A magazine for the rich (and lucrative ads) Sep 8, 2008
4 percent in the first half of 2008, according to the Magazine Publishers Association, but some categories appealing to affluent consumers high-end apparel and other retail, and hotels and resorts were roughly flat. . (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Most Powerful Fashion Magazine Editors Sep 8, 2008
We also looked at advertising revenue from the first half of 2008 and compared it with revenue from the first half of 2007; both were culled from the Publishers Information Bureau (PIB), a division of the Magazine Publishers of America. The number of advertising pages for the first half of 2008 compared to the first half of 2007, also from PIB, was another factor. (Forbes)
Magazine-sharing site running afoul of US copyright law Aug 19, 2008
Several magazine publishers said they are aware of the site and are considering legal action ... An American industry trade group, Magazine Publishers of America, has no legal recourse because it doesn't own the copyrights, but said it will support its members' efforts ... The challenge for the magazine publishers is that Mygazine's domain name is registered in the Caribbean island of Anguilla, which is a British overseas territory, and thus outside the jurisdiction of U.S. copyright law. (CBC.ca)
Gossip? No thanks, I'm doing the garden Aug 18, 2008
The six-monthly report of the Audit Bureau of Circulations, released on Friday, contained depressing news for magazine publishers and comforting news for newspaper publishers. Of the 149 magazines measured by the bureau, 53 have suffered a drop in sales of more than 5 per cent, while only 18 have risen by more than 5 per cent. Of the 34 capital city newspapers measured by the bureau, none have dropped (or risen) by more than 5 per cent.. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Topic Pages to Be Hub of New BusinessWeek Site Aug 18, 2008
In the first six months of 2008, BusinessWeek had more than 900 ad pages, according to the Magazine Publishers Association, while Fortune had more than 1,100 and Forbes more than 1,300. Though print sales have held steady, financial magazines have lost more than 20 percent of their print ad volume in the last four years, and BusinessWeek s advertising has fallen even faster. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Detroit adds to publishers' pain Aug 11, 2008
"What we're seeing in the automotive industry is a major pullback in advertising," said Ellen Oppenheim, executive vice president at the Magazine Publishers of America. "And we think they're going to take a more conservative approach for some time.". (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
The Anthrax perplex Aug 8, 2008
The Times lawyers managed to protect Kristof, although other newspaper and magazine publishers are still in litigation. I am confident that most of the reporters were using generally trustworthy sources and that the sources mostly believed that what they were saying was true. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Quad/Graphics builds Polish venture Aug 6, 2008
The printer serves magazine publishers, catalogers and retailers throughout Poland and Europe. Quad/Graphics and Winkowski will also invest $35 million on new equipment and facility upgrades at the Polish company. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Can Si Newhouse Keep Cond Nast's Gloss Going? Jul 20, 2008
Some magazine publishers, he says, are suffering because they have lost their way a little bit ... Magazine publishers and editors in chief haul in $400,000 to $2 million in salary and bonuses, current and former executives say, and many executives have clothing allowances in the high five figures. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
NetLine's RevResponse.com Reports Strong Global Growth of New B2B Performance Based Publisher Network Jul 1, 2008
Founded in 1994 as the first online subscription services provider for magazine publishers, NetLine is privately held and headquartered in Los Gatos, California. For more information, or if you're interested in joining, visit http://www. (Canada Newswire)
Latest Issue of Hallmark Magazine Celebrates the Arrival of Summer Jun 28, 2008
Hallmark Magazine is a member of the MPA (Magazine Publishers Association), adheres to all ASME (American Society of Magazine Editors) guidelines and has applied for Audit Bureau of Circulations membership. Source: Hallmark Magazine. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Warped Tour on its way here Jun 20, 2008
Booths for bands, independent record labels, magazine publishers, non-profit organizations and other sponsors also will be present at the music festival, many with a strong emphasis on stressing the importance of being eco-friendly. Vans Warped Tour 2008. (The St. Augustine Record)
FRENCH TOAST: HACHETTE BUMPS KLIGER UPSTAIRS Jun 19, 2008
The US Hachette unit has some important magazines, but is usually considered to be below the top five magazine publishers. Under Kliger's reign, the company has been rapidly shutting down print publications that failed to meet the mark, including Premiere and Elle Girl. (New York Post -- Business)
