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******* Boating Life is one of World Publications’ key marine titles, but it almost didn’t make it. Without boat tests, advertisers found little value in it. But World owner and CEO Terry Snow ignored the bean-counters’ advice to close the title, and today, the magazine leads in its category. “We had a different approach, and it didn’t work,” he admitted. “It took a few years to get back on track.” Snow isn’t afraid to try things. A lover of water and snow sports, he started Winter Park, Fla.-based World with a single book, Waterskiing (now WaterSki), which he launched as a recent college grad in 1978. He was early in developing a Web presence for his 20 luxury travel and lifestyle publications, like Spa and Saveur, and has a reputation for bringing creative marketing ideas to advertisers. His plate just got fuller, with World poised to take over Time Inc.’s 16 Time4 Media enthusiast titles, which include Ski, Yachting and Popular Science, as well as Parenting and Baby Talk. The announced acquisition by Sweden’s Bonnier Magazine Group, which bought 49 percent of World last May as a launch pad for a U.S. expansion, would more than double World’s annual revenue, to $350 million. MORE ONLINE
2. MediaWeek
All You hasn’t had trouble attracting readers and advertisers: It carried more than 1,050 ad pages in 2006, up 17.4 percent over the year prior, per the Mediaweek Monitor. It raised its rate base to 700,000 in January from 500,000 in 2006, when it overdelivered by 25 percent, and increased newsstand sales 5 percent last year, according to publisher’s estimates, despite an increase in cover price to $1.97 from $1.49 a year ago. Yet some marketers have been reluctant to advertise in the two-and-a-half-year-old women’s service monthly. Why? Because while All You discloses self-reported numbers, it’s not audited by the Audit Bureau of Circulations, owing to its exclusive distribution deal with Wal-Mart, which doesn’t release sales data. To eliminate the objections of some advertisers, the Time Inc. title has partnered with an auditing firm to conduct a circulation verification. While All You wouldn’t name the firm, sources identified Ernst & Young, which has been expanding its media auditing services. “The intention was to replicate [an ABC audit] to the degree that we could,” said All You publisher Diane Oshin. “It’ll be reassuring, and it’ll answer the question, ‘Can I have complete confidence in your circulation?’” MORE ONLINE
3. Folio
Tabloid publisher, American Media Inc. once again blamed its financial woes on Star, saying soft newsstand sales for the tabloid was the primary reason its EBITDA declined in the fourth quarter of last year to $21.5 million, down from $23.9 million in the same period a year earlier. In a filing made Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, the company, which has struggled for almost a year to meet financial restatement deadlines set by its note holders, also said it may not be able “to generate sufficient cash flow” to meet its obligations under the terms of its senior credit facility and bond indentures. AMI is currently carrying about $1 billion in long-term debt. According to the filing, the company had $56 million in cash on its balance sheet and a fully drawn revolver of $60 million as of December. AMI says it developed an action to plan, to be implemented this quarter, that will enhance cash flow and allow the company to make all of its required interest payments. It says the plan should help the company realize $19.4 million in cost savings and $17.2 million in revenue enhancements this year. MORE ONLINE
4. WWD
Hearst Magazines keeps coming up with ways to partner with advertisers, and this time, the effort has spread across four of its titles, Cosmopolitan, Cosmogirl, Marie Claire and Harper's Bazaar. Revlon is the sole sponsor in four, 12-page mini magazines that are affixed to the covers of each March issue. A spokeswoman said the 5-inch-by-7-inch mini magazines contain equal parts advertising and editorial. But it's not easy to tell the difference. Many of the editorial pages look like ads themselves, as they also feature Revlon products. Kiki Rees, senior vice president of media and communications at Revlon, said one of the draws for the cosmetics company to participate in the project was the opportunity to help with its theme. The ads are for Revlon's limited-edition collection. A Hearst spokeswoman added that the project marks the first time a U.S. publisher has attached a mini magazine to the cover of multiple titles. For its part, Revlon just experienced a first of its own — running a commercial during the Super Bowl. The company aired a 60-second ad during the third quarter that was said to have cost $3 million. MORE ONLINE
5. Jossip
When we stumbled upon Newsweek's call to arms about the Lindsays and Parises of the world launching a whole new generation of "prosti-tots," all we could think was, "Well, at least it's not in Sunday Styles." The article's message: Overexposure by Nicole Richie and her kin are harming America's female youth, and it's time to act! up! A recent NEWSWEEK Poll found that 77 percent of Americans believe that Britney, Paris and Lindsay have too much influence on young girls. Perhaps that has something to do with the 77 percent of Americans who subscribe to, purchase at the newsstand, or borrow friends' copies of Us and People. No? The two are completely unrelated? MORE ONLINE
