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1. Women??™s Wear Daily
Memo Pad
8/23/05
By Sara James and Jeff Bercovici
http://www.wwd.com/related/article/100805

BROADCASTING NAST'IES: Now that Seventeen has its "Miss Seventeen" series making its debut on MTV this fall, The New York Daily News has filmed a pilot for Bravo and Wenner Media chairman Jann Wenner is reportedly in talks to create an "Apprentice"-like reality show for MTV, don't be surprised if television camera crews start roaming the halls of 4 Times Square.

President of Cond?© Nast's media group Richard Beckman said he is intrigued by the possibility of a series built around a Cond?© Nast brand. "I think it could be interesting, given what goes on in this building," he said in a recent phone interview, while making it clear no such show has moved beyond the development stage.

Various Cond?© Nast magazines have ventured into television in the past, with specials like the "Vogue/VH1 Fashion Awards," Glamour's "Women of the Year" and a partnership between Cond?© Nast Traveler and The Travel Channel. But those deals were typically brokered by individual publishers looking to leverage ad business, not by Cond?© Nast corporate.
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RACE ON THE COVER: Conventional wisdom is a slippery thing: It's always right, until it isn't. Take the maxim ??” voiced frequently by editors in private, if seldom in public ??” that magazines with African-Americans on the cover generally don't sell well. A cursory look at newsstand sales in the first half of the year appears to confirm that view. Vogue's May issue with model Liya Kedebe was the only one to feature an African-American on the cover. It was also the title's worst newsstand performer of the half, selling 315,000 copies, about 24 percent below Vogue's average, according to the publisher's statement filed with the Audit Bureau of Circulations. (April, with Drew Barrymore, was the best seller, with single-copy sales of 532,004.) Likewise, GQ's weakest seller was February, with actor Jamie Foxx. It sold 166,513 copies, 23 percent below average (and 40 percent less than best-seller Brad Pitt, who appeared in June).

Fortunately for fans of diversity, the story doesn't end there. In Style's best seller was its March issue, with Queen Latifah on the cover. It sold 951,205 copies, 10 percent above the magazine's first-half average. "I had a sense Queen Latifah would do well for us," said managing editor Charla Lawhon. "We've done a number of stories with the Queen and we've always gotten great feedback." (January, with Diane Lane, was In Style's nadir, selling 791,881.) Alicia Keys was also a solid bet for several magazines, appearing on one of Seventeen's better-selling issues (April, 355,394 copies) and a just-below-average issue of Elle (May, 265,100 copies). Keys, along with Thandie Newton, was also one of two black women to grace the cover of Lucky. Neither was a best or worst seller (those would be Amanda Peet and Kristin Davis, respectively), but both were above average ??” suggesting that for readers, if not yet for editors, race is not necessarily a front-of-mind consideration.

2. Chicago Sun-Times
New Yorker misses the Target
8/23/05
By LEWIS LAZARE
http://www.suntimes.com/output/lazare/cst-fin-lew23.html

The fallout surrounding the New Yorker's shocking Aug. 22 issue featuring Target as the single advertiser spread Monday to the American Society of Magazine Editors, an organization of leading magazine editors among whose responsibilities, we've been told, is keeping a watchful eye on the so-called sacred (but it would appear fast becoming less so) wall between advertising and editorial in the magazine industry.

Based on our experience the past several days, we would respectfully suggest that ASME, which also hands out the esteemed National Magazine Awards (which the New Yorker, by the way, has won bundles of in recent years), has all but abandoned its watchdog role.

Last week, we had attempted to have a conversation with Marlene Kahan, ASME's executive director. Kahan kept seeming to dodge our calls, saying in an e-mail as recently as last Thursday afternoon that she hadn't even seen the New Yorker's history-making Aug. 22 issue and was not in a position to comment.