New zip code to be added July 1 Jun 2, 2008
However magazine publishers, financial institutions, insurance companies and utilities typically use computerized mailing lists that update zip codes on a regular basis, so it shouldn t be necessary to inform them of your new zip code. More Headline News. (FOX 11, AZ)
Zinio puts hundreds of digital magazines a click away May 29, 2008
Services like Zinio's can't come soon enough for magazine publishers ... Such wrenching changes have not been lost on magazine publishers. (USA Today -- Tech)
EKSTRACT'S EXTRACTION May 23, 2008
EKSTRACT'S EXTRACTION - New York Post. ard Ekstract is putting Hamptons Cottages & Gardens and three other regional shelter magazines on the block. (New York Post -- Business)
Media Pros: Don't Fear the Digital Realm May 21, 2008
The great promise of the Web for magazine publishers is to provide an interactive complement to their print publication. Inviting readers to comment on stories, blogs and in some cases submit their own can drive engagement and create a community in a way that print publications never could, but it has to match the magazine's brand. (SmallBusinessComputing)
BAY AREA BIZ May 18, 2008
Short previously worked for the Magazine Publishers of America, Architectural Digest and Elle Dcor. -- Ben Golvin and Diana Pang were appointed to the board of directors of the Chinatown Community Development Center in San Francisco. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Cowboys & Indians Magazine Reports Record Circulation Jump May 16, 2008
2 readers per copy, as determined by the Magazine Publishers Association, Cowboys & Indians now has an average of 766,480 readers for each issue. "As with the American West," says Cowboys & Indians publisher Gregory L. Brown, "the story of this magazine has been one of growth and expansion." From the very beginning, "we have focused on everything exceptional about the American West: history and legend, hardworking people, dramatic vistas, enduring values. And as the West has evolved to mean more... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Geddes award kicks off a busy week Apr 22, 2008
The B.C. Association of Magazine Publishers, headed by Ana Torres, has about 75 members -- including Vancouver, BC Business, Vancouver Review, Geist, subTerrain and Room. About a million people read our magazines. (Vancouver Sun)
More of this story Apr 19, 2008
"ATState Farm are not alone. Burger King, Albertsons and MTV, and energy drinks such as Red Bull, Rockstar and Monster all paid to be sponsors (All Access would not reveal specific prices) of the cultural event as they attempt to woo new customers. Each company will set up booths, pass out free samples and help bankroll the stages and entertainment during the celebration. Hey Big SpendersRecent reports point to the growing strength of the Hispanic demographic.A study by HispanTelligence, the... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Resolving international copyright Apr 18, 2008
She points out that freelancers have launched a series of copyright infringement cases against newspaper and magazine publishers where republication and syndication rights were not explicitly sold in the original contract. One such recent challenge, points out D'Agostino, which has been argued before the Supreme Court of Canada, deals with ownership rights vested in freelance works. (EurekAlert!)
Consumers Will Pay $7-9 for Earlier-Release, High-Definition Video-on-Demand and Internet Rental Movies, Creating Billions of Dollars in Industry Growth, Oliver Wyman Study Finds Apr 16, 2008
Oliver Wymans Media and Entertainment practice provides growth strategy, customer analytics, operational performance improvement, and M&A support services for studios, ISPs, cable companies, newspaper and magazine publishers, broadcasters, theme parks, pay-TV providers, and private equity firms. Oliver Wyman is part of Marsh & McLennan Companies [NYSE: MMC. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Report: No Page Turner Apr 15, 2008
Magazines that cover news, business and luxury goods were sent reeling in the first quarter of the year, while food magazines offered a few rays of light for the publishing industry, according to (New York Post -- Business)
Unraveling A Web Apr 13, 2008
"Investigative reporting did not come naturally to S.S. McClure or other magazine publishers at the beginning of the twentieth century," Weinberg writes. What made it possible, perhaps even necessary for McClure's to put a harder edge on stories. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
ERP Software Apr 13, 2008
Products are sold to book and magazine publishers. ERP company providing ecommerce solutions and services for digital marketplaces. (IntranetJournal)
ABC Mulls Pink Sheet Tweaks Apr 7, 2008
The magazine publishers committee may have anticipated that concern. Under one of their recommendations, a magazine s pink sheet would identify if the title participates in the Rapid Report, where buyers theoretically can get more recent circ numbers for participating titles than those found in the pink sheet. (MediaWeek.com)
