A Bit of (Much-Needed) Holiday Cheer: Plump December Magazine Issues

With major layoffs plaguing Time, Inc., Conde Nast and Forbes, the magazine industry is in dire need of some cheering up. So here's it is: Advertising Age reports that ad-spending for December issues is significantly up for several titles including Real Simple, Southern Living, Glamour, Martha Stewart Living, Good Housekeeping, Marie Claire and Wired.