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1. New York Post
Jann’s Got His Man
By Kaith J. Kelly
October 5, 2007
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10052007/business/janns_got_his_man.htm

JANN Wenner is said to be thisclose to picking an editor for Men's Journal.

The front-runner is said to be Ed Felsenthal, the assistant managing editor of The Wall Street Journal who runs the weekday Personal Journal section as editor-in-chief.

He is besting a host of candidates who have been contacted following the departure of James Kaminsky, who bolted for the new Alpha Media (formerly Dennis Publishing) as the editorial director of Maxim. Sources said a deal for Felsenthal could be only days away.

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2. Folio
Photoshopping Mag Covers: How Much is Too Much?
By Dylan Stableford
Oct. 4, 2007
http://www.foliomag.com/viewmedia.asp?prmMID=8128

For its October issue—the “First Annual Figure Flattery” issue—Glamour put America Ferrera, star of ABC’s Ugly Betty, on its cover. For Jezebel, Gawker Media’s “girlie blog,” it was bit too much “figure flattery.” The site ran a post under the headline “Photoshop of Horrors” juxtaposing Glamour’s cover with a photo of Ferrera at the Emmy Awards the same week the magazine hit newsstands. (The apparent slimming recalled a similar incident in which CBS’s in-house magazine trimmed Katie Couric by about three sizes.)

A Glamour spokesperson denies any such trimming. “America was shot for the cover in June, and as she says in the article, she's a size 6/8. There was no slimming done to the cover.”

Photoshop manipulation on magazine covers is nothing new. George Karabotsos, design director at Men’s Health, points to a 1952 National Geographic cover that moved the Pyramids closer together. But recently the practice has teetered into dangerous territory, with Glamour’s Ferrera and Men’s Fitness’ blatant enlargement of Andy Roddick’s biceps—which Roddick himself exposed as fake on his blog (“little did I know I have 22 inch guns and a disappearing birth mark on my right arm ... whoever did this has mad skills”) and led to the resignation of the magazine’s designer—as the most egregious examples.

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3. Advertising Age
Meredith Buys Database Firm
By Nat Ives
Oct. 4, 2007
http://adage.com/mediaworks/article?article_id=120918

Meredith Corp., the publisher of magazines such as Family Circle and Ladies' Home Journal, today said it has acquired yet another marketing services firm in Directive Corp., a 3-year-old Texas company specializing in database strategy, analytics and customer management.

As advertisers increasingly ask publishers for big ideas, creative services and other functions that once belonged to agencies alone, Meredith and others have pursued acquisitions to help meet that demand. In the last 18 months, Meredith bought two interactive marketing companies, Genex and O'Grady Meyers; the word of mouth and web marketing firm New Media Strategies; and an online health search engine called Healia.

"Directive is a great addition to our growing stable of custom marketing services," Jack Griffin, president of the publishing group at Meredith, said in a statement. "More and more, database strategy and analysis are driving other marketing activities. Many clients prefer to have a single source for their marketing needs, and the acquisition of Directive greatly enhances Meredith Integrated Marketing's competitive position."

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4. WWD
Separate Tasks
By Stephanie D. Smith
Oct. 5, 2007
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/119351?page=0

Does The Newspaper Guild's proposed new contract with Time Inc. run counter to the new world order where journalists have to write for both print and the Web? It appears it might. The two parties last week reached a tentative agreement for a three-year contract that includes guaranteed annual pay raises, and changes to severance packages and other benefits to Guild-protected employees. One of the additions is a stipulation that prevents management from demanding that print reporters must write for the Web. The magazines under Guild protection include People, Time, Fortune, Fortune Small Business, Sports Illustrated and Money.

The contract clause comes after Fortune managing editor Andy Serwer and Time managing editor Richard Stengel sent memos to their staffs this summer that said print reporters were required to write for the Web; Stengel wrote at the time that performance evaluations of every Time writer, correspondent and reporter would include Web contributions. Though most reporters these days write for both print and online, The Guild, which does not protect dot-com employees, took issue with Serwer and Stengel's demands.

As part of a settlement between Time Inc. and The Guild on the issue, the new contract says Time Inc. will ensure Web site work will be voluntary for Guild-covered employees, and "there will no negative impact on any employee for not volunteering to do Web site work." It also says the company will "grant Guild coverage to any Web site employee who 'routinely or regularly' performs 'any work or services for any entity covered by the contract,'" and will cover magazine employees who are transferred to the Web sites. Finally, the contract says, "Time Inc. will issue a new memo that supersedes the previous two memos."

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that Playboy Magazine is seeking an Editorial Production Associate to work in its New York office. Join our team and be a part of one of the most iconic names in popular culture. This position is responsible for flowing copy into approved layouts and tracking layouts through all phases of the editorial production process. The ideal candidate will have a college degree, or equivalent, and a minimum of three years production experience with a consumer magazine. InDesign is a must. K4 is a plus. No phone calls please. Qualified applicants should email a resume to playboyresume@playboy.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that the editorial assistant at Budget Travel magazine just gave her two weeks. Send resumes and cover letters to the managing editor at Marilyn.Holstein@BudgetTravel.com. Position mostly administrative. Do NOT mention Ed or that you "love to travel."

...that SheFinds is on the hunt for a full-time off-site (but must be within 20 minutes of NYC), ambitious, entrepreneurial, and self-motivated managing editor. We need a special mix of fashion and beauty fan, ecommerce enthusiast, internet addict, media junkie, talented writer, and eagle-eye proofreader to oversee and contribute to SheFinds.com. Full details on how to apply at http://shefinds.com/content/job/

...that the art director of Family Circle put in her two weeks notice yesterday. Do NOT mention Ed!

Internships

...that Good Housekeeping is looking for an editorial intern to start IMMEDIATELY. We want someone who is bright, enthusiastic, and who will take the internship seriously. This is a highly hands-on position, and a good attitude will open many doors. Please be available at least 2 days a week. Please send a cover letter and resume to kpomranz@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Fast Company is looking for paid interns to help with research on specific stories and larger projects, fact-check stories, and assist with some administrative tasks. Interns also will have some opportunity to report and write their own stories. The position will start immediately and go through the end of the year. Please send a resume and any clips to Allegra Lagani at resumes@fastcompany.com. Job qualifications: Individuals should have some journalism experience and a solid understanding of and interest in business. The person should be detail-oriented, deadline-oriented and able to multi-task. The person should enjoy speaking with people in person and on the phone. Do NOT mention Ed!

...that there's an unpaid internship working with a new broadband company launching fashion, weddings, and jewelry networks. Work closely with development executive researching, writing, and helping to produce weekly webisodes. Check us out at: http://www.nextnewnetworks.com/

...that Every Day With Rachael Ray magazine is looking for an energetic, hardworking, and clever intern to join our team on Mondays and Tuesdays. This unpaid position involves assisting editors, calling in products, conducting research, and writing. Please email a cover letter and resume to Jessica_Wozinsky@rd.com (if you can commit to Mondays and Tuesdays from 10am-6pm). (OK to mention Ed)

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