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******* BAUER Publications, the sleepy company in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., has been amazing the publishing world with its rollout of newsstand-oriented celebrity weeklies ??” first with In Touch and more recently with Life & Style. So it was probably only a matter of time before it started firing people the way the big boys do. Last week, the company said it was combining the sales staff of the two magazines into a single Entertainment Group. As a result, Rosanna Giacalone, the launch publisher of Life & Style, is out of her job after helping to make the magazine one of the top new entrants in the field. In the Jan. 16 edition, the company boasted its highest-ever newsstand sales, about 800,000 copies. "I felt we developed a great brand," said Giacalone. "What I want to do now is work on another great brand," said the veteran, who earlier worked at Glamour and Us. MORE ONLINE
2. WWD STAR PUPILS: To get a sense of Bonnie Fuller's impact on the current state of American journalism, all you need to do is visit a newsstand and glance around at the ever-growing ranks of celebrity tabloids. Now, Fuller, the editorial director of titles including Star and Celebrity Living and former editor in chief of Us Weekly, has a chance to influence future generations of magazine makers, as well. On Tuesday night, she will speak to a group of around 50 students at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism about her job, her career path and her advice for getting ahead in the industry. The students are members of Columbia's chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Amanda Millner-Fairbanks, who is in charge of lining up speakers for the chapter, said her peers recognize the celebrity category for what it is: an oasis of growth and opportunity in an otherwise arid job market. "She's sort of the mother hen of this new form that's taken hold and is very profitable," said Millner-Fairbanks, who will introduce Fuller and moderate the question-and-answer session. If writing cover lines such as "Kevin Cheats On Brit!" isn't what most Columbia students enrolled to
learn, that's no matter. "We try and expose our student body to all types of journalism," Millner-Fairbanks said. "The J-school has this reputation as a bunch of elites where everyone wants to write for The New Yorker, but that's not true. We had, I think his name is Lloyd Grove, come and speak." (Grove is a gossip columnist at The New York Daily News.) "That was interesting. People took him to task. I think much the same will happen with Ms. Fuller. A lot of people, I'm sure, will be critical of the work she's doing, and a lot of people will see it as a possible job in an industry that's not hiring a lot right now." SHOW DOWN: Given what some might call the "troubled" history between Vogue and Giorgio Armani ??” in the fall of 2001, Armani was so unhappy with the coverage his clothes were getting in Vogue's pages that he pulled advertising from the magazine for several seasons ??” Men's Vogue editor in chief Jay Fielden's absence from the designer's men's wear show in Milan on Thursday was a bit surprising to those who were there. The talk in Milan was that Fielden's slight might set off another spat between Armani and the Vogue brand. Hardly. For starters, Fielden was at the Emporio Armani show on Tuesday. And a Vogue spokesman said, "Jay was always going to have an abbreviated trip to Milan this season. He flew back to the U.S. [on Thursday], as scheduled, to be with his wife, who is expecting a new baby any minute." As of press time, the new Fielden had not made his or her debut. CHIEF CONCERNS: Harper's Bazaar has lost one of its editors in chief. But then, it had two to spare. Executive editor in chief Jenny Barnett ??” as opposed to deputy editor in chief Sarah Bailey or editor in chief Glenda Bailey ??” quietly left the magazine in December to pursue freelance writing. Barnett said in a statement, "I've absolutely loved my time working at Harper's Bazaar, but I decided to leave the magazine to go freelance. Over the past 17 years I've worked with Glenda, she's been a great mentor and friend to me, but I'm looking forward to spending some time with my family and working on a few independent projects."
