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******* First, what hasn’t changed about the venerable 92-year-old magazine, The New Republic, which is making its debut today as a biweekly with a new design and a new owner: Leon Wieseltier still presides over the books and arts section; Martin Peretz, the previous owner of 33 years who maintains the title editor in chief, is still writing regularly; the TRB column, as well as the scarcity of female bylines, also remains. And as the editor, Franklin Foer, announces in an editorial upfront: “We still believe, more than ever, in fact, in journalism produced on dead trees. Yes, it takes greater time and resources to put words on paper. But that, in turn, demands an investment in the craftsmanship of writing, reporting, and editing that can yield the defining, contextual pieces that we hope won’t fade in relevance over a week, a month, or sometimes even years.” These longer articles, he continues, “intend to shape opinions and events as much as they respond to them.” MORE ONLINE
2. Mediaweek
More than 13,574 Lexus cars rolled off lots in the U.S. last January, nearly 19 percent more than the same period the year prior. Bentley sales were up nearly 16 percent the same month, while sales of Maseratis rose 20 percent. Those figures shouldn’t be a surprise, given the number of people these days with the means to drop six figures on a car. According to Cap Gemini’s World Wealth Report, there were 8.3 million millionaires and billionaires worldwide in 2005, an increase of 10 percent over the year before. For magazines that serve the very rich, these are good times. CurtCo Media’s Robb Report, the magazine for the “ultra-high net worth,” whose readers have an average household income of $1.4 million per year and average total liquid net assets of $7.7 million, recorded a 10.4 percent gain in ad pages last year, per the Mediaweek Monitor. (Pages declined 16.9 percent through April, a period when the magazine faces tough comparisons with a 30th anniversary issue and a number of new-car introductions in the same period a year ago.) Dan Galpern, COO, said he expects another strong year for Robb Report and CurtCo’s 13 other titles, which include Worth and ShowBoats International. “The consumer base in the ultra-affluent market is one of the if not the fastest-growing market,” he said. Hearst Magazines’ Town & Country also is flying high, with ad pages ahead 3.7 percent through April. And American Express Publishing grew ad pages 8 percent last year across its six titles and is targeting growth in the high single-digits this year, said Ed Kelly, president and CEO. “Our readers are wealthier, and there are more of them,” he noted. MORE ONLINE
3. New York Post
This week Time magazine will introduce its most-sweeping redesign in 15 years - an overhaul that includes four new sections, a smaller cover logo and retro-70's-era headlines inside. There will be more short news items - some no longer than a paragraph - and points of departure to Web sites all through the mag. "It's all about making it easier for the reader to navigate," said Rick Stengel, Time managing editor since mid-2006. MORE ONLINE
4. The New York Times
Having just turned 84, Time magazine is coming out with a new look and editorial approach on Friday. In: A cleaner, simpler design, heavy on labels at the top of each page and the names of its columnists in World War II size type — the better to brand with. Out: The last remnants of Time’s signature syntax, parodied by the humorist Wolcott Gibbs with his phrase, “Backward ran sentences until reeled the mind.” Richard Stengel, Time’s new managing editor, said the inverted syntax would vanish from the Milestones section, where it still crops up in obituaries, as in: “Died. Of pneumonia.” MORE ONLINE
5. WWD
Michael Hainey's day job as deputy editor of GQ hasn't prevented him from pursuing a side line as a painter, as seen, somewhat unobtrusively, in a story in the spring 2007 O at Home and an accompanying segment on "The Oprah Winfrey Show." The feature on the decoration of designer Nate Berkus' new West Village apartment reveals a Hainey original on his living room wall. "Nate saw it on the wall of my girlfriend's apartment and asked if he could have it," said Hainey, who has been painting for about five years. The oil and charcoal on canvas is part of a series of 16 and depicts a crow with text that reads, "Always on the edge/of somewhere." A future GQ cover line perhaps? MORE ONLINE
6. Mediaweek
Magazine ad pages increased 1.8 percent in February vs. the same month a year earlier, with ad revenue up 5.7 percent, according to Publishers Information Bureau. Drugs & Remedies continued as the top category in terms of revenue, followed by Direct Response Companies and Automotive. MORE ONLINE
7. The New York Times
Sports Illustrated’s annual swimsuit issue — devoted to the athletic rigors of wearing a wet bikini — is often criticized for its soft-core content. But this year, another controversy erupted over the magazine’s self-censorship. Public libraries often find that the issue quickly disappears from the shelves. But last week, some subscribing librarians found that this year’s swimsuit issue had never even arrived. A spokesman for Sports Illustrated, a Time Warner property, confirmed on Friday that the Feb. 14 swimsuit issue had been withheld from about 21,000 subscribers identified as “libraries or classrooms.” Many of the subscribers affected were libraries at universities and other educational institutions. None of the affected subscribers had been informed of the decision to withhold the issue. MORE ONLINE
