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New magazines announced by the industry
June 2, 2009 - GetMarried is launching a national magazine, GET MARRIED MAGAZINE, to coincide with the online and television outlets it already owns.
The semi-annual will debut in October 2009 as a free publication with 300,000 copies. It will provide shopping and trend details and focus on offering brides guidance to help them prepare for their walk down the aisle.
The magazine's editorial team will be led by executive editor Stephanie Davis, formerly the editor of skirt! And GetMarried editor-in-chief Jill Meister. The editorial deadline is August 16, 2009, and ideas should be submitted to Stephanie.Davis@GetMarried.com. The website is at http://www.getmarried.com.
June 2, 2009 - MODERN magazine will be launched nationwide in June by Brant Publishing, the publisher of INTERVIEW, ART IN AMERICA and MAGAZINE ANTIQUES.
The new magazine "covers all of the facets of collecting modern design, from aesthetics to market conditions, emphasizing information important for any serious collector, as well as material appealing to any fan of design," the company said. Each issue is to have a guest editor, working under the guidance of Magazine Antiques editor Elizabeth Pochoda.
The circulation of 50,000 will be poly-bagged with the June issue of Art in America.
June 2, 2009 - DG COMMERCIAL is a new title from Dallas-based DG Publishing, producer of DALLAS-FORT WORTH and AUSTIN-SAN ANTONIO DESIGN GUIDES.
It will help readers involved in planning and developing commercial spaces and serve as resource guide for planning, developing and furnishing. All industry sectors will be covered, including corporate, hospitality, retail, healthcare, education, institutional and government. It especially targets organizations that will be moving to new offices or renovating their existing space, featuring information about every aspect of a company's move - from where to purchase furniture, to how to get phone lines transferred.
June 2, 2009 - DWELL, the edgy San Francisco-based shelter magazine, is spinning off its first special publication, MAKE IT YOURS, on September 23. The newsstand-only title will feature home-design tips, tactics and photographs, and will have a 90-day shelf life at Barnes and Noble, Border's, Whole Foods, Lowe's, etc.
The 325,000-circulation parent Dwell will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in December 2010.
June 1, 2009 - QUEENS KARMA is a new magazine about holistic living and alternative thinking launching June 15, 2009.
The quarterly will cover alternative health practices, natural and organic products, and exploring different cultures and forms of spirituality. 10,000 copies will be distributed for free throughout Queens. Angeline Acain is the editor/publisher and the website is at
http://www.queenskarma.com.
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June 1, 2009 - LASVEGAS.NET will be launching in mid-June targeting Las Vegas residents and visitors.
More than a list of glitzy Las Vegas entertainment, the monthly title is designed to provide an upbeat, yet accurate, reflection of the Las Vegas social scene and business community on and off the strip. The content will include arts, automotive, business, dining, health and fitness, home improvements, interiors, kids and education, nightlife and entertainment, pets, real estate, seniors, shopping, social scene, sports and leisure.
50,000 copies will be distributed free of charge to new businesses, existing businesses on a rotating basis and new property buyers throughout Clark County. The editor is Nick Phillips and their website is at http://www.lasvegas.net.
May 26, 2009 - AGENDA magazine will become BEST EVENTS and debut in June in three of the planned six markets: New York, Chicago, and California.
The new publication will broaden its coverage of the special events business with a new focus on the planners who are creating business-building events, including meetings, celebrations, fundraisers, and other face-to-face gatherings. A new feature will be a combination of local and national content for each market, providing planners with useful information and resources in their local markets.
The national circulation will be 35,000. It is published by Red 7 Media and edited by Pam Harding. The website is at http://www.besteventsmag.com.
May 25, 2009 - UNIVERSITY LINK launched last month to be an edgy, fun and socially conscious campus magazine.
The general interest title is published ten times during the school year (no issues in July or August.) Current college students can submit articles about sports, health and fitness, consumer electronics, relationships, politics, fashion, bars and clubs, the environment and travel.
It is available by subscription only at this time. The publisher is University Link Inc and their website is at http://www.ulmagazine.com.
May 15, 2009 - BBC KNOWLEDGE quietly launched last fall with a blend of photo essays, feature articles, short news items, and media reviews - and the tagline: "The new magazine for our most precious human resource - the mind."
Intended to give the US natural history and science publications a run for their money, the bimonthly will be edited in the UK by Sally Palmer, former deputy editor of the British science publication Focus, with help from US consultant editor John Horgan, a science journalist.
After favorable testing, the magazine distributes 85,000 copies, which makes it one of BBC's largest efforts in this country, where they sell about 35,000 copies of various titles, including GARDENS ILLUSTRATED and HOMES & ANTIQUES. The website for this new magazine can be found here.
May 14, 2009 - ALPINE GREEN LIVING just launched in the Lake Tahoe, Northern Nevada and Sierra foothills region.
The quarterly will cover sustainable practices in business and building, as well as living ecologically sensitive lifestyles. Publisher Dan Teie said: "It's a friendly magazine. We'll not be as political as a lot of green magazines are. We'll try to show the community that using solar power, for instance, or special insulation or recycled materials is more affordable in the long run and good for the community."
About 10,000 issues were distributed for free to 50 locations. Judy Gelwicks is the editor and the website is at http://www.alpinegreenliving.com .
May 13, 2009 - CHARITY TIMES covers Canadian charities but aims to do more than that. Half of all subscription revenues will be donated to a charity of the subscriber's choice.
The bimonthly targets affluent Canadian donors, volunteers, non-profit organizations and non-government organizations. Its goal is to keep them informed of the changing legislations and tax benefits they have as donors.
Magazine veteran Joe Plati is founder and publisher. Two-time trade magazine editor Cameron Wood leads the editorial efforts. Their website can be found at
http://www.charitytimesmagazine.ca.
May 12, 2009 - NATIVE LEGACY was launched to provide knowledge and appreciation of the Great Plains Indian cultures, arts and history, as well as focusing on the contemporary issues that affect them today and tomorrow.
Founder and editor Lila DeMarrias Mehlhaff believes that understanding the past is essential to the 21st century First Nations people. The magazine is about successful Indians and emphasizes a variety of Indian achievement. From senators to social workers, mothers to musicians, Mehlhoff intends that the Indian image should be something quite other than the "chronic alcoholic, the homeless, the diabetic, or the aimless baby-maker of the street."
The quarterly was launched in the summer of 2008. It is published by Native Legacy Media and their website is at
http://www.nativelegacymag.com.
May 11, 2009 - LA ETCETC is the second insert launched recently by the Los Angeles Times. However, unlike the monthly LA, LOS ANGELES TIMES MAGAZINE, LA Etcetc will be distributed three times a month.
It will cover entertainment, pop culture, fashion, food, home, shopping and the nightlife of Southern California for 480,000 newspaper subscribers, who don't receive the monthly publication. It is being produced by the same editorial staff as the monthly, with Annie Gilbar as editor-in-chief. It was launched May 10.
May 5, 2009 - ZONE 4 is a quarterly magazine devoted to gardening, landscaping, local foods, and outdoor living in the Rocky Mountain states of Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, northern Idaho and northeastern Utah.
The editorial focus is on expert growing advice, colorful photography, and news around the region featuring local foods and sustainable growing practices. Dan Spurr is the editor and their website, complete with writer and photographer guidelines, can be found at http://www.zone4magazine.com.
May 4, 2009 - CLAVIER COMPANION, a new magazine for piano teachers, is devoted exclusively to the concerns of the piano/keyboard performer, teacher, and enthusiast.
Articles on music and teaching at all levels from outstanding teachers will be published along with the colorful content of Clavier, including in-depth interviews with artists and pedagogues, reviews of new materials, directories of camps and festivals, and ever-popular columns.
The first issue of the bimonthly debuted in January 2009 and publisher is the Frances Clark Center. Peter Jutras is the editor and their website can be found at http://www.claviercompanion.com.
April 29, 2009 - SOMERVILLE SCOUT publishes articles, listings and reviews about ongoing and upcoming events, city planning, business development, and the best of local dining, nightlife, music, arts, entertainment, shopping and children's activities.
The quarterly, published and edited by Holli Banks, is direct mailed to every mailbox in Somerville and is available in key Somerville locations. Their website is at http://www.somervillescout.com.
April 28, 2009 - LISTEN: LIFE WITH CLASSICAL MUSIC is a new bimonthly magazine published by ArkivMusic, an online classical CD and DVD retailer.
It will profile musicians and music travel destinations, among other features, and include recommendations of recordings, books and films. It is organized into sections called "Music & Life," "Discovery," "Recommended" and "Remembering." The editor-in-chief is Ben Finane and their website is at http://www.listenmusicmag.com.
April 27 - ANTHROPOLOGY NOW just launched and seeks to increase public awareness of how the science works and make it open and accessible to the world outside the confines of academia.
The tri-annual (spring, fall and winter) is published by Paradigm Publishers with Katherine McCaffrey as editor. Their website is at http://www.anthronow.com.
April 24, 2009
* BICYCLE TIMES is a quarterly spin-off of Canadian DIRT RAG, a mountain bike magazine. The new title will focus on the pavement side of the bicycle experience - from commuting, to touring, to riding with family, to pedaling around "for the heck of it." The website is at http://bicycletimesmag.com.
