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***** Apparently editing some of the country's biggest women's magazines hasn't given Bonnie Fuller enough of a platform. Drawing on her experiences at Star, Glamour, Cosmopolitan and elsewhere, she now has written the definitive guide to living the ... fuller life. Succinctly titled "The Joys of Much Too Much: Go for the Big Life ??” The Great Career, The Perfect Guy, and Everything Else You've Ever Wanted (Even If You're Afraid You Don't Have What It Takes)," it will be published in April by Simon and Schuster. WWD got an advance look. With chapter titles such as "The Good Side of Repression" and "Don't Inner-Fixate," the book is a m?©lange of common sense ("Check for spinach in the teeth before leaving [a] restaurant"), pragmatic antifeminism ("Don't talk much about pregnancy in the office, period") and Type-A rationalization ("As far as I'm concerned, hobbies are overrated"). Its central thesis: Women settle for mediocre lives in a misguided quest for "balance." The key to happiness is feeling overwhelmed. "I felt that a lot of the messages that women get today are that they can't do it all, that they have to give up certain parts of their lives in order to have the other parts," Fuller told WWD. "I don't think women should sell themselves short." As for whether there's not something retrograde about coaching women to snare "the perfect man," she said: "I would definitely characterize myself as a feminist." MORE ONLINE 2.Fashionweekdaily.comQuick! Change your job before Christmas! By Staff 12/22/05 http://www.fashionweekdaily.com/news/fullstory.sps?inewsid=288667&itype=8486 Joe Angio resigns as Time Out New York editor in chief. Hyla Bauer is now the executive fashion editor of Cond?© Nast Traveler; she was promoted from senior fashion market editor. Pina delPercio is Teen People??™s new market editor; she was previously the senior market editor for Cosmopolitan Style. Newell Turner is House Beautiful??™s new style director; he was previously at Cottages & Gardens Publications. MORE ONLINE 3. Women's Wear DailyMemo Pad: Jann Again, Off Again December 23, 2005 http://www.wwd.com/issue/article/103387 JANN AGAIN, OFF AGAIN: History repeats itself, first as tragedy, then as farce ??” and that certainly seems to be the case at Wenner Media these days. Two months after driving off Men's Journal editor in chief Michael Caruso and Wenner Books head Bob Wallace, owner Jann Wenner is making life unpleasant for one of his top talents: Janice Min, editor in chief of Us Weekly. Sources familiar with the situation say Wenner, who previously allowed Min a high degree of autonomy in running Us, has in the past few months taken to second-guessing her decisions, criticizing her covers, and generally reasserting his authority over her. "He's completely driving her crazy," said one Wenner Media insider. "It's constant." "Our fear is one of these days she's just going to say, 'I can't deal with this anymore,'" added an employee. 5. Folio JANUARY Jan. 12. In a harbinger of things to come for magazine circ, Gruner + Jahr USA jumbled its numbers in yet another gaffe, and filed suit against its subscription agent, who promptly shot back that the allegations were "a result of G+J's circulation shortcomings." Of course, there was nothing at all ironic about this story. Jan. 27. Ex-Primedia prez Charlie McCurdy and Apprise Media principal bought sports collectible enthusiast publisher Beckett for $20 million, leaving the door open for a niche spin-off title targeting Oscar Gamble fans. FEBRUARY Feb. 9. $690 million later, Primedia concluded its mags and About.com didn??™t match, and sold the web portal it bought in 2000, finally putting to rest ex-CEO Thomas Rogers' vision company. Fittingly, Rogers is now the CEO of Tivo, a company that has built an empire around rewinding history.Feb. 24. The Magazine Publishers of America launched a 3-year, $40 million ad campaign to tout the power of print over television, then promptly began to spend it on t-shirts, badgering TV execs and nifty faux future covers. The BPA, meanwhile, dusted off its event auditing arm. 6. NY Post
"IT was not intended to be a wake," Radar editor Maer Roshan told us of his staff going-away Christmas party Wednesday night at Brite bar in Chelsea. And it wasn't. A merry crowd of about 50 staffers and friends came to drink a lot while bidding farewell to the razor-sharp magazine, which had its plug pulled by Mort Zuckerman after three provocative issues??¦ BRITNEY Spears asked for a fight, and she's going to get one. The pop tart has sued Us Weekly, claiming she and hubby Kevin Federline never screened a sex tape of themselves for their sniggering lawyers, as Us has reported. But the weekly's editrix, Janice Min, has told pals she is ready for a fight ??” and can't wait for the depositions. "Britney is not exactly truthful all the time," said our source. "She thinks if she says something, it is true. But often it's not." MORE ONLINE
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BERKSHIRE Hathaway boss Warren Buffett, the second-richest man in the world, ended up as an unheralded hand-holding extra on Time magazine's Persons of the Year photo shoot. The winners of the prestigious honor were Buffett's buddy, Bill Gates, who shared the award with his wife, Melinda, and rock star Bono, for their mega-charged charity work. A photo shoot for the historic cover took place Dec. 16 in Omaha, Neb. ??” Buffett's hometown ??” the day after Bono had finished a U2 concert in the city. Gates, the richest man in the world, who with his wife head the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, flew in from Seattle. Bill Gates and Buffett are old friends, so the Oracle of Omaha dropped in on the photo shoot at a ballroom in a local hotel. The photo shoot ??” two days before the Sunday morning announcement and three days before millions of copies were slated to be mailed or displayed on newsstands ??” was the latest ever shot for the banner issue. "There was some anxiety," said Time Managing Editor Jim Kelly.
