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Wintry Mix
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Anyone want to make slush angels with Ed on his lunch break?

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News
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1. WWD
Memo Pad: Dear Fake Diary
By Jeff Bercovici
12/9/05
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/103150

Why would Jessica Simpson, who purports to hate the tabloid press, agree to document a week of her life for a celebrity gossip magazine? She didn't, of course, but that's not at all the impression conveyed by In Touch, whose current cover screams "Exclusive: Jessica's Breakup Diary."

The story is a first-person account of the days following the public announcement of her split with husband Nick Lachey. "Am listening to Madonna's new CD a lot," reads one entry. "Spending time with Mom, getting words of wisdom from Dad, support from Ashlee. Family is everything."

According to Simpson's spokesman, however, the singer did not supply any of the material in the "diary," either in writing or in an interview. The spokesman declined further comment, but a different publicist, whose clients are also regularly featured in the weeklies, said the story represented "quite a low" in the none-too-proud annals of celebrity journalism.

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2. MEDIAWEEK
Magazines 24/7 Keynote Battelle: Magazines Are a ???Content-Driven Model???
By Mike Shields
12/8/05
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001657523

Magazines need to heed the lessons of successful Internet brands and adapt their Web sites accordingly, or risk getting swept away by the digital media revolution.

That was essentially the message of speakers at Thursday's Magazine Publishers of America conference in New York, Magazines 24/7, Leveraging Consumer Magazine Brands in the Digital Age, which addressed the strategies magazines are employing to grow their brands in an increasingly complicated media landscape.

Keynote speaker John Battelle, the former publisher of The Industry Standard and the author of the Google-chronicling book The Search, implored magazines to eschew a print-focused strategy, while also embracing search engine marketing and user-generated content.

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3. Gawker
Media Christmas Potpourri: Philip Roth on the Prowl, 'T+L' Tonight
By Gawker Editors
12/8/05
http://www.gawker.com/news/media-christmas/media-christmas-potpourri-philip-roth-on-the-prowl-tl-tonight-c-141934.php

Several exciting new Media Christmas developments!

The New Yorker is, in so many ways, no Village Voice, but, despite the Eustace Tilly crowd's appalling lack of topless dancing and faux cocaine, we did score one delectable tip from their evening at Pastis last night.

Reports an embedded journalist: ???Philip Roth made an appearance with a twenty-something young lady widely rumored to have been dating Ben Kunkel prior to Mr. Roth's intervention. Mr. Roth and his lady were the subject of much conversation.???

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

... that MeetingNews, a well-established, highly regarded trade publication serving the multibillion-dollar meetings industry, is looking for a junior-level (possibly entry-level) writer. Job would involve mostly reporting and writing about meetings, hospitality, and business travel. MeetingNews' parent company, VNU, also owns well-known titles Billboard and The Hollywood Reporter, as well as Nielsen Media. The pay is low, but perks include free travel, and the subject matter is more interesting than you'd think. Submit resumes to mmropportunities@vnuusa.com. And for God's sake, do NOT mention Ed!

... that The Boston Phoenix is looking for a staff editor with at least 1 year professional experience to edit both news and features for the paper as well as Stuff@night magazine. Work includes basic copy editing, line editing, occasional structural editing, and page proofing; writing headlines, cutlines, and other editorial devices; and fact checking, as needed. Tuesday evening is the crunch night of the week. Compensation is low to mid 30k range, full-time plus benefits. Email resume to jobs@Phx.com and mention Ed ('cause Ed is a special friend of ours).

... that Future Publishing of Georgia, Inc (formerly Highbury House Communications) has an assistant editor position available at Men's Edge magazine. For more information about the company, please refer to www.hhcus.com or www.futurenetworkusa.com. If interested, please send a resume, along with some samples, and salary expectations to jobs@futurenetworkusa.com (Don't mention Ed)

... that Future Publishing of Georgia, Inc (formerly Highbury House Communications) has an assistant editor position available at Women's Health & Fitness magazine. For more information about the company, please refer to www.hhcus.com or www.futurenetworkusa.com. If interested, please send a resume, along with some samples, and salary expectations to jobs@futurenetworkusa.com (Don't mention Ed)

Internships

... that Parenting is seeking a PAID lifestyle intern ($7/hr). It's a fun place to work, and the job is perfect for someone interested in gaining experience in beauty, lifestyle, home, or fashion editorial. Not always glamorous-there's a lot of calling in and returning products, clothes, etc.-but you'd also get to attend photo shoots, run mom-tests, write credits, go to press events, and more. An interest in children is preferred. Ideally, we'd like someone full time, but realistically three full days a week. Email your resume and cover letter to amy_roberts@timeinc.com. Please, no phone calls. (And do mention Ed)

... that zingmagazine, a bi-annual contemporary art magazine based in New York City, is seeking interns for the Spring 2006 semester. We're looking for students who are organized, dependable, hardworking, and self-sufficient. No experience required, but knowledge about or enthusiasm for art and design a plus. Your administrative duties will touch on production, advertising, promotions, editing, research, and design. Often, we will need you to help with party planning, mailings, and street research. Because zing is a small company, our interns have the opportunity to exercise their creativity, pitch ideas, and write; you will learn all aspects of magazine production and the contemporary art scene. Our office environment is laid-back, fun, and team-oriented, but we work hard and expect our interns to make a real commitment. You must work at least 2 days per week for at least 3 months. Beyond that, your schedule can be flexible. We offer school credit, but no payment. Please send a cover letter and resume to anna@zingmagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Seventeen is now hiring accessories interns for the spring 2006 semester. We are looking for candidates who are extremely passionate about working in the fashion department of a magazine. Duties include supervising and managing sample trafficking. maintaining the filing system, occasionally picking up accessories from showrooms, administrative tasks, assisting on photo shoots. Great way to gain experience in the fashion industry. Individuals must be extremely detail orientated, organized and hard-working. Email htuchman@hearst.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that Family Circle is looking for several interns to join us from mid-January through May for approximately 20 hours a week. They will aid in administrative support as well as editorial development. Duties will include filing, data entry, background research, media relations, fact-checking, assisting on photo shoots and more. Excellent opportunity to learn about the publishing industry from within a national women's consumer magazine. Exceptional verbal and organizational skills are essential, as are intensive research skills and writing capabilities. **Must get school credit.** Applicants should be college juniors or seniors studying journalism, mass communications or English. Coursework should include writing. Ideally, student will have an interest in family, parenting, psychology, food, home and crafts. To apply, send cover letter, resume and clips via POSTAL MAIL ONLY to Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, Associate Editor, Family Circle, 375 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017. PLS, NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS. (OK to mention Ed)

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