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******* Business 2.0, the technology-aware magazine published by Time Inc., periodically reminds readers of the importance of backing up computer files. A 2003 article likened backups to flossing — everyone knows it’s important, but few devote enough thought or energy to it. Last week, Business 2.0 got caught forgetting to floss. On the night of Monday, April 23, the magazine’s editorial system crashed, wiping out all the work that had been done for its June issue. The backup server failed to back up. MORE ONLINE
2. Mediabistro
Virginia Tech was a "non-story," no more important than news of a "traffic accident." Magazine editors should be ashamed of themselves for not publishing the Danish cartoons. Anna Nicole was a "fat slut." Religion "poisons everything." Oh, and women? They still aren't funny. Some words of wisdom offered by Vanity Fair contributing editor, author, National Magazine Award finalist and newly-ordained American citizen Christopher Hitchens at the American Society of Magazine Editors' annual board meeting/luncheon at the Princeton Club this afternoon in New York. MORE ONLINE
3. Advertising Age
And the NMA for General Excellence goes to ... Hachette Filipacchi Media! Congratulations, Hachette! Wait, you thought I was talking about a National Magazine Award? Well, a bunch of NMA's will, in fact, be awarded this week in a fancy Manhattan ceremony. And bully for all the nominees and winners, because the NMA's are, as they say, the Oscars of the industry. But this NMA is a new, very special award that I'm personally introducing this year. It's the No Magazine Award, awarded to Hachette for its generally excellent work in un-publishing. In shuttering Premiere most recently, and ElleGirl, For Me and Shock before that, Hachette's taken a leadership role in helping the magazine industry transition to its future of publishing no magazines at all. (Hachette barely edged out layoff- and closure-happy Time Inc.) MORE ONLINE
4. The Washington Post
"Not bam bam bam bam bam bam, but bama bampa barama bam bammity bam bam bammity barampa" Ah, it's the unmistakable sound of Tom Wolfe cranking up another sound-effects lead paragraph. This kind of thing was new and exciting back in 1965, when Wolfe first did it, starting his piece on Las Vegas like this: " Hernia, hernia, hernia, hernia" -- 30 consecutive hernias, to approximate the sound of a craps dealer at work. But now -- after countless Tom Wolfe imitators (myself included) have imitated his style countless times -- it's somewhat less exciting when Big Tom does it yet again to start "The Pirate Pose," his story on hedge fund billionaires in the premiere issue of Portfolio, the much-hyped new business magazine from the Conde Nast magazine empire. The bama bampa barama noise that begins Wolfe's piece is the sound of a rich, obnoxious, egomaniacal hedge fund baron furiously banging on the door of an apartment in his fancy Manhattan building so he can complain about not being allowed to drill vent holes in the walls. The guy spouts off obnoxiously for a page and half, which was more than enough to convince me that he's an egomaniacal jerk. The only problem is: Wolfe never identifies the guy. And the rest of the article is packed with other delicious anecdotes of boorish behavior by egomaniacal hedge fund billionaires who aren't identified either. What's going on here? MORE ONLINE
5. WWD
NO BARBS HELD: At a Monday lunch sponsored by the American Society of Magazine Editors, Vanity Fair columnist Christopher Hitchens did what everyone seemed to expect, even hope, he would do: He insulted everyone in the room — many of whom made him a finalist for their Ellie award this year, some of whom dole out his paychecks. He compared the unanimous vote for ASME's new officers to that of North Korea's, and, asked about reaction to his arguing that women aren't funny, replied that he'd heard from plenty of "humorless bitches." (One ASME board member, who insisted she "loved" Hitchens' talk, remarked afterward, "This humorless bitch has to get back to work.") Onstage interviewer and Slate editor in chief Jacob Weisberg read selections from the Ellie-nominated profile of Hitchens in The New Yorker, then asked him how his support of the Iraq war affected his relationship with Vanity Fair editor in chief Graydon Carter, a vocal opponent of it. "The fact that most of my comrades in the media can't get [Iraq] right is not my fault," Hitchens said. A lone audience member — perhaps two — clapped. NEW GANG: As for that aforementioned vote for officers, the American Society of Magazine Editors reelected Glamour editor in chief Cynthia Leive president, and added six new editors to its board: Latina's Betty Cortina, Self's Lucy Danziger, AARP The Magazine's Hugh Delehanty, Good Housekeeping's Rosemary Ellis, Money's Eric Schurenberg and Departures' Richard David Story. Texas Monthly's Evan Smith has stepped down as vice president, and Elle editor in chief Roberta Myers has been elected in his place. New York magazine's Adam Moss will be secretary, and David Willey, editor in chief of Runner's World, will be treasurer. BRINGING BACK: Hearst Magazines and Hoffman Media, which publishes a magazine with Food Network personality Paula Deen, said Friday the companies had formed a joint venture to resurrect Victoria, a women's title that focused on "romantic living." Hearst published the magazine from 1987 to 2003 for women who, according to the company, "recognize the importance of beauty and manners and traditions in daily life." This time, Victoria will be under the direction of Hoffman, which also publishes Southern Lady, Tea Time and Taste of the South. Hoffman will handle all editorial, advertising, production and distribution of the title from its Birmingham, Ala., headquarters; Hearst will contribute the Victoria trademark, copyright, the Web site URL, victoriamag.com, subscription database and access to historical content of both editorial and art. Victoria will publish bimonthly beginning with a November/December issue; Hoffman's goal is to have a 250,000 rate base after two issues. MORE ONLINE
6. Mediabistro.com
Leading up to the May 1, 2007 National Magazine Awards, mediabistro.com is publishing a special package of our popular interview series, "So What Do You Do?," with daily interviews of selected nominees, ranging from well-known to obscure. Today, we chat with newly-elected ASME secretary and New York editor-in-chief Adam Moss. Resum?: Esquire/7Days/The New York Times Magazine/New York You have the most nominations of any magazine this year. How does it feel? Well, it would feel wonderful if that were true. It still feels pretty wonderful that we were tied for second with Esquire. The most went to ... The New Yorker. Which, I guess, leads to your next question. MORE ONLINE
7. Gawker.com
