The Archives, August 2002

Modern Maturity and My Generation become one

August 28, 2002 – Modern Maturity and My Generation are retiring but will be reborn under the tentatively named title AARP: The Magazine. Click here for more.

Barenaked Ladies singer to help grow Vines

August 28, 2002 – Canada’s Steven Page, singer of the Barenaked Ladies rock band, is planning to help expand wine mag Vines.

Page, a wine lover, has joined Shift magazine cofounders Evan Solomon andAndrew Heintzman to expand the magazine. The Ontario-based magazine plans to relaunch this fall. Writers who know Canada’s wine scene should keep an eye out for the magazine’s re-launch.

Canadian dog mag debuts

August 27, 2002 – Modern Dog, a new quarterly magazine for urban dog owners, hopes to fetch readers in British Colombia’s lower peninsula.

The glossy magazine will be distributed in B.C. area coffee shops, vet offices and pet stores. The magazine aims to appeal to city dwellers who want to travel and live well with their pets. The new title could offer new writing opportunities for freelancers with canine knowledge.

New York Times Magazine adds new departments

August 20, 2002 – The New York Times Magazine will unveil four new departments in September and next year.

"Diagnosis" will explore medical puzzles with a physician who takes readers through the process of diagnosing and treating a specific ailment.

"Page Turner" introduces readers to today's young, artistic talent from the world of movies, television, books, art, music and theater.

"Crash Course" is an adult education primer, offering the best available thinking from leading academics on current topics.

Starting next year, "Domains" will offer an inside look at how people in entertainment, sports, politics and business live their lives.

These new departments offer potential markets for freelance writers.

Working Mother to unveil new look

August 14, 2002 – Working Mother gets a redesign this month. Its new tagline is “The Smart Guide for a Whole Life.”

New Editor-in-Chief Jill Kirchenbaum is out to capture what she describes as the “I’ll do this my way spirit” of today’s working mothers. Two new sections debut this month. “Work in Progress" will feature a working mother and “Quick Dish” is a revamped food section for busy mothers.

Writers should note these changes before querying.

Ziff Davis avoids bankruptcy, prepares to restructure

August 12, 2002 – Technology magazine publisher Ziff Davis Media Inc. said it has completed a sweeping financial restructuring plan and will avoid bankruptcy. Click here for more.

Men’s Journal alters course

August 12, 2002 – Seeking to break away from its emphasis on outdoor adventure writing, Men’s Journal will take on more tame subjects such relationships and fashion as its tries to compete with men’s consumer titles such as GQ and Esquire.

As part of the plan, Editor-in-Chief Sid Evans will step down. He is being replaced by Robert Wallace, former Editorial Director of Talk magazine and Rolling Stone editor in the 1970s and 1990s.

Writers should note these changes before querying the magazine.

Is the mag ad slump over?

August 8, 2002 – Don’t pop the champagne yet, but modest ad revenue gains for the magazine industry could mean better days are ahead. Click here for more

Seeing red, Red Herring lays off 28 percent of staff

August 7, 2002 – Red Herring, once the darling of high-tech magazines, has layed off 28 percent of its staff following a continuing slump in ad revenues.

According to the San Francisco Chronicle, the magazine’s staff will drop from 70 people to fewer than 50. That’s down from a high of 350 employees just two years ago.

Hard times at the magazine probably mean rough going for freelancers trying to break into the publication.

Alpinist Magazine climbs into the market

August 7, 2002 – Alpinist Magazine, a quarterly publication about mountain climbing, is set to debut in November.

The magazine will feature first-person accounts of new routes, photography and compelling reportage on climbing from around the world.

If you know mountain climbing, consider pitching the magazine a story. The editor is Christian Beckwith, former editor of American Alpine Journal.

Total Digital Photography developing

August 7, 2002 – Plans are in the works to debut Total Digital Photography, a magazine aimed at new and seasoned photographers.

Writers who know the difference between pixels and Polaroids should consider querying the new magazine. The editor will be Simon Joinson, former editor of Better Digital Photography.

Wealthy suburbanites to get Cachet

August 6, 2002 – Plans are in the works to launch Cachet, a magazine aimed at well-to-do suburban readers.

The magazine will be targeted to the wealthy suburbs surrounding the 25 largest cities in the U.S. Susan Wyland, who helped launch Real Simple, will serve as editorial director.

If you know your way around leafy suburbs, SUVs and tennis clubs, consider pitching the magazine a story.

