The Archives, December 2001

Modern Bride up for sale

December 19, 2001 - Modern Bride, a Primedia Inc. magazine, is up for sale and has attracted the attention of at least three other firms that currently publish bridal titles. Primedia has been steadily selling off non-core titles to pay off debt.

Nylon to add 20 pages of editorial space

December 17, 2001 - Nylon, the fashion/pop-culture title for young women, will be adding 20 editorial pages per issue beginning in February. The title claims circulation of 214,000 (unaudited) and is published 10 times per year. The magazine is run by publisher Jaclynn Jarrett and her editor-in-chief husband Marvin Scott Jarrett.

The Family Handyman adds new editorial coverage

December 17, 2001 - Published 10 times per year, The Family Handyman has a 1.1 million circulation that appeals to do-it-yourself home improvement people. In April, a twice-yearly editorial section titled "Auto Fast Fix" is being resurrected. At the same time, a special edition called Family Handyman New Homeowner will be distributed by realty companies to capture the female home buying audience. The magazine is published by Reader's Digest Association.

Leap's Pond is new interactive children's magazine

December 17, 2001 - Four- to seven-year-old children have a new magazine called Leap's Pond. The title, published 10 times per year, will feature 24 pages of educational activities in subjects including language, arts, math, music, science, social studies and foreign language. In addition, Leap Parent, a parental guide, is included. The title is published by Emeryville, Calif.-based LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc.

Valiente suspends publication temporarily

December 17, 2001 - Valiente magazine, a monthly Latino lifestyle title, will suspend publication following the December issue. Plans are to relaunch as early as March 2002 but no later than June. The Plano, Texas title will also attempt to move to national distribution.

Black Talent News makes comeback

December 17, 2001 -Black Talent News, a monthly targeting 20- to 45-year-old African American film industry executives, is being published again following a year shut down due to lack of funds. In addition, the title's website is being relaunched. Currently the title has a newsstand distribution of 1,500 and 2,700 subscribers. The titled is headed by founder Tanya Kersey-Henley.

Xbox Nation covers new gaming platform

December 12, 2001 - A new title, Xbox Nation, launched yesterday, covering Microsoft's Xbox gaming platform. Full Story

Martha Stewart publishes Japanese edition

December 10, 2001 - Martha Stewart Martha is the name of the new Japanese edition of Martha Stewart Living. 60 to 70 percent of editorial content will be derived from the U.S. edition with the remainder created by Japan's editorial staff led by Sachiko Oshima, editor-in-chief. The magazine has an initial distribution of 115,000 copies and will be published bi-monthly. (December 10)

POZ still alive

December 10, 2001 - POZ, the AIDS awareness title, continues to be published but still remains on shaky financial ground. The title was able to avoid closing its doors by taking on custom publishing work instead of seeking non-profit status as was initially reported. Paid subscriptions hover at 8,000 with a controlled circulation of 100,000 distributed to AIDS relief organizations and doctor's offices. The launch of 'hale, a title for asthmatics, has been put on hold indefinitely.

Bio-IT World debuts in March

December 5, 2001 - Life science workers who use IT tools will have a new magazine soon, Bio-IT World, published by Bio-IT World Inc., a new division of IDG (International Data Group). The debut issue will be distributed at the Bio-IT World Expo in Boston on March 12-14, 2002.

The Scientist adds Internet technology content

December 5, 2001 - The Scientist is incorporating a redesign starting with the January 7 issue that will include new content about how Internet technology is affecting scientific research, patterns of information exchange, employment opportunities and collaboration options. The magazine will expand its distribution into Europe and Canada following a partnership agreement with BioMed Central, boosting circulation from 50,000 copies to 75,000.

The Rake new title in the planning stages

November 28, 2001 - The Rake is a new monthly title being planned by founders of the City Pages, an alternative weekly publication in the Twin Cities. Full Story

New music title planned

December 3, 2001 - A new music/entertainment title is being planned by MTV and Hearst Magazine. The as-yet unnamed magazine will be headed by Pamela Miller, formerly the deputy editor at Glamour, and will go head-to-head with Dennis Publishing's Blender.

