Blog Magazine

Magazine Industry Honors Women Publishers

Magazine Publishers of America will present Ann Moore, chairman and CEO of Time, Inc and Martha Stewart, founder of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, with Lifetime Achievement Awards. Moore will receive the Magazine Publishers of America’s Henry Johnson Fisher Award; Stewart will be inducted into the American Society of Magazine Editors’ Hall of Fame. The prestigious awards ceremony will be Jan. 29 in New York City.

Magazine News from Around the Web

Reader’s Digest Association will publish a quarterly magazine and a variety of multimedia platforms in partnership with Dr. Rick Warren, pastor of Saddleback Church and best-selling author of "Purpose Driven Life" intended for a Christian audience. The multimedia endeavors will include a social media network. In other related Reader's Digest news, the magazine is considering a name change.   

Things aren't looking great for Alpha Media, publisher of men's magazine Maxim and music magazine Blender. The troubled publisher is currently in financial talks and is expected to turn itself over to creditors.

Lastly, as part of its annual  public education campaign, Consumer Reports magazine took out a full-page ad in yesterday's USA Today warning consumers of the dangers of credit card debt. The magazine will also run a series of online ads on consumer/personal finance blogs inlcuding Consumerist.com and  Bargainist.com.

Did Jolie, Pitt manipulate People magazine?

Friday People magazine editor Larry Hackett denied in an internal memo questionable editorial practices as reported in The New York Times page 1 story alleging People magazine compromised their "editorial plan" in exchange for exclusive baby photos from Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt. The New York Times reports Jolie & Pitt negotiated "positive coverage" in the winning magazine as a part of the deal.

Women's Health Magazine Gets New Look

Like its sister magazine Men's Health, Women's Health is getting the star makeover treatment with color. Editor Dave Zinczenko replaced the trademark black and white cover photo with the magazine's first color cover.

PC Magazine to Go Digital

Beginning with its January issue PC magazine will cease its print edition and go strictly digital, the magazine's publisher, Ziff Davis announced yesterday. Also on this week's chopping block is Cottage Living, which Time Inc folded completely.

People Magazine Names Sexiest Man Alive

Aussie actor Hugh Jackman is People magazine's 2008 "Sexiest Man Alive." Jackman can be seen later this month in the epic film "Australia," also starring fellow-Aussie Nicole Kidman.

Will Vogue Magazine Editor Retire?

Rumors are swirling that long-time Vogue editor Anna Wintour may be set to retire now that her contract is about to expire. Wintour also oversees Fashion Rocks, Teen Vogue and the recently shuttered Men's Vogue.

Biz, Women's Magazines Gain Readers

While the economy stinks and magazines are being shuttered left and right, business magazines are surviving and even thriving says a new audience report from Mediaweek. Forbes, Money and SmartMoney magazines all gained in readership over last year. The good news extends to women's lifestyle titles but not to food, travel or family-oriented titles.

Ebony Mag Snags 1st Post-Election Interview with Obama

President-elect Barack Obama granted his first post-election interview yesterday to Ebony magazine, one of the oldest black-owned magazines in the U.S.  and based in Obama's hometown of Chicago, according to a press release. The interview will appear in Ebony's January 2009 issue. Ebony magazine stated Obama spoke on issues including his historic election, international reaction to the election and his hope to capitalize on the enthusiasm of millions of supporters.

Magazines Love Bond

The exotic locales. The exotic women. The cool cars. The cool British accent. The impeccable style. Yes, Bond. James Bond--it hasn't escaped our attention the world of magazines is obsessed with everyone's favorite spy, 007. It's an obsession we appreciate. And so with the 22nd installment, "Quantum of Solace" out tomorrow we have nothing but Bond on the brain today. Our picks for Bond content: Two "Travel Like Bond" features in Budget Travel and Travel + Leisure magazine. Entertainment Weekly has a slew of slideshows like "Bond Babes: Who's Hottest?" and Time magazine a feature on Bond theme music.