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After a year that began with her company??™s namesake in jail and its flagship magazine??™s print advertising in a dramatic freefall??”and ended with an equally dramatic turnaround??”Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia president and CEO Susan Lyne says that she can finally put to rest the question of the company??™s survival. ???I heard that everywhere I went,??? said Lyne of her first year at the helm. ???I don??™t hear that anymore.??? Lyne??™s comments came during a Magazine Publishers of America breakfast Thursday in New York. There??™s no way we could??™ve come out of 2005 without a complete turnaround of advertising flight,??? Lyne said. Martha Stewart Living??™s PIB revenue increased 45 percent to $104.62 million on 910.68 ad pages, roughly 250 more than it had in 2004. MORE ONLINE
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Film and music festivals??”like this week??™s Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, and SXSW in Austin in March??”present a myriad of opportunities for magazines to promote their brands. But does hosting a party for celebrities have any real impact in the bigger picture? At Sundance??”the perennially over-hyped gathering of celebrities, non-celebrities and paparazzi converging on a sleepy mountain town with, oh yeah, some film screenings??”there will be the usual wall-to-wall lineup of magazine-hosted parties, with revelers photographed partying in front of the host??™s logo-backdrop, an advertiser??™s beverage presumably in hand. Magazines have always been part of the Hollywood studio buzz-building machinery, but their presence at events such as Sundance has, in recent years, reached new levels of ubiquity. This year is no exception. Dennis??™ Blender??”in its third year at Sundance??”is partnering with TAO Las Vegas for Blender Sessions at TAO Nightclub, a series of nightly music parties hosted by??”speaking of ubiquitous??”Paris Hilton and Wilmer Valderrama, among others. Absolut, Budweiser and Yahoo! are signed on as sponsors for series, which will also screen a pair of documentaries including ???Fast Future Generation,??? about the band Good Charlotte, ???complemented by the DJ wizardry of Good Charlotte brothers Benji and Joel Madden.??? MORE ONLINE
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Jack Welch, the former General Electric Co. chief who led the company for 20 years before stepping down in 2001, will write an advice column for BusinessWeek, the magazine said. In essence, Welch said the neophyte executive asks "What do I do now?" "Everybody's got their first-time management challenge," Welch, 70, said from his office in Boston. "We try and pick out the most generic question that can be helpful to the broadest audience." "The Welch Way," will be co-written with his wife, Suzy, a former Harvard Business Review editor, and will appear every other week, the magazine said. MORE ONLINE
************ ... that Jezebel magazine is looking for L.A.-based creative writers to handle celebrity interviews and features stories as well as attending photo shoots. Must have experience with celebrity interviewing and writing. Interested writers should email resume, cover letter and clips to bweitzman@jezebelmagazine.com (OK to mention Ed) ... that Jezebel magazine is looking for experienced, freelance homes, architectual and interior design writers and photographers. Interested persons must be based in ATLANTA and should email resume, cover letter and clips to bweitzman@jezebelmagazine.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that there's an opening at Tango magazine for an associate general manager. It's a start up magazine, but they're getting rave reviews from everywhere! There's a lot of admin work involved, including stuff like paying the bills and making emergency runs to Staples. You'll be the "go to" person for everyone, so you MUST be able to work well under pressure and be able to multi task. If interested you should contact andrea@tangomag.com Good luck and DON'T mention Ed! ... that Hachette Filipacchi has an opportunity for a senior online editor with a strong affinity for photojournalism. The candidate will develop a dynamic, vibrant and cutting edge website with a strong focus on user generated content. The selection and presentation of strong visual material will be key to the role, as well as ensuring that the site is topical, fresh, funny and arresting. Responsibilities include overseeing a small editorial team, editing photos, and working closely with the magazine staff as well as various Internet departments including production, technology and design. Minimum of 2 years online experience is required. The candidate will have a strong news sensibility and an affinity for web culture, particularly appealing to 18-30 year age group. Strong photo editing skills and a good working knowledge of online rich media are a must. College graduate preferred. Our organization offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401K plan and opportunity for advancement. Please e-mail resume with salary history to gcasale@hfmus.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Imaginas Media, an international media, print and online publishing firm based in New York City, seeks energetic, in-the-know intern/ freelance assistant(s) to start immediately. Candidates must be highly organized, self-motivated, creative and detail-oriented, with excellent writing, editing and personal skills. Phone presence is a must. Responsibilities include researching & managing content related to restaurants, food, bars and hotels. You will be writing listings, fact-checking and making contacts in the fashion and above industries. We need two aspiring-writer interns for New York asap, other interns must live in one of the respective subject cities, and be able to devote at least 25 (flexible) hours a week ??“ telecommuting is possible. Knowledge of NY, LA, London, Paris, and/or Milan culture essential, foreign languages a plus. This is an unpaid internship, but provides a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience at an international media company, to become immersed in and combine the worlds of food and fashion, gain published clips, and to play an integral role in the development of one of our fashion websites. To apply, email a brief cover letter, resume and 1-2 very brief clips (please paste into the body of the email) attention Lilliana, fashionfood@imaginasmedia.com (OK to mention Ed) ... that Atlanta Sports & Fitness Magazine is looking for a freelance writer to author a 1000-word feature outlining several popular alternative remedies for common ailments, such as stress, fatigue and migraines. Reprints will be considered. Please email ideas, clips and resumes to allison@atlantasportsmag.com. (OK to mention Ed) Are you the first on your block to try the new sushi place? Are you the go-to when someone's looking for a birthday party location? Would you like to write about these places? Do you live in Las Vegas, Nashville or the Twin Cities? Then Citysearch.com is looking for you! Please send resumes and clip links to WhitneyFriedlander@citysearch.com. List the city in the subject line, (OK to mention Ed). Internships ... that Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine is looking for an intern who is organized and enthusiastic about food and travel. No pay, but there are lots of writing opportunities, as it's still a very small staff. E-mail gina_hamadey@rd.com with a resume, cover letter and clips. ... that a beauty intern is needed to work on the summer issue of Vibe Vixen. Intern must be available to work a minimum of 2 days per week from Feb - April. Candidates interested in gaining editorial experience in the beauty department at a women's magazine should email resume to Baze Mpinja, Beauty Editor / bmpinja@vibevixen.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that leading teen/tween entertainment magazine Popstar! is searching for an enthusiastic and dedicated spring and summer interns to work in its Times Square headquarters. Interns 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 associate editor Rachel Chang at rachel@popstaronline.com. No calls please. (OK to mention Ed)
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