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1. Women??™s Wear Daily
Memo Pad
9/12/05
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/101170

TRUE COLORS: Gossip has a powerful gravitational pull, as those who try to escape it soon find out. Take Celebrity Living, which first arrived in April, promising to delve into stars' fashion and decorating preferences, but not their private lives. "It's a lifestyle magazine ??” really a lifestyle magazine," editor in chief Kelli Delaney told WWD at the time. "It's not gossip."

That was then. Now, it is definitely gossip ??” or at least it wants prospective buyers to think so. Last week's cover story was "Brad and Angelina's First Big Fight!" This week's, on sale starting Wednesday, is "Brad's family rejects Angelina and pleads: Call Off the Wedding!" It also features a new logo, white with a pink border ??” the same configuration favored by Us Weekly and Star.

Delaney acknowledged the similarity was no coincidence. "The old logo almost had a monthly intimation," she said. "When I looked at it, I didn't know right away that this magazine was part of the celebrity weekly category."

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2. NY Times
Conde Nast??™s $100 Million Gamble
By David Carr
9/12/05
http://www.nytimes.com/2005/09/12/business/media/12carr.html

It certainly did not sound like a grand opportunity: a magazine is conceived to enter a category, once hot but now in decline, with a few large, well-established players eating up all the ad pages.

That may sound a lot like a recent decision by Cond?© Nast Publications to bet huge on a new business magazine, but it actually is ripped from the pages of publishing history: InStyle came out of the incubator and all but took over the girl's playground back in 1994, and now challenges Vogue in advertising pages.

Just as Time Inc. had no expertise in women's magazines at the time, Cond?© Nast, which knows what a girl wants, will have to find a way to hypnotize men as well. Cond?© Nast has built out its golf division, but you can only access so many rich guys - always a prized audience - that way, and GQ, Details and the newly published Men's Vogue appeal to a younger, more rarefied set. To offer national advertisers a significant, demographically balanced audience, it had to find a way to the heart of the beast. And business, pilloried though it may be, is right up there with beer in terms of male passions.

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3. Mediaweek
Publisher??™s Date With Digital
By Stephanie D. Smith
9/12/05
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001096019

Last year, the buzz around digital magazines was just that??”buzz. Most publishers viewed the medium as experimental, and few magazines beyond business, tech or b-to-b showed significant traction in grabbing readers online. Year-to-date, just 23 of over 800 Audit Bureau of Circulations??™ member titles have signed up to count digital subscriptions in their reports.

But recently more consumer titles have begun moving away from simply testing to actually deploying digital technology as part of an overall circulation strategy. Playboy will launch a digital version starting with its October issue on Sept. 13 via Zinio Systems. Hachette Filipacchi Media will publish the October issue of Premiere in mid-September and Elle and Elle Girl??™s November issues in mid-October, also with Zinio. Going one step further, Hachette announced last week that its stable of 22 titles will be available in a digital format by mid-2006.

Over at Hearst Magazines, Redbook and Cosmopolitan, as well as its teen titles, already have a strong reader base. CosmoGirl tallied 80,356 digital subscribers through second-half 2004 and Seventeen delivers 51,521 digital subscriptions, according to ABC. ???We??™re now moving past the exploratory stage,??? noted Ken Godshell, Hearst senior vp, consumer marketing.

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4. The Independent
Why every mag has its awards bash
9/12/05
http://news.independent.co.uk/media/article312073.ece

There's been no shortage of divas at the Royal Opera House over the years, but I doubt the historic building has ever held quite as many under its roof at one time as last week, when it hosted GQ magazine's seventh annual Man of the Year awards.

The guest list for the bash read like a Who's Who of celebrity. It mixed pop stars past and present - from Jay-Z to Burt Bacharach - with Hollywood stalwarts Pierce Brosnan and Alicia Silverstone. On the dance floor, Nancy Dell'Olio jostled for elbow room with the gossip columns' couple of the moment Charlotte Church and Gavin Henson.

Elsewhere, you had sporting heroes (Jenson Button), TV stars (Vorderman, Bremner, Lucas and Walliams), supermodels, actors, and at least four national newspaper editors. Every table held a household name. Bryan Ferry met Bob Geldof; Jay-Z pressed flesh with Simon Cowell. It was as if Oscars night had landed in London W1.

