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News
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1. WWD
Bigger and Bigger
By Stephanie D. Smith
November 16, 2007
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/120318

Looks like most fashion magazine publishers can breathe a sigh of relief as 2007 comes to a close. Titles capped off a strong year as retail and apparel advertising helped lift revenues. But some magazines reported gains, thanks not only to their core books, but through corporate programs and special issues, as well. For example, Vogue retakes the top spot over its fashion competitors, besting In Style with a 2007 page count of 3,222 pages. However, Vogue had some corporate help— a handful of Cond? Nast titles were boosted by either Fashion Rocks or new program Movies Rock. Meanwhile, Hearst Magazines spun off its own corporate efforts in 30 Days of Fashion and 30 Days of Beauty.

In Style publisher Lynette Harrison explained that the magazine's 8.3 percent decline in ad pages, to 3,197, came in part because some special advertising units from retailers in 2006, such as Macy's, Target, J.C. Penney and Neiman Marcus, did not return this year. "We were expecting the fourth quarter to come back much more strongly, especially in the retail category," she said, claiming retailers were not as optimistic about holiday spending this year as consumers became more concerned about the contracting housing market and increasing gas prices.

Nevertheless, core fashion titles managed to post strong gains despite consumer concerns. W posted an 11.7 percent gain in pages, to 2,216. Glamour, which saw a boost from not only corporate but also its own marketing programs, Reel Moments and Reel Music, increased pages 10.5 percent on top of a 7.5 percent gain last year. This year's 2,089 ad pages is the most in Glamour's history.

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2. WWD
Farewell, Adieu, Auf Wiedersehen
By Irin Carmon
November 16, 2007
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/120318?page=2

The abruptness of magazine deaths can leave little time for goodbyes, but former House & Garden editor in chief Dominique Browning did get to say farewell a day after the title closed — on its Web site. (The site will officially die in about a month, to honor advertiser agreements, said a spokeswoman for Cond? Nast, which also owns WWD.) "Our magazine showed beautiful rooms, perfect in their design, and what I wanted to talk about was how things aren't always perfect in those rooms," Browning wrote on the site. "We wish and hope that we can make homes in which we can let in only the good, and keep the bad out. Well, we couldn't keep the bad out this time around."

Using her editor's letter to write narrative columns, she wrote, began as "almost a political statement: All my friends were so surprised that I was going to 'a magazine like House & Garden...' with all the implications that it was somehow beneath me, coming as I did from a journalistic background with Newsweek, Texas Monthly, Esquire."

Just over a week after Browning wrote her farewell, about 60 readers had posted, at the magazine's invitation, their own goodbyes. "In a very real sense, I am in mourning," wrote one. Several addressed Browning personally: "My dear Dominique, can it be that we won't be having our monthly chat any longer? I feel like a wise friend of exceptional value is leaving town." Many indicated they were far older than the typical bulletin board poster.

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3. WWD
Another One on the Web
By Amy Wicks
November 16, 2007
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/120318?page=3

T: The New York Times Style Magazine will soon introduce a more polished Web site for readers and, more importantly, luxury advertisers, called T Online. The Web site, which has been in the works for more than six months and has had several million dollars poured into it, very closely mirrors each issue of the supplement. And, like the online Times itself, T Online will offer the supplement's entire contents for free (saving those design/fashion/beauty/travel-mad readers the $4 the Sunday Times costs). Horacio Silva, features director/online director, said this was rule number one with the site, noting he can be frustrated over the limited content that some Web sites provide.

Of course, the site will introduce a new blog, including the musings of one celebrity per week. Silva said a "big American designer" has signed on for the first week, although he declined to reveal the identity. A ticker will run at the bottom of the site, alerting readers to the most recent blog posts. "This will not be Chic Happens 2.0," Silva said, comparing T Online to his old fashion column. Video coverage will be posted often, but Silva promises it will not look similar to the "bad TV" that is shown on some competitors' sites.

Seth Rogin, vice president of advertising, said Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's and the LVMH Group have signed on to advertise on the site. "This is not value-added, it's paid," he said. "We've created an environment that brands will feel at home advertising in."

