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******* Magazine publisher Time Inc. has reached a settlement with 23 states after a probe into its subscription renewal practices, state officials said on Tuesday. Under the agreement, Time Inc., owned by media conglomerate Time Warner Inc., will pay $4.5 million to recoup the states' costs for investigation and establish a fund for consumers' restitution. The Pennsylvania and California attorneys general said Time Inc.'s payout would amount to $4.3 million if all affected consumers respond. MORE ONLINE
2.WWD
ROLL CAMERAS: American Media's reality show may be burning in development hell, but Jann Wenner's contribution to the candid camera genre is coming along nicely. Casting gets under way this week with an ad in the new issue of Rolling Stone calling for applications. "Respected music magazine seeks dynamic, culture-conscious writers to work at Rolling Stone and be on MTV," reads the copy. Would-be participants will be instructed to submit videos of themselves, along with writing samples or links to their blogs, for a shot at one of six to eight slots on the as-yet-untitled program. Shooting is scheduled to begin in mid-June. Defying the usual conventions of reality TV, the cast members will be selected based largely on merit as opposed to, say, sex appeal and a penchant for sociopathic behavior, according to Gary Armstrong, Wenner Media's chief marketing officer. "Because this is journalism, writing skills are going to take the lead, as opposed to 'Do you have a lot of tattoos and are you sexy?'" he said. They'll also be judged on their responses to a questionnaire that asks "What three stories would you pitch to your editor?" and "What do you think are the most important qualities for a journalist?" "It's totally earnest," affirmed Armstrong. Maybe too earnest for its own good. The last MTV reality series based on the magazine world, "Miss Seventeen," also touted its own high-mindedness ??” and drew so few viewers that the network dropped it. But whereas "Miss Seventeen" had an all-girl cast, the Rolling Stone show will be co-ed. That will provide the necessary frisson, said Armstrong, noting the show's casting director also cast "Laguna Beach" ??” which easily outdrew "Miss Seventeen." "There will be [sexual] tension," promised Armstrong. MORE ONLINE T BILL: The New York Times Magazine may not have generated much buzz since Gerald Marzorati took it over in 2003, but Marzorati's expansion of it into a group of titles that includes the T luxury and the new Play sports brands has been among the few bright spots of the paper's weakened bottom line. As a vote of confidence, he was promoted to assistant managing editor at the Times on Tuesday. In his new role, Marzorati's duties will include scouting editorial talent internally and working with a team of editors to map out a future for the paper. "I think a big part of it is simply a recognition that....[the Times] is not something that's simply going to be a broadsheet anymore," he told WWD Tuesday. "That to me makes this a very exciting time to be part of the leadership of this place." Marzorati will also continue to have editorial oversight of the magazine, at least for the time being. "I need to be working on a tangible product. I don't think I can function as well as an abstract manager," he said. MORE ONLINE
3. New York Post
THE American Society of Magazine Editors is trying to jazz up its annual National Magazine Awards. It's already known the editors are ditching the big mid-day snoozefest luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria for a swankier night time event in the Jazz at Lincoln Center venue at the new Time Warner Building May 9. The plan is to line up celebrity presenters and entertainers for the awards, which will be celebrating their 40th anniversary. "It's not like we're going to turn into the Golden Globes or anything, be we will try to add a little more glamour and star power," said Mark Whitaker, editor of Newsweek and president of ASME. MORE ONLINE
4. Min Online
So purportedly said the late, great football coach Vince Lombardi during his championship run in the 1960s. It is a quote that has been misinterpreted and misapplied for 40 years, but be that as it may, under Lombardi's standards, Hilary Swank and Reese Witherspoon are winners for their 2004 and 2005 Best Actress Academy Awards . Natalie Portman is a winner for pursuing a Harvard degree, and Pen?©lope Cruz is a winner for her elegant acting in two languages. Yet, Americans made them all worst-sellers last year (though Witherspoon is also a best for the Part 2-charted Marie Claire). Instead, newsstand buyers preferred covers of women with less esteemed reputations. For example, Jessica Simpson, whose "Daisy Duke" starring role in The Dukes of Hazzard "won" her a "worst actress" Razzie nomination, was Glamour's best-seller. Kid sister Ashlee, of lip-synching fame, was best for CosmoGirl! Britney Spears, whose $$$/millions did not include the purchase of a car seat for her infant son, sold most for Allure. And, for the "boys," Tom Cruise was tops for Details in the midst of his many antics. Also resonating was a different form of headline-maker, weight loss, as American men and women have a heightened concern about physical appearance for both health and attraction. Thus, Good Housekeeping's 2005 best-seller is revealed (page 1) as it is reported that soft-drink sales in 2005 dropped for the first time in a generation. Cup cakes fared better for Country Living (see below), but worse for Better Homes and Gardens. MORE ONLINE
5. DMNews
