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******* DETAILS editor-in-chief Dan Peres has his tail between his legs after his November cover boy, Ben Affleck, was misquoted in an article by Bart Blasengame. In the December editor's letter, Peres apologizes for quoting Affleck as saying, "I've gone out and directed a movie and made it really [bleep]ing good," referring to "Gone Baby Gone." "Affleck never made such a statement," Peres writes. "In addition, the article implied that Affleck might leave Los Angeles if the movie failed. Affleck also never made this statement." A rep for Details told us Affleck and Peres are "good friends. Dan realized there were things taken out of context, and a correction was made." MORE ONLINE
2. MIN
The way the broadcast television networks have handled the conversion from average minute ratings to so-called "commercial ratings" should be instructive to magazine publishers. Far from allowing the agencies to dictate what should and should not be included in the new tv audience counts, the networks took a proactive stance in demanding that 1-3 day delayed viewing via digital video recorders (DVRs)--which were previously discounted--be part of the equation. Facing a virtually united front on this issue, the agencies caved in and allowed the DVR viewing component to be included in the "commercial ratings" tallies. As a result, the 5-7% audience loss registered by commercial ratings was largely offset by the influx of DVR-delayed viewers. The reasons for such accommodations are obvious. The tv networks and the agencies see each other as "partners," with each cognizant of the other's interests. The agencies, in particular, are dependent on the networks to perpetuate the established "mass audience" garnering system, coupled with the highly merchandisable program vehicles that are so favored by their advertisers. Despite mounting concerns about tv's ability to keep viewers attentive to commercials, the agencies continue to be this medium's strongest proponents, albeit while posturing piously about being accountable for their clients' return on investment. MORE ONLINE
3. Mediabistro.com
Continuing coverage of AMC 2007. MORE ONLINE
4. MIN
Proving themselves to be in touch with the cutting edge of the music industry, PASTE magazine today launched an initiative that doesn’t just reflect the music itself, but the bands and their practices. Following the success of Radiohead releasing their latest album (In Rainbows) for free, with a “pay as you please” policy of donations, PASTE is doing the same for a year’s subscription. For the next two weeks, new subscribers and old readers can pay what they think an 11-issue, one year’s subscription is worth, from a minimum of $1 to above and beyond the standard $19.95 a subscription normally runs. Multiple subscriptions are allowed, and giving one as a gift is encouraged. In addition, anyone paying more than the standard price will be thanked in print, their names published in a future issue of PASTE. PASTE hopes to attract new readers and make them regular subscribers, the theory being that they will stay for the content after coming in for a cheap price. They also note that as unconventional as the offer is, it gives them insight into just how much their regular readers think the magazine is worth. MORE ONLINE
5. The Washington Post
“America is a dream, a vision, a miracle based on one noble idea . . . " No! Wait! Stop! Is this hideous blather, page after page of it, any way to celebrate the 150th birthday of the Atlantic Monthly, one of the best magazines ever published in this great land of ours? Of course not. It's like celebrating van Gogh's birthday with an exhibit of velvet Elvis paintings. What were the editors thinking? MORE ONLINE
6. WWD
ALL ABOUT THE BRAND: The American Magazine Conference, as led by Men's Health editor in chief David Zinczenko, resolutely pushed its digital and multiplatform future — determined to be anything but a wake for the industry, as Zinczenko put it. As Arianna Huffington noted from the stage, no one had to be convinced anymore to get on board for digital change — presumably not the restless audience members, nursing their BlackBerrys. (One or two paged through a magazine.) Bloggers blogged in real time about sessions on digital strategies; they blogged about what other bloggers were doing, and e-mailed blog posts about themselves to each other across the room. New York Times media columnist David Carr asked a panel of editors if they were wistful for the old days, when the editor wasn't "an octopus," when they could nurse copy and go home. But there was no turning back, not for them and not for attendees remembering the leisurely golf-and-pool affairs of conferences past. START THEM YOUNG: Teenagers, specifically her own, make Vera Wang feel like an unfashionable mother. Her daughters often reject mom's idea of what looks good on store racks. "I have high anxiety from having two teenagers who tell me I have no taste," she said at Teen Vogue's Fashion U. event on Saturday. "I love them, and even though they insult me, and make fun of me, it is what it is." Luckily, the teenagers at the three-day Teen Vogue event were more forgiving — more than 500 budding fashionistas hung on every word of advice from Wang and other participants, including Tommy Hilfiger, Jill Stuart, Erin Fetherston, Phillip Lim, Rebecca Taylor and Cynthia Rowley. Of the group, about a hundred were return attendees from last year's inaugural program, many wearing their own designs and even passing out business cards and resumes to fashion's top brass. While ambition is key to success, Wang told the youngsters not to go at it alone too early during a Q&A session moderated by Teen Vogue editor in chief Amy Astley. "Get a job!" Wang said, repeating the words her father told her when she wanted him to pay for design school. "When you get a job, you are getting paid to learn." Wang spent 16 years at Vogue and then a couple of years as design director at Ralph Lauren before launching her own bridal line in 1990. MORE ONLINE
