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1. The New York Times
Cond? Nast to Close Jane, Ending Effort at Revival
By RICHARD P?REZ-PE?A
July 10, 2007
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/10/business/media/10mag.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

Jane magazine will close this month after a nearly 10-year run, despite a turnaround effort that had shown signs of progress, Cond? Nast Publications announced yesterday.

In the crowded field of women’s magazines, Jane stood apart in aiming for a very specific demographic: single women in their 20’s. It appealed to readers using an irreverent, conversational tone and an often low-maintenance approach (“the lazy guide to great skin”).

But Jane also lagged far behind its main competitors in advertising sales. Cond? Nast declined to say whether the magazine, which will not publish after the August issue, was making a profit.

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2. Radar
Bauer’s Cocktail Folds Before Launch
July 9, 2007
http://www.radaronline.com/exclusives/2007/07/bauers-cocktail-folds-before-launch.php#more

Hot on the heels of Jane's closure today comes news that Bauer Publications has opted to cancel the launch of Cocktail Weekly, the low-priced lifestyle magazine for women in their 20s. More than a dozen staffers, some reporting to work for the first time today, were told they wouldn't be needed in an impromptu meeting held about an hour ago. Bauer cited "uncertain conditions in the single copy marketplace." An insider tells Radar Bauer couldn't find distributors for the femmed-up hybrid of Us Weekly and Glamour. Bauer's official statement after the jump ...

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3. Ad Age
Bauer One-Ups Conde Nast
By Nat Ives
July 9, 2007
http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=119099

Bauer Publications has developed a strategy to avoid the embarrassment and severance packages that can come from shutting down a magazine: never launch the thing in the first place.

That's right -- just a few hours after Conde Nast Publications put a fork in Jane, Bauer raised the bar by calling off plans for Cocktail Weekly, a lifestyle and celebrity book that had been scheduled to appear on newsstands Sept. 21.

Single-copy worries "Bauer Publishing today announced that it has canceled the launch of Cocktail Weekly," the company said in a terse statement. "Today's announcement reflects the uncertain conditions in the single-copy marketplace."

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4. Variety
Universal, Berg ride with Barbaro: Film based on Bissinger article in Vanity Fair
By Michael Fleming
July 9, 2007
http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117968254.html?categoryid=13&cs=1

Universal Pictures has acquired screen rights to "Gone Like the Wind," a Buzz Bissinger-penned article in the August issue of Vanity Fair about 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro.

Peter Berg will direct the film and produce through his Film 44 shingle with Sarah Aubrey.

Barbaro won the 2006 Kentucky Derby so convincingly that many felt he could win horse racing's Triple Crown. Tragedy struck in the Preakness, when the horse bolted out of the gate and almost immediately shattered one of its rear forelegs.

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5. Crain’s
New York more than vanity buy
By Matthew Flamm
July 8, 2007
http://www.newyorkbusiness.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070708/FREE/70707001

There is a long tradition of rich guys overpaying for trophy media properties. But when Wall Street wizard Bruce Wasserstein nabbed New York magazine at the end of 2003, he seemed to be setting a new standard for vanity acquisitions.

The Lazard banker, who owned a number of trade publications, not only paid $55 million for a title earning only $1 million a year but also bested Mort Zuckerman in the dealmaking equivalent of a sumo match.

Since then, conditions have only gotten worse for print properties. But Mr. Wasserstein no longer looks like a media parvenu.

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6. WWD
Memo Pad
July 10, 2007
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/117239

JANE'S GOODBYE: Cond? Nast's decision to fold Jane magazine early Monday was, despite a well-respected editor and a publisher brought in for a turnaround, widely considered inevitable for a magazine long on life support. A total of 60 staffers, including business and editorial, are affected, and though editor in chief Brandon Holley and publisher Carlos Lamadrid are assuredly leaving the company, the official line is that jobs will be sought within the company for the rest.

With both advertising and circulation woes, executives at the company said it had given up on Jane filling out its portfolio by reaching a twentysomething female demographic. Sources said there had been no talk of replacing Holley, though the future of Lamadrid, the magazine's third publisher since 2005, had been in question. The magazine was put on serious watch starting in March, and top brass made their final decision between Thursday and Saturday, just after returning from vacation.

