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1. WWD
Memo Pad: Faces and Names (1st item)
By Stephanie D. Smith
8/6/07
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/117822

Though fashion magazines' September issues seem to contain ads for every clothing label under the sun, usually only one glamorous gal gets to grace the cover. And in surveying this year's choices, it appears that editors, like gentlemen, definitely prefer blondes. Sienna Miller is on the cover of September Vogue, its biggest issue ever. Apparently editor in chief Anna Wintour is a huge fan of the British actress—Miller also appeared on the magazine's January 2006 cover. In Style spotlights Gwen Stefani, while W (also with its biggest issue ever) has Gwyneth Paltrow.

Marie Claire opts for Ashley Olsen; Vanity Fair features supermodel Gisele B?ndchen, and Harper's Bazaar photographed Kate Hudson.

Allure and Elle made more controversial choices. Allure chose pop tart gone wild Britney Spears. Why would a magazine about beauty put on its cover an unstable woman who shaved her own head, went to rehab and is a regular on celebrity weeklies' worst dressed lists? Editor in chief Linda Wells explained in her editor's letter: "I thought we could present the profile as her comeback. Perhaps Britney's story would be redemptive, like those of Angelina Jolie, Drew Barrymore and Mariah Carey before her." Instead, Britney took the photos and bailed — she missed four scheduled interviews with writer Judith Newman, and the accompanying comeback story went untold. Newman instead penned a story about the state of celebrities in 2007, and Allure crafted the cover line "Britney Spears: Tells Us Nothing and Everything."

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2. WWD
Memo Pad: Still Green?
By Stephanie D. Smith
8/6/07
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/117822?page=1

Now that Earth Day has come and gone, will magazine editors stick with their eco-friendly initiatives? Vanity Fair, Elle, Domino and Town & Country all published special green-themed issues last spring, and while most agree the cause was worth backing, some may approach the topic differently next year.

Town & Country, according to vice president and publisher Jim Taylor, wanted to be involved with the green movement since its affluent readership has the means to buy eco-friendly, but more expensive, appliances and cars. But the magazine will not dedicate an entire issue to the subject in 2008; instead it will incorporate articles on green living into each issue. As Taylor explained, "I can't come out and say it was a huge hit in terms of bringing in lots of new advertisers." The April issue ran ads for special green beauty products L'Or de Vie and Amore Pacific, but "there aren't a lot of huge luxury advertising categories yet for this whole green movement," he said.

Elle and Vanity Fair produced their second annual green issues in May, but the titles produced different results. Elle's green issue outperformed the one in 2006, which was the worst seller of last year's first half. Ad pages for this year's issue were up 22 percent from 2006, while the magazine increased its newsstand sale by double digits. The Hachette Filipacchi Media monthly will produce another green-themed issue next year, with Laurie David guest editing for the third year in a row. Also, its Living section will dedicate a small column to green in every issue beginning next year.

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3. MediaWeek
Ray Foodies Unite
By Lucia Moses
8/6/07
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/print/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003621409

Celebrity chef Rachael Ray is bringing some of her Food Network buddies to the pages of Reader’s Digest Association’s Every Day With Rachael Ray. Starting with the September issue, on-screen sidekick Evette Rios will pen her own column, “Kitchen Fix,” while pal Daisy Martinez will share Latin cooking and culture in a new column, “Mucho Gusto.” And The Every Day Faves section, which already covers home and fashion product-picks, has expanded to include a beauty page.

This beefed-up lifestyle content comes under the purview of Sonal Dutt, who was hired as the title’s new lifestyle director from Hachette Filipacchi Media’s Woman’s Day, where she was associate editor. Dutt takes over the lifestyle sections previously handled by executive editor Maile Carpenter.

Editor Silvana Nardone said the additions are in keeping with the magazine’s original mission to combine food and lifestyle and expand its personalities beyond Ray. “From day one, Rachael Ray and I have always wanted to include other voices and personalities,” Nardone said. “She never intended it to be all about her.”

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4. Folio
Survey: Magazine Web Site Visitors Prefer Accessing Content Solely Online
By Jason Fell
8/3/07
http://foliomag.com/viewmedia.asp?prmMID=7947&prmID=1

More than 80 percent of people who visit the Web sites of major monthly U.S. magazines say they don’t subscribe or purchase the print edition, a recent survey conducted by Nielsen//NetRatings, a service of the Nielsen Company and Mediamark Research Inc., says.