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4. WWD
Anything to be Pretty
By Irin Carmon
November 16, 2007
http://wwd.com/memopad/article/120318?page=4

That vanity knows no limits doesn't usually surprise Allure, a magazine about beauty. In October, Allure published "Scared Straight," examining a seemingly miraculous hair straightening solution from Brazil that has recently been enthusiastically adopted in the U.S. even as it has drawn regulatory scrutiny in Brazil. Allure's laboratory tests of samples used in various salons found at least 10 times the amount of formaldehyde deemed safe by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Panel. The story also saw broad misinformation among many American stylists using it, and questioned the efficacy of safety measures taken to protect them from repeated exposure.

But perhaps surprisingly, the story hasn't killed the trend, nor has it had much of a negative effect on the three salons highlighted in the story.

"It gave us a huge plug," said Harley DiNardo, owner of Shampoo Avenue B in New York, who said he has hired two extra staffers to help out at the salon to meet sudden demand for the treatment. Many of his new customers have reported finding the salon in Allure, he said. "We didn't know if the article was going to help us or hurt us," he said. "I felt like [writer Mary A. Fischer] was going to do a positive thing but she basically tried to scare everyone. There are way worse smells and chemicals that you can put in your hair. It doesn't damage your hair. There shouldn't be any concern if the stylist knows what they're doing. We're very, very busy. The phone still rings off the hook."

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5. Portfolio
Black is the New White for ‘Men’s Vogue’
By Jeff Bercovici
November 16, 2007
http://www.portfolio.com/views/blogs/mixed-media/2007/11/16/black-is-the-new-white-for-mens-vogue

The magazine industry has found an unlikely champion of diversity: Men's Vogue. While other magazines shy away from putting African-Americans on the cover in the belief that they don't sell as well, the new Conde Nast men's magazine has devoted four of its 12 covers so far to black men: Tiger Woods, Barack Obama, Denzel Washington and, in December, Will Smith.

Is this just a statistical anomaly, or is Men's Vogue courting black readers the way corporate cousin Details cultivates a gay audience: not exclusively, but purposefully?

"I don't think that Tiger or Senator Obama appeal only to one segment of the population," says editor in chief Jay Fielden. "In fact, they proved to be two of the best-selling covers we've ever done, and we have good reason to expect even more from Denzel Washington and Will Smith. If there is some industry rule of thumb that you can't have African-Americans on the cover more than so many times a year, then we're glad to be the ones disproving it."

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6. The New York Observer
Rove to Write for Newsweek
By Zachary Roth
November 15, 2007
http://www.observer.com/2007/rove-write-newsweek

Newsweek has hired Karl Rove as a contributor for the 2008 election. On Tuesday, the magazine announced that it had hired Markos Moulitsas, founder of the liberal blog The Daily Kos, in a similar role.

From the Newsweek press release: Thursday, November 15, 2007 KARL ROVE TO BECOME NEWSWEEK CONTRIBUTOR New York -- Karl Rove, the former White House deputy chief of staff, will become a Newsweek contributor, offering occasional opinion pieces to the pages of the magazine and to Newsweek.com.

"Newsweek has a long tradition of asking practitioners and opinion-makers to offer our readers the benefits of their experience in occasional opinion essays,” said Newsweek Editor Jon Meacham. "Whether one agrees or disagrees with Karl, there is no arguing that he has been a critical player in the political world with insights and experiences that we think will give our readers something unique. A great recent example is George Stephanopoulos, who did terrific work for us after he left the Clinton White House in the second term."

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

Jobs

...that Parents.com (home to Parents Magazine, American Baby Magazine, and Family Circle Magazine) seeks an editorial freelancer to join its team. Ideally seeking a recent grad with editorial experience (past freelance and/or internship experience a huge plus!) looking to break into the online media world. Freelancer will assist editors in data and photo research, overall maintenance of the site, recipe database projects, and product-related writing assignments. Candidates will have an interest in and experience in online media, producing content for the Web. Experience with FileMaker Pro a must! Writing experience (and writing samples) a huge plus. Must be dependable, extremely organized, have great attention to detail, and must be available a minimum of 30 hours per week. Payment to be discussed during the interview. Please send resumes to Managing Editor, Allison Micarelli, by November 26th to be considered. Allison.Micarelli@meredith.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Rhode Island Monthly seeks an associate editor for its award-winning magazine and ancillary and contract publications. Working with the editor and senior editor, the associate editor will develop story ideas, assign and edit departments and features, as well as write front of the book and well features. Will also provide support for ancillary publications including state tourism publications, as well as Rhode Island Monthly’s Bride and Home and Garden publications. Must have at least three years’ experience assigning, editing, and writing at a city, regional or national magazine. College degree required. Send cover letter and your six best magazine clips to Sarah Francis, Rhode Island Monthly, 280 Kinsley Ave., Providence, RI 02903. No phone calls please.

