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Ed's P.R. Pet Peeve No. 432:
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When a well-meaning P.R. person calls and says something like..."I was just calling to see what kind of stories you're planning for the June issue..." WHAT? You really want Ed to run through his entire line up so you can see where the product you're slinging can fit in? No! WWHEHHDelkrjoijaijfajdsfkjahhhhhhhhhhh! (Ed's a little stressed out. Anyone have a valium? Half a valium? Vodka?)

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News
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1. WWD
Timely Exit
By Stephanie D. Smith
February 28, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/113293

Another high-level executive is leaving the halls of Time Inc. Robin Domeniconi, who was promoted to Time Inc. Media Group president in December 2005 after a successful run as president and publisher of Real Simple, will leave her post March 5. Her exit comes only a month after Nora McAniff, whom chief executive Ann Moore promoted to co-chief operating officer at the same time Domeniconi was elevated, left her post for personal reasons. Neither departure is related to the layoffs at Time Inc., which will affect 289 positions. Domeniconi said she wanted to go back to building brands, which was not something a corporate job allowed. Her next move, she said, was to be determined. "We shall assume that my next job will be with a brand that I have a passion for. That's not necessarily in the publishing world," she said, though she did say she was in talks with Time Inc. and Time Warner, as well as other non-publishing companies.

Replacing Domeniconi will be Wayne Powers, president of Time Inc. Media Networks Inc. and Targeted Media. Powers will be responsible for corporate sales and marketing for Time Inc.'s approximately 130 titles as well as research, Custom Publishing, MNI and Targeted Media.

2. WWD
Digital Get-Down
By Irin Carmon and Stephanie D. Smith
February 28, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/113293?page=1

Media job seekers, get thee to the studio — or else to your laptop. So said the panelists and speakers at the Magazine Publishers of America's Magazines 24/7 digital media conference, held Tuesday in New York. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia's president and chief executive officer Susan Lyne and Dennis Publishing's president and ceo Stephen Colvin said they were adding salespeople, marketers and programmers for their new multimedia products, while Time Inc.'s new in-house digital media and video production division will likely add more staffers over time.

But what to call these new hybrid employees? In a panel on Web video, Todd Unger, senior vice president of Time4 Digital, said his staff had borrowed a term from TV combining producer and editor: predator. Good news for potential "predators": Forbes.com editor and Forbes executive editor Paul Maidment, whose Web video investments have so far outpaced those of the other presenters' companies in both production value and scope, noted that the income of editorial talent with on-camera skills "was trending upward" — less than TV, but higher than print. (Travel may also be involved: In a separate panel, New York magazine's Web site editorial director Ben Williams said the title had flown the ladies of gofugyourself.com from Los Angeles to New York Fashion Week to tap their built-in audience.)

Magazine Web sites are working on building their own followings — Forbes' video offerings, produced out of two studios, are so widely watched that moderator Johnnie L. Roberts of Newsweek called them "porn in the brokerage houses." Seventeen editor in chief Ann Shoket, fresh off what Roberts characterized as her "sassy overachievement at CosmoGirl," warned, "We are not porn. We are PG-13 on our Web site." She showed a video from Seventeen.com's Web site, to be relaunched next week, which featured a handful of teenage girls being canvassed on the streets of Manhattan about their wardrobes, complete with presumably youthful graffiti fonts and neon intertitles.

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3. WWD
Hairy Relationship
By Stephanie D. Smith
February 28, 2007
http://www.wwd.com/memopad/article/113293?page=2

Get ready for another fashion-related reality show. Allure and hair care line Nexxus are hoping to capitalize on reality television by tying into the new Bravo reality contest "Shear Genius." The show features 12 hairstylists competing to win $100,000 in start-up money to open a salon and an apprenticeship with Nexxus celebrity stylist Roy Teeluck. Allure is the official media partner, lending fashion director Michael Carl to be a judge on the show, while Nexxus is the official hair care sponsor. Nexxus will also be a key part of one of the episodes, and will create a marketing plan with sponsored online and mobile features and pop-up salons tied to the show.

Nexxus, owned by Alberto-Culver, may have been swayed to jump on the reality bandwagon after sister brand TRESemm? sponsored Bravo's popular "Project Runway." The new show, according to Gina Lazaro, Nexxus' senior director, marketing, also provides a strong platform for reaching new and younger consumers and still connect with salon stylists as the company continues to relaunch the brand into mass retail. "Shear Genius" makes its debut April 11, and features actress Jaclyn Smith as host and Sally Hershberger as lead judge.

4. New York Times
New Republics’s Editor in Chief Sells His Share of the Magazine
By Katharine Q. Seelye
February 28, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/28/business/media/28mag.html?_r=1&ref=media&oref=slogin

Martin Peretz, who has been a part owner of The New Republic for more than three decades, has given up his share of the magazine, selling his interest to CanWest Global Communications, which now assumes full control. Mr. Peretz is to remain as editor in chief.