The survey, which looked at 23 high-circulation monthly magazines and the traffic to their Web sites, found also that male visitors (90 percent) were slightly more likely than women (83 percent) to read a magazine’s content only online. Among the individual titles studied, the amount of web-only users ranged between 65 and 83 percent.

Nielsen//NetRatings uses metering technology and a representative panel to collect and report consumer Internet usage, including reach, frequency and time spent metrics, a statement says. The Nielsen Company and MRI plan to publish the survey results monthly starting after the release of Nielsen//NetRatings’ monthly data from NetView, an Internet audience measurement service.

5. MediaWeek
Stuff Magazine to Fold Into Maxim
By Lucia Moses
8/6/07
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003621212

The future owners of Dennis Publishing's men's titles plan to fold Stuff as a standalone magazine and make it a section—called Stuff for Men—in flagship Maxim, a source told Mediaweek. It is believed the October issue, which is long past closing, will be the last. Many staffers are expected to stay on. John Lumpkin, publisher of Stuff, said a change in Stuff's publishing schedule is news to him. "There's been no discussion of suspending publication," he said.

The news hardly comes as a shock; it was widely expected Stuff would take a different form after it was sold, along with Dennis Publishing’s other U.S. men’s titles, to private equity firm Quadrangle Group, in a $240-plus million deal. Alpha Media Group, the new name for Dennis Publishing’s men’s titles, is expected to close on the deal as early as next week.

Dennis launched Stuff as a smaller-circ, shopping-focused title, to block Emap’s FHM from gaining ground on Maxim by offering advertisers a lower-cost alternative to Maxim. But Stuff has teetered between the red and black, and FHM magazine folded late last year (however FHMonline.com continues to publish), leading some to question Stuff’s reason for being.

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...that New York Magazine’s website is seeking fashion-knowledgeable freelancers to work during Fashion Week and possibly longer. Preparation work will begin immediately. Before applying, please note that only candidates with free weekends, evenings, and days during Fashion Week will be considered. No school credit will be granted. Freelancers will assist editors throughout the week. Duties include: fashion database work, sorting and organizing show images, researching fashion news and reviews, finding photos for stories, organizing party information, as well as production tasks. Previous editorial experience is a plus. Good computer skills are required. A thorough understanding of fashion, including models, trends and garments, is necessary and will be tested before offer is extended. Compensation is $7.15/hr during the day and $15/hr during the night. Reply to fashionjobs@nymag.com.

...that Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is looking for a research editor for Blueprint who will be responsible for setting the standard used by the Blueprint research team and ensuring the factual accuracy of Blueprint stories. Send your resumes to careers@marthastewart.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Ed's a bit suspicious about this post, so apply at your own risk: Time Out New York editor-in-chief Brian Farnham would love to meet an aspiring writer or editor who has “a feverish fixation on New York; a distinctive style of writing; a tendency to spit out great ideas with Tourrettic regularity. And a ‘please give me more to do’ attitude.” In other words, a slave—his own, personal slave. Email resumes and clips to jobinterview@timeoutny.com, or mail them to: Michael Freidson, TONY writer, Time Out New York, 475 Tenth Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10018.

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...that CosmoGIRL! magazine is on the prowl for a FALL EDITORIAL intern to assist the executive editor and the editorial assistant. Our likes: savvy research skills, a positive, can-do-anything attitude, strong writing and editing skills, organizational prowess, creative flair, attention to detail, a knack for independent problem solving, and an obsession with magazines and teen girls. Our dislikes: see likes and note the opposites. Responsibilities will include working closely with the executive editor and the editorial assistant, writing a weekly blog on our website, researching for articles, attending weekly meetings, and finding quotes for stories. This internship is unpaid and you MUST be able to receive college credit. Please send your resume and cover letter to editorial assistant Jessica Strul at CosmoGIRLInternship@gmail.com and please note which days you'll be available to work. And, by all means, mention Ed!

