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******* Essence Communications Partners announced yesterday that it was stopping publication, at least temporarily, of Suede, an ethnic fashion magazine aimed at young women, after four issues because of high production costs. Essence owns the magazine jointly with Time Inc., which bought 49 percent of Essence in 2000 and announced in January that it had agreed to buy the remaining 51 percent. Time officials said yesterday that the deal was still on track. "It has become clear that more time and resources would be needed to further develop this brand," Ed Lewis, chairman and chief executive officer of Essence Communications, said in a statement. He said the magazine was "going on hiatus," but other executives gave it less than a 50-50 chance of being revived. One said the title had failed to attract significant advertising interest. Only three issues of the magazine have been published; the April issue, the fourth, is at the printer now. The magazine was to become a monthly starting with this issue. MORE ONLINE, and see also: http://www.adage.com/news.cms?newsId=44398
2. NY Daily News
A legal challenge has thwarted a British publisher's choice of editors for new celebrity weekly OK!, but the company is still ramping up plans to launch later this year. Northern & Shell is in serious talks toward a distribution deal for OK! with Comag Marketing Group, a joint venture of Conde Nast and Hearst that also distributes the rival Us Weekly. Comag has already helped Northern & Shell present plans for OK! to magazine wholesalers and at least one key retailer - the giant Publix chain, which has 850 supermarkets in Florida and nearby states. MORE ONLINE
3. New York Times
"Nice lips," we heard A CHIC WOMAN in her early 60's say to A GUY in his early 20's at the Los Angeles Confidential Magazine party for JAMIE FOXX on Tuesday night. "I know they're real because they're not even." The young fellow was befuddled. "I've never heard that before," he said. "Close your mouth," the woman said. "You have perfect lips." MORE ONLINE
******* WE'VE heard the mantra for decades now, print is dead, newspapers and magazines are in peril. Now the Magazine Publishers of America, in an aggressive bid to put the industry's best foot forward, is kicking off a massive $40 million, three-year ad campaign. One of its basic premises is that ??” unlike most commercials on TV and the annoying pop up ads on the Internet ??” consumers identify with and enjoy magazines ??” and that extends right down to the ads. "I think everyone realized that the magazine industry has been lacking in a uniform voice about what is right with us," said Jack Kliger, CEO of Hachette Filipacchi Media and vice chairman of the MPA. MORE ONLINE
2. CNNMoney.com
Not long ago, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia seemed eager to put as much distance as possible between itself and its famous founder. After Martha Stewart's conviction a year ago for obstructing justice and lying to investigators, the New York-based company cancelled her columns, downplayed her name in its flagship magazine, and actively promoted a new crop of lifestyle experts in the hopes of stemming mounting losses. Now, with Stewart, 63, due to be released from prison next week and having undergone an image makeover that surprised critics, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia (down $0.39 to $34.60, Research) is reaching out to its namesake with open arms. In the March issue of Martha Stewart Living and on the company Web site, editor-in-chief Margaret Roach says Stewart will begin penning a new column for the magazine starting in April. MORE ONLINE
3.Variety
Variety inaugurated on Tuesday a Web site, VLifeMag.com, as an online companion to its V Life magazine. V Life, which chronicles the people and passions of entertainment, premiered in March 2003 and immediately became a hit within the entertainment community. Variety recently decided to make V Life magazine's bold content available to the public via the Internet. VLifeMag.com aims to capture the irreverent spirit and slick design of the magazine with a timeliness not available in print. The online version contains all the style and information from the print publication with new stories posted daily, plus content created exclusively for the online version, including extensive daily party photos and coverage.