8. MarketWatch
Magazines like to brag that they enjoy a special, intimate relationship with their readers. Now, I love touchy-feely marketing as much as the next guy, but I never quite bought into the publishing industry's brand of self-serving blather. Then I attended an unorthodox and inventive focus group hosted by Entertainment Weekly - and got religion. A property of Time Warner ( TWX17.70, +0.12, +0.7%) , EW asked 12 of its most dedicated subscribers -- seven men and five women who live in the New York metropolitan area -- to refrain from reading the magazine and its Web site throughout November. EW followed it up by inviting them to sit on a panel and discuss their lonely, wretched, EW-less existence at a dinner Dec. 14. Suffice to say, I have seen the light! Gadzooks! Yes, brothers and sisters, magazines really do matter! MORE ONLINE 9. Slate
The New York real-estate boom is claiming a different kind of casualty, according to an article in Sunday's New York Times. Keying off a new report issued by the Center for an Urban Future, Jennifer Steinhauer noted that, thanks to high housing prices, many of the creative types who work in Manhattan-centered fields like advertising, publishing, and the arts are being priced out of the city. This, presumably, could damage New York in the long run, since it's an article of faith among nouveau-urban thinkers that the creative classes are a huge economic advantage, as the author Richard Florida has persuasively argued.
It could also damage journalism. The journalists who write these
stories about people who can't afford to live in New York can't afford to live in New York, either. And that's a trend that may prove just as corrosive to establishment media as any disruptive technology.
In an article today about layoffs at Time Inc., David Carr refers to
the magazine giant as the General Motors of the magazine industry. It's an apt metaphor. For at the publications of Time Inc., and the other two members of Manhattan's historic media Big Three??”the New York Times Co., and Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal??”wages have been stagnating for years. (Disclosure: I derive a portion of my income from the Times.) It has long been the case that a reporter for the Journal or Times or Time couldn't afford to live well in Manhattan. But increasingly they can't afford to live well in Park Slope, either.
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********** ... that SHOP Etc magazine is looking for someone to fill the role of the Executive Assistant to the Editor-in-Chief. Candidates must be: Extremely detail-oriented, highly organized, efficient and energetic individuals. Must be proactive (able to anticipate situations and offer preemptive solutions), able to multi-task deadlines and projects in a fast-paced environment, feel comfortable interacting with high-profile industry personalities, and have excellent phone manner and etiquette. Candidates must also have excellent research skills, be interested in fashion/home/beauty trends, and be able to prioritize/consolidate Editor-in-Chief tasks and responsibilities across many fields. Administrative tasks include, but are not limited to: Extensive scheduling with magazine departments, Corporate, and industry; booking travel and transportation; creating and submitting expense reports; and recording and distributing departmental Lineup meeting minutes. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Writing scripts for various local and national television segments (preparation for which includes calling in product, liaising with internal PR, television producers, and the applicable magazine department(s); and researching information for phone interviews and stories. Also will liaise with Fashion, Home, and Beauty departments to act as a 'Personal Shopper,' responding to readers' product searches. Should be willing and able to eventually take on some writing responsibilities. Qualified candidates should email resume and cover letter to Jamee Gidwitz, jgidwitz@hearst.com. Please mention Ed. ... that Shecky??™s is looking for talented, in-the-know freelance writers to pitch and write articles for our Daily E-mail Bytes in NYC, Boston, Chicago, Atlanta, LA, San Francisco, and the Hamptons. We cover nightlife, beauty, shopping, events, and other lifestyle topics, so let us know about that new boutique you spied, or that brand-new spa on your block. Payment per article. Please send brief but detailed pitches to erin@sheckys.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that there's an opening for a research editor at Hachette's For Me. Responsibilities include fact-checking, overseeing a freelancer during closings, and working with the legal department. Stories range from celebrity, fashion and beauty pieces to health, career and money. Candidate should be familiar with LexisNexis and CopyDesk. Many opportunities to write and edit! Email resume to rriedel@hfmus.com. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that PRWeek, the leading trade magazine for the public relations industry, is seeking an editorial assistant to handle both administrative and editorial duties for the publication. This position is multi-faceted, and has unlimited potential for the right individual. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with a keen interest in current events, a strong interest in pursuing an editorial career, and a positive attitude. Duties include: feature and news writing upon assignment; editing sections of the magazine; preparing weekly budget reports; making travel arrangements; supporting the event coordinator with planning; scheduling appointments and maintaining calendar of EIC; supervising editorial interns; general administrative duties; assisting the web editor by updating the website using html; providing support and attending external functions such as the PRWeek Awards, conferences and forums. BA/BS in Journalism, English, Communication Arts, PR or a related field. Previous internships in publishing preferable. Please email your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements in the body of an email, along with writing samples, to magjobopp@yahoo.com (OK to mention Ed) ... that Child.com, the online home of Child magazine, seeks a PAID intern to assist a small team with editorial and production-related tasks. In this role, you will help format and optimize the magazine's content for the Web; develop original story ideas and site enhancements; perform some administrative tasks; and help maintain our weekly programming schedule. Requirements: strong organizational skills, flexibility, facility with office applications, and general understanding of the Web. Strong knowledge of the parenting category is a plus. Please e-mail your resume and a brief letter of introduction to erin.quinlan@meredith.com. (Best not to mention Ed)
Internships ... that CITY magazine (www.city-magazine.com), an award-winning national lifestyle publication based in NYC, seeks unpaid EDITORIAL interns for the spring semester, to begin mid-January. Editorial duties include researching, fact checking, copyediting, proofreading, and writing for a number of sections. You will get clips! Editorial interns must have prior journalism experience, as well as a keen eye and a way with words. Perks include kick-ass SoHo location (Mercer and Prince), small, casual office environs with a fun and young edit staff, and your name in print in our spring issues. Send a brief cover letter, resume, and maximum of three writing samples to alex@city-magazine.com. OK to mention Ed. ... that Time Inc. Strategic Communications (formerly Time Inc. Custom Publishing) is looking for a winter editorial intern. The intern would assist a pair of associate editors who manage several high-end custom magazines commissioned by major (you've heard of 'em) companies. Duties would include story research, small writing assignments, and some unsexy but essential administrative tasks. The internship is modestly paid (in the $10/hour range), but schedules are flexible and it's a great learning environment for a budding magazine person. Prior editorial experience necessary. E-mail resume and a sharp cover letter to Jon Steinberg: jon_steinberg@timeinc.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that CITY magazine (www.city-magazine.com), an award-winning national lifestyle publication based in NYC, seeks unpaid PHOTO/FASHION interns for the spring semester, to begin mid-January. Photo/Fashion duties include assisting the photo editor, calling in pick-up art, communicating with photographers, helping to produce photo and fashion stories, and assisting at photo and fashion shoots. Two-day commitment required. Previous experience in journalism, fashion or photography highly recommended. Perks include kick-ass SoHo location (Mercer and Prince), small, casual office environs with a fun and young edit staff, and your name in print in our spring issues. Send a brief cover letter, resume, and link to your online portfolio (if you have one, not required) to sarah@city-magazine.com. OK to mention Ed. ... that Budget Living Magazine is looking for editorial interns for the spring semester (approx. January-May). Primary duties will include research and reporting, assisting with administrative tasks, as well as the possible writing. Candidates must be able to work 2 days a week and receive college credit. Interested? Send a resume and cover letter to Erica Policow at epolicow@blmag.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Pilates Style magazine seeks an editorial intern for winter and spring 2006. Applicants should be available for 2-3 full days, and a 2-3 month commitment is preferred. The position is unpaid. If you would like to be considered, please send your resume and a letter detailing your interest, background and availability to: Jessica Cassity, jcassity@lifestylemedia.com (OK to mention Ed) ... that SHAPE's beauty department needs an intern! We are looking for one, two or even three fabulous beauty editors in the making to help the SHAPE Beauty Team from Jan 2006-May 2006! Must be able to receive college/school credit for this internship. Please send all resumes to ekoppelman@shape.com, subject line INTERN. (OK to mention Ed)
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