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******* FROM MAGS TO BOOKS How challenging is it to follow in the footsteps of legendary book editor and author Michael Korda, who's worked with everyone from Jacqueline Susann to William Shirer? Former Time editor Priscilla Painton is about to find out. Painton, who spent nearly 20 years at Time and rose to deputy managing editor before departing in December, will become editor in chief of the Simon & Schuster imprint, replacing Korda, who relinquished that title at the end of 2005 and is now editor in chief emeritus. Painton was the highest-ranking woman in Time's history, whom many believed could have replaced Jim Kelly when he stepped down as the magazine's managing editor in 2006 (the job went to Richard Stengel). When she revealed she would leave Time in October, she said at the time she wanted to figure out "act two" of her career. "I had been thinking about being 49 and needing to launch a second career," Painton told WWD on Wednesday. David Rosenthal, executive vice president and publisher of the Simon & Schuster imprint, said Painton's "high-level experience, her sense of story and authorial contacts" made her an ideal fit for the job. Painton will take her new position on March 3. A TIMELY CONTINGENT Looks like those New Orleans-themed packages in 10 Time Inc. magazines didn't go unnoticed. The Preservation Resource Center, which works toward the revitalization of New Orleans' historic neighborhoods, is recognizing Time Warner with the first-ever New Orleans Citizenship Award. A cocktail party at Jazz at Lincoln Center tonight will feature Mayor Michael Bloomberg as well as top executives from Time Inc., CNN and HBO. That includes Time Inc. editor in chief John Huey, who took 12 of his managing editors to New Orleans last year, a trip that resulted in numerous magazine packages on the city in time for the second anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Expected media presence, though, will exceed Time Warner's stable. The New Yorker's Paul Goldberger and Calvin Trillin are on board, as well as Columbia School of Journalism dean Nick Lemann, who is a New Orleans native and whose son (with former House & Garden editor in chief Dominique Browning) works at the Preservation Resource Center. Harry Shearer, the voice of Homer on "The Simpsons" and a Huffington Post blogger, will emcee.
2. Folio
Total magazine rate-card-reported advertising revenue for consumer magazines grew 6.1 percent in 2007 when compared to 2006, according to year-end Publishers Information Bureau figures released this morning. But total ad pages—considered the more telling statistic, given the unaccounted rate card discounts doled out by publishers—declined about a half a percent (-0.6) over the same period. Nine of the 12 major advertising categories—comprising more than 85 percent of the $25.5 billion of total magazine ad spending—showed increases. Eight categories bought more ad pages in 2007 than in 2006. Drug companies spent the most on advertising in magazines, according to PIB. “In the face of a weakened economy, lowered consumer confidence and tighter ad budgets, magazine spending held steady in 2007, and even posted a stronger finish in the fourth quarter,” Magazine Publishers of America executive vice president and chief marketing officer Ellen Oppenheim said in a statement accompanying the PIB release.
3. Folio
has been named publisher of Men’s Vogue. He replaces William Li, who was named publisher of Cond? Nast Portfolio. Prior to Details, Berger had served as associate publisher of Cargo, advertising director at Vanity Fair and spent five years at GQ where he eventually became advertising director. Cond?Net has named former W magazine associate publisher Jennifer Moccia publisher of Style.com and Men.Style.com. She replaces Lisa Howard who has been promoted to vice president of interactive for the Cond? Nast Media Group. Moccia's appointment is effective February 5. The Meredith Corp. has named former Marie Claire editor Lesley Jane Seymour as editor-in-chief of More magazine. Under Seymour’s direction, Marie Claire received a National Magazine Award nomination for general excellence in 2006. She replaces Peggy Northrop who left her position in November. The publisher also has named Elise Contarsy to the newly-created position of vice president of retail brand licensing for the Meredith Publishing Group. MORE ONLINE
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Have you noticed that all of the news about the Great Cond? Nast Reshuffling of 2008 has emerged from Women's Wear Daily? It's becoming the mouthpiece of the company's HR department. (Or maybe the news is all a little too boring for anyone else to care about.) After a week of updates about shifts and firings on the business side at Cond? titles Vogue, Golf Digest, Lucky, Teen Vogue, and The New Yorker, WWD today tells us about Portfolio (this month's cover pictured here). Apparently the business mag's editor, Joanne Lipman, tapped recently departed Post metro editor, Dan Colarusso, to run its growing Website. Also, to fill new Portfolio publisher William Li's absence at Men's Vogue, Cond? looked within its walls to Details associate publisher, Marc Berger. We'd walk you through all of the changes that came last week, but the most telling detail is already above: While the rest of Cond? Nast continues to recruit talent only from inside the company, Portfolio continues to look outside for fresh ideas!