...that Parents.com of Meredith Corporation seeks an editorial intern for the fall semester. School credit is granted for college students; full-time interns will receive $14/hour. Looking for someone who really wants to get their feet wet in the online publishing/media world. Our editorial intern will work with our associate-level editors on research, writing, and some administrative tasks. Must be dependable and hard working. Candidates must submit their resumes and available schedules to Parents.com Managing Editor by Friday August 10: Allison.Micarelli@meredith.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a freelance journalist looking for a hard-working, trustworthy intern to help me transcribe tapes and other editorial work. I write cover and feature stories for many major hip hop/music publications and am working on a few book projects as well. The internship does not pay but is a very unique experience—perks include attending industry parties and learning first-hand from a working journalist. Email laura.checkoway@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Citysearch.com, the nation's leading online city guide is looking for fall 2007 interns in New York City. We're searching for talented writers who want to discover the best their city has to offer. Interns must be in a journalism or communication program and be able to receive college credit for the internship, which is unpaid, (although we do provide a wide variety of free snacks). Job responsibilities include researching, fact-checking, editing and writing, and interns must be available at least 15 hours a week. If you have a specific interest in restaurants, bars, shopping, spas or city events, please specify. Please send resume, cover letter and two writing samples to citysearchintern@citysearch.com.

...that a fashion, beauty and celebrity-based website seeks qualified intern to assist the editorial team starting mid to late August. Responsibilities include photo research, writing copy, sample requests, story research, in addition to general administrative tasks. Opportunity to build editorial and online experience and to get a first-hand look at the day-to-day production of quickly-growing e-magazine. Ideally candidate should be a junior, senior, or recent graduate and have interest in fashion, beauty, and/or online publishing. Writing, organizational, and communications abilities are important. The part-time internship is unpaid and would consist of 2-3 days a week in the office. Please submit resume and cover letter expressing interest to editors@glam.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Citysearch Los Angeles is seeking interns to work out of our Home Office in West Hollywood. The internship is unpaid, and only applicants receiving college credit will be considered. Applicants must be available 12-20 hours per week during regular business hours (no nights, no weekends). A minimum three-month commitment is also required. Responsibilities: Enter new event and/or business listings and write 20-word business profiles and 75-word briefs; fact check new and existing listings. Online and print research for new and updated roundups; phone reporting is necessary. Take part in in-house writing and editing workshops. Assist with blogs, newsletters, promotional sweepstakes, layout of home and section pages, invoicing. Attend weekly team meetings to discuss editorial strategy, upcoming projects and deadlines. Attend monthly All Editors calls, and All Company meetings. Pitch a final project, in which you and your manager will work together to create a new feature roundup with your byline. Contact e-mail: editorialinternsla@citysearch.com.

...that Usmagazine.com is seeking several interns for the fall semester for both our New York and Los Angeles offices. While the positions are for credit only, you'll be given the opportunity to research, write and possibly attend events depending on your writing ability, professionalism and level of experience. Editorial interns must have strong writing and editing skills and have a passion for celebrity pop culture. Online experience a plus. Please send coverletter, resume and at least two writing samples to Allison.Corneau@usmagazine.com (NEW YORK ONLY). Los Angeles applicants should e-mail the same to Megan.Lynn@usmagazine.com.

...that Usmagazine.com is also seeking two photo interns. Photo/production interns must know PhotoShop and have experience sizing and uploading images online. A passion for celebrity pop culture and an eye for detail are key. Please send coverletter and resume to Alissa.Rosenhaft@usmagazine.com (NEW YORK ONLY).

...that the editorial department of Star magazine is looking for a few good interns for the fall semester. Must be willing to work hard. There will be some fun assignments, but that goes hand in hand with grunt work. 2-3 full days a week preferred. Unpaid and the student must be able to get school credit. Please contact stareditorial@gmail.com.

...that American Media Inc., with titles including Star, Shape, Men's Fitness, Natural Health, and Fit Pregnancy, is hiring unpaid interns for the fall for all magazines in the edit, design, fashion and beauty departments. We're looking to hire interns that can start around September. Please send a resume and a cover letter with the magazine you are interested in interning at and department to: myresumenyc@amilink.com or fax 212-696-5589.

...that Details is looking for fall-semester interns for the EDITORIAL department. Starting ASAP and lasting through December, the internship is unpaid and the intern MUST receive college credit. We're looking for interns who can spend 2.5+ days per week at our office (10AM - 6PM) in New York. Responsibilities include assisting editors with research, sorting mail, compiling newspaper clippings and working on editorial-related projects. Please note: this is NOT a writing position. Interns must be organized, responsible and able to multi-task. Experience with Lexis Nexis preferred. To apply please send resume and availability to detailsletters@condenast.com with INTERNSHIP in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

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