8. The New York Times
In its March/April issue, Good magazine offers a list of “the 51 best magazines ever,” which includes some eclectic choices, some praise and a couple of sharp jabs at the company that employs the “bigshot editor” who wrote the list’s introduction. That editor is Graydon Carter, who runs Vanity Fair for Cond? Nast, which makes repeat appearances on the list, with The New Yorker at No. 2 (“a consistently brilliant editorial vision”) and Mr. Carter’s magazine at No. 31 (“If culture is the collection of stories we tell about ourselves, Vanity Fair might just be our greatest raconteur”). But the company does not escape unscathed. Two magazines, Wired (No. 8) and Details (No. 17), are pointedly included only for the eras preceding their acquisitions by Cond? Nast. According to Good, the publisher’s 1998 purchase of Wired “gradually sapped the infectious energy that so characterized Wired’s early years,” while Details “went on to have countless identity crises, and no longer comes even close to downtown cool.” MORE ONLINE
************ ...that Nurses Lounge-Chicago, a monthly magazine for nurses in the Chicago area, is looking for several freelance writers to regularly contribute to the magazine. You don?t need experience as a nurse or experience writing about nursing, but it doesn?t hurt. We?re looking for journalists who can write stories about both the professional and personal aspects of nursing. Please send cover letter, resume and three writing samples to Diana Mirel, Managing Editor at dmirel@nurseslounge.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that This Old House magazine is looking for a copy editor. Candidate should have a minimum of one year experience copy editing a consumer magazine. Position will require copy-editing, line editing and proofreading under deadline. Ability to work closely with editors/art staff is essential. Interest and knowledge in DIY, architecture and home renovation a plus. Contact Camille_Nales@timeinc.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that a Beverly Hills-based monthly lifestyle magazine seeks freelance writers who want high-profile experience. We offer writers a great opportunity to add to their clippings portfolio (in areas such as fashion, beauty and dining), as well as pay after the first few articles. Please e-mail cover letter and resume to freelance-writers@hotmail.com. Internships ...that a hip-hop and pop-culture journalist is looking for a paid intern (or freelance personal assistant) to assist with my personal organization as well as some high-profile multimedia projects, including: radio broadcasting, television appearances, blogging, video blogging, writing, even a museum exhibit. The ideal candidate is someone interested in a career in PR, broadcasting, or events planning....someone who is highly organized, detail-obsessed,not-above-administrative-duties, technologically-advanced (can you redesign a myspace page? work a hard-drive camcorder? customize an rss feed?), highly resourceful (if you didn't know how to answer the previous tech questions, could you figure it out and get back to me?), and interested in urban pop culture. Hours are flexible and some work can be done from home. Please email a resume, cover letter, and a list of the top 20 websites or programs that you use every day, to celebritydrama@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Child magazine is looking for summer interns. Undergraduates and graduates interested in women's lifestyle topics including parenting, pregnancy, entertainment, health, child development and fashion are welcome to apply. Intern responsibilities include much more than the usual administrative stuff and you will work closely with the article editors. Background research, factchecking and fulfilling reader requests are a large part of the position. You may also get to write for child.com and attend press events. The internship is only for college credit, but it's a great learning experience and huge resume builder for students pursuing a career in magazine editorial. We would love to hear from you! Please send resumes to loren.chidoni@meredith.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Child magazine also has a summer internship opening for a student interested in being exposed to all aspects of the magazine publishing business, from advertising and editorial planning to contracts and budgets. The intern will work closely with the managing editor and will have the opportunity to contribute in a variety of ways. It's an invaluable experience for someone pursuing a career in publishing to explore new areas and fine-tune your interests. Please send resumes to loren.chidoni@meredith.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that LUCKY MAGAZINE is looking for a few enthusiastic, hardworking, organized, and intelligent interns to work in the ACCESSORIES department for the SUMMER (June 1st-Mid August). You must have a strong interest in fashion and accessories and you MUST be able to receive credit for the internship. Interns will help with sample returns, check ins, and pick ups but will also be given a fabulous introduction into the inner workings of the world of fashion magazines. We need someone to commit to at least 3 days a week but ideally work 4 or 5 days a week. LUCKY is a very fast paced environment and we want someone who will take their job seriously. Please email your resume and availability to rebecca_aronson@condenast.com. This is the contact for the ACCESSORIES department ONLY. (OK to mention Ed)
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