* PROFILER is a semi-annual magazine published to help public and private sector healthcare claims payors identify and prevent fraud, abuse, and overpayment. It launched in January with 10,000 copies. The website is at http://www.profilermag.com.
* TASTE TRI-CITIES launched in February. It is a free quarterly magazine designed to connect hungry people with good local food in the nearby cities of Kennewick, Pasco and Richland, WA. Their website is at http://tastetricities.com.
* SERENDIPITY is published twice a year for Southern California would-be brides of Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino or Vietnamese decent. It aims to provide information regarding Asian traditions, customs, and current trends, and also serve as a comprehensive wedding guide for brides of all backgrounds. Their website is at http://theserendipitymagazine.com.
April 22, 2009 - WEDDINGS BY THE RITZ-CARLTON is designed to be handed out to brides- and grooms-to-be who inquire about weddings and honeymoon packages at Ritz-Carlton hotels. It will also be available in guest rooms of the 70-plus Ritz-Carlton properties worldwide.
The bi-annual will debut in June with a print run of 90,000. It is custom-published by Phoenix, AZ-based McMurry, which also produces the THE RITZ-CARLTON MAGAZINE. The editorial director is Carrie Tuhy.
April 22, 2009 - SOUTHERN WEDDINGS positions itself to be the ultimate resource for the savvy modern Southern bride, who wants to take age-old traditions and make them her own.
The bi-annual launched in January 2009 and it distributed US-wide with emphasis on the South. Lara Casey is the editor-in-chief and their website can be found at http://www.swsmag.net.
April 21, 2009 - MUTINEER "is aimed at a younger generation of wine drinker," according to editor-in-chief Alan Kropf, co-founder and Sommelier.
It launched in July 2008 and covers fine beverages with an emphasis on wine, beer and spirits, with that somewhat snarky tone that young Internet users are supposed to like.
Circulation is a nationwide 20,000 copies bimonthly and it is published by Wine Mutineer LLC. Their website is at http://www.mutineermagazine.com.
April 20 - WORTH, the personal finance magazine for the super-affluents, has overhauled its design and adapted a new business model. New owner Sandow Media will launch the new strategy next month.
The distribution of 110,000 copies will mainly be direct mailed to selected individuals with a minimum net worth of $2 million, have at least $1 million of equity in their main residence and live in one of 11 major markets, including New York, Boston and San Francisco. It will also be distributed for free in 150 of the top operators that service private jets and be available on the newsstand for $20 per copy.
The May issue will be followed by an October/November issue, giving the magazine time to respond to feedback from readers and the market. The plan is to resume a bimonthly publishing schedule following that fall issue and expand to 25 markets within two years. George Magazine co-founder Richard Bradley is executive editor.
April 17, 2009 - SIMPLY HANDMADE launched with the December 2008/January 2009 issue and targets hand crafters.
The bimonthly publishes 132 pages of ideas and step-by-step instructions for simple, seasonal projects to beautify the home, give as gifts to friends and loved ones, or to create just for fun. The bimonthly from Northridge Media should not be confused with the Better Homes and Gardens semi-annual Creative Collections publication.
The editor is Tammy Morrill and their website can be found at
http://scrapbooktrendsmag.com/handmade.html.
April 16, 2009 - KE OLA, or "The Life", launched last December to positively reflect the life on the western coast of the Big Island- its beauty, its people and rich cultural heritage.
For residents and others who love West Hawaii, the bimonthly aims to "enrich our understanding and appreciation of the area and reaffirm our reasons for wanting to live here." The magazine showcases the island's artists and craftsmen, cultural offerings, books, locally grown foods, dining opportunities, music and events.
20,000 copies are direct-mailed to homeowners and second-home owners in selected areas from North Kohala to Hokulia, and to subscribers or placed on newsstands. The publisher is Hawaii Island Publishing Inc and their website is at http://www.keolamagazine.com.
April 15, 2009 - DISNEY TWENTY-THREE launched on March 10 along with D23, the "first official community for Disney fans."
As part of the $74.99 membership fee, Disney fans will receive a 12"x12" "collectible" magazine filled with "stunning photography, dazzling illustrations and the ultimate Disney insider perspective," aimed at taking readers behind the scenes of Disney. It will be distributed in Barnes & Noble bookstores, all domestic Disney Stores, Disneyshopping.com and at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Steven Clark is head of the D23 club and executive editor of the magazine. Its website is at http://www.disney.com/D23.
April 14, 2009 - EAST TEXAS TEEN is the dream of editor Heather Nielson, who knows that most girls have heard that "inner beauty" speech from their mother. But she also knows that this may not be enough. "My hope is for them to be inspired by the cover model, realize that being modest can be fashionable and learn about how to better care for themselves."
She wants this to be a magazine that parents are comfortable letting their younger teen girls - and boys - pick up and read.
The magazine launched in January and will be published bimonthly. It can be found locally in area Brookshire Grocery Stores. The website is still under development and can be found at http://www.easttexasteen.com.
April 13, 2009 - OUR TOWN will be a resource for freshmen, transfer, and graduate students attending Indiana University for the first time - and returning students and faculty.
Debuting in August 2009, the magazine will cover everything about Bloomington that a newcomer to the town needs to know, from where to find cheap eats (or a fancy restaurant to take the folks), get a haircut, or buy clothes, furniture, and more.
15,000 copies will be distributed in all dormitories on the IU Bloomington campus, as well as The Bloomington Visitors Centers. The publisher is Bloom Magazine Inc.
April 9, 2009 - THE HAIR BOOK was recently launched by custom publisher Story Worldwide and Regis Salons.
The quarterly is filled with hair-specific trends and tips that will help our clients choose new hairstyles, take better care of their hair and make styling their hair easier," said Regis International creative director Gordon Nelson.
400,000 copies will be distributed exclusively at 1,100 Regis Salons. Editor-in-Chief is former InStyle beauty editor and BeautyBlitz.com founder Polly Blitzer and the website is at http://www.thehairbookonline.com.
April 8, 2009 - FORBESWOMAN is the latest offering from Forbes Inc to attempt to lure female entrepreneurs. The awkwardly named FORBESLIFE EXECUTIVE WOMAN has been "re-tooled" into a quarterly, launching in May.
The editorial will serve "the interests of women executives, entrepreneurs and professionals" and "from this platform we hope to reach and build a global community of smart, accomplished women who are curious about one another."
125,000 copies will be poly-bagged with Forbes three times in 2009, beginning with its May 11 issue and mailed to female subscribers.
The editorial director is Carol Hymowitz and the website can be found at http://www.forbes.com/forbeswoman.
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April 7, 2009 - CELEBRITY EXPERT is a magazine published by Dicks, Nanton & Glass' Celebrity Branding Agency, an Orlando-based branding and marketing agency and will feature leading celebrity experts from various industries.
It will serve as a comprehensive profile of America's leading experts. The individuals that will be showcased are "forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market" and who will share their secrets of success with the audience.
For more information, please visit http://www.CelebrityBrandingAgency.com.
April 6, 2009 - BIBLE STUDY magazine aims to provide Christian pastors, church leaders and students of the Bible with tools and methods for Bible study, as well as insights from respected Bible teachers, professors, historians and archaeologists.
The non-denominational, 48-page bimonthly debuted last November. Circulation is planned at 10,000 copies and the publisher is Logos Bible Software, a marketer of religious products. Michael Heiser is the editor and the website is at
http://www.biblestudymagazine.com.
March 20, 2009 - NASSAU PARENT and SUFFOLK PARENT will launch on New York's Long Island in April by NYC-based Davler Media Group, owner of NYMetroParents magazines and websites.
The free tabloid sized monthlies will cover health, education, nutrition, finance and other lifestyle subjects for parents and will include activities calendars and lists of local resources.
The circulation will be 50,000 each and Marie Wolf is the editor. The website is at http://www.nymetroparent.com.
March 19, 2009 - DOLLAR SAVVY launched quietly in December by Reader's Digest Association as an off-shoot of the Dollar Savvy website and is probably a test.
It is a 144-page, digest-sized newsstand title to "give everyday Americans exactly what they need during the economic crisis - no-pain, all-gain ways to spend less and live more." It teaches readers how to save money in the kitchen, shop smart on the Internet, create homemade and eco-friendly cleaners and beauty products, and provide money-saving uses for common household items.
The website is at http://www.getdollarsavvy.com.
March 19, 2009 - PRECEDENT is a one-year-old quarterly aimed at young lawyers (ages 25 - 40) and law students in Ontario. Content includes legal news, fashion, and entertainment.
Melissa Kluger is the editor of the magazine, which is published by Law and Style Media Inc and it is sent free to 20,000 lawyers in Ontario. Others can subscribe for a fee.
March 18, 2009 - CHIEF MARKETER will launch in April by Penton Business Media with the mission of seeking out the best of marketing intelligence, and then absorb, summarize, and organize it for easy access and a quick read for busy marketing executives.
The bimonthly will launch with 25,000 print subscribers and 30,000 unduplicated digital. Ray Schultz is editorial director and their website is at http://chiefmarketer.com.
