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Show momma how the piggies eat
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Did all of you catch Ian Frazier's piece about wild hogs in last week's New Yorker? How BRILL was that?! Mr. Frazier, thou hast made Ed's day. Nay, his whole holiday season. Ed would like to take you to breakfast or something to say thank you. Really. What's your phone number? Where do you live? Like, what subway stop do you use in the mornings? Maybe Ed can wait there and just bump into you or something. *oink*

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1. WWD
Memo Pad: Over and Out ... A Whole New Her
By Sara James
December 15, 2005
http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/103239

OVER AND OUT: Radar magazine has folded for the second time. Editor in chief Maer Roshan released the following statement to The New York Observer Wednesday night: "Radar Magazine and Radar Online made a significant impact on the cultural landscape, breaking news and publishing groundbreaking stories that struck a chord with our unique, much-coveted audience.

We are currently engaged in productive discussions with a number of new investors and I look forward to continuing operations in the near future." A source with knowledge of the situation said backer Mort Zuckerman initially wanted to continue funding Radar's Web site, but ultimately decided to pull out of that as well.

A WHOLE NEW HER: Katie Couric clearly has been working hard on her image recently, but the effort goes back much farther than that. In the past 14 months, Couric has received a personal makeover from Vogue (featured in the March 2005 issue of the magazine, which aired as a segment on "The Today Show"), a home office makeover from Real Simple (also for a segment on "Today" in October 2004) and now her daughters' bedrooms have gotten the treatment in the January issue of House Beautiful.

It turns out, though, the only transformation Couric requested was the one that appeared in Vogue. For the home office makeover, Real Simple collaborated with her on the idea as part of the magazine's annual "Get Organized" series on "Today." And her daughters' rooms were done by her longtime interior designer, Karen Reisler. The photos only ended up in House Beautiful because Reisler has a friend who works there.

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2. AdAge
Time Inc. Cuts Put Other Time Warner Units On Edge
By Nat Ives
December 14, 2005
http://www.adage.com/news.cms?newsId=47162

One day after Time Inc. gave notice to 105 unlucky employees, including some of its highest-ranking veteran executives, people inside the company -- and at sibling units within Time Warner -- are asking what??™s next? In addition to saving on personnel costs -- a savings Time Inc. would not disclose yesterday -- the company clearly plans a run at ramping up its own brand, no longer ceding female audiences and big-event programs in the public mind to competitors like Conde Nast Publications.

???The way that we??™ve clustered magazines together is a great starting point,??? said Nora McAniff, who along with John Squires was appointed co-chief operating officer, new positions for the company. ???This is just taking it to the next level. ???One goal in 2006, from my perspective, it to make it very clear to the marketplace what we bring and the power that we bring,??? she said. ???I think we??™ve been quiet. You??™re going to hear us talk.???

To that end, Time Inc. tapped a new brand evangelist yesterday, appointing Robin Domeniconi, who had been president and publisher of Time Inc.??™s Real Simple, to handle corporate sales and marketing under Ms. McAniff. ???We??™re not just a magazine company,??? Ms. McAniff said. ???It??™s what we do, but we??™re also builders and providers of content.???

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3. Mediaweek
Ford Will Advertise in Gay Magazines After All
By Stephanie Smith
December 14, 2005
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001698950

In a letter to several gay, lesbian and human rights advocacy groups, Ford Motor Co. said it would continue running advertisements in gay magazines for Land Rover, Jaguar, as well as the rest of its auto brands, including Mazda, Lincoln and Volvo. The reversal comes just a week after Ford came under fire for deciding to pull ads for Land Rover and Jaguar next year amidst pressure from conservative Christian group American Family Association.

Last Wednesday, Ford pulled the Land Rover and Jaguar ads after the AFA pressed Ford to stop running ads in gay-oriented magazines such as Out and The Advocate. The Detroit automaker had denied that AFA pressure had anything to do with its decision. In a statement, the company said last week that the two brands "made a business decision about their media plans and it would be inconsistent with the way we manage our business to direct them to do otherwise."

The letter today from Joe Laymon, group vp, corporate human resources, said Ford decided to continue running the ads in an effort to squelch the notion that the Detroit automaker would stop marketing to gay consumers.

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One bedroom is available beginning January 2006 in a 3-bedroom share on the Upper West Side at 90th and Columbus. It's a huge bedroom with private bathroom, large closet, and big windows. There's enough room for a king-size bed, desk, armchair, etc. You will share the living room and kitchen with 2 other roommates, both nice mid-20s females working in the media industry. The building has an elevator, full-time doorman, and laundry in the basement. It's a five minute walk to the B/C and also convenient to the 1/2/3 and one block from Central Park! Grocery store, bagel shop, dry cleaners, etc. are all less than a block away. Monthly rent is $1300 plus share of cable and electricity. One month's security deposit required. It's a great, spacious apartment in a convenient, friendly neighborhood. Non-smoking females only, please! If you are interested, please email me at RLS252@NYU.EDU or 917-676-8983.

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Whisper Jobs
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Ed hears ...