CanWest, which bought a 30 percent interest in the magazine last year, announced yesterday that a subsidiary, CanWest Media Works International, had acquired a 100 percent interest in The New Republic. Terms were not announced.

New Republic editors and CanWest executives said last week that the company had bought out Roger Hertog and Michael Steinhardt, two financial backers, but Mr. Peretz still owned about a quarter interest. Not until yesterday did the company announce that it had assumed full control and that Mr. Peretz was no longer a financial partner.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that Quick & Simple, a women's weekly magazine from Hearst Magazines, is seeking a production associate to work on editorial layouts. Attention to detail and thorough knowledge of Adobe InDesign are essential. Knowledge of K4 or QPS is an asset, as is Photoshop. 1-2 years editorial magazine production experience are required. Must be able to work quickly under tight deadlines, interact with other departments and work as part of a team. Please respond with a resume and cover letter stating salary requirements to Fitz Gitler, fgitler@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that nightlife, fashion, and beauty website, Sheckys.com, is looking for talented and knowledgeable freelance beauty writers to write short but detailed reviews of salon, spas, and beauty hotspots in Atlanta and Boston. Writer must already live in and be familiar with the city that they cover. Additionally, our NYC beauty site is looking for ?eyes and ears? to help with keeping on top of new openings as they arise and reviewing them accordingly. Writers who are highly proactive in seeking out newly opened spots (ie, those who are well in step with NYC beauty scene in general) may apply. Please submit a sample review (based on beauty review format on site) in appropriate tone and style, as well as a short paragraph that highlights what assets you?ll bring to the Shecky's Beauty team. E-mail submissions to Kelly@sheckys.com.

...that a fast-paced magazine seeks an assistant to the editor-in-chief. Brief description of duties: Maintain the editor?s busy schedule, correspondence, and telephones. Act as a liaison to high profile individuals in fashion, art, business, and entertainment fields. Requirements: 4 year college degree; 2-3 years administrative experience, preferably in publishing or entertainment; Excellent writing skills a must; Computer knowledge; Knowledge of fashion, art, and entertainment very helpful. Please email your resume and cover letter specifying the position you are applying for along with salary requirements to magpublishers@yahoo.com. Also please specify the title of the position you are applying for and where you saw the posting. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Philadelphia Magazine is currently seeking a talented full-time photography editor to join its award-winning staff. This position will serve as a liaison between the art and editorial staffs and will work closely with the design director to shape the visual identity of the magazine. The ideal candidate is organized, patient, creative, critical and interested in helping the magazine move to the next level photographically. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assign the photography for each issue, providing detailed instructions, contracts and visual references, communicate with and give feedback to photographers during production, manage the shoot schedule to ensure photos are ready for production, attend photo shoots, occasionally in lieu of an art director, serve as producer on large-scale photo productions (such as fashion, travel or cover shoots), manage hi-res art as it is submitted, research necessary art for publication and purchase needed stock art, hire, schedule and manage interns, research and solicit new talent to photograph for the magazine and photograph for the magazine as needed. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years consumer magazine or related experience, BA/BFA in Photography or Design strongly preferred, expert knowledge of Photoshop, InDesign knowledge a plus, excellent communication skills and teamwork mentality, strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ability to meet deadlines, work with a budget and multi-task. Please send resumes to Michael McCormick, Design Director: mmccormick@phillymag.com. Please include Photo Editor in the subject line of the email when applying. No phone calls, PLEASE.

...that a monthly SoHo magazine is looking for a freelance production assistant with magazine experience to assist during our close. Responsibilities: Flow live copy into working layouts; enter changes to layouts; prepare final art for separation; scan final art for placement in layout; replace FPO images with final art; traffic closing pages. Requirements: 2-3 years of magazine production experience; proficiency inDesign and Photoshop; meticulous attention to detail; ability to perform under tight deadlines. Please send resume to magspublisher@yahoo.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that an exciting new Internet company seeks entry-level editors and writers. For most positions available, the work is unpaid and will be done in exchange for writing credits. A few positions are still available which pay a small, $200/month stipend. Duties include surfing the web for one hour per day for cool new videos and writing about them. No experience necessary but candidates should have a high-speed Internet connection, excellent Web-searching skills, and willingness to surf the web at least an hour a day, five days a week. Inquire at website_employer@yahoo.com. Include a resume or informal list of previous jobs. Also, write us a paragraph or two about yourself, your interests and your experiences with the Internet. (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that an exciting new Internet company seeks unpaid interns. Duties include surfing the web for one hour per day for cool new videos and writing about them. No experience necessary but candidates should have a high-speed Internet connection, excellent Web-searching skills, and willingness to surf the web at least an hour a day, five days a week. Inquire at website_employer@yahoo.com. Include a resume or informal list of previous jobs. Also, write us a paragraph or two about yourself, your interests and your experiences with the Internet. (OK to mention Ed)

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