March 17, 2009 - ARTSYNC recently launched as a quarterly one-stop source for information about North Carolina arts.
It features articles written by artists, artist profiles, and a calendar of art events across the state and the US and highlighting up-and-coming artists of all genres.
It is published by Carolina Art Magazine LLC with Christine Clemmons as editor-in-chief and publisher. Their website is at http://artsyncmag.com.
March 16, 2009
* THE BIZ is a small magazine designed for the aspiring actor or model and features how-to guides, casting tips, modeling stories, and much more. It was launched by Sikora and Maryam Basir and their website is at http://www.bizmagonline.com.
* NORTHWEST CYCLIST is a spin-off of OUTDOORS NORTHWEST and is devoted to cycling. The first issue just launched as an annual and was inserted into select issues of its parent title.
* NURSING PROFESSIONALS targets nursing students and focuses on career options, work/life balance, career opportunities and corporate profiles, with a blend of nursing news trends and information. The circulation is 55,000 and their website is at http://www.nursingpromag.com.
March 13, 2009 - STUDIOS is a new special-interest magazine published under the umbrella of CLOTH PAPER SCISSORS, the unique collage and mixed-media techniques publication for artists.
The new magazine takes an inside look at studios of creative artists, ranging from quilters, painters, mixed-media artists, sewists, beaders and more, and how they customize work spaces to meet their needs. We "feature creative spaces that are big, small, and in-between," says editor Cate Coulacos Prato. "No matter what the readers' interest and regardless of their physical circumstances, they can create a studio, maybe even the studio of their dreams."
Studios was launched in 2008 by Interweave, a unit of Aspire Media, and will become a quarterly in 2009. The circulation is 80,000 and distribution is nation-wide.
March 11, 2009 - The former editor of a Focus on the Family magazine for teen girls will be launching her own magazine in May.
The new monthly will be patterned after the defunct Brio, but aim to be more appealing and relevant than current and past magazines ministering to Christian teen girls. With a main focus to help readers grow spiritually, the publication will also cover girl-significant topics including fashion, modesty, family, self-injury, eating disorders, relationships and more.
Editor Susie Shellenberger is creating "a global sisterhood for teen girls" at http://www.susiemagazine.com.
March 10, 2009 - PORTLAND SPACES just launched for enthusiasts of Portland, OR architecture.
It will be a guide for creating spaces to love - from gardens, kitchens and living rooms, to workplaces and neighborhoods, to the city and the region as a whole. The publication will attempt to balance sustainability, elegance and value. It will also cover restaurant spaces, mass transit, greenspace, green living and Portland's architectural history.
The 28,000 bimonthly copies are published by SagaCity Media Inc and Randy Gragg is the editor. The website is at
http://www.portlandspaces.net.
March 9, 2009 - MOTORCYCLE RETRO will launch in May as a large-format glossy quarterly for motorcycle enthusiasts of dirt and street culture from the mid-1960s to the mid-1980s.
It is a retro-themed bike magazine covering dirt, street and minibikes," editor Mitch Boehm says. "There are some pretty good vintage magazines out there, but with few exceptions they've traditionally focused on British, European and American motorcycles. There hasn't been much attention paid to the Japanese bikes and the two-decade period from the mid-'60s through the early '80s, when motorcycling exploded across the country with the help of baby-boomers."
The website is at http://www.motorcycleretro.com. Subscriptions are $39.99 and the magazine will be on newsstands at select motorcycle dealers and shops across the country.
February 26, 2009 - DELIGHT GLUTEN FREE is a new quarterly food and lifestyle magazine for people with celiac disease, gluten intolerance and food allergies.
Its premiere issue can be found nationwide on newsstands now and the next issue is planned for May, when travel will be added to the editorial mix. Regular topics also include gourmet recipes, semi-homemade meals, "Gluten-Free on a Budget" ideas, healthy fully-illustrated recipes, all with suggestions for gluten-free, casein-free, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free, soy-free and rice-free diets.
Julie Luse is the founder, publisher and editor and the website is at http://www.delightgfmagazine.com.
February 24, 2009 - ARISE, a global style and culture magazine launched in October 2008, was unveiled in the USA at the African Fashion Collective fashion show during the recent Fashion Week.
It targets young, affluent readers in a 40% men and 60% women ratio, who are interested in African culture and positive social developments. It aims to celebrate African achievement in the realms of fashion, music, culture and polity.
The monthly will be sold on newsstands and distributed internationally to luxury hotel groups and clubs including Four Seasons, Loews and Ritz Carlton. Helen Jennings of the London-based Velo Agency is editor on behalf of Nigerian newspaper publisher ThisDay Media Group. The magazine's website is at http://www.arisemagazine.net.
February 24, 2009 - ART JOURNALING launched as a biannual in January. It targets those who enjoy creating visual chronicles. The content will focus on creating art journals.
Staci Dumoski is the editor of the magazine, which is published by Stampington & Company and had a launch circulation of 12,000.
February 17, 2009 - MILLER-MCCUNE wants to bring concrete options for solving major public problems to a general audience.
The bimonthly is published by Miller-McCune Center for Research, Media and Public Policy, a Santa Barbara-based public benefit foundation, and John Mecklin is editor-in-chief. It targets 35-54-year-olds with a household income of $100,000 and prints 92,000 copies. The website - with writer's guidelines - is at http://www.miller-mccune.com.
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February 17, 2009 - LONG ISLAND PARENT will take over in March for Newsday's PARENTS & CHILDREN, which stopped publication last December. The new magazine will target Nassau and Suffolk parents of children from birth through age 16 and provide them with news and information pertaining to bringing up children on Long Island.
55,000 free copies will be distributed bimonthly to over 1,200 Long Island and Eastern Queens locations, including libraries, schools, and medical offices by the publisher Wordsmiths Media LLC. Liza Burby is editor and the website is at http://www.liparentonline.com.
February 17, 2009 - TAME PET magazine will be slightly larger than a standard size magazine and will cater to the "urban pet" community. "Articles and information will consist of things that are primarily of interest to owners of pets that live in the city," says editorial director and co-founder Stephanie Ponder.
The publisher is Springfield, MO-based advertising agency Hudson Bryce, which plans to distribute the premier issue in the area in early March. The magazine's website, http://www.tamepetmag.com, is set to launch in February. Co-founder Connie Rhoades said she hopes to one day expand with region-specific versions of Tame in other markets.
February 12, 2009 - LIQUOR CANADA targets restaurant, bar and private liquor store owners in Canada and offers information and advice on how to improve their businesses. Its first issue was just released.
The 20,000 circulation bimonthly is published by KMI Publishing and Events, a unit of Key Media of Sydney, Australiaa. Toronto-based Christine Otsuka is editor and the magazine's website is at http://liquorcanadamagazine.com.
February 10, 2009 - AFAR, a new travel magazine and website devoted entirely to experiential travel, will launch with an assist from shelter publication DWELL.
Sharing office space and ad sales resources, the new magazine will target an "emerging audience of cultural explorers, who seek to connect with people and places more deeply than the average tourist." The projected readers embody a distinctive psychographic: People, who are deeply passionate about travel and experiencing the world, and who have the curiosity, commitment, and cash to follow their interests.
The magazine will have a $10 million operating fund from the founder, Greg Sullivan. He aims to keep it small, starting with a 50,000 circulation, moving to 100,000 in 2010 and eventually topping out at 300,000. The first issue will arrive in September, the next in November and then plans are to publish six times in 2010.
Susan West, former executive editor of SMITHSONIAN and co-founder of HEALTH, will be editor-in-chief.
February 10, 2009 - BLURT will launch in March as an indie music magazine but with a broadened editorial approach to also cover entertainment and politics.
The publisher of the now defunct HARP and NO DEPRESSION, Scott Crawford, has already established a website at http://www.blurt-online.com with a digital version. He will serve as editor-in-chief of the quarterly print title, which will debut with a 30,000 print run.
February 10, 2009 - SCOTTSDALE HEALTH believes that being healthy is an "all-around package" - much more than diet and exercise.
The free monthly covers health, nutrition, wellness, fitness, relationships, sex, money, beauty, style, technology and lifestyle, and will feature in-depth interviews with local personalities and inspirational profiles.
It is published by Richman Media Group and edited by Michelle Glickman. The website is at http://www.allyouneedforhappiness.com and 30,000 copies will be distributed.
February 5, 2009 - The FOOD Magazine launched nationally last month and showcases top celebrity chefs and food personalities, such as Mario Batali, Gordon Ramsay, Ina Garten, Nigella Lawson and Emeril Lagasse. It offers recipes, ranging from the gourmet to the everyday, but also delves into the stories behind the recipes.
"There are plenty of food magazines out there that focus on a specific type of cuisine or a specific personality," said the magazine's publisher, Candus Zanghi of Cutty & Parker Media. "But The FOOD Mag is a magazine for anyone who loves cooking and eating food - one that brings together the ideas and talents of chefs and food stars across the spectrum."
The website is at www.thefoodmag.com.
February 5, 2009 - 614 MAGAZINE will target upwardly mobile, tech-savvy 25-35 year old residents of Columbus, OH in April.