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... that the Food Business Unit of Publications International, Ltd. (www.pubint.com) is looking for a few good editors, especially those with a cooking/food background. The ideal candidate will have experience editing and writing for general circulation/newsstand publications AND with custom published projects. Food experience a tremendous plus, but we're willing to consider the right candidates who have at least a general mastery of everyday home cooking. Our offices are located in north suburban Chicago, easily accessible to the city. Positions also available for Chicago-based graphic artists/art directors. Please contact Greg Hollander directly at ghollander@pubint.com (but no phone calls!). (OK to mention Ed)

... that CosmoGIRL! is looking for a freelance fact checker for a special three week assignment in October. Please don't apply unless you have tons of experience fact checking fashion credits. TONS, I say! Email resume to Rachel Aydt at raydt@hearst.com. (Yeah, mention Ed)

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... that Bigfish Publications in Scottsdale, Ariz. is looking for a PAID design intern. The intern will help finalize the redesign of Spasearch (Bigfish's major magazine title), design department pages or features based on time and performance, and work on small design projects as they arise. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of Mac OS X, Quark and Photoshop, and be able to work 8-10 hours per week for at least 2 hours at a time. Bigfish publishes Spasearch and Poolsearch, national buyer??™s guides and magazines for spas/pools; and Hiatus Travel Magazine, a magazine and buyer?s guide for timeshare owners and travelers. Email your cover letter and resume to Erica at production@bigfishpublications.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Julib.com (an online lifestyle editorial column with over 30,000 subscribers in New York, Los Angeles, and London; also launching a new couture section of the website) is looking for an editorial intern this fall. We need an intern who can work up to 3 full days a week (unpaid, but lot's of fun perks!) Responsibilities would include managing editorial submissions, fact-checking, researching new ideas for issues, and assisting in setting up photo shoots. The right candidate will also get a chance to write their own stories. We need someone who lives and breathes NY (if you know about LA or London, even better). Must be computer, internet, fashion and design-savvy. Please send resume and why you're right for the job to meredith@julib.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that www.flavorpill.net is looking for culture-minded interns to work in their New York City office 10-15 hours a week. E-mail resume to nyc_interns@flavorpill.net.

... that Irish America, America's premier lifestyle magazine for the Irish-American community, is looking a fall intern, 2-3 days a week. Duties include research, fact checking and some writing. The position is unpaid, but interns will get clips. If interested, please email irishamag@aol.com with your resume. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Audubon Magazine is looking for an intern in the photo department. Audubon is a beautiful magazine that has just celebrated its 100th anniversary. It is a national society magazine that specializes in conserving our environment and animals. If you like nature photography this is the job for you. It is a small magazine staff so you will have hands on creativity input and a great overview on how a magazine runs. It is a 3 month min internship that pays $6 per hour. We would like someone 3 days a week and to start asap!!!!! Contact the photo editor Kim Hubbard at khubbard@audubon.org or 212 979 3000. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Quick & Simple, Hearst's new weekly women's lifestyle magazine, is looking for a diligent, organized, and enthusiastic editorial intern to help out in the BEAUTY department during the fall semester. Duties include researching beauty products, fact checking stories, filing press releases and products, acting as a liaison with PR representatives, organizing the beauty closet and contact lists and helping the beauty editors with daily tasks. (May also be asked to help out in the fashion department, as needed). This position is unpaid, and college credit is required. Prior office experience is a plus, as well as the ability to keep up in an extremely fast-paced environment...(we're a weekly)! Ideally, our intern should be able to work 2 days a week. To apply, send resume, cover letter, and availability dates to ajacksoncannady@hearst.com, with "Internship" in the subject line. (OK to mention Ed)

... that a rapidly growing NYC celebrity photo-agency is still accepting applications for fall/winter internships. An interest in celebrity news, pop culture & fashion along with a pleasant phone manner are a must. A background in photography and knowledge of Photoshop are a plus. Duties will include answering phones, fielding client inquiries (directing them to the proper staff member) and filling research requests-a great opportunity to gain experience by assisting our busy sales and production departments. This internship is unpaid, but school credit is available. Those interested should email a cover letter and resume to photoeditor@nyc.rr.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that a fashion designer is looking for an unpaid intern to help with upcoming spring 2006 runway show in New York. Intern will assist public relations director and sales director. Need asap. Please fax resumes to 212-242-2168.

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