Premium information network Congoo, Branchburg, NJ, formally launches today. Congoo lets users search premium or restricted content from trade magazines, newspapers and other publications. Congoo users download a browser toolbar, the Congoo NetPass, and register once to access limited, premium content. The idea is to provide only a few articles to whet consumers' appetites and fuel more subscriptions for publishers, Congoo president/CEO Ash Hashed said. Among those providing limited access are TheStreet.com, Editor & Publisher, The Boston Globe and the Chicago Tribune. MORE ONLINE
6. Media Week
Hearst Magazines will create a dedicated digital unit, Hearst Digital Media, to oversee development of the company's online properties. Hearst Digital Media will develop digital applications and technology for its magazine brands, including video content, podcasting and mobile offerings. The unit will also continue to work with iVillage, which was recently acquired by NBC Universal and currently hosts Hearst's women's monthlies Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire and Redbook. Black also said Hearst signed over 1.3 million subscriptions online last year across all Hearst titles and several multimillion dollar advertising programs for its teen titles CosmoGirl and Seventeen. "Our investment in building a digital presence goes beyond finding new channels to distribute our content," she said. MORE ONLINE 7. Poynter Forums City and Regional Magazine Association press release CRMA Announces National City And Regional Magazine Awards Finalists Texas Monthly leads the list with 16 nominations Magazine professionals from around the country chose 66 finalists from more than 850 entries in the 21st Annual National City and Regional Magazine Association??™s annual awards contest. Seventy-three magazines of varying circulation competed for these coveted awards in 22 editorial and design categories. The gold, silver and bronze winners will be announced at the CRMA 30th Annual Conference June 17-19, 2006 in Boston at the Marriott Copley Place Hotel. This year??™s editorial nominees covered such topics as a power struggle that kept AIDS drugs out of Africa, urban ecoterrorism with an attack on SUVs, the Catholic Church, an orthopedic surgeon turned butcher and a footrace that saved a dying town. MORE ONLINE
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************ ... that JEZEBEL Magazine, based in Atlanta, is looking for the following: Atlanta-based columnists to write the following monthly columns: Nightlife (you must LOVE going out, be "in the know" about Atlanta's finest nightlife venues and openings as well as have experience writing columns of this nature); Cuisine/Restaurants (must have experience writing restaurant reviews and have an in-depth knowledge of the industry in Atlanta and beyond); Homes and decor (must have experience writing home stories and have a working knowledge of trends from appliances to furniture). Interested writers should email cover letter, resume and clips to Editor-In-Chief Beth Weitzman at bweitzman@jezebelmagazine.com. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that Relate Magazine needs an artist to draw 3 pictures for an embarrassing moment column. (Ed's tipster didn't tell him any more than this.) ... that Tea & Coffee Trade Journal, the leading voice in the tea and coffee industries, is seeking a full-time editorial assistant to start immediately. Responsibilities include copyediting, proofreading and writing features, as well as some travel to trade shows and conferences. Qualified candidate must have demonstrated experience in writing and reporting, plus pay much attention to detail. Familiarity and knowledge of Quark is a big plus. For more information, contact: Carolina Pichardo, c.pichardo@lockwoodpublications.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that NYLON Magazine is looking for an assistant to the Editor in Chief and the Publisher. This person must be extremely organized, as they will be assisting to high profile people. Duties include: managing both schedules, booking appointments, planning travel, and performing some personal tasks. The assistant will also be responsible for a significant amount of record keeping and entry-level marketing tasks. NYLON is looking for someone who is excellent at multi-tasking, and has interest in both the publishing and editorial sides of the business. An ideal candidate would have strong computer skills (including word, excel and quark) and a confident-outgoing personality. Send a cover letter and r?©sum?© to phebe@nylonmag.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that NYLON Magazine is looking for a front desk receptionist. Duties include managing the traffic through the office, supplies, deliveries and general assistance to the senior staff. It is an entry-level position with excellent potential for growth and development within the company. An ideal candidate would be organized, have administrative experience, strong computer skills (minimum word and excel), and a friendly outgoing personality. Send a cover letter and r?©sum?© to phebe@nylonmag.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that CosmoGirl and Redbook magazine are looking for an experienced freelance fact checker to share during alternating close periods (roughly 2 weeks at CG, 2 weeks at RB a month). Ideally, we'd like someone who is interested in working for both publications long term. Must be extremely attentive to detail, comfortable checking articles heavy with health and nutrition info, and able to maintain accuracy under very tight deadlines. Please do not respond unless you have AT LEAST 3 YEARS experience fact checking at a consumer magazine. Email cover letters and resumes to slinney@hearst.