...that a trade magazine in the home design arena based in Melville, LI, is looking for a writer/editor to be an assistant or associate editor. The qualified candidate will have strong writing, reporting, proofing and organizational skills and be able to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. Some travel is required. Bachelor's Degree (a must) plus 2-3 years' experience preferred; knowledge of inDesign a plus. Salary is 28-32K plus benefits. Those interested can send a resume and cover letter to KBDNEditor@aol.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Waterfront Media is looking for a senior editor to be responsible for supporting the editorial and community teams in maintaining and updating a consumer Web site on pregnancy and parenting. You will regularly contribute to new projects on the site, from concept through completion, developing new content, helping to create and maintain user-generated features, helping with production, and taking the lead on other site-related projects. The prospective candidate must have strong writing and editing skills, be able to work on multiple projects at once, and meet strict deadlines. Experience with managing editing assistants and associate level staff and working collaboratively with managing and executive editors, designers, and product developers a must. Candidate must also have significant experience with online media including community and an interest in the subjects of pregnancy, parenting, and women’s health. Resume and cover letter to jobs@waterfrontmedia.com (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

...that Details magazine is looking for a few enthusiastic spring 2008 interns for the fashion department. Internships start in mid-to-late January. Internship is unpaid and the intern MUST receive college credit or other school support. Looking for interns who can spend 2.5+ days per week at our office (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) in New York. Responsibilities include maintaining fashion closet, various fashion-related projects and going on photo shoots. Please note: this is NOT a writing position. Interns must be organized, responsible, and able to multi-task. Interest in men's fashion is a MUST. To apply please send resume and availability to micah_johnson@condenast.com with INTERNSHIP in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

...that a credit-only intern is sought for a business-to-business magazine in the gift and decorative accessories industry. Online and print; news, how-to, profile and product coverage. Good opportunity to build clips and gain experience – try a little of everything with our small, flexible staff. Must have at least two years journalism-related coursework and/or experience; writing samples and edit test required. 10-15 hours a week, schedule flexible. No fetching coffee. We promise. Send resumes to Meredith Schwartz, mschwartz@reedbusiness.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Jewish Living magazine seeks an enthusiastic and organized editorial intern to work a few days each week in its NY offices for the spring semester. This is an excellent opportunity to grow in a small, collaborative environment. Jewish Living is a new bimonthly magazine serving mainstream Jewish American women and their families. The magazine will help readers connect with/participate in Jewish life, along with strong literary narratives in the form of memoirs, profiles, and cultural explorations. Duties include Internet research, fact-checking, proof reading, general organizational tasks, writing opportunities, and other responsibilities as they arise. Strong writing skills are required. A student with related major is preferred. Position offers pay and school credit. Contact jobs@jewishlivingmag.com with cover letter/resume and "Editorial Intern" as the subject. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Good Housekeeping magazine is seeking one hard-working, responsible, highly motivated and style-savvy fashion intern for the winter semester! The ideal candidate will be available on Monday and Tuesday, and ready to start immediately. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, handling sample trafficking, corresponding with PR companies, prepping for run-throughs + shoots, researching celebrity trends, maintaining the fashion & accessories closet, requesting credits, updating look books, assisting on photo shoots and occasional administrative duties. Please put "Winter Fashion Internship" in the subject heading and send resume and cover letter to Yingjia Puk-Baker at ypbaker@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Foodandwine.com seeks a photo intern to assist the photo editor in creating and updating our image database by researching and downloading images from past publications. This consists of compiling caption, photo, and credit information to input into Bridge. He or she will be assisting the photo editor in calling in royalty-free images from hotels, restaurants, pr agencies, and tourism boards. May also be asked to research stock photography agencies. Must know Photoshop-he or she will need to crop, adjust levels, and optimize each image for web. Please email Meghan.a.Lamb@aexp.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Fitness Magazine is interviewing college juniors and seniors for a beauty intern position for spring 2007, starting mid-January. Responsibilities will include: administrative duties, research and fact checking, contacting pr agencies to call in products, organizing the beauty closet, and assisting the beauty editors with various projects. Interns must be available 1 day a week and be Macintosh savvy, creative, interested in beauty, and have school or internship related writing experience. All internships are unpaid but must be taken for college credit. Please e-mail your resume and clips to loni.albert@meredith.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Time Out New York Kids is looking for winter/spring editorial interns. Our internships are very hands-on, so previous student media or professional internship experience is preferred. Responsibilities include writing listings, researching larger articles, adding content to our blog, fact-checking, and occasionally writing items for the print edition of the magazine. This internship is a great way to build a portfolio; work hard and you'll be rewarded with larger assignments. A minimum commitment of 2-3 days per week is required. Please send resume, cover letter, and 2-3 writing samples to Julia Israel, editorial assistant, at jisrael@timeoutny.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that Time Out New York Kids is looking for a winter/spring intern for its website, Timeoutkids.com. Candidates will have an interest in online media and the ability to come up with interactive ideas. Interns will update daily listings, write event roundups, work on blog campaigns, assist with product picks and more. There will be plenty of writing opportunities and the ability to assist on larger projects. Although the position is editorial, interns will also learn the ins-and-outs of online publishing. A minimum commitment of 2-3 days/week is required. Knowledge of HTML is helpful. Please send resume, cover letter and 2-3 writing samples to the web editor, Lindsey Unterberger (lunterberger@timeoutny.com).

