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******* Joe Mansueto, the founder of Morningstar, could not come to terms on a deal to purchase the battered Business 2.0 title from Time Inc. over the Labor Day weekend. That means an announcement about the magazine's imminent shutdown should come this week, with the October issue likely to be the magazine's last and some of the magazine's editorial content blended with larger sibling Fortune. Mansueto was the sole party negotiating to buy Business 2.0, but a Friday deadline came and went. The money involved - some sources said Mansueto was offering around $5 million - was never lucrative enough for Time Inc., which was still interested in hanging on to some of the magazine's Web archives. John Koten, CEO of Mansueto Ventures, which publishes the magazines Inc. and Fast Company, confirmed the talks had broke down. "It's true we had taken a look at it, but ultimately we could not come to terms that were acceptable to all," he said. Time Inc. has lost over $110 million since the magazine's founding in 1999 as a belated attempt to capitalize on the dot-com craze of the late 1990s. The name was purchased from Future Networks USA, which had published a magazine by that title. Time Inc. used the name to reflag its own tech-themed business title, eCompany Now. The surviving magazine had been kept alive for years since it had been the brainchild of Time Inc. Editor-in-Chief John Huey, who had started it when he was still running Fortune and turned it into a hot business title. Fortune has since had double-digit ad declines, posting one of the steepest drops in the category in the first half of 2007 as it battles Cond? Nast Portfolio.
2. New York Post
Details Editor-in-Chief Dan Peres is getting very macho with a new column to be introduced in the magazine's November issue. It will focus on the life of a soldier who has been killed in combat in the Middle East. Called "Fallen Soldier," it will debut in the fashion magazine's first-ever holiday issue, which hits Nov. 6. While the magazine has done serious stuff in the past, it does seem to be a big departure for a fashion magazine that some critics have said courts a largely gay male audience. "It's true it represents a departure for us, but I think it is something that is on the minds of our readers," said Peres. "It is not an attempt to butch up Details," said Peres. He said he thinks Details is just more honest in its approach. "We make an effort to appeal to readers who are both gay and straight," he said. "Other magazines make an effort to consciously stamp out anything that could be construed as gay. "We just feel these columns are important human profiles, that's why we're running them," he said. MORE ONLINE
3. Advertising Age
After a long vigil that became particularly intense over the last six weeks, Time Inc. has decided to lower the boom on the beloved but under-performing Business 2.0 this morning. The magazine, which was founded in 1998 to cover business in the internet age, will cease publishing on its own and be folded into its much bigger sibling, Fortune. Business 2.0 has drawn concern from Time Inc. brass for some time, not least because its ad pages sank 7.7% in 2005, and 5.1% in 2006, according to Publishers Information Bureau. For 2007 through the September issue, ad pages were down a crushing 35.3%, per the Media Industry Newsletter. Paid and verified circulation averaged 608,328 during the first half of this year, down 3.9% from the first half last year, according to the title's report to the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Following a New York Times report that the September issue would likely be the last, some of the magazine's fans began a Facebook group called "I read Business 2.0 -- and I want to keep reading!" More than 2,300 people signed up. MORE ONLINE
4. Folio
As part of an ongoing collaboration, the national alliance of Women In Film and General Motors have launched a free online magazine for women in the entertainment industry. The magazine, called Traction, will include informational sections such as “The Virtual Mentor,” industry-relevant feature stories and reviews of documentaries, films and television. “The ambition of Traction is to provoke robust discussion and fresh thinking about women and the media,” editor-in-chief Judith James wrote on the Web site. “Let’s use this magazine to expand people’s way of thinking about women and this ubiquitous, attitude-forming industry of images,” wrote James. “Women who aren’t in the industry need to think about what they are seeing or when they like what they see versus when they simply accept it.” Women In Film and GM announced their partnership in January 2005 to serve the 20 WIF nationwide chapters, and to develop and expand a joint slate of programs that promote, nurture and empower women in the entertainment industry. MORE ONLINE
5. Folio
