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******* WHEN nominees for awards buy advertisements in trade publications, mail out media kits, postcards and other materials promoting their nominations, and distribute trinkets like View-Master toys preloaded with reels praising their merits, it must be nearing Oscar time, right? Not quite, since the Academy Awards were bestowed more than a month ago. The description also fits the prelude to the 40th annual National Magazine Awards for editorial achievement, which are to be presented at a luncheon today by the American Society of Magazine Editors in New York in association with the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. In the four weeks since the award finalists were announced, many publishers of nominated magazines have mounted campaigns to get the word out about their good fortune as well as to pose blushingly at the prospect of actually winning. Although it is difficult to determine precedents in the magazine industry, because the frequent executive turnover affects institutional memory, it seems the promotional efforts for the 2005 awards exceed those of previous years. MORE ONLINE
2. Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati investor Frank Wood has cut his funding of Tracks magazine, putting the music-industry title on "hiatus" as it searches for new capital. Wood, founder of Secret Communications LLC, said costs were above projections, and it would have taken longer than anticipated to reach profitability. The magazine was produced in New York, with Wood and several other local investors its main funding source. When the magazine launched in January 2004, Wood said the group would invest about $5 million. He was chairman of the company that published Tracks. MORE ONLINE
3. Magical Mountain - Walt Disney World News
There's a song by the Buggles that says: "Video killed the radio star." Well, it would appear that the Internet may have unintentionally played a part in the demise of "Disney" Magazine last week. Though the publication's high printing costs and continually sinking subscription rates were cited as the main causes for DM's death, staffers there reportedly consider the Web to be the real reason that "Disney" Magazine suddenly ceased publication. Said one unnamed DM vet that I spoke with earlier this afternoon: "We were a quarterly with a very long lead time. We used to be where Disneyana fans would turn if they wanted detailed information about what was happening within the company. But then the Internet came along and really began cutting in on our turf. MORE ONLINE
4. Chicago Sun-Times
You may not be around to read any of them, but some of the nation's most familiar magazines fully intend to be publishing a hundred years from now. To drive home the point that magazines can -- and will -- continue to connect with readers, several titles are wrapping their April issues in fun faux covers suggesting what their contents may be in the year 2105. We especially loved the treatment Cosmopolitan gives its 100-year-on cover and story lineup. As you can see ladies, there will be plenty to keep your relationship-obsessed Cosmo girl descendants engrossed in the next century. MORE ONLINE
************ ... that the Journal News Custom Publishing Division (that means magazines!) in White Plains, NY needs an editorial assistant for their new In Town Magazines. These are basically glossy, four color "Westchester Magazines" but much more town-centric, i.e. In Town: White Plains, In Town: Scarsdale (go to www.intownconnect.com for more info). There will be a lot of writing and a lot of opportunity. Email resumes to Jeanmuch@aol.com. This is VERY hush-hush....but is a GREAT opportunity for someone starting out, wants to write and get great clips, and has an ultimate goal of being an editor. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that Hearst Magazines is seeking an entry-level freelance production associate to work in its fast-paced Production Department. Responsibilities include: routing pages, checking layouts for spec/style consistency, and backing up digital files of printed issues. The ideal candidate will have a college degree (Graphic Design) and/or at least six months business experience in media, publishing or a related field. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required as the position involves interacting with the Production, Art and Editorial staffs. Knowledge of InDesign is a must. For immediate consideration, please forward cover letter/resume in a word document to smarchesi@hearst.com. Please include hourly salary requirements and type "Freelance Production Assistant" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)
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