Time Assistant Managing Editor Joshua Cooper Ramo has left the magazine. (August 28)

Rosie Senior Lifestyle Editor Laura Kalehoff has left the magazine. Angela Krum, former associate editor, articles, is now features editor. Megan Lynagh, former editorial assistant, is now assistant food editor. Emma Bland, assistant editor, food, is on leave. Melissa Walker, former editorial assistant, is now assistant editor. (August 28)

Details Senior Editor Bob Ickes has left the magazine. (August 28)

National Geographic Adventure has made several editorial changes. James Vlahous, former associate editor, is now editor. Melissa Wagenberg, former researcher, is now assistant editor. (August 28)

Maxim has hired Eric Alt as associate editor. Steve Russell, former deputy editor, has been named executive editor. (August 28)

Continental Senior Editor Karen English has left the magazine. (August 28)

In Style has named former Editorial Assistant Sarah Stebbins assistant editor, special issues. (August 28)

Bride’s has named Ellen Heisler, former Editorial Assistant, fashion and beauty, assistant editor for the department. (August 28)

Vacation Industry Review Editor George Leposky is no longer with the magazine. (August 8)

Health has named former Associate Editor Abigail Walch senior editor. (August 28)

Government Technology has hired Jessica Jones as managing editor. (August 27)

Travel Holiday has named former Editorial Assistant Danielle Johnson assistant editor. Nicole Sprinkle, former research editor, is now staff editor. (August 27)

Fast Company has hired Anne Kreamer as contributing editor. (August 27)

Philadelphia has let go editor Loren Feldman. Former Ediror-at-Large Larry Platt is now editor-in-chief. (August 21)

Travel Holiday has promoted Danielle Johnson from editorial assistant to assistant editor. Nicole Sprinkle, former research editor, is now staff editor. (August 21)

Self has named Holly Eagleson assistant fitness editor and promoted Donna Fennessy to associate health and nutrition editor. (August 21)

Fast Company has hired Anne Kreamer as contributing editor. (August 21)

Redbook Research Editor Ewa Beaujon and Associate Health Editor Patricia Curtis have left the magazine. (August 21)

InStyle has named senior writer Honor Brodie entertainment editor. (August 20)

Fitness has named Karyn Repinski acting senior editor. She replaces Aviva Patz. (August 20)

Psychology Today Deputy Editor Michael Seeber has left. (August 20)

Business 2.0 Section Editor Riza Cruz has left the magazine. (August 20)

Lucky has made several editorial changes. Lauren Viera, assistant editor, luckymag.com & regional news, left the publication. The following join: Meredith Barnett, Lucky Breaks editor; Liz Kiernan, Market editor. Christine Frey, formerly contributing Fashion assistant, is now associate Market editor. Gigi Guerra, formerly senior consulting editor, is now senior editor. (August 20)

Jane has named Regina Delgado fashion market editor and Bill Van Parys executive editor. (August 20).

WHERE has named Irene Moore editor-in-chief. (August 20)

US weekly has made several editorial changes. Associate Editor, movies, Andrew Johnson has left the magazine. Thelma Adams, associate editor; and Kim Goad, senior editor, join. Michael Lewittes, formerly senior editor, is now news editor. (August 20)

Bon Appetit Books Editor Kim Upton has left. (August 20)

Red Herring has made several editorial changes. Jason Pontin is now editor-at-large. Leaving the magazine are: Christopher J. Alden, co-founder; Joanna Pearlstein, news editor; Jared Simpson, executive managing editor; Stacy Lawrence, infographics editor. (August 20)

Internet Magazine News and Features Editor Steve Hill is leaving. He will be replaced by Deputy Editor Kim Gilmour. (August 20)

Advertising Age has named Bradley Johnson editor editor-at-large. (August 20)

The Village Voice has lost longtime editor Ron Plotkin. Plotkin died Aug. 9 after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage three weeks earlier. (August 14)

Smart Money has made several editorial changes. Edward A. Finn Jr. was named chairman and editor-in-chief. Peter Finch, former editor-in-chief, is now editor. (August 14)

Psychology Today Deputy Editor Michael Seeber has left. (August 14)

PRWeek has named Julia Hood editor-in-chief. She succeeds Jonah Bloom, who is now executive editor of Advertising Age. (August 14)

Popular Science has named Rebecca Skloot associate editor for biotech and life sciences and Eric Adams aviation and military editor. (August 14)

Linux Journal has named Don Marti editor-in-chief. (August 14)

Fitness has named Aviva Patz senior editor. (August 14)

Dwell has named Allison Arieff editor-in-chief. (August 14)

Living West has named Wolf Schneider acting editor. She replaces Margaret Brown Pickworth. (August 12)

Infoweek Editors Konstanze Neubauer and Sabine Liberty have left the magazine. (August 7)

Travel + Leisure Assistant Editor Kristine Ziwica is no longer with the magazine. (August 7)]

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Managing Editor Rosemary Beales has left. Barbara Marcus, former assistant managing editor, is now managing editor. (August 7)

Network Magazine Associate Editor Rob Kirby has left the magazine. (August 7)

Real Simple Associate Editor Amanda Hinnant has left. Tamara Frankfort is now associate editor. Marla Garfield, formerly assistant editor, is now associate editor. (August 6)

Country Living has named Elizabeth Alsop associate editor. (August 6)

Inc Senior Editor Nancy Lyons has left the publication. (Aug. 6)

Marie Claire Senior Features Editor Mary K. Moore has left the magazine. (Aug. 6)

National Law Journal Editorial Director Robert Ambrogi and Managing Edtitor Jonathan Barrett have left. No replacements have been named. (August 6).

Elle Senior Editor of Beauty and Fitness Vanessa Penna has left. She is replaced by Emily Dougherty. (August 6).

Living West Editor Margaret Brown Pickworth has left the new magazine. A replacement has not yet been named. (August 6)