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5. Fashion Week Daily
Section of lights collapse at Diane von Furstenberg's runway show, injuring editors and causing chaos
By Jim Shi
9/11/05
http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/news/fullstory.sps?inewsid=236306&itype=8486

In front of a celebrity studded crowd that included Kelly Osbourne and Paris Hilton, an entire section of lighting??”held together by two thick white posts flanking the runway like a goalpost??”came crashing down onto the floor as the models walked the finale, hitting and bruising editors and causing a scene that can only be described as chaos. Among those injured included The Daily Telegraph fashion critic Hilary Alexander, Cosmopolitan fashion director Karen Haynes, Teen Vogue editor in chief Amy Astley and The Daily??™s own European editor, Karl Treacy. While Astley was injured??”she sustained a large cut to her back that destroyed her sweater??”her affliction was not as severe as what happened to the other editors. Treacy suffered a gash on his head and was rushed upstairs bleeding from the side of his face; Haynes was ushered to an ambulance, where her neck was supported with a brace and gauze wrapped around her head to keep it secure and immobile; and as for the brave Alexander, she was taken out by a stretcher, head and neck bound with gauze and medical tape, to the hospital via ambulance.

???Don??™t be rude! Rise to the fashion occasion,??? shouted Vogue??™s Billy Norwich angrily as he chastised the many photographers who stayed on to shoot the injured Alexander. ???You are all becoming paparazzi! Get out of here!??? added French Vogue photographer St?©phane Feug??re. Alexander, who at first was in shock after being hit, was escorted to section E, away from where the lights fell, by Vanity Fair fashion director Elizabeth Saltzman, hotelier Andres Balazs and Suzy Menkes of the International Herald Tribune. French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld quickly joined the group, as did show publicists Deborah Hughes and Karla Otto. Hughes immediately called for the ambulance and rushed Alexander a cold bottle of water to help sustain the swelling. ???Hilary didn??™t look so good and she??™s a tough cookie,??? said Barneys New York??™s Julie Gilhart. A visibly shaken??”and crying??”Diane von Furstenberg ran from one injured editor to another, making sure they were ok and embracing them. Her offices were completely evacuated by the fire department, leaving the likes of Vanity Fair fashion director Anne McNally and painter Anh Duong speechless in shock. A representative for Astley said that she went home, skipping Tuleh, which was taking place at 7pm after the 6pm DVF show, to be with her family. Though she noted that Astley was a bit shaken up, she did not go to the ambulance that was called for her.

The section of lights fell after eyewitnesses said that during the show??”and with help from the vibrations from the music and the models walking no less??”the goalposts began shaking. The lights, which were the heaviest part of the structure, were top heavy and when they fell, pulled the entire rig down with it. No surprise say some, as so many people??”including security guards??”were shoved beside the poles that many could not even see the models on the runway.

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... that freelance writers are needed to write sports, fitness and nutrition articles for Atlanta Sports & Fitness magazine. Writers must adhere to AP style. Atlanta Sports & Fitness magazine is a complimentary regional magazine and therefore has a limited budget; those who will only write for ???top dollar??? need not send their information. Please send resume, clips and a statement of where your interest lies (sports, fitness, or nutrition) to: Allison Weiss Entrekin, Associate Editor, Atlanta Sports and Fitness Magazine, 3535 Piedmont Road, N.E., Building 14, 12th Floor, Atlanta, Georgia 30305; allison@atlantasportsmag.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that Boating World magazine is looking for a managing editor: Responsibilities include editing and writing stories, distributing assignments among in-house staff and freelance writers, working with the production manager on schedules and layout, and coordinating advertorials, special sections, and custom publications. Candidate must possess excellent communication, writing and organizational skills, and have at least two years of magazine editorial experience. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to bweditor@billian.com or via fax at (770) 952-0669. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Boating World magazine is also looking for an associate editor: Responsibilities include editing and writing stories, communicating with freelance writers regarding deadlines, overseeing Marine Marketing (including planning editorial), contracting writers and photographers, tracking invoices for editorial costs, and assisting with custom publications. Candidate must possess excellent communication, writing and organizational skills, and have at least one year of magazine editorial experience. Interested candidates should send cover letter and resume to bweditor@billian.com or via fax at (770) 952-0669. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Ability magazine is looking for an editor. (Don't mention Ed)

... that Elements of Living Magazine, a new up and coming interior design and architecture magazine in Manhattan, is looking for a full-time photo assistant from Monday, September 12 through September 26. We'll need an assistant to help cull images from a variety of sources, including manufacturers and showrooms and assist the photo editor with naming and filing digital files. We are offering $10/hour. Please send cover letter and resume to Agatha@elementsmedia.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Cosmopolitan Magazine is seeking candidates for the position of SENIOR DESIGNER - Editorial. Some of the adjectives that we would use to describe our ideal candidate would be: energetic, highly enthusiastic, extremely detail-oriented (meticulous), a multi-tasker, creative, deadline-oriented, a problem-solver, resourceful, flexible, and a team player. Furthermore, it is critical that this person possess strong oral and written communications skills, have a positive "can do" attitude, and willing and able to take initiative. 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 six years of EDITORIAL design experience for a consumer magazine will be required and you must explain this experience in your cover letter. InDesign experience is also a big plus. Please send your resume and cover letter (MUST include salary history and requirements) as a Word/PDF document to MagazinesHR4@Hearst.com We will only contact those candidates whose experience & background matches our minimum requirements. (Please mention Ed)

