Wooden Horse Magazine Database - A Complete Magazine Directory

December 28, 2005 - PRINTMEDIA MAGAZINE will change its name to PUBLISHING EXECUTIVE beginning with the January issue. In addition, the editorial focus will push past print publication production information and add "content for magazine management and interactive and online publishing." That means coverage on digital editions, e-newsletters, Web publishing, webcasts, podcasts, custom publishing, and audio and video topics.

Noelle Skodzinski is editor-in-chief of this North American Publishing Company title. The new website can be found at http://www.pubexec.com.

December 28, 2005 - OFFICIAL VIRGINIA WINE LOVER is being created to "promote Virginia wines and Virginia's finest products." Topics include tips, trivia, recipes from winery chefs, wine pairings, and festival coverage.

Frank Britt oversees the quarterly magazine, which is due to launch before the June festival season starts. Distribution will be to statewide wineries.

December 27, 2005 - RELATED is all about conspicuous consumption for the high-end luxury market. The target audience is "current and prospective owners of condominiums" being developed by the Related Group.

This SoBe News title will launch in February with a distribution of 25,000 copies.

December 21, 2005 - AMERICAN HEALTH & FITNESS magazine will relaunch in January as MAXIMUM FITNESS. The content focus remains on providing current information regarding training, nutrition, health, and sports performance and is marketed to young men seeking a "no-nonsense guide to achieving their fitness goals."

Matt Nicholls heads up the editorial team for the retitled bimonthly publication. The magazine is published by Canusa Publishing Group and will be distributed in Canada, the U.S., and internationally via newsstands, bookstores, retail shops, and by subscription. The initial distribution is 200,000 copies.

December 20, 2005 - UTAH CAREERS FOR WOMEN is a new magazine that addresses the "mix of challenges specific to women." Topics include discussions of hot occupations within the state, "balancing work and family, salaries, childcare, negotiating with the boss, and how to sell yourself."

The title is published by The Department of Workforce services and will be available at http://jobs.utah.gov.

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December 20, 2005 - JORREST TEEN MAGAZINE has debuted its first issue in the Gwinnett County area of Georgia. Topics include fashion, life-issue struggles, games, school, family and friends, and recipes.

The magazine was created by two 11-year-old girls, Marlaina James and Dazsenee Forrest, and is overseen by senior editor Marilyn James. The title is a quarterly publication distributed by subscription and can be found online at http://www.jorrest-teen-magazine.com.

December 20, 2005 - INTERNET GENEALOGY is getting ready to launch its debut April/May 2006 issue, with reviews of Internet databases and research tools, along with case studies that chronicle how specific people found clues to their family's history.

Halvor Moorshead is editor of this bimonthly magazine, a sister title to FAMILY CHRONICLE. The ratebase is 20,000 copies with distribution via subscription and nationwide newsstands.

December 19, 2005 - Not only will BOOKTECH MAGAZINE be renamed to BOOK BUSINESS, but the editorial coverage is going to expand. New topics include bottom-line-oriented case studies and news for top-tier executives on business management, marketing, market trends, distribution and fulfillment, packaging, content management, design, industry people, and events.

The title is published by North American Publishing Company and the changes will be effective starting with the January issue.

December 19, 2005 - CLAMOR MAGAZINE will relaunch with its Spring 2006 issue, featuring expanded and more in-depth editorial content on culture, politics, people, economics, sex and gender, media, and independent media reviews.

The title also changes to quarterly publication, down from six issues per year. The website is http://www.clamormagazine.org.

December 13, 2005 - PROJECT RUNWAY magazine "contains profiles and information on contestants, judges and storylines" from Bravo TV's Project Runway show. Also featured are profiles of behind-the-scene stylists and designers.

This title is an ELLE supplement and debuts in the January issue, with additional distribution on newsstands and in Banana Republic stores. Published by Hachette Filipacchi Media, the second issue will appear in mid-March.

December 13, 2005 - The core topics of FUTURE SNOWBOARDING magazine are "what to buy, where to go and how to make the most of your precious days on the hill." Articles will also cover tests and reviews, resort profiles, photography, and personality profiles.

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December 12, 2005 - The February issue of ELLE GIRL signals a change in editorial content at the magazine. Additional topics to be covered include well-being, mental health, and profiles of cool teen girl blogs. The issues will also be more "body conscious," with features on body image that more fully reflect all shapes and sizes.

Editor-in-chief Christina Kelly noted that by incorporating changes she is "just aiming to create a magazine that's smart and funny and takes the reader seriously."