Sounding Board, a monthly title covering voice, fax and video, will cease publication following the December issue. Owner Virgo Publishing will move its subscription list of approximately 50,000 to sister publication Xchange magazine. (December 19)

Patient Care for the Nurse Practitioner has ceased print publication after four years but will remain on the Internet. (December 17)

Manhattan File, a social-scene magazine, is ceasing publication after seven years. Editor Cristina Greeven will join Gotham. (December 17)

Electronica is the name of the new monthly Arabic edition of InfoWorld, an International Data Group (IDG) publication covering enterprise technology. The titled debuted in Egypt this week. (December 17)

Formulary has named a new editor, David C. Calabrese. (December 17)

American Banker, Bond Buyer, National Mortgage News and Credit Union Journal, formerly publications of Thomson Corp., have been acquired by the team of Veronis Suhler & Associates and Deutsche Bank. (December 17)

The American Prospect has fired its senior editor, Ana Marie Cox, after just six weeks. In addition, managing editor Lisa Hisel has given notice. (December 17)

Allure has appointed a new features editor, Jennifer Krauss, formerly the arts and senior editor at Talk. In addition, a new senior editor was named at Allure, Cara Birnbaum. (December 17)

Streaming Media, a Penton Media magazine, has ceased print publication following the September/October issue but will maintain its Internet presence. The title is considering going to a paid-subscription business model and hopes to relaunch its print version sometime in the future. (December 12)

PhillyTech, a local business title, has ceased publication after three years. (December 12)

Motor Trend has named a new editor-in-chief, Kevin Smith, formerly the title's editorial development manager. Mr. Smith succeeds C. Van Tune who resigned recently. (December 12)

Business & Health, a Medical Economics/Thomson Healthcare title, will cease print publication and become solely Internet-based in January. (December 12)

AlleyCat News may be folding permanently. Following a long hiatus, a new issue appeared in September and then the offices were closed. Funding is being sought to revive the title once again. (December 12)

Geriatrics has named the series editor for a new monthly column "The Psychiatric Consultant," Gene D. Cohen, director of the Center on Aging, Health and Humanities at George Washington University. Articles will feature material on mental health problems in people over the age of 50, focusing on diagnosis and treatment. The column will begin publication in January. (December 10)

Registered Rep is the new name of the retail investment trade magazine formerly titled Registered Representative. The Primedia Inc. magazine will adjust content to also appeal to registered investment advisors. The title is moving its headquarters to New York City from Irvine, Calif. (December 10)

University Business has temporarily suspended publication and laid off ten of the 15 staff members. The title expects to relaunch. (December 5)

Sunset Magazine has appointed a new senior editor of food and entertaining, Sara Schneider, formerly a copy editor for the title. (December 5)

Registered Representative has named a new editor, David Geracioti, formerly a senior editor at SmartMoney. In addition, a new managing editor was named, Beth Karlin. Also appointed are a new senior editor, Jason Black and a new staff editor, Betsy Riley. (December 5)

Redbook has named a new executive editor, Janet Siroto, formerly the editor-in-chief of Family Life. (December 5)

YM has named a new executive editor, Lori Majewski, formerly the entertainment editor at Teen People. In addition, YM will be adding a July issue, bringing the 2002 publishing schedule to a total of 11 issues that year over the previous 10 per year. 12 issues are expected to be published in 2003. (December 3)

On and Family Life will cease publication following their December issues while Asiaweek will cease publication following this week's issue. The three titles were published by Time Inc. (December 3)

Sport Fishing has named a new editor, Chris Dummit, formerly the outdoors editor for the Palm Beach Post. (December 3)

Popular Science has named a new general editor, Frank Vizard. In addition, a new technology editor was named, Suzanne Kantra-Kirschner. (December 3)

MBA Jungle has named a new editor, Kendall Hamilton, formerly the title's deputy editor. (December 3)

New Architect is the new name for CMP Media's Web Techniques as of the Februrary 15 issue. The name change marks a shift in editorial coverage from Internet design, infrastructure and development to e-business strategy. Circulation consists of 140,000 qualified Internet, IT and corporate managers. (December 3)

M-Business will drop its controlled circulation from 125,000 to 100,000 as of the February issue. 12 employees were laid off last week. No further details were immediately available. The title is published by CMP Media. (December 3)

Computer-Aided Engineering, a Penton Media Inc. title, will reduce its publication schedule from monthly to quarterly as of March. (December 3)

Fine Living is the new name of the upscale lifestyle title Cachet as of the March issue. A 49 percent share of the title was purchased by E.W.Scripps Co. (December 3)