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******* While lifestyle coverage has become a staple of business titles like Forbes and Portfolio, BusinessWeek is taking a strictly-business approach with new design and editorial changes that appear Oct. 12. With its first redesign in four years, the magazine drops its lifestyle column, Executive Life, while upping the emphasis on news and global coverage. In a dramatic change to the cover, art director Andrew Horton, working with Boston-based ad agency Modernista!, replaced the serif logo with a smaller, sans-serif logo and jettisoned the blue bar that separated the logo from the cover image. “The notion was, it’s clean, simple, it’s bold but elegant, and kind of straightforward,” explained Stephen Adler, editor in chief. Detailing the changes in an interview today, Adler said he began looking at overhauling the book right after taking the job in December 2004. “The reader is much busier, they’re much more engaged with the global economy than they were before, and they’re consuming business information way differently from the way they used to.” MORE ONLINE
2. New York Observer
“I think my bureau will be almost as big as the Time magazine bureau,” David Corn was telling The Observer on Monday afternoon, a kid-in-a-candy-store excitement in his voice. That morning, Mr. Corn—whose name for years has been synonymous with the Washington coverage of the country’s most prominent magazine of the left, The Nation—had been named the D.C. bureau chief of Mother Jones, the San Francisco–based liberal bi-monthly. He’s not wrong: Time currently has seven Washington reporters devoted to covering politics—the same number as Mother Jones, with the addition of Mr. Corn. The magazine’s aggressive Washington strategy, coming as it does at a time when most mainstream news outlets are cutting back, may be a sign that in this election season, the lefty media is generating all the hea In the past few months, Mother Jones has assembled a team of liberal-media name-checks like James Ridgeway, the longtime Washington correspondent of The Village Voice; Laura Rozen, a national-security writer for The American Prospect; and Stephanie Mencimer, a former editor of the Washington Monthly and National Magazine Award nominee. MORE ONLINE
3. New York Post
THERE are signs of tension at Every Day with Rachael Ray, the magazine that became an overnight success and was hailed as the hottest magazine launch since the early days of O, the Oprah Magazine. Ray, the founder and editor-in-chief, is said to be upset with the executive upheavals at her namesake magazine, which occurs at a time when the magazine's meteoric growth rate appears to be slowing down. The magazine is still growing its rate base - the amount of circulation it promises advertisers it will deliver each month. But the plan to push it to 1.7 million by August - announced with much hype around the time of the American Magazine Conference a year ago - was quietly scrapped over the summer. MORE ONLINE
4. New York Post
American Media's long nightmare may finally be over. The publisher of Star and The National Enquirer yesterday released its quarterly earnings report for the period ending June 30, 2007 - which the company said brings its fiscal reporting requirements to the SEC up to date for the first time in 20 months. n the report, the company said that its revenues for the period were up 5.6 percent to $121.8 million while its operating income was $26.2 million, compared to $4.6 million for the same period in 2006, representing a 470 percent swing. The net loss for the period narrowed to $123,000, compared to $27.4 million a year ago. MORE ONLINE
5. USA Today
The Web has an unlikely new rival when it comes to "interactive" advertising: magazine pages. As technology for song-producing audio chips and light-powering batteries gets smaller — and cheaper — marketers are using the devices in print ads. For instance, a button on a new Yellow Tail wine ad sets off four blinking firefly tails. Even more low-tech print ads have become more innovative. Advertisers have added offbeat objects for consumers to "play" with, such as temporary tattoos, plant seeds and even a nearly 3-foot-long replica of an Ultimate Fighting Championship belt. MORE ONLINE
6. Game Pro.com
A year after Ziff-Davis ceased production of the Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine in January 2007, Sony and Future US have teamed up to exhume an official PlayStation mag once more. The first issue of PlayStation: The Official Magazine goes on sale in late November, will come at a frequency of 13 issues per year, and promises "unprecedented access to the world of PlayStation," including PS3, PS2, and PSP coverage. Presumably, Future US will discontinue production of the independent PlayStation Magazine (PSM) in lieu of the Sony-sanctioned publication. Future US was not immediately available for comment. MORE ONLINE
7. CBC.CA
Rogers Media (TSX:RCI) and Hearst Magazines have formed a digital media advertising partnership in Canada. Financial terms of the deal announced Monday were not disclosed. It involves Internet portals cosmopolitan.com, marieclaire.com, chatelaine.com, todaysparent.com and other online properties The move will "offer Canadian advertisers an exceptional opportunity to reach their target audiences and deliver premium content to Canadian digital audiences," the companies said in a release. MORE ONLINE
8. WWD
FANNING THE FLAME: In a letter directed to Congresswoman Lois Capps (D., Calif.) in August on the topic of tobacco advertising, Vogue's publishing director Tom Florio said the magazine would continue to practice "our right of freedom of the press," but encouraged Capps to pass legislation on the serious health issues brought on by the extended use of tobacco products. And it looks like that process has begun, as the Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing today on H.R. 1108, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. The bill would give the Food and Drug Administration the authority to regulate tobacco products, including advertising. While no publishing industry executives will testify at the hearing, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will do so about how the new FDA authority would impact the Camel No. 9 ads, said a spokeswoman for Capps. The congresswoman has been encouraging magazine publishers to stop running those ads for the last few months because, she claims, they encourage teen smoking EXPANDING THE PORTFOLIO: It might have gotten lost in all the debate over the actual magazine, but Portfolio also has a Web component, and to drive more eyeballs onto portfolio.com, the site is in deal mode — with other publications. The Web site has formed a partnership with washingtonpost.com that will provide content for the Post's new Business Travel section, targeted at frequent flyers. Ari Brandt, general manager, digital media at Portfolio, said there are three reasons to make this type of deal: increasing brand awareness, helping along its "organic searches" and growing referrals. He added the ink is now dry on a deal with