December 8, 2005 - PURCHASING MAGAZINE is adding more editorial content starting with the January 12 issue according to editor-in-chief Paul E. Teague.

New features include: Scale Up - buying trends and medium-size company initiatives; CPO - high level executives offer industry viewpoints; Players - profiling industry movers and shakers.

December 8, 2005 - Lifestyle magazine SWAY launched last week, reflecting the interests of "Canada's diverse community of African and Caribbean Canadians." Articles report on news, finance, and fashion, and profiles prominent people.

Publisher Chioma of Chioma Productions oversees the quarterly title, which is a joint venture with Metroland Printing, Publishing & Distributing, a subsidiary of Torstar Corporation. There was an initial distribution of 50,000 copies in the Toronto area.

December 8, 2005 - WAKESURFING MAGAZINE is preparing its March 2006 launch issue to cover the sport of wakesurfing. Content includes board design and selection, "how-to" moves, destinations, gear, and profiles of riders and board makers.

The quarterly title is based in Templeton, Calif. with distribution by subscription. The planned ratebase was not immediately available.

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December 6, 2005 - Catholic teen girls are the target audience of TRUE GIRL, a new magazine set to offer "practical ideas about fashion, music and friends" as well as articles about responsible choices grounded in faith.

Brandi Lee is editor of this bi-monthly title, which will debut with the February/March issue. Although ratebase information was not immediately available, distribution will be by subscription and to diocesan schools, youth groups and nationwide youth conventions. The website is http://www.truegirlonline.com.

December 6, 2005 - KNOW is the new science magazine for curious kids in Canada. The target audience is six- to nine-year olds. Content being developed includes a look at ice and snow, the solar system, beach life, light and color, dogs, and balloons.

Adrienne Mason is editor of this bi-monthly title due to launch in January. 4,000 subscribers are onboard so far.

December 6, 2005 - SUNDAY LUXURY launched November 20 with coverage on fashion, entertainment, charity functions, culture, beauty, automotive, arts, health and fitness, home and garden, food and spirits, travel, computer and electronics, real estate, and interior design coverage.

Publisher David Gordon oversees this weekly title. The controlled circulation to affluent households in and around Beverly Hills, Calif. is 115,000.

December 1, 2005 - ENVY MAN debuted with its October issue, covering celebrity profiles, fashion, artists, travel, and current events. The target audience is 25- to 50-year-old affluent gay men.

Jeffrey Lovari is editor-in-chief of the bimonthly title and the website is http://www.envyman.com.

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December 1, 2005 - NORTHERN VIRGINIA magazine is set to "celebrate the finer things in life" and will feature articles on local food, wine, arts, entertainment, and politics as well as fashion, health, and beauty.

Managing editor Karen Chaffraix oversees the title, which plans nine issues per year. The ratebase was not immediately known.

MACLEAN'S - assistant managing editor Patricia Hluchy is leaving her position. (December 30)

CRICKET MAGAZINE GROUP - executive editors Deborah Vetter and Paula Morrow and associate editor Heather Delabre are leaving their positions. (December 30)

METROPOLITAN HOME has a new editor, Susan Victoria. (December 29)

FARM JOURNAL has a new seeds and technology editor, Wayne Wenzel. (December 29)

RELATED, a planned semi-annual 2006 title, has named an editor-in-chief, Glenn Albin. (December 29)

JANE has a new assistant beauty editor, Courtney Dunlop. (December 28)

D.C. STYLE and PHILADELPHIA STYLE have a new editor-in-chief, Sarah Schaffer. (December 28)

D.C. STYLE has a new articles editor, Christie Findlay. (December 28)

STUFF has a new consumer electronics and spirits editor, Anthony Rallo. (December 28)

CHICAGO MAGAZINE - senior business editor Steve Rhodes has left his position. (December 28)

EDN has a new executive editor, Ron Wilson. (December 28)

THE FEMALE PATIENT has a new editor-in-chief, Vivian Dickerson. (December 28)

MUSCLE & FITNESS has a new editor-in-chief, Peter McGough. (December 28)

MEDICAL DEVICE & DIAGNOSTIC INDUSTRY has two new editor-in-chiefs: Sherrie Conroy and Erik Swain. (December 28)

APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT TRENDS will be renamed APPLICATION TRENDS as of January 1, 2006. (December 28)

CONDE NAST TRAVELER has a new executive fashion editor, Hyla Bauer. (December 27)