5. Fishbowl NY
What happens when a magazine that just got feted as one of 2007's best launches ceases publication? We're about to find out... High-end golf mag Golf Connoisseur and ruralcentric pub The Land Report have ceased publishing. The last issue of GC came out in September, while TLR's was in October... and the mags' failures follow some questionable business decisions, including the purchase of Luxury Golf & Travel and Nicklaus magazines by parent company Patience back in 2006. Publisher Reid Slaughter was formerly involved with D Magazine as well, but has apparently moved on. We've heard that non-payment from advertisers also contributed to the failure of both mags... official confirmation on that is, however, lacking. Also noted is that The Land Report was one of min's top magazine launches of 2007. An email to Slaughter has not been returned as of press time. MORE ONLINE
5. Mediaweek
Magazine ad pages were flat for the fourth quarter and all of 2007, with pharmaceutical advertising gains providing some relief to an industry ailing from auto, technology and shelter-related ad declines, according to data released Jan. 16. In the fourth quarter, ad pages were flat at 71,763 while rate-card reported ad revenue rose 7 percent to $7.6 billion, per Publishers Information Bureau figures. For full-year 2007, magazine ad pages dipped 0.6 percent to 244,737, with rate-card reported ad revenue up 6.1 percent to $25.5 billion, per PIB. Drugs & Remedies was the top category in terms of ad revenue for the second year in a row, gaining 7.1 percent to $2.6 billion in 2007. Reflecting the car industry’s woes that have led to cutbacks in spending across media, the automotive category sank to fifth place in terms of revenue in 2007, the first time it hasn’t cracked the top three in the past five years, according to Magazine Publishers of America’s analysis. MORE ONLINE
************ Jobs ...that O the Oprah Magazine may be looking for an assistant to the accessories editor as well as the assistant to the fashion and accessories departments in securing possible content for the O style pages. Ed's tipster says, "This person would primarily do general assistant duties for the accessories editor, and would also be overseeing logging in and out of all accessories considered for coverage in O magazine. Only those with accessories (or fashion) internship experience will be contacted. Knowledge of high and low end markets in accessories, great attention to detail, willing to work long and hard under pressure, diligent communicator. I have no contact for this so you'll have to do some sleuthing." Do NOT mention Ed! ...that a fashion magazine needs a photographer for 8 straight days during NY Fashion Week to take specific pictures of those attending shows for three to four hours a day (mostly 10-3 schedule). Photographer must be able to recognize select models, celebrities, editors and designers and be extremely organized and efficient. Perks: All access to the tents (backstage and front row) and pay. The responsibility is to produce in an organized manner and deadlines are strict. Please send us a summary of your experience or resume, type of digital camera that you use and short paragraph of why you're interested to: fashionweekphotographer@googlemail.com. (OK to mention Ed) Internships ...that PlanetOut, Inc (Out Magazine, The Out Traveler, Advocate) is currently seeking interns (editorial for Out Traveler, Out, Advocate; art for Out; digital media, fashion for Our in New York; photo for Out and Out Traveler) for its LGBT magazine titles and websites both in New York and Los Angeles. LPI Media offers qualified, college-level students the opportunity to participate in quarterly, uncompensated internships available in our offices in Los Angeles and New York City. In general, most internships last for 3 months, at 10-16 hours per week. See basic internship descriptions and locations online at: http://www.advocate.com/jobs.asp. Cover letters and resumes should be sent to internships@planetoutinc.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that Time Out New York is looking for an intern to work in the Seek department for the Spring semester. Intern must be available to work Thursdays and Fridays (please do not apply if you cannot work these days) and would preferably be able to start immediately. This position is ideal for anyone with a strong interest in fashion and who is familiar with fashion labels and shops in New York City. Responsibilities will include market research and managing contacts, press materials and look books, fact-checking, as well as calling in and returning items featured in the magazine. We will hire a car service for you on a weekly basis to conduct the entire return process. You will pack the items, organize where each package is going, and make the returns throughout Manhattan via car. You must have excellent communication skills, the ability to multitask and be extremely organized. Candidates will receive occasional opportunities to pitch ideas and write. Interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume to Rachel LeWinter at rlewinter@timeoutny.com. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the style department at O at Home, Oprah Winfrey?s home magazine, is looking for a spring intern to start in January. Duties are mostly administrative ? maintaining product/prop closet, trafficking samples, and organizing press kits. There may be an opportunity to attend photo shoots and appointments with the editors. This is NOT fashion related. Must be hard working, energetic, extremely organized, with a great phone and email manner, and interested in the home market; this is not an editorial/writing position. Previous experience is a bonus but not necessary. College credit only; 1-2 days a week. Resumes and cover letters may be sent to ableier@hearst.com. Absolutely no phone calls. (OK to mention Ed) ...that the BlackBook Guides, which began as an insert in the magazine back in 1996 and has since expanded into full-length nightlife guidebooks, is looking for editorial interns to also work in marketing. Our listings are hand-selected to appeal to young, upwardly-mobile, fashion-savvy, entertainment-conscious nightlife connoisseurs. Our interns get a very well-rounded experience in publishing and get the chance to participate in all areas from creative conception to sales and distribution. While the internship is unpaid, we offer many opportunities for our interns to have an impact and take something away from their experience. We always look to hire former interns for freelance and full-time positions, so this is a great way to showcase your skills. Please email all resumes and questions Brian Kantor at bkantor@blackbookmag.com. (OK to mention Ed)
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