The free monthly by University Media Group will cover the city's dynamic arts and cultural scene from its music, both national touring acts and local artists, to personal finance, real estate, fitness and fashion. 25,000 copies will be distributed throughout city locations, including 100 specially designed newsstands.
The website is at 614columbus.com and David Lewis is editor-in-chief.
February 5, 2009 - GUITAR AFICIONADO is a planned lifestyle quarterly for high net worth individuals 35-54 years, whose passion is guitar collecting and investment.
It will launch on May 12 by Guitar World publisher Future US and will cover all aspects of the lifestyle of a guitar collector and investor: Luxury vintage guitars, players and collectors, fashion, investments, automobiles, wine and liquor, art, and opulent travel.
It will be distributed nationally with a controlled (free) and paid circulation of 100,000. The website is at www.guitaraficionado.com.
February 3, 2009 - TRAVEL WITH SPIRIT launched January 27 targeting 25- to 54-year-old Christian women, who are searching for family-friendly, faith-based travel adventures that bring their faith alive.
"We believe there are unique travel opportunities throughout the world that are family-friendly and faith-enriching. Travel with Spirit will help identify those destinations, cruises and tours," says editor-in-chief Honnie Korngold.
This new bimonthly is published by Travel Network Group LLC and their website is at http://www.travelwithspirit.com.
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February 3, 2009 - CAPITAL STYLE positions itself as a resource for shopping and fashion, health and beauty, charitable and civic causes, and home decorating and entertaining for women of Central Ohio. It will also feature in-depth features and profiles of local leaders and businesswomen.
The glossy quarterly will debut February 23, 2009. 53,000 copies will be delivered quarterly to households making $125,000 or more a year, and placed in bookstores, women's shops and salons. Kristy Eckert is the editor and the website is at http://www.capital-style.com.
February 3, 2009 - FIT PARENT launches this spring in Canada (as a national publication) and Los Angeles (as the first US regional title) and "offers itself as a lifestyle companion, a partner on the path to health and wellness through the strong platform of capable parenting."
These free, full-color glossy bimonthlies will be distributed nationally across Canada and throughout southern California in high-exposure outlets including public and private schools, libraries, health and fitness retailers, preschools, physician's offices, and restaurants - everywhere parents and families are found.
Craig Knight is founder and executive editor and you can check out their website here(to launch fully in May 2009.)
January 27, 2009 - TECH PROFESSIONAL MAGAZINES [sic] launched this month focusing on technology-driven businesses that have achieved excellence in the Albany, NY area.
The bimonthly will feature "outstanding individuals, companies and organizations achieving excellence in business and professions relating to science and technology."
It is available, sometimes for free, at local businesses, including book stores, coffee shops and restaurants and it will be direct mailed to more than 600 business and technology leaders in the "Tech Valley" [Albany, NY] region and beyond.
Maxine Barasch is the editor-in-chief and their website is at http://www.techpromagazines.com.
January 27, 2009 - SEVENCITIES is a new "series" of magazines, each dedicated to a specific area of culture in Norfolk, VA. These areas include Taste, dedicated to the region's food and restaurant scene; Haunt, bars and nightlife; Shop, style and fashion; Sound, music and entertainment; Inhabit, home and living; Create, art and design; and More, a special-topic issue that comes out only twice a year.
The first topic, Taste, was launched with the magazine on January 16. Other topics will be rolled out quarterly although the magazine is biweekly.
Hannah Serrano and Allison Hurwitz are the founders and their website is at http://www.24sevencities.com.
January 22, 2009 - RACING WORLD magazine was inspired by the 2008 opening of the New Jersey Motorsports Park in Vineland, NJ, but will cover auto and motorcycle racing from New England to Virginia.
It is planned to launch this spring as a free bimonthly with hopes for a 40,000 issue distribution and cover NASCAR but also road racing, GT, vintage cars and the accompanying lifestyle, including coverage of local dining and hotels.
Gerald Covella, owner of NEW JERSEY ANGLER and GOLFSTYLES NEW JERSEY, heads up editorial and design and is currently seeking funding. Interested writers and photographers should check out the website at http://www.racingworldnj.com.
January 22, 2009 - An as yet untitled snowboard magazine for women is being tested by Storm Mountain Publishing, the Boulder, CO-based publisher of FREESKIER and SNOWBOARD magazines.
30,000 copies of the first issue were polybagged with Snowboard on newsstands and direct mailed to select subscribers. If this test is successful, the next test will double the distribution and become a stand-alone on the newsstands. If both of these 2009 tests work out, the company will increase the frequency and roll out regular stand-alone issues.
January 22, 2009 - GO FOR A RIDE intends to be interesting and informative for the entire motorcycle community. "We don't include biker babes or nudity," says publisher and editor Mike Savidge.
7,500 copies have been distributed for free at bike shops throughout the west coast of Florida. The first issue had 24 pages; the latest, 32. The website is at http://www.gofarmag.com.
January 20, 2009 - VITALCARE is a new quarterly providing practical information about emergency medical care, injury prevention, safety, and disaster preparedness by the American College of Emergency Physicians Foundation. 250,000 copies will be distributed to patients in over 1,500 emergency department waiting rooms across the US.
It is custom published by Boston-based The Pohly Company and Gail Harrington is the editor.
January 20, 2009 - YOUR TEEN is a new parenting magazine providing advice and guidance for the parents of teenagers, rather than the traditional younger children.
It launched last fall and will be quarterly in 2009 with a distribution of 20,000. Susan Borison is the publisher and editor-in-chief. The website is at http://www.yourteenmag.com.
January 20, 2009 - HEARTS OF THE COUNTRY celebrates the life of rural Canadian women. It publishes practical information and introduces readers to women who strive to find balance between home, work and community.
It is published in Manitoba by former journalist Cindy McKay, who, along with her husband and their four children, raises cattle in the north Interlake near Fisher Branch. She can be reached at heartsofthecountry@hotmail.com.
The plan is to publish four issues in 2009 and six issues in 2010.
January 16, 2009 - ORGANIC BEAUTY is a new bimonthly that "will serve as the authority on everything related to natural, eco-friendly and organic beauty."
Former New York Times Magazine beauty editor Rona Berg is the editor-in-chief and it is published by Herndon, VA-based Homestead Communications Corp. 150,000 copies will be distributed in the US and Canada and its website is at
http://www.organicbeautymagazine.net
The editorial will cover natural and organic skin, hair, nail and oral-care products; organic foods, herbs, supplements, and natural alternatives to cosmetic surgery and injectables.
January 16, 2009 - BLUSH s a new Canadian biannual for "green" mothers by Teldon Publishing.
The magazine, which focuses on pregnancy and the first three years of a child's life, emphasizes many of the same holistic health and wellness values as ALIVE, Teldon's flagship title.
Gail Johnson is the editor and the website is at http://blushmom.com. The 140,000-circ magazine will be distributed for free through retailers West Coast Kids, UC Baby and Please Mum, a national kids' clothing store with 91 locations in Canada, as well as fertility clinics and hospitals across Canada.
January 13, 2009 - BLU TAMPA BAY will launch at the Super Bowl and target affluent Floridians. The luxury lifestyle magazine will be published quarterly and feature travel, culture, fashion and style, architecture, and wellness.
The title will be produced by Rain Publishing Group, a partnership between Media General and Fourthdoor Creative Group. The magazine will have targeted distribution in the following FL counties: Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Sarasota/Manatee, Polk, and Hernando.
January 13, 2009 - VALLEY BUSINESS FRONT premiered in October as a monthly that targets businesses and business leaders in the western part of VA. Content covers business trends, legal issues, wellness, finance, the technology industry, development, retail, recreation, culture, education, book reviews, careers, and profiles of local businesses.
Dan Smith is the editor of the magazine, which is published by Valley Business Front LLC and is primarily distributed to subscribers by mail and select locations throughout the Roanoke Valley, New River Valley, and western VA.
January 13, 2009 - OAKBOOK is a free bimonthly that targets residents of and visitors to Oakland, CA. Editorial content includes fashion, art and culture, eateries, schools, neighborhoods, and horoscopes.
Alex Gronke and Priyanka Sharma-Sindhar are the editors of the magazine, which is published by Novometro and distributed at cafes and stores across Oakland. Writers who have a tip or who would like to contribute a story should send an e-mail to
editors@novometro.com.
January 13, 2009 - TRAVELING SPORTSMAN launched in March as a quarterly that targets anglers and hunters. Content includes fishing, hunting and travel features; new gear and product reviews; profiles of celebrities who fish and hunt; and photography tips.
Doug Kelly is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which has a circulation of 60,000 and is distributed throughout the US and in 17 other countries. Freelance submissions are accepted. Details are posted at the magazine's website.
January 13, 2009 - THE OKLAHOMA REVELATOR launched in October as a quarterly that targets anyone with an interest in the Sooner State. Content focuses on the state's labor, agriculture, war, indigenous people, history, culture, and politics.
Rachel Jackson is the editor of the magazine, which is published under a cooperative agreement between Red Flag Press and Mongrel Empire Press. The title is on sale at vendors in Oklahoma City, and elsewhere in the US by subscription. Oklahoma writers who would like to contribute to the publication should send an e-mail to okrevelator@gmail.com.
