internships are available for enrolled students and recent graduates. Internships last SIX months. Employment begins late March/early April. Interviews will be held Feb. 13th in New York City. The pay is $10/hour for a 35-hour week. NO PHONE CALLS! To apply, send a cover letter, clips, resume, and references, to: [email preferred] Marc Vera, 3430 Culver Road, Rochester, NY 14622; marc_vera@ew.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Alloy.com needs an intern for its editorial department. Interns are in charge of sorting through reader submissions, maintaining some weekly columns, transcribing interview tapes, and writing quizzes. Alloy interns are encouraged to pitch and create new feature ideas, but there are also research and administrative responsibilities. This is an unpaid internship, but there is the opportunity for school credit. We're looking for someone who can dedicate 15-20 hours per week in the office. Please familiarize yourself with the site, and email a resume and cover letter in the body of the email to Jenn Drury - jdrury@alloymarketing.com. No attachments please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that an international fashion clothing line has immediate openings for college interns. Seeking individuals to assist with general administrative duties. Individuals must: Be a college student, preferably with a major or interest in fashion, be computer savvy, possess excellent communication skills, have a strong, polished appearance, be able to work independently on assigned tasks, possess creativity, and be available to work 3 days a week at least 4 hours a day. Please reply to: euvacancy@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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