... that American Heritage Magazine, a Forbes Inc. publication, is looking for an editorial assistant. The responsibilities in this entry-level position include handling correspondence, invoices, and phone calls, filing, keying article manuscripts, proofreading, fact-checking, and other duties as they arise. It requires excellent computer word-processing, research skills and accurate spelling. A college degree is necessary, and some acquaintance with and interest in American history is important. Send your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to careers@forbesinc.com. Please indicate the position you are applying to in the subject line. You can also fax your resume to 212-206-5105 or send it by mail to the attention of Human Resources, 60 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011. (Don't mention Ed)

... that a fashion editorial assistant(s) is needed to work as assistant to a busy fashion editor and journalist in NYC on everything from supporting book research and reporting for both fashion and magazine industry, to compiling data and contact list management, and supplemental research for Fashion, Travel, Beauty and Design oriented stories. Start 2-3 days per week. Opportunity for growth and industry networking opportunities. Must have own computer and excellent phone manner, knowledge of the industries above a plus. Previous experience required. Writing and research ability necessary. Please PASTE resume into BODY OF EMAIL. Along with short cover letter stating interest and past work history. Contact writers@imaginasmedia.com (OK to mention Ed)

Internships

... that Teen People, a leading magazine for teen girls, ages 13 - 21, is looking for four editorial interns to assist the Features, Research, and Beauty departments as well as a general intern to assist several editors. Interns will be asked to do research, reporting, administrative work, transcribing, and some writing duties. This is a PAID position, requiring at least 14 hours per week. We're looking for college (or graduate school) students who have an interest in magazine journalism and teen pop culture. Interested applicants should send resumes and cover letters to Wendy Wilson at wendy.wilson@teenpeople.com. Our offices are located in the Time and Life Building (NY, NY)--(OK to mention Ed)

... that the AARP magazines are looking for an intern to start between September 19 and October 3. Candidate will be working with the AARP Translation Department as well as AARP Segunda Juventud, AARP's bilingual magazine for Hispanic members. Candidate will be responsible for organizing and tracking electronic translation files. Creating an index of topics for translated documents will be a primary task, as well as assisting in the review of documents for consistency in terminology. Candidate will also help with factchecking and general operations for the magazine. All candidates must currently be enrolled in a degree program, either full-time or part-time. Candidate must speak Spanish with native fluency, be detail-oriented and organized, and have experience writing and editing in both Spanish and English. Please send resumes to Aaron Shulman, ashulman@aarp.org (OK to mention Ed)

... that leading teen/tween entertainment magazine Popstar! is searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated fall intern to work in its Times Square headquarters. Intern will have an opportunity to: handle reader services and fulfill contests and giveaways; write for the magazine, for the official Web site popstaronline.com and for Popstar!'s KOL world on AOL; interview talent and cover celebrity events and photo shoots; handle beauty, fashion and product samples; and participate in the day-to-day operations of a national monthly magazine. Schedule is very flexible. Passion for teen entertainment, a competitive nature and a sense of humor are big plusses! Interested candidates, please submit cover letter and r?©sum?© to popstarrachel@aol.com. No calls please.

... that SHOP Etc. desperately needs fall interns to help with research and fact-checking. Must be detailed-oriented and eager to learn. Only those who can receive college credit will be considered. Send resume and cover letter to jkronegold@hearst.com. (Best not to mention Ed)

... that Parents magazine is still looking for a fall intern to start immediately in the Lifestyle department. You must be able to receive school credit for the internship. 2-3 days a week working with the craft/home/product editors. Internship will last now through mid-December, according to your school's requirements. Responsibilities include organizing prop/craft closets, calling in/sending out product, assisting on photo shoots, some writing, some research and fact-checking, as well as additional administrative duties. Must be able to work independently and have an interest in product, craft and home coverage. Please contact Lauren Guerriero at lguerriero@parentsmagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Redbook (NYC) is looking for an intern for its photo department. This internship is not paid, but we do offer school credit. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, photo research, packing and sending materials for photo shoots, sending back film, trafficking art, as well as general administrative duties. Our ideal candidate would be very organized and detail oriented. Candidate must have working knowledge of Photoshop for the MAC platform. Must be comfortable with downloading high resolution files and checking image sizes. Although you will be working with all departments within the magazine, please only respond if you have a genuine interest in working in the photo department. If interested, please email a cover letter and resume to ldabate@hearst.com (OK to mention Ed!)

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