...our spy tells us that they are still looking for a senior Web editor at seventeen.com, looking to make a hire soon.

... that there may be a music editorial assistant opening at Rolling Stone to assist Joe Levy and James Kaminsky. Interested applicants should send in resume and cover letter now (to both Joe and James)! (Do NOT mention Ed)

... that a consumer magazine is looking to add talented, creative writers to its editorial staff. Candidates should be able to operate on own as well as in a team environment. Must have strong written and verbal communications skills. Strong creative writing abilities, even under extreme pressure, is a must. Candidates should be interested in a broad range of topics. Key qualities include: detail and deadline-oriented, multi-tasker, self-starter, high energy, social, enthusiastic, problem-solver who is very resourceful. Opportunity for growth, competitive salary and great benefits. Position is immediate and will be based in Atlanta. Send cover letter with salary requirements, resume and writing samples to magazineopening@yahoo.com. OK to mention Ed with this posting... it's legit, just has to be blind.

... that a consumer music magazine is looking for an associate editor. Applicant must have thorough knowledge of rock music. Excellent writing skills and editing experience necessary. Salary 25K. Minimum 1 year experience. Send cover letter and resume to jobmusicjob@yahoo.com. Send ASAP! Need someone soon...OK to mention Ed.

... that SELF Magazine is looking for an art assistant/intern to start in January. Candidates must have an art background and be familiar with Adobe Photoshop and INDesign. This is a great opportunity for those interested in gaining experience in an art department at a national magazine. Please email resumes/cover letters to Shira_Gordon@condenast.com. Pay = $8/hr. No phone calls please. (OK to mention Ed)

... that there is an opening for the editor of the Audiologist magazine, at Merion Publication, a trade magazine company that serves the healthcare industry. It is located outside of Philadelphia. "We have an immediate opening on this well-established and successful bi-monthly publication. As a manager of your own magazine, you will work closely with staff members, various freelance associates, and in-house sales and production staff to continue our reputation for excellence in providing healthcare industry information. Three to seven years prior magazine and supervisory experience, a 4-year degree, and strong writing and editing skills are required. Please send 3 published clips or sample publication with your resume and cover letter. To apply: http://www.advanceweb.com/jobdetails.asp?thisjob=0&department=editorial " (Don't mention Ed)

Internships
... that there one or two internship positions currently available in the Art Department of a new Conde Nast magazine called Domino. As an intern at Domino, you will have various roles and responsibilities. Tasks will include, but are not limited to: Xeroxing, in and out of office research, office organization, occasional scanning, putting together packages to be mailed or sent via messenger, and perhaps a bit of designing if you are skilled in that area. (All VERY important aspects to running a magazine) The most important part is that as an intern at Domino you will be exposed to the creation of a magazine. We are always open to creative minds and new ideas and your input will always be considered. You do not need to have magazine experience. This is a great opportunity for someone who would like exposure to a new form of media. All that is required is good organizational skills and the energy to get involved. We will need someone who is available at least 2 or 3 full days a week. This position can ONLY be filled if it is used for college credit. Please e-mail your resume with a short description of why you should be a Domino intern to Kirsten_Hilgendorf@condenast.com (OK to mention Ed)

... that PRWeek is looking for an intern to start asap and work through the winter (and possibly spring) semester in our New York (Chelsea) office. This is a great opportunity to learn both production and editorial skills. Ideally, we would like our interns to work with us for 1 or 2 days per week, for a total of 8-12 hours (again, flexible). A large part of the responsibilities will include administrative/research duties, in addition to writing opportunities. Academic credit not required, but preferred, as this is an un-paid internship. Our editorial intern should have basic knowledge of Mac and PC operations; ability to follow publication-specific style when copy-editing. Knowledge of HTML helpful but not necessary, as the intern will possibly be working with our web editor to update our website's content (if no experience, must be web-savvy, we'll teach you). An interest in furthering a career in journalism is a must. MUST be high-energy and enthusiastic. MUST have writing/journalism experience, either from course work or prior internships (please e-mail clips as well). To apply, please e-mail Christie Casalino: careers@prweek.com with a cover letter, resume and clips. NO PHONE CALLS. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Domino magazine is looking for an intern to assist the web editor with monthly and weekly site updates, XML coding (will train), and various other duties. The position is unpaid, but the intern will get (and has to get,actually) college credit. Send resumes to Catherine_Halley@condenast.com. (OK to mention Ed)

... that Good Housekeeping magazine is looking for 2 to 3 winter/ spring 2006 interns to help in the features department. Responsibilities include reporting, researching for stories, brainstorming ideas, answering query submissions, and administrative work. Interns will also write for the web site and help maintain its content. A bylined piece in the magazine is rare but not impossible for an enthusiastic intern who pitches great ideas. You must be available at least two days per week. Internship is UNPAID, so you must receive college credit. Previous internship/office experience is a plus; computer skills are a must. Send a cover letter indicating why you want to work at Good Housekeeping, the days you are available, a resume, and any writing clips to: Patricia Greco, Good Housekeeping, 250 W. 55th Street, 7th Fl. New York, NY 10019 or by email to pgreco@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed)

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