abcnews.com, which will begin posting Kevin Maney's blog, Tech Observer, sometime during the next few days. And look out for four to five more deals before the year is over, Brandt said, declining to provide more information. MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that Parenting magazine is looking for an editorial assistant who'll be responsible for handling diverse administrative and editorial duties for the executive editor, deputy editor, and two other senior-level editors. Administrative duties include answering phones, handling writer contracts and billing, handling rights questions and phone queries, managing calendars, sorting mail, maintaining edit lineups, and processing expense reports. Editorial duties include reporting and writing short pieces, plus some idea research and editing. They're looking for someone who can communicate with all levels of management both in person and on the phone, and who will handle confidential information in an appropriate, professional manner. Needed: a talent for writing and reporting, plus the ability to prioritize, handle numerous tasks simultaneously, and work well with minimum supervision. Contact annie.schoening@bonniercorp.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Family Circle is still looking for an assistant managing editor and an associate beauty and fashion editor. Best not to mention Ed. ...that NY Arts Magazine/Art Fairs International is currently seeking a meticulous and enthusiastic associate editor. The associate editor?s responsibilities include sourcing and managing writers, conducting interviews, developing stories, maintaining deadlines, copy editing and proofreading, and (most importantly) keeping pace with today?s dynamic contemporary art scene. A passion for both the arts and the business of the arts is a must for this position. The successful candidate will likely be forward-minded, creative, and willing to take on numerous tasks at once. A fluency in Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Office, and general Mac programming is a plus. Please email editor@nyartsmagazine.com a cover letter, resume, short writing sample (preferably about contemporary art; unpublished okay), and a list of three contemporary artists whose work you enjoy. No calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Glamour is looking for an intern for the fall semester (now!) for the fashion department. Interested candidates should be detail-oriented, eager, and available a minimum of four days a week. Please email cover letters and resumes to nicole_boucher@glamour.com. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that Black Beat & Right On!, two of the oldest teen urban music magazines are seeking imaginative, visionary and energetic EDITORIAL INTERNS to pitch and write articles for the publication, and FASHION INTERNS to assist in fashion and beauty layouts for FALL 2007. Candidates should be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Significant knowledge of hip-hop music and culture required as well as a thirst for gossip and entertainment. Perks of the internship include meeting and/or interviewing celebrities, access to exclusive industry parties, advanced copies of albums, movie passes, and your name in the masthead of two internationally distributed magazines. Our offices are located in NYC. Ideally, candidates should be available three full days a week or more. Internship is unpaid. Please send a resume, cover letter, and three ? five clips ASAP to Danica Daniel at ddaniel@dorchestermedia.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that MORE magazine is looking for a paid intern in the PHOTO department. Applicants should be enthusiastic and hard working with good organizational and phone skills. We?re looking for an intern who is interested in photography and eager to learn. College students or recent grads would be perfect for this position. Responsibilities include organizing and returning film, handling portfolios, and some administrative duties. The job would be two days a week. Please email a cover letter and resume to allison.chin@meredith.com. No phone calls please! (OK to mention Ed) ...that Quick & Simple, Hearst's new weekly lifestyle magazine based in Manhattan, is seeking enthusiastic, responsible, dedicated interns to join our photo department this fall. This is a great opportunity to work closely on photo shoot production, photo research and see the ins and outs of a fast-paced weekly publication. All candidates must be eligible to receive school credit and should be able to work 2-3 days a week. Please send resume, cover letter, and availability to: qnsphoto@gmail.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Maxim needs an unpaid intern to help in all fields of the art dept. for 2 or 3 days a week in NY. Contact Mac Lewis, jlewis@alphamediagroup.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Cool Hunting is looking for a fall intern. Editorial duties include researching and writing stories, light administrative work, and some PR. Also, the intern will be responsible for sourcing, calling in, and tracking products. This person will work primarily with the managing and assistant editors, but will also assist two other editors as needed. We?re looking for someone who feels as comfortable liaising with designers as they do writing under daily deadlines and who is eager to take on and own new projects. If you're web-savvy, have a passion for art, design, fashion, food or music, and have an interest in new media publishing, you'll enjoy working at Cool Hunting! We're based in Manhattan and require two days weekly for school credit. Contact ami@coolhunting.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that an innovative new digital sports magazine seeks highly creative art/design interns to produce layouts on a project-by-project basis, potentially leading to full-time employment. Must be self motivated, the candidates will have the flexibility to work on their own schedules, but will need to meet deadlines. This is a telecommute position and the candidates will need to have their own computer and necessary software applications. Unpaid, but you will have the opportunity to build your portfolio and obtain great experience. Come grow with us. Submit resume and cover letter to: seth@dynastysportsmarketing.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Seventeen would love to add a few more fall editorial interns to our staff (we already have some awesome interns, but they have too much to do!). Our interns work closely with editors to research and develop story ideas. Other duties include transcribing celebrity interviews, finding and interviewing teens to quote in the magazine, general admin work, etc. Interns also have the chance to sit in on some editorial meetings, write for the "17 Buzz" section of seventeen.com, and attend weekly brown bag lunches with editors. If you can work 2-3 days a week starting immediately, please send your cover letter and resume to associate editor Elisa Benson (ebenson@hearst.com). *This is an official Ed2010 posting.*
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