...that a small but beloved nightclub trade magazine is looking for an editorial/marketing/event planning intern to help produce annual awards show. Intern will also assist and complete editorial work on the magazine through its concurrent re-launch. At least 10 hours per week (day/time flexible) in our cozy Hell’s Kitchen, NYC office. The internship will culminate in attending and working the ceremony in Miami this March. Successful completion of the internship may lead to other opportunities and jobs with the magazine. The ideal intern is serious about a career in publishing, promotions, event planning, and/or the music and club business. Must be able to multi-task, thrive under deadline pressure and roll with the punches. Fun work environment for those with a can-do attitude. We’re looking for creative and diligent candidates with impeccable organizational skills. Music business, journalism, and marketing majors are preferred. Contact clubworldawards@gmail.com. (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 spring. 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 The Real Deal, a 60,000-circulation real estate news magazine that provides an inside look at the big players and major deals in the New York City market, is seeking an intern to join our team. The internship will provide real reporting experience, and will include research and writing for both the monthly magazine and daily website, www.therealdeal.com. Monthly stipend provided. Hours are flexible, but interns are expected to work three hours a day at least three days per week. College credit is an option. Applicants should send resume and clips to editor Stuart W. Elliott at jobs@therealdeal.com. (OK to mention Ed)

...that V!VA Travel Guides invites you to apply for its 2008 Travel Writing Boot Camps. V!VA seeks dynamic and enthusiastic writers with a passion for travel, an adventurous spirit, and captivating copy. The camps will be in various Latin American countries. The Boot Camp is a week-long travel writing crash course. Attendees learn how to travel write from seasoned professionals and how to produce quality digital photography to accompany their stories. Writing is critiqued by established travel writers and editors. Students also have the opportunity to stay “on assignment” after the courses and receive expenses for that time. Works will be published in upcoming travel guidebooks. For more information, see V!VA’s website: www.vivatravelguides.com/boot-camp, or contact paula@vivatravelguides.com Mention Ed2010 to receive a 10% discount on the Boot Camp cost.

...that SELF is looking for current college students or recent college grads interested in a winter internship. Candidates (you must be able to start immediately) should be hard-working, dedicated, detail-oriented, organized, have a good attitude, and, of course, love beauty and journalism. Tasks include: Organizing the beauty closet, filing press releases, collecting and calling in products, assisting editors with beauty stories and organizing an upcoming freelance project. Must be available 5 days per week. Please send cover letter and resume to: SELFBEAUTYINTERN@gmail.com ASAP.

...that Vibe is looking for a highly dedicated design intern that is eager to learn and one who wants to understand the architectural design process of how a magazine is built. This individual should also have great communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a team. Responsibilities include minor layout design, logo designs, good cropping skills, illustration research, scanning, and printing. QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent desktop publishing skills: familiarity with Macs and programs like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and QuarkXPress. (Students who have excellent illustration skills is a plus.) Minimum of 16 hours/week required, during normal business hours. Portfolio/college credit required. Contact aclarke@vibe.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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