7. CNNMoney.com
I stopped by the Future of Business Media Conference in New York City Tuesday morning to listen to Roger McNamee, an influential venture capitalist and managing director with private equity firm Elevation Partners, chat about, well the future of business media. I was hoping he’d provide some interesting insights about what type of companies and businesses his firm is looking to invest in next. It would have been a bonus if he talked about what it’s like working with U2 lead singer and Elevation partner Bono. Alas, most of his presentation had to do with the transformation of Forbes, a current Elevation portfolio company, from a stodgy magazine publisher to a digital media darling. James Spanfeller, the president and CEO of Forbes.com also spoke. MORE ONLINE
8. Portfolio (Mixed Media blog)
Rick Smith is stepping down after 24 years as editor in chief of Newsweek. He's also relinquishing his CEO title, which he's held for 16 years, but will hang onto his chairman post. Smith's step back sets off a chain reaction of other moves. Thomas E. Ascheim, general manager of Nickelodeon, is coming in as CEO. President Harold Shain is moving over to head up sister title Budget Travel, and publisher Greg Osberg is rising into his spot. Here's the memo. MORE ONLINE
9. New York Post
The American Magazine Conference kicked off last night with New York magazine Editor-In-Chief Adam Moss snagging the coveted Ad Age editor of the year award. Moss had previously won when he was editing the New York Times Sunday Magazine. Moss has been on a roll since taking over the magazine and getting lots of investment capital from Bruce Wasserstein. MORE ONLINE
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My name is Katia Bachko. I'm a master’s candidate at Columbia University's Journalism School and I'm writing my masters thesis on interns in New York City. The piece focuses on several interns who work in different industries, so I'm interested in speaking with some current interns in publishing. If you're currently doing an unpaid/for credit/low-paying internship and want to speak with me, please drop me a line at yb2183@columbia.edu. The process will probably entail one or two interviews (by phone or in person) and maybe a day or two when I follow you around at the office. This should be a fun experience—the piece will be a New York Magazine-style article about the internship industry in NYC.
************ Jobs ...that TUXEDO ROAD, a new luxury men's regional magazine based in Atlanta, is looking for writers who are well-versed, with contacts, for each the following topics: Boats, Planes (Fractional ownerships as well as full ownership), men’s fashion (business and casual), Motorcycles, Hunting, Fishing, wealth management, life coaching, sex and relationships, home theater, male home d?cor, cigars and wine. Writers need to have clips from reputable magazines and should have no less than 2 years experience. Must exhibit a talent for witty writing. Interested writers should email resume and clips to BETH@TRMAGAZINE.COM. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that Popular Science is looking for an intern (either a student or a recent college grad) to assist with the management of our popular online stock-trading game, PPX: The PopSci Predictions Exchange. The job will involve liaising with editors, writing short articles for the PPX site, keeping track of when stocks should delist, and helping to moderate our community forums. While this position is mainly editorial, candidates should have some familiarity with the Web. Length of the post is flexible: either one semester or 6 months, depending upon your availability. Internship can be for college credit; we also pay a small stipend. Please contact webmaster@popsci.com for details/to submit a resume. ...that SKI, the magazine of the ski life, is seeking editorial interns for the winter (January–April) and summer (June–August) semesters. Part-time (approx. 20 hours per week, 12 weeks, flexible schedule to accommodate class schedules, part-time jobs, etc.). Pay: $1,000 stipend. Candidates should be college or graduate school students or recent graduates who have an interest in editing and writing for a monthly consumer niche publication. They should be enthusiastic, hard-working and detail-oriented, and have some passion for/knowledge about skiing and the outdoors. Interns will be responsible for researching, fact-checking and proofreading stories for the print and online versions of the magazine. They will also have the opportunity to do a considerable amount of reporting and writing for both the magazine and the website. Application instructions: Please send cover letter, r?sum? and three writing samples to Deborah Marks, Senior Editor, deborah.marks@bonniercorp.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that In Style's L.A. bureau is looking for an intern that can start in November and work through March 2008. Interns can expect the usual entry-level tasks such as answering phones, making copies, sending packages via courier, transcribing interviews, and researching celebrity contacts for upcoming events. Prior internship/office experience within the entertainment industry is preferred. All interns must be available to work at least three days a week from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. plus overtime on occasion. Contact angela_salazar@timeinc.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that TUXEDO ROAD, a new luxury men's regional magazine based in Atlanta, is accepting applicants for its internship program. Must exhibit a talent in writing and editing. Applicants should be detail-oriented and wanting to learn. Openings are immediate. Interested persons should email cover letter and resume to BETH@TRMAGAZINE.COM. (OK to mention Ed)
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