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1.Folio
Understanding the Crazy Magazine Newsstand Sales Market
By Baird Davis
August 16, 2007
http://www.foliomag.com/viewmedia.asp?prmMID=7964&prmID=1

Rumors were circulating last week that the newsstand sales of People magazine would be down over 5 percent. This sent pangs of anxiety through the fragile magazine industry. Had the big newsstand sales slide begun? Sure enough People’s sales revenue was down 6.1 percent. But this time the sales of the industry bellwether didn’t reflect industry sales as a whole.

Based on initial ABC and BPA supplied data, it’s estimated (subject to revision when final audit bureau data is provided later this month) that the unit sales of audited publications were up .1 percent to nearly 456 million and revenue rose .8 percent to about $1.56 billion. This was tepid performance, but far from Armageddon.

In spite of People’s sales dip, celebrity fascination continues to drive the newsstand market. The celebrity category that People spawned over 30 years ago continues to expand. Yes, the sales revenue of People (-6.1 percent), Us (-3.4 percent) and Star (-3.5 percent) were down. But the sales of the other celebrity titles—In Touch (+14.6 percent), Life & Style (+9.4 percent) and the British bred upstart Ok! weekly—lifted the sales in the six title celebrity category—unit sales rose 8.3 percent and revenue was up 7.5 percent.

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Two female mid-twenties media types have one unfurnished bedroom in a 3BR Hell's Kitchen apartment available for one year starting on September 1. The apartment has a lot of character, a very large kitchen and nice sized living room and bathroom, and is on the third floor in a pre-war walk-up complete with exposed brick. The bedroom for rent has one brick wall and two large windows. The girl currently living there has a full-sized bed, desk and chair, bookcase and bedside table. We are located in the heart of Hell's Kitchen within a couple blocks of multiple subway lines and right near Times Square, Central Park and a million bars and restaurants. Plus, if you work in one of the major pub companies, this location is ideal: we're two blocks and an avenue from the Hearst building and very close to Time Inc., Conde Nast and many others. Rent is $1067 a month, and first month, last month and security deposit will be due to the landlord upon signing the lease. Wireless Internet and cable is $44/person each month, and utilities usually run about $35-60 each depending on the time of year. ***You will also be required to be the guarantor for your share of the apartment, so if you don't make three times your annual rent (roughly $36,000), you need to have a parent or guardian who will sign for you. If this place sounds like your future home, e-mail us a little about yourself to hellskitchenapartment@yahoo.com.

Jobs

...that the Maxim research position posted yesterday is full-time freelance and not open to students or people with other employment commitments.

...that ALM?s VerdictSearch division is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a legal editor position. The editor manages several reporters and edits one weekly magazine and two monthly magazines that report civil court cases. This is a challenging, exciting position, but it is not for the inexperienced. We will only consider candidates who have at least two full years of upper-level editing experience at a daily, weekly or monthly *print* publication. Sharp line-editing skills are absolutely necessary -- there is a lot of copyediting involved in this position, and we?re looking for someone who can do it quickly and well. And you must have demonstrated the ability to juggle and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment. Knowledge of the law and experience in QuarkXPress are also helpful, and excellent interpersonal skills are a must! Qualified candidates should submit resume and cover letter with salary requirements to opportunities@alm.com for immediate consideration. Sorry, we cannot accommodate freelancers or telecommuters.

...that New York Magazine's Web team is looking for full-time freelance fact-checkers. Candidates should have previous fact-checking experience and an eye for detail. Copyediting experience a plus. Pay: $15/hour. To apply: E-mail a cover letter and r?sum? to nymjobs@nymag.com. Put "Freelance Fact-checker" in the subject line. No calls please.