Science News to Relaunch; Sci Am Hikes Circ Apr 5, 2008
Two science magazine publishers are betting there s a growing, influential audience for information about science and its implications for business and policy making. On April 26, Science News, which is published by the nonprofit Society for Science & the Public and targets a small audience of scientists, students and professionals, will relaunch in hopes of attracting new readers and advertisers. (MediaWeek.com)
Yahoo hopes women take a Shine to site Mar 31, 2008
Yahoo will be able to tap the power of its brand, relationships with magazine publishers and major advertisers, EMarketer senior analyst Debra Aho Williamson said. The challenge will be keeping women coming back. (Los Angeles Times)
Kate Hudson Didn't Help Owen Wilson's 'Drillbit' Mar 25, 2008
Interestingly, Winfrey whose empire includes the successful O Magazine at Hearst Publications also hasn't been able to pry loose any funds from the Magazine Publishers of America Political Action Committee. That PAC has made no contributions to presidential candidates so far, just 15 Democratic congressional candidates (all men) and 12 Republican (10 men, 2 women). (Fox News)
Don't believe everything they say on TV Mar 15, 2008
Music companies, newspapers, magazine publishers all facing the same threats from the Internet and rising costs should be so lucky. But they can't turn to a regulator and cry poor. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
* LETTERS: Looking at education Mar 6, 2008
Instead of merely looking at the figures and charts provided by magazine publishers, we must explore the flaws in Taiwan's education system and create tailored solutions according to what students need to perform in an era of globalization. Due to its East Asian location, Taiwan enjoys transportation advantages. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Have Publishers Lost Their Mojo? Mar 6, 2008
"I think it's unfortunately another black eye for publishing. The publishing industry, and media in general, need to determine what the requirements for memoir are," said Sara Nelson, editor-in-chief of trade magazine Publishers Weekly. "Non-fiction was traditionally vetted just for libel. My understanding is that most publishing houses say they are going to look at things more closely, but it is unclear whether they really are," she said. (ABC News -- Business)
New England Boston Flower Show Mar 2, 2008
A Small Peek at the Garden Marketplace Exibitors: Financial services, landscape architecture, hot tubs, pergolas and gazebos, garden furniture, victorian birdfeeders & houses, flags & accessories, hammocks, planters, greenhouses & sunrooms, organic fertilizers, irrigation & landscape lighting, clothing, magazine publishers, food vendors and much more. Lecture series with well known speakers, daily demonstrations with Question & Answer time, garden and landscaping exhibits and competitions and... (Suite101.com)
* LETTERS: Education must meet needs Mar 2, 2008
Instead of merely looking at the figures and charts provided by magazine publishers, we must explore the flaws in Taiwan's education system and create tailored solutions to offer pupils what they really need to perform well in this era of globalization. Taiwan enjoys unique and convenient transport advantages because of its location. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
5280 magazine reports biggest press run ever Feb 29, 2008
The announcement comes as 5280 faces increased competition from local magazine publishers. Denver Magazine and Denver Life launched earlier this year. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Bot "Flying" Feb 28, 2008
Themed Magazines 24/7, the Magazine Publishers of America's conference includes the MPA Digital Awards. February 27, 2008 - February 28, 2008. (AdWeek)
MPA Honors Time, S.I. Sites Feb 28, 2008
Magazine Publishers of America Feb. 27 handed out its 2007 Digital Awards recognizing excellence in magazines' online efforts ... Magazine Publishers of America Feb. 27 handed out its 2007 Digital Awards recognizing excellence in magazines online efforts, and for the second year in a row, the Web sites of Time and Sports Illustrated took top honors in their categories. (MediaWeek.com)
READERS' PIX BOOST NATGEO Feb 28, 2008
February 28, 2008 -- As magazine publishers battle the notion that they're fighting for the crumbs of the Internet advertising pie, an unlikely source offered up a solution that's r 00004000 eaping rewards. National Geographic, known for the stunning photographs in its monthly magazine, yesterday received an award from the Magazine Publishers of America for an online photo contest that was parlayed into a interactive game that has sent Web traffic soaring. (New York Post -- Business)
Off the Page: How Print Players Are Calling on Mobile Feb 26, 2008
Laura Marriott, global president of the Mobile Marketing Association, says that while major magazine publishers have moved aggressively to create and package content for the third screen, they need to do more to get the word out to their readers that that content is available. "The big inhibitor today is teaching consumers how to use the advanced functionality of their device," she says. (MediaWeek.com)