SOBERING UP: Proof that a magazine's death can come even before it launches, Bauer Publishing has scrapped plans to launch Cocktail, its new twentysomething magazine set to make its debut in September. Cocktail would have been a weekly title with a cover price of $2.49. The company cited "uncertain conditions in the single-copy marketplace" as reason for its demise. Though Bauer has built a successful franchise on its stable of low-cost, newsstand-heavy magazines, from Woman's World to its celebrity weeklies In Touch and Life & Style, getting another low-cost title in the marketplace may have proven more difficult than before. Wholesalers have become frustrated about the difficulty in eeking out profits from magazines with cover prices below $2.50, according to reports from The New Single Copy, a magazine circulation newsletter. Additionally, some distributors have been asking for guarantees of payment up front from Bauer in order to distribute the magazine, according to one publishing executive. Though guarantees aren't unusual, "it can happen, especially if someone is unsure that something will sell," said the publishing executive. Executives from Bauer declined comment on distribution.

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7. The Wall Street Journal Online
Gemstar-TV Guide Puts Itself Up for Sale
By Matthew Karnitschnig
July 10, 2007
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB118401337429261251.html?mod=home_whats_news_us

News Corp.'s 41%-owned affiliate Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. put itself on the market, a move that could lead to the breakup of the company whose holdings include the TV Guide magazine and cable channel, as well as patents on electronic television program guides.

Shares in Gemstar soared 15% in after-hours trading, after it announced its board had "authorized the company and its advisors to explore strategic alternatives intended to maximize shareholder value, which may include a sale of the company." Gemstar, which has a market capitalization of $2.2 billion, said it had hired investment bank UBS as its financial adviser.

A sale of Gemstar is likely to give News Corp. a way to sell its interest in the company, ending what has been a disastrous investment for the media group. News Corp. in 2002 wrote off $6 billion on its investment in Gemstar, which it acquired after a convoluted series of deals that began in 1998 when it sold TV Guide magazine to an affiliate of Tele-Communications Inc. for cash and stock. The TCI affiliate later merged with Gemstar, and News Corp. subsequently boosted its stake in the resulting company to about its present level.

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8. New York Post
See Jane Fold
By Keith J. Kelly
July 10, 2007
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07102007/business/see_jane_fold_business_keith_j__kelly.htm

It turns out, Jane, the magazine, could not survive without Jane, the person.

Cond? Nast Publications yesterday said it was closing the magazine aimed at 20-something women. The August issue that hits in late July will be its last, ending a 10-year run.

The move comes nearly two years after launch editor Jane Pratt resigned under pressure from the magazine that bore her name. She was replaced by former Elle Girl editor Brandon Holley.

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...that Essence magazine's beauty assistant's last day was last week. Do NOT mention Ed.

...that V!VA Publishing Network is looking for a flexible, web-savvy, office-based travel writer in its sunny Quito, Ecuador office starting as soon as possible. The position involves writing and producing guidebooks for a new series and keeping the website up to date. Writing experience essential. Experience of working in a web-based content-management environment helpful, and some experience of web design useful. Desktop publishing skills, especially Indesign, an advantage, as is significant travel experience, particularly in Latin America. Must be able to write and speak at an intermediate Spanish level. Time commitment of one year essential. Previous applicants need not apply. Send your resume, cover letter and short travel writing sample to Paula Newton, paula@vivatravelguides.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Sport Diver magazine, the leading magazine for scuba enthusiasts, wants your story pitches if you?re a certified scuba diver who understands what makes dive destinations unique. Tell us about the destination's diving, attractions, amenities and culture. Topside activity is of equal (in some cases greater) importance as the diving. We also cover exotic travel, which must have a dive angle but need not be solely about diving. Before submitting, please pick up a copy of the magazine and read the feature well. Send pitches to sportdivereditcall@yahoo.com.

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...that Self magazine is hiring fashion closet interns for the fall semester. This is an unpaid internship, but 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 able to receive school credit and can commit to this internship. Hours are 9:15 - 6:15pm. Must be available 2-3 days a week starting in August/September - December. Only enthusiastic, responsible and trustworthy applicants will be considered. Please e-mail all resumes to Meena Roell at Meena_roell@condenast.com or Jillian_Cornejo@condenast.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that O, The Oprah Magazine is looking for UNPAID fall interns in the fashion department of its New York City office. Candidates must have a demonstrated interest in the fashion industry, be highly organized, detail-oriented, and possess the ability to juggle multiple tasks at once. Prior magazine internship experience is not mandatory, but is helpful. Must be able to start mid-August and work either full-time, from 9:30-6:30, 5 days a week or 3 full days part-time. Candidates must be able to get SCHOOL CREDIT for this internship. Send resume and cover letter to oprahfashionintern@hearst.com. Please put "Oprah Magazine Fashion Internship" in the subject heading. Deadline is July 20th. Applications will not be reviewed after that time. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS.

