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Where Are They Now?
By Stephanie D. Smith
April 20, 2007
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/115088

Rolling Stone's special 40th anniversary issue, on newsstands today, includes a package on the "artists and leaders who helped shape our time" of the past 40 years. The magazine includes interviews with Tom Wolfe, Jimmy Carter, Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Ringo Star and Paul McCartney, among others. Of these leaders, only two of the subjects are women — Patti Smith and Jane Fonda — and none of the iconic leaders are African-American. Journalist and filmmaker Nelson George, author of "Hip-Hop America," isn't surprised, though: "Despite giving lip service to rock's black roots, [Rolling Stone] paid only sporadic attention to black music or cultural icons from the Sixties right up into the Nineties when hip-hop's popularity with white kids forced them to cover it. So those selections don't speak to the reality of black culture's impact during this period — it speaks to the decision-making and prejudices of Rolling Stone's editors and publishers during most of its history."

One could argue the names Jann Wenner and his staff chose speak to many of the issues that most affected Baby Boomers — the war in Vietnam and protest against the draft, free love, drug use, civil rights and women's rights. But the lack of an African-American among the 20 people seems to completely overlook the seminal issue of race during the period.

Other media observers found the list, at the least, whitewashed. Vibe editor in chief Danyel Smith, who has not seen the issue, believed the package is just a reflection of the audience. "I can only imagine they have a clear idea of who their readership is and they're doing their best in serving that readership." But, she added, "it would leave some of us to wonder if that readership is multicultural." Rolling Stone declined to comment.

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Awards Time
By Irin Carmon
April 20, 2007
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/115088?page=1

The season of congratulation, self-administered and otherwise, is upon us. Time Inc.'s 9th annual Henry R. Luce Awards, judged mainly by retired managing editors, were unveiled Thursday by editor in chief John Huey.

People was singled out for outstanding story and deadline reporting, Business 2.0 for personal service, Sports Illustrated for photography, cnnmoney.com for Web site of the year, and Money for public service. (Time Inc.'s moneymaking women's titles like In Style and Real Simple didn't make it to the finish line.)

Time won for its story on the Haditha killings in Iraq, initially dismissed by the government but ultimately resulting in four Marines being charged with murder, and for its cowboy diplomacy cover. Departures, technically published by American Express but in partnership with Time Inc., won for both special interests and design, with both citations singling out its October South American issue. The Time story and the Departures issue are also National Magazine Award finalists.

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New Hires
By Stephanie D. Smith
April 20, 2007
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/115088?page=3

Though Us Weekly isn't looking for new eyes to chase Posh and Becks, it is staffing up its Los Angeles bureau since former West Coast bureau chief Ken Baker moved over in January to become editorial director of usmagazine.com. Us Weekly swapped in European bureau chief Melanie Bromley to replace Baker, while Jeffrey Epstein has joined the Los Angeles office of the magazine as entertainment editor. Both moves are effective immediately. Bromley joined Us Weekly in 2003 and was the magazine's London correspondent before heading the European bureau. Epstein since 2000 has held various position at Out, where most recently he was West Coast editor, prior to joining Us Weekly.

4. New York Post
Cover Treatments
By Keith J. Kelly
April 20, 2007
http://www.nypost.com/seven/04202007/business/cover_treatments_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

Celebrity magazines are scrambling for a new edge in the knockdown battle against one another.

But this week two magazines are trying something different, by going with coverage of this week's tragedy at Virginia Tech.

People, which has always used human interest stories of real people within its sphere of coverage, now has to deal with In Touch, which is closing in on People's newsstand sales numbers and has never before used a real-life story for its cover until this week.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

...that applicants for the entertainment editor position at Ladies' Home Journal should send their resumes to Courtney de Wet, executive assistant, courtney.dewet@meredith.com, and not to the editor-in-chief. (Sorry about that!) It's OK to mention Ed now.

...that Plum TV seeks a full-time junior producer/editor to work on its soon-to-launch Miami Beach website/blog. The ideal candidate will be a clever writer/producer who has extensive knowledge of Miami Beach and a passion for what makes the community thrive (especially the culture, food, outdoors and social scenes). Editors will work closely with Plum's local TV producers and NY web staff. Applicants should be self-starting, diligent, quick and motivated; journalistically solid, detail oriented, and sensitive to deadlines. Online experience a must; basic HTML and Photoshop a plus. This full-time job with benefits is located in Miami Beach. Sound like you? Please e-mail MiamiBeach@plumtv.com telling us why. Include your resume and writing samples.

Internships

...that Self magazine is immediately hiring for fashion closet interns. This is a great opportunity for those interested in fashion editing to gain experience at a national women's lifestyle magazine. Tasks include: Checking in and returning all samples that come in and out of the closet, setting up for shoots, assisting the editors with various duties, etc. Must be in college or a recent college grad who has an interest in fashion and can commit to this internship. This is an unpaid internship, but college credit is available. Hours are 9:15 - 6:15pm. Must be available 2-3 days a week from now through June 1st. Only enthusiastic, responsible and trustworthy applicants will be considered. Please e-mail all resumes to Meena Roell at Meena_roell@condenast.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the brand new GoodHousekeeping.com (to be launched in May) is looking for a summer 2007 intern to help the web department. This is a great position for a web design major or an English major who is internet-inclined. Since the internship is very hands-on (no coffee runs, I swear), candidates must have a working knowledge of HTML and Photoshop, plus excellent written/communication skills. Routine responsibilities include assisting with maintenance for the new website, working with our syndication partners, helping with social networking/community efforts and more. Start date is ASAP and you must be available full-time during normal business hours (9:30a-5:30p). Please be able to commit to the full summer-- May to August is ideal. Internship is UNPAID, so you must receive college credit. Please send a cover letter (with links to any web samples, if applicable) and resume to Kristyn Pomranz, kpomranz@hearst.com. All materials must be received by April 27th. (OK to mention Ed)

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