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******* Life & Style Weekly is going weekly. What's that, you say, you thought Life & Style Weekly already was weekly? Not quite. The magazine that launched in November had been running at roughly 45 times a year. Many magazines put out double issues in slack times and Life & Style Weekly was no different. But now the pedal is all the way to the floor. "We had about four more double issues scheduled but now we're just moving ahead full bore," said general manager Mark Pasetsky. MORE ONLINE 2. Folio
In the wake of two circulation scandals which have rocked G+J in the past two years, president and CEO Russell Denson says the company is committed to practicing the highest audit principles and is willing to take what he called a ???scary??? step in moving away from distribution as a measurement of circulation and even roll it back, in an effort to shore up circulation for its advertisers. ???Nobody wants to do it??”it??™s a scary step,??? Denson said of lowering ratebases. ???We can only stand behind ethical business practices, regardless of what ABC might do, in putting the principles into practice. If that means we have to step backwards, we??™re willing to do that.??? ???Managing to the pink sheet takes too much time," Denson continued. ???I think it will happen at G+J.??? MORE ONLINE 3. NY Post
Time Inc. may be having a tough time with some of its new launches, but CEO Ann Moore is said to be still keen to develop more. One of the projects that is apparently still percolating inside is for a new woman's magazine on relationships to be called LOVE. Sources say that Moore plans to play beat the clock once again, giving a 30-minute chance for editors to prove their project while the sands in an hour glass slowly sift by. MORE ONLINE 4. Folio
Beginning in August, the Atlantic Monthly, the legacy ship seeing an advertising turnaround of late, will no longer run fiction. Instead, the magazine plans to offer a newsstand only fiction issue. The announcement will be made to readers in the editor's note in the upcoming May issue. The Atlantic's ad pages were up 16 percent to 744.9 in 2004, and ad revenue has increased 60 percent in the past three years. MORE ONLINE 5. Folio
Body + Soul, the natural living magazine which Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia bought last August, is getting a facelift with its May issue, on newsstands March 29. The magazine boasts new graphic elements, how-to features and a natural living glossary. The May issue, with a circulation of 275,000, will hit with 60 ad pages, up 20 percent over 2004. The weekly New Yorker received 10 nominations in 9 categories in the 40th annual award lineup. The categories include best magazine for general excellence among magazines with a circulation of one million to two million, and best of the public interest category for three articles by Seymour M. Hersh last May, including one on the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. A redesign of its Web site, www.bodyandsoulmag.com, launched yesterday (March 23). MORE ONLINE
************ ...that the Advertising Specialty Institute (ASI) is searching for a Senior Writer to work on Counselor, which is ASI's flagship magazine serving the promotional products industry. Responsibilities include generating story ideas, reporting and writing news and feature articles, and writing for e-newsletters. Qualifications: 4+ years experience writing business stories for a magazine or newspaper, a nose for news, and well-honed reporting and writing abilities; Previous experience writing news/features for a business publication; Ability to meet deadlines and juggle multiple projects; College degree; journalism or communications major preferred. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, 401(k), profit sharing, casual dress, as well as an innovative and challenging environment. Visit our company web site at www.asicareers.com. We are located in the Bucks County Technology Park with on-site day care, caf?©, car service, car wash, dry cleaning service and much more! Email: bknott@asicentral.com; 4800 Street Road, Trevose, PA 19053; P 215-953-3531.; www.asicentral.com. (OK to mention Ed) ...that a leading men??™s fashion trade publication is looking for an enthusiastic, professional go-getter to join the staff as an editorial intern this spring. Interns will work closely with editors, will have hands on experience in fashion and publishing and will be involved in all aspects of the editorial process. Responsibilities may include (but not be limited to) research, fact-checking, proofreading and calling in samples. Depending upon interest and ability he/she may also have the opportunity to attend photo-shoots and write short pieces for the magazine. Writing experience a plus but not imperative. Flexible schedule. Please send a cover letter, resume and any writing clips to nicolah@busjour.com or fax to: Nicola Harrison (212) 686-6821 (Best not to mention Ed) ... that Houston magazine (published by Modern Luxury Media, LLC) is looking for two interns (2-3 days per week for a half-day). One intern will have a fashion focus, and duties will include gathering props and merchandise and helping to compile and write the calendar of fashion events. The other intern will have a more editorial focus and will help write, report and fact-check a variety of articles. These are unpaid internships, but college credit is possible if in accordance with your school. Contact: modernluxuryhoustonintern@yahoo.com (This is an official Ed2010 posting) ... that Handsblue, a new online magazine about art, fashion and music is looking for a smart student or recent graduate to join our EDITORIAL team as an INTERN. Job Description: Expect to participate in very fast environment. Selected candidate??™s duties will consist mostly of fact-checking and research. However, he/she will be working directly with editor open to interesting story ideas and there will be fun assignments. This job will provide excellent exposure into the world of fashion publications, cutting-edge media and design. Duties will also include general editorial department administration, i.e. organizing, office duties and helping out the senior and associate editors in any way possible. Requirements: Must have excellent communication (phone, writing etc.) and follow-up skills. Must be able to work as part of a team. Strong organization skills are a must. Decent spelling and grammar, amazing punctuation skills a big plus. Knowledge, interest and good eye for current trends (not just fashion), architecture, technology, design, New York galleries and/or rock scene a plus. This is a PAID internship, hourly rate. Immediate availability required, time commitment flexible. MUST BE LOCATED IN NEW YORK already. Please send brief cover email and resume to info@handsblue.com; Do not forget to put ED INT in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)
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