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The Archives: November, 2006

New luxury lifestyle magazine for Philadelphians

December 28, 2006 - MAINLINE MAGAZINE is "all that's hot in upscale fashion, fitness and beauty, food and festivities, design trends and more." Cornerstone topics capture Philadelphia's culture, leisure and lifestyle.

Marni Prichard Manko is editor-in-chief of this bi-monthly publication, which will debut with the January/February issue.  Its sister title is BUCKS MAGAZINE.  Distribution will be by mail and at area retail locations.
 

New magazine targets women and home-based businesses

December 28, 2006 - FROM HOME is a "resource for women who want to blend their work and personal lives with a home business."  Topics will include tools, strategies, and profiles that chronicle the realities of alternative career options.

Bridey Orth is editor-in-chief of this bi-monthly magazine, which is published by Cutting Edge Media.  The debut issue is due out in February with an initial distribution of 50,000 copies.
 

Regional launch to target Baby Boomer generation

December 21, 2006 - CENTRAL IOWA BOOMER is for affluent, active people between 41- and 60-years-old who are interested in topics such as employment, education, investing, travel, leisure, health and fitness, insurance benefits, consumer information, and technology.

The quarterly magazine, published by Pioneer Communications, will debut in February.  Sister titles include THE IOWAN and IOWA GARDENING. Additional information was not immediately available.

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New magazine for urban gay men

December 21, 2006 - BLEU MAGAZINE covers the urban gay lifestyle, from fashion, entertainment, health and fitness, to grooming, culture, dining, profiles and trends.  The target audience is 18- to 35-year-olds of color, but does speak to all ethnic backgrounds.

Overseeing the editorial direction is George Kevin Jordan.  The publication debuted with the Spring/Summer 2006 issue and will publish quarterly beginning in 2007.  There is a nationwide distribution of 50,000 copies.
 

Regional magazine for African-American teens

December 21, 2006 - YOUNG URBAN VIEWZ targets Washington, D.C. area African-American teens.  Articles report on well being, academia, career development, style, social awareness, and civil responsibility.

Trina Graves oversees this quarterly KCK Publishing title, which debuted with the Spring 2006 issue.  Circulation is 5,000 copies and is available by subscription.
 

New magazine for young women with disabilities

December 21, 2006 - LOGAN MAGAZINE is a lifestyle and fashion magazine that provides hope and inspiration to women with disabilities. Topics include personal and professional success stories of people with disabilities, fashion ideas that make sense, tools to make everyday tasks easier, mentoring, and pathways to independence through technology. The target audience is 14- to 35-years old.

Logan Olson is the editor of this quarterly publication, which is available by subscription and in select book stores, learning institutions, medical-related offices and advocacy groups.
 

New magazine captures geek culture

December 21, 2006 - GEEK MONTHLY is dedicated to anything and everything that geeks obsess about, including the latest toys, anime, TV shows, movies, games and DVDs, as well as how technology is impacting day-to-day life.

Jeff Bond is editor-in-chief of this bi-monthly magazine from CFQ Media.  It is being distributed by subscription and on newsstands.

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 New magazine for New Englanders

December 21, 2006 - CLASSIC COUNTRY LIFE chronicles the true New England area experience, covering traditions, history, nature, town tours, shopping, dining, health and beauty, arts and culture, entertainment, travel, home, and business.

Alana Harold is founder and editor-in-chief of this quarterly magazine, which debuted last week.  The title is distributed by subscription and can also be found at bookstores and newsstands throughout New England, as well as in New Jersey, New York and Florida.
 

Fitness industry magazine to launch

December 21, 2006 - FITNESS BUSINESS NEWS will report on facility launches, acquisitions, upgrades, innovative programs that drive membership, government initiatives, and new trends of interest to for-profit and nonprofit clubs and institutions.

John Craig is editor of this monthly United Publications magazine, which is set to debut in March at the 2007 IHRSA show in San Francisco.  A 30,000 copy circulation is planned, including health and fitness clubs, YMCA/YWCAs, educational institutions, and corporate and medical wellness centers.
 

New lifestyle magazine focused on wellness

December 11, 2006 - ORGANIC SPA MAGAZINE is all about connecting organics, wellness and spa experiences together to form a healthy lifestyle.  Articles will cover beauty, food, design and decor, and also report on the work, play and rest components of life.

Mary Bemis is editor-in-chief of this quarterly publication, which is due out on nationwide newsstands January 8.  The initial circulation is 40,800 copies.  A fourth quarter 2007 supplement titled ORGANIC HOME is being planned.
 
Architectural magazine launches

December 11, 2006 - PIN-UP is all about capturing the essence of an architect's work but also going behind the scenes and chronicling the lives and passions of the designers themselves.  The magazine bills itself as a magazine for architectural entertainment.

Felix Burrichter is editor of this biannual magazine, which is published by FEBU Publishing and debuted with the Fall 2006 issue.  The magazine is available by subscription at http://www.pinupmagazine.org.
 