January 7, 2009 - LAKE NORMAN CURRENTS is a new monthly that debuted in December and targets residents of the eponymous North Carolina lake community. The magazine includes features on home and garden, business, recreation, travel, health care, fashion, finance, dining, nightlife, entertainment, and "dwellers making waves in the Lake Norman area."
Carol-Faye Ashcraft is the editor of the title, which will be published by Venture Magazines LLC. The publication is distributed for free via direct mail to all households in the Lake Norman area with an average household income of $150,000+ and at rack locations throughout the four-county area that surrounds Lake Norman. Paid subscriptions are also available.
January 7, 2009 - FOREVER MX-5 is a new quarterly that targets Mazda Miata enthusiasts. Content focuses on road trips, car projects and parts, buying and selling Miatas, and club events.
Jeff Zurschmeide is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which is published by MediaSpigot LLC and sold in bookstores and on newsstands throughout the US.
January 7, 2009 - AVENUE launched on October 1 as a monthly aimed at participants (and their avatars) in virtual life activities. Content focuses on "Second Life fashion, lifestyle, architecture, interior decor, recreation, events, entertainment, business, and arts, and their association with Real Life."
Rusch Raymaker is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which is published by Avenue Inc and has a circulation of 10,500. Distribution is worldwide.
January 7, 2009 - A GIRLFRIEND'S GUIDE FOR ALWAYS BUSY WOMEN launched in October as a free quarterly that targets busy women in the Phoenix, AZ region. Content focuses on businesses that "have been recommended, referred, or have an exceeding reputation in their community."
Amy Robertson is the editor of the purse-sized magazine, which had a launch circulation of 15,000. The print run will expand to 25,000 for the Jan issue. Always Busy Women is the publisher of the title, which is distributed throughout Phoenix and its suburbs.
December 22, 2008 - USA TODAY'S OPEN AIR is a quarterly, 68-page glossy insert in USA Today and launched last March with a rate base of 2.5 million. Its mission is to "redefine adventure for those who embrace an active lifestyle." It targets "busy, well-informed, affluent consumers and will offer a new look at the possibilities for adventure that surround us each day - from ordinary activities to once-in-a-lifetime opportunities."
The interim editor is USA WEEKEND executive editor Jack Curry. Click here to get to the new magazine's website.
December 22, 2008 - ELAN launched last spring as a quarterly lifestyle magazine for young, hip Muslim Americans, 18-32 years.
It covers the culture of Muslim American professionals and cutting-edge trends in the arts, business and contemporary Muslim/Middle Eastern lifestyles around the globe. It is published by Wahid Media and the editor is Mahdis Keshavarz. Writer's and photography guidelines are available on the website here. Currently the circulation is 10,000.
December 22, 2008 - LAPHAM'S QUARTERLY was launched with the Winter 2008 issue by former HARPER'S MAGAZINE long-time editor Lewis Lapham, who serves as editor of this publication.
Each issue "opens the doors of history behind the events in the news" by spotlighting an issue in the headlines and "bringing answers to it from authors whose powers of observation and expression have passed the test of time."
It is published by the non-profit American Agora Foundation and its circulation is 35,000. You can check out this new magazine here.
December 18, 2008 - PURPOSE DRIVEN CONNECTION will debut in February as a quarterly "that will serve pastors, churches and seekers interested in Christian values." Based on the teachings of pastor Rick Warren, each issue will include "stories of everyday people who have found God's purpose for their lives," DVDs and pull-out study guides, and "tools to communicate five spiritual purposes -- Knowing, Relating, Growing, Serving and Sharing."
Warren will be the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which will be published by Reader's Digest Association and be distributed in 68 countries where local churches have launched Warren's PEACE plan.
December 18, 2008 - GROWING WEALTH is a new monthly for investors and business and financial consultants. Content includes profiles of successful entrepreneurs; articles on real estate, cash flow, franchising, securities investing, and other methods for growing and maintaining wealth; tips and techniques from experts and practitioners; and investigative reports on business opportunities.
Frederic Rewey is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which is published by Telligenix Corp and has a circulation of 20,000. GROWING WEALTH is a freelancer-friendly publication. For details on submitting articles, visit http://www.growingwealthmag.com/?page_id=92.
December 18, 2008 - GO MOMMA is a new monthly that targets mothers in Tampa Bay (FL) who have children under the age of 15. It covers "everyday topics of conversation among mothers on the playground, at work, and at school," family outing ideas, and recipes.
Katherine Snow Smith is the editor of the magazine, which is published by Times Targeted Media and has a distribution of 40,000.
December 9, 2008 - VIVA CAROLINA CHARLOTTE EDITION is a bilingual monthly that targets the Latino community of the titular NC city. Content focuses on healthcare, education, politics, and social activities.
Juan Pablo Giometti is the executive editor of the magazine, which is published by The Latin Focus LLC. More than 10,000 free copies are distributed in the Charlotte Metro area and areas across North and South Carolina.
December 9, 2008 - TATHAASTU: SO BE IT is a bimonthly for those "with a holistic view of life and health." Content focuses on ayurveda, holistic medicine, homeopathy, yoga and other forms of meditation, fitness, nutrition and diet, Chinese herbals, and home remedies.
Georgy Bhaala is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which is published in the US by Planet Archives LLC and distributed internationally by subscription and on newsstands. Circulation is 20,000.
December 9, 2008 - MEN'S ATHLETIC QUARTERLY targets men who are interested in sports. Content focuses on fitness, training, lifestyle, nutrition, supplements, sports, and entertainment.
The quarterly is published by Nigel Media and distributed in the US and Canada.
November 19, 2008 - CULTURE will launch in Dec as a quarterly aimed at cheese lovers. Content will focus on cheese flavors, farm and dairy production of cheese, the science of cheesemaking, how to purchase and store cheese, cheese gear, entertaining with cheese, wine/cheese and beer/cheese pairings, and cheese destinations across the globe.
Stephanie Skinner is the editor of the magazine, which will be published by CheeseToast Inc. A US circulation of 50,000 will be achieved via distribution of 15,000 copies to cheese shops and wine, specialty, and gourmet food stores; 10,000 copies by subscription; and 25,000 newsstand copies. Freelance submissions are welcome. For details, go to http://culturecheesemag.com/pdfs/writersguidelines.pdf.
November 19, 2008 - DOCTOR'S LIFE will debut as a monthly in January and target dentists, physicians, and veterinarians in Atlanta. Content will focus on medical practices, finance and investing, legal concerns, and lifestyle enjoyment.
Ruth Marshall is the editor of the magazine, which will be published by Island Coast Media. News, notes, and pictures are welcome. Details on submitting press releases and other announcements are posted at http://www.doctorslife.net/News.html.
November 19, 2008 - LIFE IMAGES is a quarterly that launched in Jan. It features photographic images accompanied by artists' stories behind the images.
Publisher Stampington and Co invites submissions. Details are posted at http://www.stampington.com/html/wanna_get_published.html#lifeimages. The magazine is distributed internationally.
November 17, 2008 - AMERICAS QUARTERLY targets the "new generation of political, economic, and social leaders and technocrats from Canada to Tierra del Fuego." Content focuses on law, investment, development, tax reform, trade liberalization, human rights, and policy alternatives and reforms in the Western Hemisphere.
Christopher Sabatini is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which is published 4 times/year in the US by the Americas Society and Council of the Americas. A circulation of 14,000 is achieved via global subscriptions.
November 17, 2008 - Café is an English-language Latino lifestyle bimonthly that debuted with the Oct/Nov issue. It targets Chicago's second and third generation Hispanics. Content focuses on Hispanic cultural values and interests.
Alejandro Riera is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which is published by Café Media LLC. A circulation of 45,000 is achieved through delivery to 20,000 Chicago homes and distribution of 25,000 copies to beauty salons, hospitals, and retail locations.
November 17, 2008 - KEITH MARTIN'S CORVETTE MARKET is a quarterly aimed at Corvette enthusiasts. Content includes analysis of Corvettes sold at auction, buy-sell-hold recommendations, best/affordable choices, profiles of each generation of Corvette, and prices and investment potential of the next generation of Corvettes.
Keith Martin is the editor of the title, which is published by Corvette Market Magazine, Inc and distributed internationally.
November 17, 2008 - SIGNIFICANT LIVING'S TODAY'S CHRISTIAN will be the new name of TODAY'S CHRISTIAN now that Significant Living has acquired the bimonthly from former publisher Christianity Today International. The Nov/Dec issue of TODAY'S CHRISTIAN will be its last. The new publication will launch in Jan and target Christians who are in the midlife years and beyond. Content will feature Christian celebrities, sports figures, well-known public personalities, individuals who are prominent in Christian ministries, and "everyday heroes--ordinary people living significant, extraordinary lives."
Peg Carmack Short will be the editor of the new title, which will maintain a circulation of 140,000 and be distributed throughout the US and parts of Canada.
November 17 - AMERICAN REVOLUTION will debut in Dec and target historians, living history reenactors, scholars, history buffs, authors, tourists, archaeologists, military gamers, military miniaturists, members of heritage and patriotic organizations, photographers, genealogists, preservationists, metal detectionists, historic site supervisors and teachers. Content will focus on the Revolutionary era's people, places, and events.