CHESS LIFE has a new editor, Daniel Lucas. (December 27)

HOME FURNISHINGS BUSINESS has a new senior editor, Powell Slaughter. (December 27)

TIME OUT NEW YORK - editor-in-chief Joe Angio has resigned. (December 21)

OK! MAGAZINE has a new editor (West Coast), David Thompson. (December 21)

SHAPE has a new managing editor, Jeanne Ricci. (December 20)

ISLANDS has a new senior editor, Megan Padilla. (December 20)

BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL AVIATION has a new senior editor, George Larson. (December 20)

EE TIMES has a new editor, Patrick Mannion. (December 20)

PRWEEK has two new staffers: Karl Greenberg as news editor; Beth Herskovits as deputy news editor. (December 20)

TIME - west coast editor Terry McCarthy has left his position. (December 19)

ALLURE has a new senior editor, Liz Krieger. (December 19)

RADAR will cease publication following the November/December issue. (December 19)

THE ATLANTIC MONTHLY - senior editor Scott Stossel will manage the magazine during its move from Boston to Washington, D.C. (December 19)

BUSINESSWEEK has let several staffers go: international edition senior editor Michael Serrill; finance editor Chester Dawson, Business Outlook section editor Kathleen Madigan; associate editor John Koppisch. (December 19)

ALLURE has a new fashion editor, Jared Lacks. (December 14)

SPORTS ILLUSTRATED - assistant managing editor Roy Johnson has been let go. (December 14)

SAILING WORLD has a new editor, Dave Reed. (December 14)

LAPTOP has a new senior associate editor, Anthony Losanno. (December 14)

MULTICHANNEL NEWS has a new senior editor, Karen Brown. (December 14)

WIRELESS REVIEW will become a supplement of TELEPHONY in January. (December 14)

WEEKEND MAGAZINE has a new deputy editor, Barbara Peck. (December 13)

PARENTS MAGAZINE has a new senior editor, Judy Goldberg. (December 13)

CRACKED MAGAZINE has a new editor, Jay Pinkerton. (December 13)

RUNNER'S WORLD has several new staffers: Charlie Butler as deputy editor; Katie Neitz as senior editor; Jane Hahn as features editor; Warren Greene as special projects editor. (December 13)

ATTACHÉ and AMERICA WEST magazines will merge in January under one new title: US AIRWAYS MAGAZINE. (December 12)

INSIDE TRIATHLON - editor-in-chief Kyle du Ford has left his position. (December 12)

MEN'S JOURNAL has a new executive editor, Brad Weiners. (December 9)

HOUSE BEAUTIFUL has a new managing editor, Jonathan Chernes. (December 8)

CRUISING WORLD has a new editor, John Burnham. (December 8)

BOSTON has a new executive editor, James Burnett. (December 8)

MEDIALINE has a new editor, Terence Keegan. (December 8)

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER - editor-in-chief Robert Dowling has resigned. (December 8)

FLY FISHING IN SALT WATERS has a new editor, Ted Lund. (December 8)

INTERNATIONAL GAMINE & WAGERING BUSINESS has a new editor, Paul Doocey. (December 8)

INDIAN GAMING BUSINESS has a new editor, Marian Green. (December 8)

CASINO JOURNAL has a new editor, Andy Holtmann. (December 8)

BUSINESSWEEK will cease publishing the European and Asian print editions. (December 8)

INSPIRED HOUSE will cease publication following the March/April 2006 issue. (December 8)

O AT HOME has a new executive editor, Kitty Morgan. (December 6)

MEN'S VOGUE has a new associate editor, Hudson Morgan. (December 6)

WASHINGTON LIFE MAGAZINE has a new managing editor, Michael Clements. (December 6)

GROOVES will cease print publication following the November issue. (December 6)

SHAPE has three new deputy editors: Janet Lee for fitness; Tricia Calvo for health and nutrition; Mary Rose Almasi for beauty and fashion. (December 5)

VANITY FAIR has a new national editor, Todd Purdum. (December 5)

GLAMOUR has a new market editor, Samantha Bishopp. (December 5)

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING has a new features editor, Sarah Felix. (December 5)

FAMILY CIRCLE has a new research editor, Riki Markowitz. (December 5)

LIGHTWAVE and PORTABLE DESIGN have a new managing editor, Carrie Meadows. (December 5)

BRIDES has a new senior travel editor, Sherri Eisenberg. (December 1)

TIME OUT NEW YORK has a new film editor, Melissa Anderson. (December 1)




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