...that Harper's Bazaar is looking for several motivated interns for the fall semester. Interns will be working alongside all of the fashion edit team, specifically, with the Italian market. We require a minimum of 3 full days a week. Tasks will include running errands, picking up clothing at showrooms, making copies, creating look boards, managing samples, etc. It is an amazing opportunity and, although intense, quite fun. You will have exposure to both our staff and fashion PR. Please send availability, a brief cover letter, and resumes to David Thielebeule at dthielebeule@hearst.com. Please note this is a FASHION internship and will not involve any writing. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Cosmopolitan magazine is still looking to hire fall interns for the fashion accessories department. Internships are for school CREDIT ONLY. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: managing samples returns in accessories closet, assembling fashion boards, organizing designer samples in the closet, picking up samples within the city, organizing accessories for shoots, as well as occasional administrative tasks. All candidates must: be able to commit TWO to THREE full days per week, be eligible to receive school credit, and have a positive attitude. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable initial fashion editorial experience and we will only interview candidates who match these criteria. Please send cover letter (including your availability) and resume to Jessica Lee at jlee@hearst.com. No phone calls. Please note that this internship is for the fashion department, and no writing is involved. (OK to mention Ed)

...that CosmoGIRL! magazine is looking to hire fall interns to work in the fashion department. Responsibilities will include: managing the clothing and accessories check ins and returns, organizing samples in the closet, preparing samples for photo shoots, attending photo shoots, helping call in samples, and assisting the entire fashion dept with daily tasks. All candidates must be able to commit to TWO or THREE full days per week and be eligible to receive school credit. Candidates must also love fashion, are very hardworking, organized, and extremely motivated. Please send resumes and a short letter about why you're a good fit for the position to Erica Saylor, esaylor@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that iVillage.com is looking for a hard-working, enthusiastic intern to join its entertainment team in NYC for the fall. Do you scour celebrity magazines like it's your job? Spend hours on gossip Web sites and keep tabs on whether Britney is in or out of rehab? You may be perfect for this internship. You will be responsible for keeping the channel homepage and topic pages current, updating our various trackers, like Wedding Tracker and Celebrity Baby Tracker. You will also update various links throughout the day as needed and help size celebrity photos. Minimal transcribing and administrative tasks may be assigned. Depending on experience and writing ability, we may ask you to work on a variety of our blogs, including the potential to write TV show recaps. Again, depending on skill level, there may be additional opportunities to pitch and write. This is a fabulous opportunity for a talented college junior or senior who is looking to pursue a career in entertainment journalism. All internships are unpaid and candidates must be able to receive school credit for their work. Ideally, we would like someone to start in mid-August. Hours can be flexible, but we need someone a minimum of three days/week. Please email cover letter and resume to Lindsey.unterberger@nbcuni.com. Please also submit to campusrelationsec@nbcuni.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Portland Monthly magazine (Portland, Oregon's premier city magazine and an award-winning publication) is on the hunt for ambitious editorial interns. To find out more about the positions and to find out how to apply, visit: www.portlandmonthlymag.com/intern_guidelines/

...that the accessories department at VOGUE is looking for fall 2007 interns. All applicants must be extremely hard-working, detail-oriented, and organized. Previous related experience is an asset. All candidates must receive college credit and be available at least two full days per week. If interested please email cover letters and resumes to megan_hayes@condenast.com. No phone calls. Please make sure to include interview availability. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Ambermag.com is seeking editorial interns for the summer and the fall who can work remotely. Ambermag.com is an online beauty, fashion and culture destination site launched by the former deputy editor of Suede magazine. If you are interested in writing articles about beauty, fashion and culture from a multicultural perspective, contact us. Must be able to commit to 15 to 20 hours per week (sometimes more, sometimes less). A weekly stipend and the ability to earn college credit is available. To apply send your resume to info@ambermag.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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