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that BussBuss.com, the online style magazine/guide featuring the best fashion, beauty, home and gift shopping sites on the web, is in need of a whip-smart editorial intern (or two) to help with various projects, including interviewing designers, writing about haute products and lots more! Writing experience preferred; love of fashion required. This is a part-time (10-20 hours a week) unpaid internship to start that could evolve into much more responsibility and even a paid position for the right person. If you're a super-positive, pop-culture-loving, style-savvy, fun, nice, motivated writer seeking a fun and flexible work environment where you can gain real writing experience and contribute to your heart's content, we want to meet you! Please send a brief email describing your interest and why you think you're a great fit, along with a few short writing samples and a resume to editor@bussbuss.com. Include 'I'm Your Editorial Intern' in the subject line and definitely let us know if you have any of the following (plusses, not required): your own computer, any knowledge of html and/or web design, moveable type, PhotoShop, Excel or databases, any previous journalism experience. We're located in downtown New York City. (OK to mention Ed) ... that ESSENCE magazine is looking for freelance fact checkers to work on-site for upcoming projects. Some work to begin mid April. Only those with experience in magazine research need apply. Qualified folks should send cover letter (include rate) and resume to loven3803@yahoo.com. No phone calls and don't mention Ed2010. Internships ... that SPIN is seeking photo interns with a passion for the music and culture of the SPIN universe. Interns should have a strong work ethic, be able to work independently, and have a keen eye for detail. Intern responsibilities include extensive photo research for all sections of the magazine, procuring album art and photography for the Reviews section, handling tear sheets, maintaining the photo archives, and occasionally shooting still life. The photo department is also seeking an organized, focused business intern to handle invoices, process supply orders, and organize photo cards. This internship is ideal for any students with a passion for photography who is also interested in the business side of running a studio or a photography department. All interns must have knowledge of Photoshop and Microsoft Excel. Most importantly, all interns should be comfortable and effective communicating over the phone, in person, and via e-mail. All internships are unpaid but are available for course credit. Most importantly, they offer an excellent opportunity to industrious and enthusiastic people who have a love for photography, the magazine world, and the music and culture of SPIN. To apply, contact Bethany Mezick at bmezick@spin.com. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Show Business Weekly, an entertainment trade paper in Manhattan, is looking for 2 interns who write incredibly well to join our editorial staff. Get real experience in proofreading, fact-checking, writing, editorial production and every aspect of putting together a weekly newspaper. We offer hands-on involvement with New York's film and theater community. Candidate must be deadline and detail oriented. Please email resume and cover to: jobs@showbusinessweekly.com. No phone calls. (OK to mention Ed) ... that Elements of Living, a residential interior design and architecture resource magazine, is looking for an intern. The intern would have the opportunity to be involved in editorial research, photo research, writing, updating databases, assisting in website development (inputting content, this is not design related) and production. Our latest intern has scouted the market for new product, has written about exhibitions and has reviewed books. This is a great opportunity for anyone who has an interest in publishing, design (traditional and modern), and would like to be connected to the interior design world. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, flexible with hours, dedicated and hardworking. Must have good writing, phone, and organizational skills, and preferably some knowledge of interior design. Please note that although this job sounds glamorous there is grunt work and of course you must work your way to writing assignments. This opportunity is for school credit or a small stipend (you cannot live off this stipend). We prefer to have an intern who can work two full days a week or more, as there is so much happening here that we feel the intern would gain a real work and educational experience from working 2+ days a week. If interested please send your resume and cover letter to Laura@elementsmedia.com, no phone calls please. (Best not to mention Ed) ... that RIOTTT.com (located in Mountain View, CA) is seeking editorial and graphic design interns with entrepreneurial spirit, innovative minds and winning attitudes to brand our most thrilling projects ever. In June 2006, we introduce RIOTTT!, an "all killer, no filler" user community and e-zine that will spark interaction and awareness among the cutting-edge demographic of X&Y. RIOTTT! platform emphasizes various pivotal points of interest; whether it'd be music, art, fashion or current events, RIOTTT! encourages and fosters the active involvement of our community. Bring your ideas and talents to the table and we'll hook up opportunities to attend concerts/events, interview the big dogs in the industry, and if you're lucky, maybe score some free goods while you're at it. Send stellar cover letters, portfolio/writing samples, and resumes as e-mail attachments to jobs@improvista.com with "Internship" in the subject line. No phone calls please??¦ We're shy. (OK to mention Ed)
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