David Paul Reuwer is the editor of the magazine, which will be published 5-6 times/year by the American Revolution Association. Initial circulation will be 3,500-5,000.
November 13, 2008 - CAPE ANN is a quarterly that targets residents of the eponymous coastal area of MA. The glossy spotlights local arts, businesses, history, trends, and people, and includes articles on fashion, food, home, and the outdoors.
Ray Lamont is the editor-in-chief. North of Boston Media Group is the publisher.
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November 13, 2008 - HAWAII SPORT launched this year as a free bimonthly. It is aimed at Hawaiian triathletes and those who cross train. Content includes running, swimming, biking, upcoming events, training programs, and race results.
Christian Friis is editor/publisher of the title, which is distributed at sporting and health food stores on the Hawaiian Islands.
November 13, 2008 - SILK PURSE WOMEN is a regional quarterly that targets NJ's women over 40. Content focuses on professional challenges and successes, philanthropic opportunities, community outreach, workplace diversity and parity, care giving tips, living longer and healthier, and nationally prominent people.
Christine Spear is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which has a readership of 60,000+ and is distributed nationally by subscription.
November 11, 2008 - BIKE MONKEY launched on Feb 18 as a quarterly that targets bicycle enthusiasts. Content includes interviews with professional cyclists, cycling advocates, and folks who commute on bicycles; the biking lifestyle; bike construction; time-trial race courses; physical and non-physical problems encountered while facing the world on a bike; bike humor; creative writing; and inspiration.
Carlos Perez is the editor-in-chief/publisher of the magazine, which is available in Sonoma County, CA bike shops and nationally by subscription.
November 11, 2008 - GATHERED will be the new name of the St. Petersburg edition of THE FLORIDA CATHOLIC. The new magazine, which will focus on evangelization, teaching, and diocesan news, will be published bimonthly, in contrast to the newspaper, which was published weekly and ceased operation with the Oct 24 issue.
Janet Shelton is the editor of the title, which will be published by the Diocese of St. Petersburg. In a few months, about 140,000 copies will be mailed to all registered Catholics in the five counties covered by the Diocese.
November 11, 2008 - WEATHERFORD launched in Sep as a free quarterly that targets residents of the eponymous TX town. Content includes sports, politics, community service, health, and a calendar of local events.
Phil Riddle is the editor of the magazine, which is published by The Lone Star News Group.
November 6, 2008 - BEAD TRENDS is a new magazine that went monthly with the Nov issue. It targets individuals who enjoy bead crafts. Content focuses on tips and techniques, beading products, and projects.
Tatia Meyer is the editor of the title, which is published by Northridge Media and is distributed in craft stores in the US and Canada, and internationally by subscription. Project ideas, product submissions, and articles are welcome. Go to http://scrapbooktrendsmag.com/advertise_opp.html for more information
November 6, 2008 - MODERATE MAGAZINE launched on Oct 21 as an independent monthly. The target audience is 18- to 35-year-olds. According to editor Tracy Salts, the publication covers world politics, art, and information about the US by providing "not only one side of every story, but two (at least)!"
The title is distributed throughout the US and part of the UK.
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November 6, 2008 - THORN MAGAZINE will debut as a quarterly on Dec 10. Females, age 25-40, who are interested in exploring pagan religion will be targeted with articles on "paganism: ancient and contemporary; personal experiences; research; historical analysis; magick [sic]; divination; earth-based religion, organic, eco-friendly, and sustainable ways of living; [and] alternative spirituality."
Chip O'Brien is the editor of the title, which will be published by Thurisaz Media LLC and distributed in the US.
November 6, 2008 - SAVVY launched in Feb and targets women between the ages of 18 and 35. Content focuses on pageant events and tips (fitness, interview skills, working the runway), pageant personalities, hair and makeup trends, fashion, celebrities, TV, books, music, and film.
The quarterly, which has a circulation of 30,000, is distributed in bookstores, boutiques, salons, and spas nationwide and internationally by subscription.
November 4, 2008 - HOMETOWN HOT ROD MAGAZINE is a new bimonthly that targets car enthusiasts. The publication features traditional hot rods, customs, events, and people and places from the US Midwest.
John Nolan is the editor of the title, which is published by Lucy n Punk Inc and is sold in bookstores in the US and Canada, and by subscription. Current circulation of 6,000 is expected to increase to 10,000 by summer.
November 4, 2008 - DUJOUR is a new monthly that focuses on fashion, art, beauty, and shopping. It targets readers who are looking for affordable fashion.
Letitia Burrell is the editor-in-chief of the glossy, which is published by LookLook Media Group. Submissions of articles, illustrations, and photos are welcome. Details are posted at http://dujourmag.com/submissions/.
November 4, 2008 - BUCK debuted on Oct 30 as a new monthly style magazine targeting men aged 20-30. Content covers fashion, furniture, food, bands, artists, and designers.
Editor Steve Doyle is based in the UK, but the magazine, which is produced by Buck Publishing Ltd, is also distributed in NYC, San Francisco, Tokyo, Paris, and Milan.
October 30, 2008 - YOUR GREECE is the new name for GREECE, at least for its Nov issue. The magazine, which targets Greece lovers and which typically includes content on food, wine, travel, culture, holidays, music, and celebrities in Greece, changed its name this month due to reader-generated content that provided insight into previously undiscovered (from a journalistic standpoint) tavernas, restaurants, tourist sites, and antiquities.
The monthly, which is available worldwide, is published by Merricks Media. There are plans for future issues of YOUR GREECE.
October 30, 2008 - LATE MODEL ILLUSTRATED will debut in mid-Nov. The monthly is aimed at the dirt late model community and will include tech articles, new products, and coverage of regional and national race events.
Tim Lee is the editor of the monthly, which will be published by McLeod Media LLC and be distributed nationally at trade shows, racetracks, selected banquets, major dirt late model events, and by subscription.
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October 30, 2008
● 20X20 is a literary and visual arts journal that debuted this summer. Content includes fiction, essays, poetry, drawings, photography, visual projects, and works where these media cross paths. Editors Francesca Ricci and Giovanna Paternò are based in the UK, but the magazine is available internationally by subscription.
● THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE GUIDE was unveiled in Savannah, GA on Oct 16. Published by the Georgia Department of Economic Development and ATLANTA MAGAZINE, the publication highlights Georgia's African American history and culture and is aimed at getting more African Americans to tour the state.
● g (for Globe) is a new magazine section of THE BOSTON GLOBE. It features arts, entertainment, culture, people, lifestyles, things to do around town, comics, and puzzles.
October 28, 2008 - PRESTIGE NEW YORK will launch in Feb as a US version of PRESTIGE SINGAPORE. The monthly will target affluent New Yorkers with content that focuses on city society leaders, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, politicians, and innovators.
Rhonda Palmer is the editor of the magazine, which will be published by CR Media and have a circulation of 50,000. New York is the primary distribution market.
October 28, 2008 - OCEAN STYLE is a bimonthly that targets affluent individuals with "an affinity for the Caribbean." Content focuses on fashion, art, culture, lifestyle, and entertainment. Interviews with and profiles of international and regional celebrities and personalities are also included.
The glossy, which has a circulation of 150,000 and is published by Blue Wolf Media Inc, is distributed in Atlanta, Miami, LA, Washington DC, Toronto, London, and the Caribbean.
October 28, 2008 - MONROE MAGAZINE debuted as a quarterly in Sep. It targets residents of Monroe County, MI. Content focuses on living in the area and local recipes.
Deborah Saul is the editor of the glossy, which is produced by The Monroe Publishing Company and had a launch circulation of 12,000. Several local retailers sell the magazine, and it is also available by subscription.
October 28, 2008 - THE AMERICAN DOG launched this month as a merger of THE COLORADO DOG and THE CHICAGO DOG. The quarterly targets dog lovers and covers canine health, nutrition, training, and safety.
The magazine, which has a circulation of 50,000-60,000, is produced by The Dog Publishing LLC and distributed in the US and Canada.
October 22, 2008 - 904 debuted as a bimonthly in Jan. The glossy targets upper-level managers and executives in northeast FL, local civic leaders, medical and legal professionals, and subscribers to JACKSONVILLE MAGAZINE, which is the publisher of 904. Content includes travel, local recreation and diversions, history of local businesses, profiles of local business executives, VIP Q&A, finance, fashion, politics, automobiles, and a calendar of events.
Joseph White is the editor of the magazine, which has a circulation of 15,000 and is available on area newsstands, in bookstores, and nationally by subscription. Freelance writers can send queries to Mr. White at joe@jacksonvillemag.com
October 22, 2008 - BEAUTIFUL ONE is a bimonthly that targets Christian women. Content includes health and fitness, inner healing, love and marriage, parenting, and fashion and style.
Lucie Costa is editor of the magazine, which is published by Beautiful One Ministry. Submissions are welcome. Details are posted at http://www.beautifulonemagazine.com/write.html.
October 22, 2008 - BEDLAM MAGAZINE debuted in Sep and is published 11 times/year. The magazine chronicles the LA arts scene and targets the arts community and anyone interested in the visual arts and associated activities and events. Content includes profiles of artists and art events, gallery previews, book reviews about art publications by local authors, experimental literary and visual forms, stories of LA's "underbelly," and "peculiarities in the products of popular culture."