Zinio Announces Launch of Global Newsstand and an International Marketing Partnership Feb 25, 2008
"As more consumers adopt digital lifestyles and traditional print publishers look to the Web for solutions, Zinio continues to provide the most choice, ease of use and added convenience," said Rich Maggiotto, Zinio's CEO. "With Zinio's Global Newsstand, publishers can offer consumers popular domestic and international publications in one convenient location, while still providing the highest-fidelity, digital reading experience. Consumers will be able to select and navigate by country or... (PR Newswire)
Penguin Group (USA) Announces Top 100 Semifinalists for Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Feb 20, 2008
In January and February, publishing trade magazine Publishers Weekly reviewed each of these submissions. Based on these reviews and the feedback from Amazon Top reviewers, editors from Penguin Group (USA) narrowed the field to the 100 semi-finalists now in the running for the top prize. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chris Boskin's new mission: to boost public broadcasting Feb 17, 2008
By 1980, she was living in New York, working for Hearst Magazines (a division of the Hearst Corp., which owns The Chronicle) and chairing a nationwide event put on by the Magazine Publishers' Association. "We needed a morning speaker, and the editors wanted this Dr. Boskin from Stanford, an economic adviser to Reagan," she said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Quebecor World loses major client to rival Feb 17, 2008
Transcontinental already prints such titles as the Canadian version of Time magazine and is one of Canada's leading magazine publishers; its publications include Canadian Living, Elle Canada and Coup de pouce. On the newspaper printing side, Transcontinental's Canadian customers include La Presse and The Globe and Mail, which it prints in parts of the country, and The San Francisco Chronicle in the U.S.. (Globe and Mail)
Iconic 90s Lads Mags Fall Out Of Readers' Favour Feb 15, 2008
The latest set of six-monthly circulation figures have proved disastrous for lads' magazine publishers. Loaded's 10th Anniversary in 2004. (Sky News)
Inside the Secret Notebooks of New York's Fashionistas Feb 9, 2008
Fashion is big business, and the income generated by magazine publishers and retailers begins in those scribbles. In the midst of the free promotions, the film crews, The Donald and , the furs, and the attitude at New York Fashion Week, hundreds of professionals are getting down to the business of logging their first impressions. (Slate)
Cat fight in the city Feb 7, 2008
The characters on both shows also include magazine publishers who report to demanding bosses played by snippy Englishmen. In truth, to tell Cashmere Mafia and Lipstick Jungle apart, you really need a chart. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Charting the Public Cost of Celebrities Feb 5, 2008
The media s obsession with Britney Spears is lining the pockets of celebrity magazine publishers, celebrity TV shows, photographers and others, but it s costing Los Angeles taxpayers. The latest incident, which took place early Thursday morning, cost the city an estimated $25,000, according to Los Angeles Police Department officials quoted by the Los Angeles Times Andrew Blankstein. (Human Events Online)
Sappi bucks US calamity but not local one Feb 1, 2008
As a result, demand for paper from glossy magazine publishers had been strong. In addition, cost cutting had boosted profitability, though no retrenchments had taken place. (Business Report, South Africa)
Magazine Lifetime Achievement Awards Jan 29, 2008
Kliger will be honored Jan. 30 with the Magazine Publishers of America's Henry Johnson Fisher Award for lifetime achievement. He started in 1973 with a job selling ads at The Village Voice and had stints as publisher of GQ and Glamour before taking his current post in 1999. (MediaWeek.com)
Magazine Industry Stalwarts Kliger, Brown Honored by Peers Jan 28, 2008
Kliger will be honored Jan. 30 with the Magazine Publishers of America s Henry Johnson Fisher Award for lifetime achievement. He started in 1973 with a job selling ads at The Village Voice and had stints as publisher of GQ and Glamour before taking his current post in 1999. (MediaWeek.com)
PIB: Magazine Ad Pages Flat in Q4 '07 Jan 17, 2008
Reflecting the car industry s woes that have led to cutbacks in spending across media, the automotive category sank to fifth place in terms of revenue in 2007, the first time it hasn t cracked the top three in the past five years, according to Magazine Publishers of America s analysis. Overall, nine of 12 PIB-tracked ad categories showed spending increases for 2007, Food & Food Products, up 17 percent; Toiletries & Cosmetics, up 11. (MediaWeek.com)
Shelter magazine publishers adjust to changing housing market Jan 17, 2008