Regional women's magazine launched

December 11, 2006 - BELLA is for 21- to 49-year old women in the Pensacola, FL area. The magazine's tag line is "Beautiful women. Sassy attitude. Smart magazine."  Articles will "cover the gamut of women's issues" and speak to them as whole individuals rather than in separate life roles.

Michelle Jones is editor of this monthly Pensacola News Journal publication, which debuted in October.  The magazine appears the third Monday of each month.

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New magazine for Western PA women

December 11, 2006 - AT HOME WITH JENNIFER is a family-shelter magazine aimed at 25- to 54-year-old women with children who reside in Western Pennsylvania.  Articles focus on four key areas: life, style, source and projects.

Founder Jennifer Antkowiak oversees this bi-monthly Whirl Publication magazine, which debuts with the Holiday 2006 issue this month.  30,000 copies are distributed by subscription and at area newsstands.
   

New IT magazine start-up

December 11, 2006 - CHANNELPRO MAGAZINE is billed as The Insider's Guide to SMB. Targeting IT professionals in small- and medium-sized businesses, topics range from technology news and hardware and software guides to articles on business practices, sales and marketing tips, cost cutting, and revenue opportunities.

Michael Siggins is editor-in-chief of this EH Publishing title.  10 issues per year will be published beginning in February.
 

New journal addresses healthy lifestyle choices

December 6, 2006 - The AMERICAN JOURNAL OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE reports on how our lifestyles, including diet, exercise, and sleep, affect medical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and weight.  The target audience is healthcare professionals seeking to guide their patients towards a healthier lifestyle.

Dr. James M. Rippe is editor of this monthly title, which is published by Sage Publishing.  The debut issue is January 2007.
 

Regional PA magazine planned

December 6, 2006 - THE FRANKLIN COUNTY EXPLORER MAGAZINE will cover the history, people, business, and lifestyle of Franklin County, PA.

Barbara Moran is editor of this bi-monthly Acorn Publishing title, which is set to debut with the March/April issue.  Distribution will be to area businesses and tourist areas.

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Humanitarian-aid magazine debuts

December 6, 2006 - HELP is all about inspiring people to become involved with life changing humanitarian efforts at home and abroad. Articles and photography focus on stories about survivors, workers, funders, and heroes.

Stephanie and Kelly Kinnunen are the founders of this quarterly magazine, which debuted with the Winter 2006 issue.  Distribution is by subscription and will soon appear at major bookstore chains.  The website is http://www.needmagazine.com.
 

New magazine about the Hotel del Coronado

December 6, 2006 - LEGEND MAGAZINE is a new in-room publication for the historic Hotel del Coronado, located in San Diego, CA.  Topics include historical perspectives, spa and dining, golf entertainment, and the surrounding Southern California area.

The title will debut in July 2007 and is published by Media That Deelivers. Additional information was not immediately available.

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New magazine explores Jewish life

December 6, 2006 - PRESENTENSE seeks to invigorate Hebrew culture where Jewish youth in their 20s and 30s will be able to explore and enrich their Jewish identity.  Articles feature news, essays, poetry, reviews, photography, and artwork.

Ariel Beery created this magazine, which published Issue One in October. Additional information was not immediately available.
 

ARTICLE ARCHIVES


COSMOPOLITAN - associate beauty editor Andrea Levanthal has left her position. (December 28)

COSMOPOLITAN has a new fashion editor, specials, Maggie Hong. (December 28)

MORE has a new beauty and fashion assistant editor, Brette Polin. (December 28)

YOGA JOURNAL has a new managing editor, Katherine Griffin. (December 28)

TEEN VOGUE has a new entertainment senior editor, Danielle Nussbaum. (December 28)

IN STYLE has a new deputy editor, specials, Rebecca Hardiman. (December 28)

YANKEE MAGAZINE will reduce publication frequency from 10 annual issues to six and cut circulation from 500,000 copies to 400,000 in 2007. (December 28)

SWIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE has a new masters editor, Mark Moore. (December 28)

DC MODERN LUXURY has a new editor-in-chief, Karen Sommer Shalett. (December 28)

EWEEK - executive editor Stan Gibson has left his position. (December 28)

SHOCK will cease publication following the February 2007 issue. (December 21)

GOOD HOUSEKEEPING - several staffers have left their positions: senior editor Jessica Baumgardner; fashion market editor Meredith Ekstedt; decorating editor Sherry Akbar; articles editor Jennifer Braunschweiger; senior features editor Mary Kate Hogan. (December 21)

FITNESS has a new associate editor as of January, Alice Olglethrope. (December 21)

REAL SIMPLE - senior beauty editor Jody Buffalo is leaving her position at the end of 2006. (December 21)

TEEN VOGUE - senior accessories editor Rebecca Resnick has left her position. (December 21)

BOSTON MAGAZINE has a new editor, James Burnett. (December 21)

US WEEKLY has a new senior editor (television), April Bernard. (December 21)