Playboy has announced plans to venture into the online social networking space with Playboy U, a free networking site specifically for college students. The site, launched late last month, is open to college students 18 years of age and older who have a valid ".edu" e-mail address. The site will feature members’ writing, photography and videos, and encourages user-generated dialogue about relationships, student life and pop culture. The site will not feature nude photography. “We like to think of the site as a ‘campus advisor’ and expert on how to make the most of the college experience,” Playboy U director Chip Ross tells Folio: Alert. What makes Playboy U different from other social networking sites like Facebook and MySpace is the community and content, according to Ross. "Playboy U’s mix of journalism, entertainment and ‘cross-campus’ dialogue is distinct within social networking,” he says. The Playboy U staff will work with the magazine to bring relevant features to life, Ross says. The site will also feature videos from Playboy parties and interviews with magazine founder Hugh Hefner. Playboy the magazine has been slumping financially in recent years, after posting a nearly $50 million loss in 2000. According to the Audit Bureau of Circulations’ recent FAS-FAX report, Playboy declared a total paid and verified circulation of 2,880,337 in the first half of the year, down five percent from 3,031,176 over the same period in 2006. Is the launch of Playboy U another attempt to bolster the magazine’s otherwise stagnant revenues? “Our goal is to continue to develop a relevant and exciting community for college students,” Ross says. “Playboy U has a unique position in the world of social networking and we’re confident that the site will continue to grow exponentially.”
************ Jobs ...that Lucky Magazine is looking for an Assistant Online Editor. This full-time freelance position will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of Lucky magazine's website, luckymag.com. Duties will include producing daily, weekly, and monthly content updates through the content management system; working with the online editor to come up with creative ideas for the site; light writing and edits (including site homepage promotions); packaging and aggregating content in the site archives; regularly updating guides and local listings; and coordination of site schedules and deadlines with the magazine editorial staff. Requirements: at least two to four years of editorial experience, including online; strong writing, editing, and web production skills; and experience/interest in fashion and beauty. If interested, submit a cover letter and resume to ami_pak@condenast.com with subj: assistant online editor in the subject header. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that Men's Journal is looking for interns to start work in the fall. Applicants should be journalism students or recent college graduates with an interest in adventure, travel, sports, and the environment. Duties include administrative tasks, research, reporting, transcribing and fact-checking, with the potential for short writing assignments. Applicants should send a cover letter, clips and a resume to: Men's Journal Internship Program, 1290 Avenue of the Americas, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10104, or email letters@mensjournal.com. Men's Journal is a service-oriented lifestyle magazine covering adventure, travel and leisure subjects for 25- to 49-year-old active men. (OK to mention Ed) ...that The Hearst Digital Photo Studio/Studio D is looking for unpaid interns (in their junior or senior years) with digital photography experience to assist studio photographers. Interns must be self-starting, tech-savvy individuals who have excellent organizational skills, initiative and the ability to prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines. Responsibilities include assisting photographers with setting up, lighting, propping and styling of shoots, picking up and delivering products on urgent shots, and keeping the studio and equipment clean, tidy and organized. Experience and knowledge of OSX, Windows XP, and Microsoft Office, Photoshop CS2, Phase One C1Pro, Canon EOS Cameras/Lenses, Profoto/BronColor lighting and Sekonic meters is desired. Minimum of two full days per week. College credit is available. Send a resume to studiod@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Waterfront Media, an online health and wellness publisher based in DUMBO, Brooklyn, is looking for an editorial intern to commit for the fall and possibly also the winter. He or she would come in for about 10-12 hours a week. Payment is $10/hr. Waterfront publishes subscription-based Web sites such as The South Beach Diet Online, Fit Forever with Denise Austin, What to Expect When You're Expecting.com, The Sonoma Diet, Jillian Michaels, Duke Diet and 5 Factor Diet and the non-subscription site Everyday Health. Interns will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of putting together the Web sites, including some writing. Please send your availability, cover letter, resume, and any clips to mlay@waterfrontmedia.