Article:Shelter magazine publishers adjust to changing housing :/c/a/2008/01/15/HOBNU9FUO.DTL Article:Shelter magazine publishers adjust to changing housing :/c/a/2008/01/15/HOBNU9FUO.DTL ... "Cond Nast is one of the most successful magazine publishers and magazine marketers around," she said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
MPA Chairman: Mags Need Audience-Based Metrics Jan 16, 2008
Stepping up as chairman of the Magazine Publishers of America, John Q. Griffin repeated his predecessor s rallying cry to move from a circulation- to audience-based measurement in hopes of pushing media buyers to evaluate magazines on a par with broadcast media. We re never going to be able to produce overnights, but we can get a lot faster than we are, said Griffin, group president for the National Geographic Society, who took over the chairmanship from Hachette Filipacchi Media s Jack Kliger... (MediaWeek.com)
Fairfield County Scene: Symphony gala Jan 7, 2008
Roast Benefits SoundWaters and honors magazine publishers Jack and Donna Moffly. Jan. 16. (Stamford Advocate)
Government Grants for Magazines Jan 6, 2008
In Canada, a variety of government grants are available to new and established magazine publishers who meet certain criteria. There are three main sources of government grants for Canadian magazine publishers: Heritage Canada, through the Canada Magazine Fund and the Publications Assistance Program, and the Canada Council for the Arts, which is an arms-length national funding body for arts and literary publishers ... A division of Heritage Canada, the Canada Magazine Fund was established in 2000... (Suite101.com)
Survey Sheds Light on Public-Place Copies Dec 18, 2007
The survey was done by mail this past fall by McPheters & Co. and funded by Bonnier Corp., BusinessWeek, CMS, Cond; Nast, Hachette Filipacchi Media, Meredith Corp., Magazine Publishers of America, Time Inc., Primedia, Reader s Digest and TV Guide. Representatives of more than 1,800 doctor s offices, barbershops, beauty salons and gym locations took part. (MediaWeek.com)
US prices vanish from magazines Dec 17, 2007
CALGARY -- Magazine publishers are quietly dropping their U.S. price tags as the Canadian dollar hovers near par with the American currency. Hearst Publications, which produces Oprah Magazine and Esquire, is one of those keeping the Canadian price fully visible and untouched. (Edmonton Sun)
Uptown Eyes Major Expansion Dec 17, 2007
Aiming to mimic the success of upscale city magazine publishers like Modern Luxury and Niche Media Holdings, the founders of Uptown today plan to announce they will grow the title, targeting affluent black consumers. They plan to replicate Uptown, now published in four cities including New York and Chicago and in seven more cities including Los Angeles and Miami over the next three years. (MediaWeek.com)
TV18 acquires strategic control in Infomedia India Dec 12, 2007
Infomedia is already a leading publishing player and this acquisition will enhance the marketing of our value added offerings, which will be extremely relevant in a rapidly changing Indian media market (Moneycontrol.com)
Number of foreign magazine titles expected to double in Asia Dec 11, 2007
SINGAPORE: For the first time, the Worldwide Magazine Marketplace is being held in Singapore at the Suntec Convention Hall a nod to Asia Pacific's growing importance among international magazine publishers. The region's magazine publishing sector is expected to grow at an average annual compound rate of 3. (Channel NewsAsia, Singapore)
Publishers urged to seize opportunities in digital age Dec 11, 2007
Speaking at the 7th worldwide magazine marketplace, organized by the International Federation of the Periodical Press and the Magazine Publishers Association of Singapore, Singapore's Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts Lee Boon Yang said that publishers across the world could exploit online archiving and leverage on digital media to reach out to the public in new and innovative ways. The publishing sector like the rest of the media industry also has to innovate and integrate... (Xinhuanet, China)
Fairfield County SceneBenefit Concert Dec 2, 2007
Roast fundraiser A fundraiser to benefit SoundWaters and honor local magazine publishers Jack and Donna Moffly. Jan. 16. (Stamford Advocate)
First Impressions: Five Things I Like About Kindle Nov 21, 2007
I think magazine publishers who format their content for Kindle have an extraordinary opportunity here to add another dimension to their content that s simply not possible with paper. Yeah it s old hat for us web folk but it s going to absolutely blow way the mass market who generally does not care to read content of any length on a PC monitor. (Blognation)
Ex-Print Editors Urge Mags to Create Web IDs Nov 19, 2007
And while most magazine publishers now realize they have a bright future online, he and other former print editors agree that many of them have fallen short in adapting their magazines to one of the biggest threats if not the biggest threat to their existence. To make their brands succeed online, magazine editors need to rethink practices and assumptions that are suited to print, these former print editors say. (MediaWeek.com)
