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******* Two days after graduating from high school last June, Jonathan Pope left his home in Miamisburg, Ohio, to join a traveling magazine sales crew, thinking he would get to “talk to people, party at night and see the country.” Over the next six months, he and about 20 other crew members crossed 10 states, peddling subscriptions door to door, 10 to 14 hours a day, six days a week. Sleeping three to a room in cheap motels, lowest seller on the floor, they survived some days on less than $10 in food money while their earnings were kept “on the books” for later payment. By then, Mr. Pope said, he had seen several friends severely beaten by managers, he and several other crew members were regularly smoking methamphetamine with prostitutes living down the motel hallway, and there were warrants out for his arrest in five states for selling subscriptions without a permit. MORE ONLINE
2. WWD
Anna Nicole Smith's death broke on Feb. 8 after the closing dates for most of the celebrity weeklies, but the category still saw strong sales for their recaps of the tragedy in their Feb. 26 issues. MORE ONLINE
3. Media Life
Three months ago, yet another lad’s mag launched into Britain’s slumping men’s magazine sector. But this launch was different. Rather than a print title, Monkey, as it was called, was a free, weekly online magazine. The big puzzle for media people was just how well this publication, from Dennis Publishing, would do, and certainly a lot was seen to be at stake. A successful launch would potentially open up a whole new field of magazine publishing. The word on Monkey: So far, so good. Audited figures released last week report an open rate topping 200,000 per week on average, double the publisher’s stated target. That’s the number of subscribers who actually open an email sent out to take readers to the latest edition. MORE ONLINE
4. Fashion Week Daily
Stefano Maruzzi has been named President of Cond?Net International, Jonathan Newhouse, Chairman of Cond? Nast International, announced today. This newly created position will oversee all the new media activity conducted by Cond? Nast International. Maruzzi will be based in Milan and report to Newhouse; his appointment is effective immediately. “Stefano's experience in both the publishing and the online industries, as well as his proven ability and outstanding reputation, make him the perfect choice for this new position,” Newhouse said. “His appointment reflects the commitment of Cond? Nast International in building its editorial offerings and brand power across all media platforms.” Maruzzi will supervise Cond? Nast International's 58 existing websites in twelve countries while spearheading the development of concepts and products in new markets, as well as work closely with the Presidents of the various Cond? Nast International organizations; in addition, he will serve on the Executive Committee of Cond? Nast International. MORE ONLINE
5. Min
Meredith Corp. executive vp/publishing director (since June 2004) Brownstein added Parents to his responsibilities with the December retirement of Bob Mate. Result was Baron out as Parents vp/publisher (after a year there and a lengthy career at Family Circle/Reader's Digest Association/Meredith Integrated Marketing/American Baby/Siempre Mujer) and Shape/Fit Pregnancy/Country Weekly/Natural Health group publisher (since February 2003) Newman in. "Michael wanted his own person, which is his prerogative, and which I respect," says Baron. Newman was a 1980s Woman's Day colleague of Brownstein, now-Ladies' Home Journal/ More group publisher Jeannine Shao Collins, and now-Better Homes and Gardens publisher Jan Studin. Newman tells min that "I was very happy at Shape and at American Media, but I could not pass up the opportunity to lead the largest [2.068 million circulation] magazine in the parents sector and work with friends." MORE ONLINE
6. Min
I asked one of the principals at a leading ad agency today about what the next great iteration of the Web might be, and he answered I believe we are entering a much more visual stage. The exec predicts that online video and tv as we know it will begin blending in unforeseen ways, with each one feeling more like the other. Virtualized tv is already here. You can slip into an avatar persona and occupy fully realized 3-D spaces for Showtime's L Word and MTV's Laguna Beach. Audience members become content participants in these worlds, where they talk to cast members, attend advance screenings of upcoming episodes with other avatars/fans, and sometimes create their own alternative lives within the space. In other words, magazine brands have a lot to contend with. We will always read--sure –but as the Internet does become a more visual medium, we won't have to read as much. As if on cue, a tsunami of announcements regarding magazine-branded video filled broadband last week as many titles seem to be agreeing with our ad executive that it is a visual world. Time Inc. announced that it would be rolling out video for many of its magazine sites in a partnership with video tech provider Brightcove, a company that has been targeting print brands. And accompanying the Valentine's Day release of its 2007 Swimsuit issue, SI.COM had 60 discrete videos available on site. MORE ONLINE 7. New York ObserverThe Heir to Bill Cunningham? By Stephanie D. Smith & Irin Ca 2/21/07 http://www.observer.com/20070226/20070226_Nicholas_Boston_media_newsstory4.asp When Scott Schuman, the amateur photographer who runs the fashion blog The Sartorialist, first attempted to take a photograph of Carine Roitfeld, editor in chief of French Vogue and mom to New York “It” fille Julia Restoin-Roitfeld, at the spring 2007 Burberry show in Milan, she had no idea who he was. “I was trying to take a picture of her, and I don’t use flash,” Mr. Schuman said the other day, “so I was having a hard time focusing, and I could tell she was getting a little frustrated.” Luckily, Fabien Baron, the former creative director of Harper’s Bazaar and one of the industry’s foremost photographers, was also on the scene. “He leaned over and he said, ‘Give him a chance; I’ve seen his work and he’s really good.’ So, for the whole rest of that trip, she was very nice and very calm.” Things were even better in Paris, after Ms. Roitfeld had had a chance to view some of Mr. Schuman’s work. “She literally stopped her car on Rue St. Honor?,” he said with satisfaction, “and said, ‘Oh, come here! I really like your photographs! Take more of me.’” An upcoming issue of French Vogue is slated to feature that photograph, along with ones of others by Mr. Schuman, including mega-stylists Emmanuelle Alt and Anastasia Barbieri. C’est incroyable! Since it began in September 2005, The Sartorialist (thesartorialist.blogspot.com) has become a heavily frequented pit stop along the information superhighway for style watchers in and out of the fashion business. “It is sort of a mini–Who’s Who of the fashion industry,” said Nick Sullivan, the fashion director of Esquire magazine, the first traditional print outlet to publish shots by Mr. Schuman (in its August 2006 issue). “Real people. Ordinary guys on the street, like bankers trying to get it right.” MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that Quick & Simple, a women's weekly magazine from Hearst Magazines, is seeking an assistant home editor. The ideal candidate will be creative and organized, with a keen interest in decorating, crafts and the home, in general. Responsibilities include: generating ideas for decorating, housekeeping, organizing and crafts stories; writing copy for stories; preparing for and attending photo shoots; calling in and returning products; and cultivating relationships with public relations contacts. Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills and an ability to work under tight deadlines. We're looking for someone with a great eye and an interest in finding the best bargains. Prior magazine experience is a must and previous experience as a market editor is a big plus. The candidate should also be comfortable with hands-on, D.I.Y. project. Email cover letters and resumes to homeeditor@quickandsimple.com. ...that Forbes.com is looking for an assistant news editor to maintain and grow relationships with syndication partners, including Yahoo, MSN and AOL. This is an ideal way to break into a fast-paced, content-driven newsroom, particularly if you are interested in straddling the editorial and business sides of publishing. You will work with the senior editors to develop content for our partners, send biweekly content updates to these partners and help develop new approaches to driving traffic. This role is extremely high stress, but the opportunities make it worthwhile, as you'll be working with top-notch editors who are more than willing to show an eager person the ropes. You must be able to work with all departments of the website including editorial, business, audience development and reporting, and have sensitivities to each department. This job requires longer than normal hours, around 50 hours a week. If interested, send your resume and coverletter to lsherman@forbes.net and avanderbroek@forbes.net. ...that a brand spankin' new and fully fabulous social networking/events website is looking for a few good people! If you're in the know about what's happening around town when it comes to social, nightlife, cultural events and more, love to go out and spread your social butterfly wings, AND just-so-happen to be an ultra-gifted writer who can be witty, catchy, funny or all of the above, then WE WANT YOU to be a contributor to our editor's picks in your city! Send a resume, three writing samples and the top 5 reasons why you're fit to be one of our editors (ex:I can meet deadlines even when hungover or I'm a cross between a culture monger-foodie and table dancing diva) to: editjob@heyletsgo.com. It wouldn't hurt to be internet savvy too. The position is part-time with room for growth. ...that Men's Health magazine, a Rodale publication, is looking for a junior designer to join our art department in Midtown Manhattan. We're looking for a talented, fresh designer who is eager to get his/her hands into the numerous pages that make up the world's largest men's magazine. Main focus will be in the front of book sections, departments and columns. You must be proficient in InDesign and Photoshop, have a college degree and some design work experience (2 to 3 years) at a design studio, ad agency or other magazine. If you're interested, pick up a current copy of the magazine and tell us your 5 favorite things in the issue; then tell us the 5 things you didn't like. Send your comments along with your resum? and some samples of your work to: menshealthart@gmail.com. Please respond by March 5. ...that the PPI Group, a publishing company specializing in the cruise industry, is looking for a copy editor to join its Fort Lauderdale, FL-based office. The copy editor will be responsible for copy editing and fact checking numerous publications, as well as writing and other editorial department work. The ideal candidate should have at least one to two years experience as a copy editor, a bachelor's degree in journalism preferred, writing experience, well organized, extremely detail-oriented with an excellent eye for detail, accuracy, style, and consistency. Knowledge of the cruise industry is a plus. Email resumes to copyeditor@ppigroup.com. *This is an official Ed2010 posting.* Internships ...that Rolling Stone is looking for part-time unpaid interns to start ASAP in their New York offices for a publishing assignment. You must be available a minimum of 2 days and have an impressive design and photo sensibility, as well as an interest and familiarity with Rolling Stone and its history. A majority of your responsibility will be scanning in items for our upcoming retrospective publication celebrating the history of the magazine, but you may also be called on to do editorial research. We are looking for quick learners who take direction well and have an eye for detail and organization. Please send resumes and a note of interest to rsintern@gmail.com with the subject PUBLISHING INTERNSHIP. *This is an official Ed2010 posting* ...that American Media Inc., publisher of Star, Shape, Men's Fitness, Natural Health and Fit Pregnancy, is hiring summer interns for all magazines and departments (Edit, Design, PR, IT, Fashion, Adv. Sales and Beauty). These are unpaid internships. We're looking to hire interns that can start around the end of May. Please send a resume and a cover letter with the magazine and department you are interested in interning at to: myresumenyc@amilink.com. ...that MidwestBusiness.com in Chicago is looking for unpaid interns. Small company with lots of opportunity to publish and gain online publishing/editing/writing experience. Contact is adam@midwestbusiness.com. Do NOT mention Ed.
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