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that 02138, the new independent magazine for Harvard alumni, is looking for full or part-time fall interns. We seek confident, witty writers and hard-nosed researchers to join the creative team in our midtown Manhattan offices, starting in September. Editorial interns must display an interest in and talent for research as well as writing. Experience preferred, but not required. The position is unpaid, but we offer an intensive learning experience in a start-up environment. Please visit our website, www.02138mag.com, to read more about us. Please submit cover letter, resume, and 2-3 writing samples, to jobs02138@gmail.com. No phone calls, please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that American Way, the inflight magazine of American Airlines, is looking for a fall editorial intern. We're the only inflight magazine to publish twice a month -- it keeps us busy, but we have lots of fun. Our interns spend their time gaining useful, real-world experience by researching, copyediting/proofreading, learning how to pitch stories, and perhaps even doing some writing and editing, rather than fetching coffee and learning the intricacies of the copy machine. We're looking for someone smart, motivated, and excited -- someone who is willing to roll up his or her sleeves and become an active, contributing member of our staff. The position is unpaid, located in Fort Worth, Texas, and requires a minimum commitment of 20 hours a week. Check us out at www.americanwaymag.com, and then email your cover letter and resume (attached as PDFs, not as Word docs) to the managing editor, Jennifer Worrell, at awinterns@yahoo.com, or fax them to her attention at 817-967-1571. (Definitely mention Ed!) ...that Quick & Simple magazine is seeking a summer intern for the home department. Ideal candidates should have an interest in the home industry as well as an eagerness to learn about magazine publishing. The ability to multi-task, run out for last minute items (this is a weekly!) and come to us with fresh ideas would be ideal. Job will also include helping create stories, assisting on photo shoots, researching products, and light office work. This is a great opportunity to work side by side with a small, creative staff. Knowledge of excel a plus. All candidates must be eligible to receive school credit only and should be able to work 2-3 days a week. Please send a cover letter and resume to Laura Serino at lserino@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Cool Hunting's looking for a smart, motivated Editorial Intern who has strong writing, research and organizational skills, as well as a passion for culture, design and technology. We're looking for someone for the fall semester who will be interning for course credit. You'll need to be NYC-based and able to commit to 20 hours weekly. Editorial duties include researching, fact checking, developing, proofreading and writing stories, light administrative work and some PR. To apply, please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to ami@coolhunting.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Radar Magazine is looking for a few good fall interns! The editorial interns will assist with the website, radaronline.com, and help prepare content for print publication. Writing opportunities are available for the right candidate. We are looking for someone energetic, bright, and plugged into pop culture, politics, fashion, and entertainment, who wants to learn the ins and outs of magazine and online publishing. We need someone self-motivated, who is familiar with research tools and administrative tasks. Most importantly, we are looking for someone familiar with Radar and our sensibility. We are looking for a contributor and a fresh voice as well as someone to do more traditional intern tasks. The internship is unpaid and will last from September-December. College credit required; we are looking for candidates to work 2-5 days per week. Please submit a resume, an article idea and a couple of clips to Adam Raymond, araymond@radaronline.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that EveryDay with Rachel Ray is looking for a photo intern. EveryDay with Rachel Ray is a monthly food, travel and lifestyle magazine with a fun and professional atmosphere. The intern will assist the Photo Editor and Photo Assistant with photo research; traffic portfolios and film; scan photos download and organize digital photography; prepare props for photo shoots; help with overall Photo Department administration; and assist at photo shoots. We need a detail oriented person who loves photography and is good with a Macintosh computer. The hours are Tuesdays and Fridays, 10am-6pm. Please send resume and letter of interest (with your hours of availability) to edwrrphoto@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed)
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