4. webpronews.com
Magazine Launch, a new resource dedicated to new magazine publishing Magazine Launch publisher resource site. entrepreneurs has been 'launched' by infoswell.p> "MagazineLaunch.com is a portal site connecting the leading vendors & consultants with the thousands of professionals and entrepreneurs who will start consumer, trade, special interest, and organizational magazines every year. If you have information that would be helpful to magazine startup entrepreneurs that you would like to submit to be included in our article categories or resource directory please contact us today with the information and materials you wish to offer. You will be listed as the article author with a link back to your website or email address as the author reference. The content must not be an advertisement for your company (free & paid resource listings are available for company information) and should be general advice or guidance not already present in our collections. Approved ???Content??? partners that have contributed content or other interactions to the website will be provided a Premium Resource Listing at no charge for the duration of their approved content." MORE ONLINE
************ ... that there's a freelance, part-time spot open with Reader's Digest, working primarily on fact checking and research (along with some other editorial duties) for special issues. The position requires someone with at least a bit of fact checking experience, as well as the capability (Internet, a computer, etc.) to work outside the office, though it may be necessary to come into the NYC office occasionally (for that, a laptop would by handy!). The position will last at least a month, starting ASAP, and has the potential to go on longer. The pay is under $20 per hour. If interested, send a cover letter and resume to jennifer_doll@rd.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that there may be a fashion assistant position available at Lucky magazine (assistant to the fashion director). Do NOT mention Ed! ... that Arthur Frommer's Budget Travel is looking for a detail-oriented copy editor to work in our New York office the weeks of March 7 and March 14. Must have magazine copy-editing experience, excellent grammar skills, and knowledge of Quark. Please send resumes to suzy.walrath@newsweekbt.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that John Brown Publishing is looking for an EXPERIENCED production freelancer who will handle the following for two bimonthly magazines: Sending out Quark pages; Trafficking of Quark pages; Trafficking of ads; Liason with prepress and printer. In time, person should be able to help with: Fine-tuning pages before they go out; Placing FPOs.Gig is for approximately one month. If all works well, would turn into a regular on one month, off one month freelance gig. Please send resume to tara.cox@johnbrownpublishing.com; write PRODUCTION MANAGER in subject line. You may not hear back immediately, please be patient. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Cosmopolitan magazine is looking for a senior designer! Responsibilities for this position will include, but will not be limited to, the following: Designing features, FOB, and BOB sections; art directing illustration; responsible for color correcting a portion of the magazine; working effectively and communicating well with Editors, Photo and Productions staff; excellent sensibility of typography and a familiarity with all aspects of color correction and production. This is a "pitch-in and do anything necessary" type of role. At least three to five years of experience is required. InDesign experience is a big plus. Send your resume and cover letter (including salary history and requirements) as a Word or PDF document to: hgrayman@hearst.com (OK to mention Ed). ... that Tampa Bay Illustrated is looking for a managing editor. The current managing editor is moving to a different area within with company. Tampa Bay Illustrated seeks an eagle-eyed copy editor, AP stylebook whiz and clever wordsmith to craft killer headlines and edit humor and attitude into copy for upscale lifestyle magazine covering food, wine, arts, cars, homes, fashion, business and charity balls. Supervises freelance corps and internship program, FOB and BOB production, among myriad duties as top deputy to the editor. 3-5 years editing or comparable experience. Send resumes and work examples to csmith@tampabayillustrated.com by March 25. DO NOT MENTION ED. ... that People.com is looking for a deputy editor. The deputy editor will work closely with the site editor and People magazine senior editors to manage the all-original (online-only) editorial content on People.com. This position requires a seasoned editor with leadership ability, solid news judgment, strong line-editing skills and sensitivity for language and tone. Experience managing an edit staff and 7+ years working on a weekly magazine, newspaper or daily website is required. A passion for covering celebrity culture is a plus. The deputy editor is responsible for: Supervising the editorial staff and prioritizing the site's editorial resources; Assigning and top editing site content; Managing the editorial schedule of the site and the weekly programming schedule of the AOL Celebrity Welcome Screen and other content partners, including mobile phone and e-mail programs; Maintaining voice and tone of the People brand and keeping the website in editorial alignment with the magazine; Acting as a primary contact for the editors of People magazine, attending magazine meetings and staying abreast of details of upcoming issues. If interested please go to http://www.timewarner.com/careers/, Click on Time Warner Job Search, Search Openings and enter Req number 37996BR under the requisition number field. (OK to mention Ed) ... that FHM is seeking qualified interns to work 2-3 full days per week in the Editorial Department from Winter through Spring. Duties include mail sorting, research, transcribing and, for enthusiastic candidates, writing. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for substantive experience in the editorial realm of the magazine industry. Please send a cover letter, resume and clips to fhmedit@fhmus.com. Please indicate your familiarity with the magazine in your cover letter. No phone calls. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that Venus Zine, the leading magazine about women in music, arts, film, fashion, and DIY culture, is looking for kickass editorial interns to start as soon as possible. The internship is in Chicago and doesn't pay, but you will almost definitely get to write and experience the entire editorial process at this well-established indie magazine. College students and recent grads are welcome! Send your published journalistic writing samples, a resume, and a cover letter to Amy Schroeder at amy@venuszine.com. (Don't mention Ed) ... that Harper's Bazaar is seeking an intern to work in the Editor-in-Chief's office Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays starting immediately. Resumes sent for later internships or internships in other departments will not receive a response. This is a great opportunity to learn the inner workings of a national fashion magazine and earn top notch experience. This is an unpaid internship so you must be able to receive school credit -- no exceptions. If you are disciplined, positive, and conscientious (and can start immediately, of course!) please send resume to jlgallagher@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)
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