Jonathan Jerald is the editor-in-chief of the free monthly, which is distributed in street boxes, galleries, condos, and lofts in Venice, Culver City, Santa Monica, Melrose Avenue, Downtown LA, Frogtown, Atwater, Echo Park, Silverlake, Pomona and areas in between. Jim Fittipaldti is the publisher. Launch circulation was 20,000.
October 22, 2008 - BLACK HEALTH MAGAZINE will debut on Nov 4 as a bimonthly that targets 24- to 59-year-old African American women. Content will include health and beauty trends, fitness, nutrition, and medical concerns within the African American community.
Household Publishing and Enterprises will produce the title, which will have a rate base of 185,000 and be distributed nationwide.
October 22, 2008 - MEXICOXPATZ will launch as a digital quarterly in Nov, and as a print magazine in 2010. The target market is "Mexico-lovers, Mexico-curious, and [the] Mexico-bound." Content will highlight different villages, surrounding attractions, real estate trends, development, entertainment, arts and culture, hotels, dining, and nightlife. Interviews with expatriates will also be included.
Pam Stone is the editor of the publication, which will have a circulation of approximately 200,000 and be available in the US and Canada. Article queries are accepted. Guidelines are posted at http://www.mexicoxpatz.com/writers.html.
October 17, 2008 - SHRIEKFREAK QUARTERLY debuted on Oct 1. The magazine targets horror fans and covers movie material, comic books, music (horror-punk, goth), books, role-playing games, conventions, interviews with individuals in the industry, and "other horror-geek material."
William Eric Downton is the editor of the title, which is available in the US and Europe. Freelance submissions are welcome. Details are posted at http://www.shriekfreak.com/submissions.htm
October 17, 2008 - MANCHESTER MAGAZINE is a lifestyle quarterly aimed at affluent residents of and visitors to the Greater Manchester (NH) area. Regular features focus on local people, places, arts, entertainment, indoor and outdoor activities, health and wellness, travel, and dining. A calendar of local and regional events is also included.
Robert T. Olivier is the editor of the title, which has a circulation of 15,000 and is published by Manchester Magazine Inc. The magazine is sold in grocery stores, bookstores, and retailers throughout NH, and nationally by subscription. Promotional copies are distributed in hotel rooms, condominiums, vacation homes, healthcare professionals' offices, lawyers' offices, spas, salons, fitness centers, real estate agencies, and golf courses in Greater Manchester.
October 17, 2008 - SACRAMENTO BOOK REVIEW debuted as a free monthly on Sep 8. The publication targets avid readers, and each issue contains about 200 book reviews, one or two author interviews, an article on a book-related subject, and a calendar of upcoming local events.
Heidi Komlofske and Ross Rojek are the editors of the title, which is published by 1776 Productions. SACRAMENTO BOOK REVIEW is distributed in CA, as far south as Elk Grove, as far north as North Rio Linda, as far west as Davis, and as far east as Roseville and Folsom.
LOCKED UP WEST VIRGINIA debuted in July as a new monthly from CSJ Publications. It is aimed at the Mountain State's residents. Content includes mug shots of West Virginians who are arrested and booked in regional jails or anyone who's charged with a felony, misdemeanor, or sex crime in the state; and articles on missing people, wanted criminals, and unsolved crimes.
Corey Fregoso is the editor of the magazine, which is on sale in stores in Morgantown, Fairmont, Huntington, Charleston, Wheeling, and Parkersburg.
October 17, 2008 - LANDSLIDE is a new bimonthly from the American Bar Association Section of Intellectual Property Law. It debuted with the Sep/Oct issue. The target audience is section members. Content focuses on patents, trademarks, copyrights, licensing, e-commerce, legislation, and international developments in the fields of business, science, technology, and the arts.
Lisa A. Dunner is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which has a circulation of 22,462. Submissions are welcome. Author guidelines are posted at http://www.abanet.org/intelprop/magazine/Author_Guidelines_IP_Magazine_0208.pdf.
October 17, 2008 - THE LAND REPORT is a quarterly that targets existing and prospective US landowners. Coverage includes investment opportunities, ways to improve and conserve land, legislation updates, and outdoor gear and equipment.
Eric O'Keefe is the editor of the magazine, which is distributed in the US.
October 14, 2008 - XTRA PAIR OF HANDS is a free monthly that launched on Sep 23 and targets users of and workers in the personal and corporate concierge industry. The magazine includes interviews with celebrities who use personal assistants, and individuals who are personal assistants to celebrities.
Lelia Mack-Balenciada is the editor-in-chief of the title, which is published by Xtra Pair of Hands LLC. A circulation of 50,000 is achieved via home delivery and distribution to upscale hotels, malls, restaurants, corporate executives, personal assistants, and 100+ independent newsstands throughout metro Atlanta.
October 14, 2008 - WEAVE, a biannual journal aimed at 18- to 40-year-olds, will be released on Nov 7. Content will include visual art, poetry, fiction, flash fiction, creative nonfiction, and short plays from novice and established writers and artists.
Margaret Bashaar and Laura Davis are co-editors of the title, which will be sold at bookstores and conferences in Pittsburgh and be available nationally via Web site sales. Submissions are accepted. Guidelines are posted at http://www.weavemagazine.net/2008/05/submission-guidelines.html.
October 14, 2008 - SUCCESS FOR WOMEN will launch this month as a spinoff of SUCCESS. The target audience is professional women. Content will include advice and ideas from and profiles of celebrities, authors, and other successful individuals; health; getting ahead in business and careers; inspirational stories; and finance.
Deborah K. Heisz is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which will be published by SUCCESS Media and have a launch circulation of 50,000. SUCCESS FOR WOMEN will become a bimonthly in the second quarter of 2009.
November 4, 2008 - SCROLL debuted in Sep as a quarterly targeting web professionals. Content focuses on user experience design, web design, web development, information architecture, and accessibility. Book reviews and interviews with industry thinkers are also included.
Maxine Sherrin and John Allsopp are the editors of the magazine, which is published by Web Directions and distributed globally. Writers, graphic designers, and photographers are invited to submit their work. Details are posted at http://scrollmagazine.com/contribute.
October 14, 2008 - ROXANNE is a new bimonthly that targets cosmopolitan women. Content focuses on lifestyle, sexuality, and fashion.
Roxanne Diana is the executive editor. Warren Williams Media LLC is the publisher.
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October 14, 2008 - PLAYGROUND is a new quarterly targeting Central FL's affluent, active parents between the ages of 25 and 50 who have at least one child age 12 or younger. Articles cover parenting trends, kid-friendly culture, home design, fashion, health, holidays, travel, sustainable living, and education.
Sabrina James is the editor-in-chief of the glossy, which is published by Playground Media Group LLC. A circulation of 30,000 is achieved via national subscriptions, direct mailings to affluent neighborhoods in Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties, and distribution through advertisers and at local high-traffic locations and events.
October 14, 2008 - MIS QUINCE targets Hispanic girls who are getting ready to celebrate their quincea–eras (15th birthday). Content includes planning tips, music and dance, beauty, and fashion.
Tammy Tibbetts is the editor of the title, which is published by Hearst Communications. The magazine will have a distribution of 1.4 million by being included in the Nov issues of SEVENTEEN and COSMOGIRL!, the latter of which will cease publication with the Dec issue, and by being sent out with the winter issue of TEEN.
October 14, 2008 - MACTRIBE will launch this month and target Mac (technology) users. Content will include design, photography, multimedia, tips, products, reviews, and "features and interviews that cover the culture and lifestyle of today's Mac user."
Daniel Robillard is the editor-in-chief of the title, which will be published 8 times a year and have a circulation of 50,000 through a distribution deal with Source Interlink.
October 14, 2008 - ENGAGE is a new bimonthly that targets community, volunteer, and philanthropic organizations and those who are involved with their activities. Each issue contains analysis, advice, and commentary on civil society.
Maurice Mcleod is the editor of the magazine, which is the member publication of the UK's National Council for Voluntary Organisations but is available worldwide by subscription. Think Publishing handles production and advertising. Circulation exceeds 10,000.
October 14, 2008 - ART IN SITE, a quarterly targeting artists and art enthusiasts in the US, Philippines, and global community, will launch in Jan. Content will focus on Filipino culture, art, and artists, including writers, filmmakers, sculptors, painters, digital artists, photographers, jeepney painters, graffiti artists, set designers, composers, and performance artists.
Patricia Laurel is the editor of the title, which will be published by the Manila Center for the Arts, Association of Artists and Writers, and will initially be distributed in the US (east and west coasts) and Manila. Canada and the rest of Asia should follow.
October 8, 2008 - FLAVOR, a quarterly epicurean lifestyle magazine that targets residents of VA's Piedmont region, launched in Jul. Content includes profiles of local growers, producers, chefs, and artisans; travel; entertainment; design; wine tasting; cooking; dining; home gardening; and a calendar of events.
Melissa Harris is the editor of the title, which is produced by Piedmont Publications.