Newsweek editor John Meacham thinks online readers are different from print readers. He recently addressed Samir "Mr. Magazine" Husni's journalism students at the University of Mississippi: Meacham said, "people do not read long form on the internet. 500 words is the max. An average cover story of Newsweek is 4,000 words, so it takes eight pages on the web." Meacham asked the students to guess the percentage of viewers/readers who go from page one to page two on the web. "80% DO NOT... they drop before they flip to page two." And how many stay until page 8 on the web with the story, he asked and quickly answered, "My mom will be the only one." MORE ONLINE
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...that a national entertainment, fashion and beauty magazine for teen and tween girls located in metro NY is seeking an editor to pitch ideas, interview celebs and write articles. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the magazine industry. We are a small staff, so you must be able to multitask, be highly organized, and have an unlimited amount of enthusiasm and creative ideas. Knowledge and love of pop culture also required. Magazine internship or experience a plus. Please send your resume and cover letter to: teeneditorjob@bauerpublishing.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that a business publication focusing on commercial building ownership and management seeks a full-time new products editor in its Cedar Rapids, IA, editorial office. Responsibilities include researching content, interviewing sources, writing features and departments for in-print and online products, editing, and proofreading. The individual must possess excellent verbal and written communications skills; multi-tasking, organization, and time management capabilities; and initiative. Some overnight business travel is necessary. Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: hr@stamats.com, or mail to: Human Resources, Stamats Business Media, 615 5th St. SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401. Internships ...that American Media, Inc. is looking for an intern to work as a design assistant in a fast-paced art dept. producing a 100-page celebrity magazine weekly. Duties: Layout & design of pages, liaising with production & copy departments, generally assisting the design editor. Mac proficiency essential. Knowledge of InDesign a big plus. This internship is UNPAID. If you are doing the internship for college credit we need a letter stating that as well as if you are doing it for your own experience. Please email resumes to myresumenyc@amilink.com. ...that LivePDX.com, a brand new city website (owned by Meredith Corporation) focusing on events and activities in Portland, Oregon, is looking for an enthusiastic intern to jump in and help in all aspects of the editorial process. The site features comprehensive searches, feature articles and videos covering local food & drink, movies, music, events, family activities, shopping and more. The intern will work closely with the site’s Managing Editor to generate and organize content (listings, articles and videos), as well as contribute ideas for the new website’s ongoing development. Lots of room for creativity and brainstorming for the site's future. The intern will be responsible for updating and maintaining our database listings, but will also have the chance to write articles and contribute ideas for new sections. Students are encouraged to apply since we can offer college credit only for this part-time position. This is NOT a tech-heavy position, but some HTML knowledge may be useful (i.e. if you can create links on your MySpace page, that will help). A strong grasp of grammar and journalistic writing is essential, a distinct voice and sense of humor is valued, and an in-depth and passionate knowledge of Portland is key. Please email a cover letter, resume, three writing samples and three story ideas to Liz Hummer, elizabeth.hummer@meredith.com. Applicants who have obviously explored the website and have a specific idea of how they would like to contribute will be given preference. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Lexicon Consulting, Inc., a custom publishing company located in Des Moines, Iowa, is looking for a freelance part-time (up to 20 hours per week) paid editorial intern for the fall 2007 school semester (*not the summer semester as originally posted). The intern should be organized, motivated, and hardworking. Lexicon works with a variety of clients to produce publications ranging from building and home design books to cultural, travel and lifestyle magazines. The editorial intern’s duties may include researching, fact checking, generating story ideas, writing, proofreading, ordering and organizing digital images and film, and assisting with occasional administrative duties. If interested, please send a cover letter, resume, and clips to info@lexiconconsultinginc.com or Lexicon Consulting, 300 East Locust Street, Suite 230, Des Moines, IA 50309. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Giant magazine in New York City is looking for a creative, energetic, independent, culture-savvy designer to help with numerous upcoming projects such as event invitations, mailers, advertorials, marketing materials, business collateral and in-book pages. Applicant must be a BFA candidate with a main focus in publication design. Advertising majors or graphic designers, this is not the job for you—must be publication-design oriented. Proficiency in InDesign CS is essential. Knowledge of Photoshop/Illustrator is a plus. Applicant must be available a minimum of 15 hours per week. Please respond to deborah.bennett@giantmag.com with r?sum? and online portfolio (or PDF is acceptable). No cover letters please. Label the subject of your email: "Design Intern." Emails without this identification will be discarded unopened. ...that Giant is also looking for a summer intern in the photo department. The intern should be a creative and organized college student with some photography experience, including shooting, photo research, editing, location scouting and editorial work. Responsibilities include: Conducting photo research. Assisting with photo shoots. Participating in photo edits. Contacting vendors regarding invoices. Contacting media and industry reps. Sizing images according to use. The successful candidate will be a full-time or part-time college student with a demonstrated interest and some experience in photography. He/she must be available a minimum of 15 hours per week. Required qualifications/skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office and InDesign. Must be able to multi-task and balance completing projects and priorities. Motivation, diligence and resourcefulness.To apply, send resume, cover letter detailing your photography experience, availability and academic standing to Deryck Vonn Lee, deryck.vonnlee@giantmag.com. Label the subject of your email: "Photo Intern." Emails without this identification will be discarded unopened. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. (OK to mention Ed)
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