V MAGAZINE has a new associate editor, Jacob Brown. (December 21)

BLACK ENTERPRISE has a new senior photo editor, Lonnie C. Major. (December 21)

NYLON has a new associate fashion market editor, Tina Langley. (December 21)

DEALERNEWS has a new senior editor, Guido Ebert. (December 21)

SCRATCH MAGAZINE has been renamed XXL PRESENTS: SCRATCH and has a new editor-in-chief, Brendan Frederick. (December 21)

NASHVILLE BUSINESS JOURNAL - editor Geert De Lombaerde has left his position. (December 21)

BUSINESS SOLUTIONS, INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS, and INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS FOR RETAILERS have a new senior editor and copy editor, Dan Schell. (December 21)

IOWA CONSERVATIONIST has been renamed IOWA OUTDOORS. (December 21)

REAL SIMPLE has several new staffers: Suzanne Rust as associate editor; Katie Priester as senior associate photo editor; Daisy Cajas as assistant photo editor. (December 14)

TEEN VOGUE has a new beauty and health associate editor, Jane Park. (December 14)

POPULAR SCIENCE has a new senior associate editor (What's New section), Sean Captain. (December 14)

NEWSWEEK
has two new staffers: Nisid Hajari as foreign editor; Bret Begun as nation editor. (December 14)

NEWSWEEK INTERNATIONAL
has a new managing editor, Tony Emerson. (December 14)

BEEF has a new senior editor as of January 2, Burt Rutherford. (December 14)

PROSPER MAGAZINE has a new editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Young. (December 14)

DEALERSCOPE has a new editor-in-chief as of January 2, Jeff O'Heir. (December 14)

OVERTIME MAGAZINE has a new senior editor, Jeff Louderback. (December 14)

PSYCHIATRIC TIMES has a new editor-in-chief, Ronald Pies. (December 14)

FHM will cease print publication following the March issue. (December 14)

T: THE NEW YORK TIMES STYLE MAGAZINE has a new senior editor, Armand Limnander. (December 11)

VIBE VIXEN has two new staffers: Tai Beauchamp as deputy editor; Deborah Boardley as photo editor. In addition, the magazine will increase publishing frequency from quarterly to bi-monthly. (December 11)

C MAGAZINE has a new assistant fashion editor, Samantha Traina. (December 11)

BIKE has a new associate and gear editor, Chris Lesser. (December 11)

YOGA JOURNAL has a new editor-in-chief, Kaitlin Quistgaard. (December 11)

NORTHSHORE has a new editor, Claire McCarthy. (December 11)

NEW ENGLAND ANTIQUES JOURNAL has a new associate editor, Regina Kolbe. (December 11)

NEW JERSEY MONTHLY has a new senior editor, Eric Levin. (December 11)

HX MAGAZINE has two new staffers: Brandon Voss as editor-in-chief; Mark Peikert as assistant editor. (December 11)

THE CANADIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION JOURNAL has a new editor-in-chief, Dr. Paul Hebert. (December 11)

WINDOWS IN FINANCIAL SERVICES has a new managing editor, Renee Wijnen Caruthers. (December 11)

THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has let several staffers go: executive editor Peter Pryor; music editor Chris Morris; calendar editor Selena Templeton. (December 11)

ROBB REPORT WORTH - editor-in-chief Dwight Cass is leaving his position in January. Executive editor Matthew Purdue will serve as acting editor-in-chief. (December 11)

HEALTH - assistant editor Megan O'Connell has left her position. Nicole Pearl is her temporary replacement in the New York bureau. (December 11)

AMERICAN WOODWORKER has been acquired by New Track Media. Wooden Horse incorrectly reported this as an acquisition by Ripplewood Holdings on November 20. (December 11)

GOVERNMENT COMPUTER NEWS, WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY, GOVERNMENT LEADER and DEFENSE SYSTEMS have been acquired by 1105 Media. (December 11)

ELITE TRAVELER has a new associate editor, Tanya Dukes. (December 5)

ISLANDS has a new editor, Christine Richard. (December 5)

THE FADER has a new editor-in-chief, Alex Wagner. (December 5)

PARENTING has announced two staff changes: Sarah Smith is now senior articles editor; Marisa Maeyama is now senior associate editor for the Healthy Bites and Work and Family sections. (December 5)

LDB INTERIOR TEXTILES has a new editor-in-chief, Wanda Jankowski. (December 5)

BIZBASH MEDIA has a new assistant editor, Lisa Cericola. (December 5)

CHICAGO HOME MAGAZINE will increase publication frequency from quarterly to bi-monthly next spring. (December 5)

SUNSET will decrease its ratebase from 1.45 million to 1.2 million with the January issue. (December 5)

CANADIAN IMMIGRANT has been acquired by The Star Media group of Torstar Corp. (December 5)

CLAMOR has ceased publication. (December 5)

COMMUNICATIONS & NETWORKING will cease publication following the December issue. (December 5)

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