October 8, 2008 - URBAN METRO is a new quarterly that will launch with a promotional edition on Oct 15. The first quarterly edition will be out on Dec 15. The magazine is aimed at urban metrosexuals and will feature sports, fashion, home, living, education, and economy/finance.
Anika Waltz-Cummings is the editor-in-chief of the title, which will be published by Ceaser Media Group LLC. Initial distribution will be in NJ, NY, CT, PA, and Washington, DC.
October 8, 2008 - INSYNC, a World Publications bimonthly for watch enthusiasts, has been sold to Sandow Media and will be rebranded as WATCH JOURNAL. The rebranded magazine will target ultra-affluent consumers and have more information about best watches and watch brands, and more male-oriented luxury lifestyle content, such as auto imports, jets, and boats.
Marie Picon is the editorial director. The new title will make its debut in the second quarter of 2009, with a launch circulation between 60,000 and 75,000. Distribution will focus on North America and Switzerland.
October 8, 2008 - I Heart Magazine is a just-launched street photography publication that targets photographers, designers, musicians, and collectors worldwide. A feature on pop culture products is also included in the magazine.
Addam Winsenburg is the creative director of the title, which is produced in the US by I Heart Publishing and distributed globally. The second issue will be out in Jan 2009, and Winsenburg hopes to publish triannually or quarterly. Freelance photographic submissions are accepted. Details are posted at http://www.iheartmagazine.com/index2.html.
October 8, 2008 - CONTRAST is a free quarterly that targets 18- to 35-year-old Hawaiian residents and visitors. Content includes art, music, travel, profiles of young professionals from HI, nightlife venues and events, sports, fashion, technology, and product reviews.
Daniel Ikaika Ito is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which is published by Contrast Magazine LLC and has a circulation of 20,000. Half the magazines are available at local advertisers and places frequented by the targeted demographic; 5,000 are distributed on the US west coast; and 5,000 in Japan.
October 8, 2008 - THE AUTISM FILE is a 10-year-old UK quarterly that began a US/Canadian edition last month. A Spain edition will launch in Nov. The magazine is aimed at anyone with an interest in autism and covers medical, nutritional, and educational matters.
Polly Tommey is the editor-in-chief, and Teri Arranga is the editor of the North American edition. Worldwide circulation is 36,500, and circulation for the North American edition is 20,000. Sensinet Ltd is the publisher.
October 6, 2008 - YOGAMOM MAGAZINE launched in Sep and targets educated mothers and mothers-to-be "looking for creative and peaceful ways to relieve stress and promote health for themselves and their families." Articles focus on health, beauty, relationships, eco-living, travel, pregnancy, education, food, finances, and yoga. Celebrity interviews and book reviews are also included.
Celina Miller is the publisher and editor-in-chief of the quarterly, which is distributed in the US.
October 6, 2008 - TAR, a biannual art and fashion magazine, will hit newsstands in a few weeks. The magazine targets fashionistas and art aficionados.
Evanly Schindler is the editor of the title, which is published by Tar Art Media and distributed globally.
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October 6, 2008 - SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA REVIEW, a biannual literary journal, has replaced SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ANTHOLOGY. Like its predecessor, SCR publishes fiction and poetry, but the new magazine also includes creative nonfiction, plays, and screenplays. New, emerging, and established authors are featured.
Annlee Ellingson is the editor-in-chief of the magazine, which is published by the University of Southern California and is available worldwide. Submissions are welcome. Details are posted at http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/mpw/students/SCR_Submit.php.
October 6, 2008 - MORE OF OUR CANADA launched in Sep as a spin-off of OUR CANADA. Both publications are bimonthlies filled with reader submissions, but MORE OF OUR CANADA is published during OUR CANADA's "off" months. The magazine targets those who take pride in Canada and includes stories about the country and its towns, communities, traditions, and people; gardening; recipes; a pen-pal feature; and a wheels column.
Peter Stockland is the editor-in-chief. Reader's Digest Magazines Canada is the publisher. There were 34,000 requests for the first issue of the subscription-only magazine.
October 6, 2008 - DEBBIE BLISS KNITTING MAGAZINE launched Sep 5 from Soho Publishing. The biannual targets new and accomplished knitters. Content includes family and home decor patterns, an advice column for technical queries, interviews with designers, articles about people and places that inspire Bliss's patterns, and new yarns.
Editor Bliss is based in the UK, but the magazine is distributed internationally by subscription.
October 6, 2008 - AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT will replace CIRCULATION MANAGEMENT, a magazine aimed at b-to-b circulators, audience developers, and consumer-magazine consumer-marketers, effective with the Nov issue. The rebranded publication will add online-only media entities to its target audience. New content will focus on online marketing (including SEO and SEM); integrated multi-channel marketing; audience acquisition, behavior, and analytics across a variety of platforms; integrated database creation and management; and defining, creating, and leveraging “community.”
Tony Silber is the editor of the title, which is published ten times/year by Red 7 Media.
October 6, 2008 - FINE CHAMPAGNE launched on May 23. The thrice-a-year title targets those who lead a luxurious lifestyle. Articles focus on fine champagnes and the people behind them.
Editor-in-chief Pekka Nuikki is based in Finland, but the magazine, which has a circulation between 15,000 and 30,000 and is produced by Fine Publishing Ltd, is distributed worldwide.
October 6, 2008 - AMERICAN FINE WINE, a quarterly from Fine Publishing Ltd, launched in San Francisco on March 13. It targets those who enjoy a luxurious lifestyle and focuses on North and South American wine markets, wine estates, and the people behind them.
Editor-in-chief Pekka Nuikki is based in Finland, but the magazine, which has a circulation between 10,000 and 15,000, is available worldwide. It is also distributed to buyers of Bentleys and Maybachs, to American Express Platinum cardholders, on Sunseeker yacht cruises, and on NetJets private jets.
October 1, 2008 - COCHRANE CONNECTS is a biannual that launched last week. It targets new and established residents of the eponymous Canadian town. Content focuses on local people, places and events.
Brandi Dickman is the editor of the magazine, which is published by Frog Inc and has a circulation of 10,000+. The magazine is delivered to all Cochrane households and at events and rack locations in Calgary.
October 1, 2008 - WHITEFISH REVIEW is a biannual literary journal based in Whitefish, MT that publishes fiction, non-fiction, poetry, art, photography, cartoons, and interviews, :with a slant toward mountain culture."
Brian Schott is the editor of the title, which is published by Buckshot Enterprises and distributed in bookstores, fly fishing stores, and other outlets in MT, CA, ID, MA, NH, and WA, and nationally by subscription. Submissions are accepted. Details are posted at http://www.whitefishreview.com/submit.htm.
October 1, 2008 - WHERE WOMEN CREATE will debut as a quarterly in Nov and target imaginative and inventive women. Content will focus on creative women in a diversity of fields, and their workspaces.
The magazine will be distributed in the US and worldwide, and have a launch circulation of 24,000. Stampington & Co and Chapelle Ltd will be the publishers.
October 1, 2008 - SYLACAUGA MAGAZINE will launch on Oct 15 and be published every nine months by a partnership of the Sylacauga (AL) Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Home, a local newspaper. Content will include local news; local attractions and tourism spots; industry; education; recreation; annual events; and listings of civic, social and professional organizations.
The magazine will be distributed to advertisers, in relocation packages, at the Chamber of Commerce, area visitor and information stands, retiree and tourism expositions, and state welcome centers.
October 1, 2008 - FORGE is an independent "cultural journal" that includes fiction, poetry, artwork, photography, and reviews of films and music.
Leif Milliken, Michael Moore, and Melissa Wolfe are the editors of the biannual, which is distributed in the US. FORGE accepts freelance submissions. Details are posted at http://forgejournal.com/?page_id=8.
October 1, 2008 - BLITZ is a new quarterly from Spann & McCormick Publishing. It targets football fans and covers professional football (NFL, Canadian, Arena), as well as college, high school, and Pop Warner ball.
James McCormick is the editor-in-chief of the title, which has a circulation of 55,000 throughout the US and Canada.
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● NANO FICTION is a biannual literary journal published by the University of Houston. Content includes short stories, prose, experimental works, and comics. Freelance submissions are accepted. For details, go to http://www.nanofiction.org/submit.html.
● SIGNAL BUTTE is published three times a year by Dickinson State University (ND) and targets fans of the school. The focus is on in-depth human interest stories.
● MUSINGS is a quarterly literary journal that targets those who spend time on "introspection, self-reflection, and brainstorming." Co-editors Risikat Okedeyi and Kimberly C. Gaines accept submissions. Details are posted at www.myspace.com/musingszine.
● US WEEKLY plans a fashion quarterly to launch next spring. Content will include fashion and shopping advice from makeup artists and stylists. The initial print run will be 450,000. Wenner Media LLC is the publisher.
September 29, 2008 - ALT- will launch next month as a free quarterly in Milwaukee and target 18- to 40-year-old residents of and visitors to the city. Content will focus on new and alternative music, entertainment, artists, designers, economics, dining and bars, and events.
Hanna Swanson is the editor of the magazine, which will have a circulation of 5,000 and be distributed at various venues around Milwaukee. Alt- Inc is the publisher. News of unique events and people can be emailed to info@altdash.com or sent at http://www.altdash.com/Contact.aspx.
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