Internships

...that Men's Journal magazine seeks fashion editorial interns to start ASAP. The position is UNPAID and can be done for college credit or not. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): trafficking samples, organizing closet and updating contacts/lookbook files. Candidates must be able to work 2 days per week (10:30am - 6pm). Interest in editorial fashion is a must! Contact Brynn at: Brynn.carhart@mensjournal.com. Please put "internship" in the subject line and include your availability and the date you are able to start in the email. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Seattle Homes & Lifestyles, a high-class magazine focused on interior design, public art, architecture, and the lifestyle surrounding design, is looking for FALL INTERNS interested in learning about all aspects of the magazine business. We look for responsible, proactive interns who can commit to 20 hours a week (work schedules are flexible), and three to six months. Unpaid interns will get experience fact-checking, product scouting, creating Web-exclusive copy for seattlehomesmag.com, writing short articles for print publication, assisting the Assistant Editor and observing the full issue cycle. There?s absolutely no coffee-fetching, and plenty of opportunity to get real-world experience (and networking!) in a friendly office. Please send a cover letter, one-page resume and two non-fiction writing samples to Lindsey Rowe, lrowe@seattlehomesmag.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Harper's Bazaar Features Department has immediate openings for self-sufficient, quick, and reliable interns. This is an unpaid internship. Candidates must be able to receive school credit -- no exceptions! Please email your resum? to Jenna Gabrial Gallagher, jgabrialgallagher@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that B*tween Productions, home of the Beacon Street Girls book series (www.beaconstreetgirls.com), in Lexington, Mass., is looking for a web intern to start IMMEDIATELY assisting the art director/senior designer. Duties include updating the existing web site and helping conceptualize a fun and interactive new site for this up and coming consumer brand. Candidates must have HTML and CSS knowledge and be able to work at least two days per week. This internship is unpaid and college credit is optional. Please send cover letters and resumes to bcarlton@btweenproductions.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that B*tween Productions in Lexington, Mass. is also looking for editorial interns for the fall semester. Expect LOTS of fun writing opportunities for the web site (www.beaconstreetgirls.com) and hands-on experience with helping to edit our book series for tweens. Internships are unpaid and college credit is optional. Please send cover letters and resumes to bcarlton@btweenproductions.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Bridal Guide magazine is looking for two super-duper Fall interns to assist the editors in the Fashion & Beauty department, starting immediately. We are a very small team and are looking for someone who doesn?t mind being hands-on and getting a real understanding of the day-to-day workings. Duties include: assisting at photo shoots; organizing the fashion and beauty closets; sample requests and returns; possible phone interviews; fact checking; updating contact lists and general administrative tasks. You should be super-organized, happy to work independently, prepared to follow through on tasks, have great phone skills, and a positive attitude. This position is unpaid, but college credit is available if needed (but not a requirement), and if we love you, there is the option of extending the internship. You would need to commit to 2 full-days a week from 10:30am-6pm, for a minimum of 3 months. Previous internship experience is a plus but not a necessity. Please indicate in your cover letter the days you would be available and when you could start, and email it along with your resume to Alison Rowe at arowe@bridalguide.com with INTERNSHIP in the subject line. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that DOMINO MAGAZINE is looking for one or two art department interns for the fall semester. As an intern at Domino, you will have various roles and responsibilities. Tasks will include, but are not limited to: scanning, trimming, in and out of office research, office organization, putting together packages to be mailed or sent via messenger and perhaps a bit of designing if you are skilled in that area. (All VERY important aspects to running a magazine) The most important part is that as an intern at Domino you will be exposed to the creation of a magazine. We are always open to creative minds and new ideas and your input will always be considered. You do not need to have magazine experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like exposure to a new form of media. All that is required is good organizational skills and the energy to get involved. We are located in New York City and will need someone who is available at least 2 or 3 full days a week. This position can ONLY be filled if it is used for college credit. Please e-mail your resume with a short description of why you should be a Domino intern to Kirsten_Hilgendorf@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the editor-in-chief?s office at Harper?s Bazaar is looking for an UNPAID intern. All applicants MUST be able to receive school credit and work a full day at least three times a week (no half days). In addition, applicants have to be able to work and thrive in a very fast-paced environment, show extreme attention to detail and be able to follow through and take ownership on all projects they are tasked with. Familiarity with office computer programs and prior office or magazine experience is a necessity. If you do not meet all of these requirements DO NOT APPLY. Please send resume and availability to bazaar1@hearst.com. Resumes for other positions WILL NOT be responded to.

...that The fashion department at MARIE CLAIRE seeks detailed-oriented, highly-motivated, EXTREMELY organized FALL interns that can start AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Candidates must be able to commit THREE to FIVE full days a week. Interns will based in the fashion closet but will be able to work with the entire fashion and accessories team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: checking in and returning samples, creating story boards, organizing fashion closet, setting up for run- thrus, and will also have the chance to assist at photo shoots. Although it may get intense and rigorous at times, the opportunity and experience will be amazing. Please send a resume and a cover letter stating your availability and potential start date to Lisa Tam at MarieClaireIntern@gmail.com. ABSOLUTELY NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. (OK to mention Ed)

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