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...that PC Magazine is looking for entry-level editors to fill a web producer position, which will involve basic web production duties along with plenty of writing and editing (we’ll train you on the web production part if necessary). We’re looking for candidates who have a good internship or two under their belts, and interest in technology is not required, but will make the job a lot more fun. The position provides opportunities to learn and do lots of different things—the last person we hired for this position came from Ed2010 and jumped from web producer to a higher editorial position very quickly. Send resumes to opportunities@ziffdavis.com. Do NOT mention Ed. ...that an important pop culture magazine is seeking an editor to join its team. Candidate should be creative, highly attuned to the latest and greatest in movies, music, art, and fashion. A great antenna for what’s hot and happening in the world of pop culture is a must. He/she will develop story ideas, set up interviews, edit transcripts, and manage copy flow. He/she will also write display copy and play an intricate role in creating editorial lineups for each issue. Additionally, candidate will be responsible for developing and managing content on the magazine’s website. Must feel confident working in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment and have the ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure. Must have good editorial experience as an editor at a monthly or weekly publication, solid editing skills, and experience commissioning and editing features. Must have a passion for pop culture. Please submit cover letter and resume to magpublishers@yahoo.com. Please include salary requirements and where you saw the posting. (OK to mention Ed) ...that this same pop culture magazine is also seeking a creative art director to join its team. Candidate must have a great antenna for the best and the brightest in photography, fashion and art. He/she will work with the photo and art departments, conceptualizing photo shoots and conducting photo research. Candidate must have excellent design sensibilities with a strong and diverse portfolio to exemplify an understanding of pop culture photography, illustration, and design. Art Director will report to Creative Director and must have ability to lead a team in a deadline-driven environment. Must be proficient in Mac-based inDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and the Adobe suite. A good network of contacts preferable. Strong knowledge of pre-press and production processes a plus. Must have experience as an Art Director or Associate Art Director at a monthly or weekly publication. Must have a passion for pop culture and photography. Must have advanced knowledge of all design software. Please submit cover letter, resume and portfolio to magpublishers@yahoo.com. Please include salary requirements and where you saw the posting. (OK to mention Ed) ...that mental_floss is looking for an assistant editor who is smart, highly motivated, detail-oriented and willing to work as part of a team to make an award-winning mag even better. Based in lovely downtown Birmingham, AL, the position requires extraordinary editing/writing skills, a sense of humor and the ability to grow with the magazine. Primary responsibilities include: developing story ideas and assigning stories; brainstorming on cover ideas, feature and column ideas, cover story concepts, Scatterbrained themes, etc; copy editing stories; managing source lists and fact-checking processes by being a “first reviewer," managing the proofreading and “author approval” processes; helping to write cover copy, helping to recruit new writers, continuing development of the mental_floss Style Guide, serving as a “first filter” for all submissions sent via the web site, helping with any editing/ “light” writing needed for non-magazine projects (media kits, e-newsletter, subscription notices, web site, house ads, occasional blog posts, etc.). Required education/experience/skills: BA degree and two-to-five years of journalistic experience (magazine, newspaper, online or corporate communications) that shows career advancement, demonstrated superior editing/writing skills and ability to sweat details while managing multiple tasks and demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team. To apply: Send cover letter, resume and three clips to mental_floss, box 528, Novelty, OH, 44072 or e-mail to your materials to jobs@mentalfloss.com. Please put assistant editor in subject line of your e-mail. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2007. ...that CenterstageChicago.com, the city's oldest online city guide and now the hippest division of the Sun-Times News Group, is looking for a full-time content manager. We're in need of an editorial whiz kid who is equally skilled in developing, coordinating and creating compelling content, managing a large content team and remaining ridiculously organized, even under pressure. Duties include: work in tandem with our other editors to keep content fresh and compelling, manage/hire freelancers, organize and maintain our comprehensive city database of places, events and people, moderate user contributions from the community, coordinate holiday guides and special projects, work closely with Sun-Times News Group to support new initiatives and special projects and more. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree; communications or journalism preferred. Three to five years experience in content creation and/or editing on the Web; some experience in print media a plus. Prior managerial experience desired. Superior writing and editing skills. Professional experience with Internet publishing software and HTML/CSS as well as general aptitude for learning new technologies. Strong communication skills with staff, external customers and all levels of management. Motivated self-starter; works well under deadlines. Ability to work within time and budget requirements. Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively and manage multiple projects. Must be able to work flexible schedule. Promptly submit the following, via e-mail, to “jobs1 [at] CenterstageChicago.com” before February 14, 2007: a witty cover letter outlining why/how you'd rock the job, your resume and one to two clips. (OK to mention Ed) ...that CenterstageChicago.com is also looking for a full-time media production coordinator. We're in need of a digital media master who can skillfully manage Centerstage's regular production, whip the site's design into shape and help develop compelling new products and features for Centerstage Chicago and other STNG Websites. Duties include: manage our process for constant improvements in website usability, Information Architecture and Interface Design, coordinate with our editors to maintain regular, fresh content on websites thru use of automated tools and manually produced code, work with cross-departmental teams as well as contractors developing design specifications, work with teams to generate new areas of content as well as produce across multiple platforms (email/mobile/video/etc) and more. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree or greater in design-related or communications field. Minimum five year’s professional website development experience with a deep understanding of Website layout and design. Must be able to show portfolio of professional and personal work. Knowledge of best practices in Web design. Creatively driven, must be able to work with limited outside art direction. Skills will require working within: CSS, html/xhtml, javascript, flash, Cold Fusion (CFML). Ability to create and communicate original ideas and interact with all levels of the organization, specifically writing and grammar skills. Motivated self-starter who works well under deadlines. Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects. Promptly submit the following, via e-mail, to “jobs2 [at] CenterstageChicago.com” before February 14, 2007: a smart and snappy cover letter outlining why and how you'd rock the job and your resume. (OK to mention Ed) ...that a managing editor is needed to hire and supervise multiple freelancers to provide short technical pieces on a wide variety of subjects. Must be super-organized, tight top editor and have good writer contacts. Send resumes to dreamboxhi@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Allure is looking for an associate production manager. Send resume to Loriann_Porter@condenast.com or visit Cond? Nast Careers to view job opportunities. Do NOT mention Ed. Internships ...that Creative Chaos, a New York-based fashion production company with editorial and advertising clients, including Italian Flair Magazine, all H&M advertising-including Viktor & Rolf, Stella McCartney, Karl Lagerfeld and Target designers Proenza Schouler and Behnaz Sarapfour, is looking for unpaid fashion assistant and production interns to begin ASAP. Daily duties include: tracking/packaging/returning all fashion samples, fielding phone calls in a diplomatic and personable manner, general office maintenance, research for future projects, fashion events and ideas and assisting producers with location scouting and model casting. Work study/credit encouraged. We are a small company that has an excellent hands-on internship program that allows interns to learn all aspects of the business. Students with art, PR and fashion backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Job Requirements: The ideal candidate should above all, have a professional phone manner and be outgoing and friendly. Other desirable qualities include: a working knowledge of fashion and art, strict attention to detail, follow-through, great organization skills, good computer skills and enthusiasm for all tasks. The working schedule for this position is flexible, but candidates who can commit at least two days a week are preferred. Consecutive days are ideal. 3-4 days is optimal. Creative Chaos is preparing for the upcoming F/W 07 shooting season. Contact us: Please email a resume and short letter of introduction to Allegra Colletti, Fashion@creativechaosinc.com. No phone calls will be accepted. (OK to mention Ed) ...that FrontDesk New York, a luxury lifestyle visitor guide, is seeking a Manhattan-savvy editorial intern to begin March 1. The internship is unpaid and offers invaluable experience. The duties include fact checking, proofreading, researching, copyediting and opportunities for writing segments. The hours are flexible, 2-5 days a week, but we require a commitment to your schedule. Please send your r?sum? to Chandra Cooks, ccooks@modernluxury.com. Please mention where you found this listing. (OK to mention Ed)
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