The Archives: January, 2006

New magazine chronicles global sourcing

January 31, 2006 - GLOBAL SERVICES targets an audience from CIOs to business analysts seeking information on harnessing global sourcing needs. Content includes business processing outsourcing, IT outsourcing, customer service, global business operations, technology reports and research-based studies.

Rusty Weston is editor-in-chief of this monthly publication from CMP Media.  The magazine debuts with its February issue and the ratebase is 41,000.

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Search marketing to be captured in print

January 31, 2006 - Professionals who market themselves on search engines will soon have a new magazine dedicated to the industry: SEARCH MARKETING STANDARD.  Coverage includes profiles, tools and services, and news and trends in pay per click advertising, search engine optimization, web analytics, click fraud, and local and contextual search.

Andrey Milyan is editor-in-chief of this quarterly publication, which will debut its Summer issue in May. The initial circulation is 15,000.
 

Regional Portland magazine launches

January 30, 2006 - PDX MAGAZINE covers the broad spectrum of lifestyle, arts, and culture in Portland, OR.  The website is http://www.pdxmagazine.com.

Liz Hummer is editor of the monthly publication, which debuted in October.  Distribution is to local entertainment and lodging businesses, boutiques, college campuses, bookstores and healthcare offices.  Currently, 20,000 copies are printed.
 

New magazine for Midwest GLBT community

January 30, 2006 - STANDOUT MAGAZINE is being created for a gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender audience in the Midwest states of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri. Editorial content includes in-depth looks at hot topics and relevant issues, as well as the latest in entertainment and profiles of people creating positive changes and perceptions in the community.

Publisher Kim Campbell oversees the monthly publication, due to launch this March. Distribution is through GLBT-friendly restaurants, nightclubs, retail stores, community organizations, and by subscription.
 

Another magazine for Sacramento lifestyle

January 30, 2006 - "City-dwellers in Sacramento's emerging urban core" are the target audience of a new magazine pulling its first issue together: SACRAMENTO LIFE & STYLE.  Content will include topical reports on social, political and cultural issues, business and industry profiles, local fiction, and pop culture information.

The monthly magazine will debut in May and is published by Sierrastyle Publishing Inc. Distribution is by paid subscription and to area retail outlets, with an initial print run of 70,000 copies.
 

Online gossip goes glossy

January 25, 2006 - A print version of the online New York Post Page Six column is being prepared for launch.  Topics include New York nightlife, coverage of high-profile company and industry events in fashion and entertainment, as well as gossip.

Richard Johnson is overseeing the process, with the debut issue due out February 9.  The publication frequency was not immediately known.  The magazine will be shipped with the newspaper.

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BassFan LLC expands into print media

January 24, 2006 - BASSFAN MAG is getting its first print edition ready, with a debut date sometime in February. Content includes anything related to tour-level professional bass fishing.

Published by BassFan LLC, the magazine will be available at select retail tackle stores and by subscription. The website is http://www.bassfan.com.
 

Regional lifestyle publication debuts

January 23, 2006 - Women in the north-central Indiana counties of Wabash and Miami are the target audience of REAL WOMAN magazine.  Each feature article profiles a local women in an unusual or interesting occupation.  Additional topics include spiritual and physical health, teenage girls, senior women who contribute to their community, and lifestyle articles "under 40 & over 40."

Sheila Rhoades is editor of this quarterly publication that will debut Friday, January 27. Published by The Plain Dealer, the magazine will also be inserted into the Peru Tribune. The estimated readership is 13,000.
 

Mature Hawaiians target of new magazine

January 18, 2006 - GENERATIONS HAWAII is aimed at Hawaii's maturing population, specifically those over 50.  Editorial coverage will focus on seniors excelling in a chosen pursuit, financial matters, health issues, computer use, classes of interest, and "homefront" tidbits.

Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi is editor of this bimonthly title due to launch on February 9. The initial press run will be 20,000 copies and distributed to Oahu libraries, recreation centers, retirement communities, and area drug stores.
 

Child's first year chronicled

January 18, 2006 - NEW FAMILY, FIRST YEAR GUIDE will offer practical advice "facing new parents in the first year after giving birth to a child."

Marian Edelman Borden is editor-in-chief of this quarterly GiftPax Media publication.  The annual controlled circulation is 3.6 million and distribution will be nationwide to hospitals and birthing centers.  The exact launch date was not immediately available.
 

Podcasting topics put into print

January 17, 2006 - "Coverage about all things podcasting" is the focus of a new magazine, ID3 PODCAST MAGAZINE.  Editorial content will include features, trends, profiles, tips, equipment and software reviews, and industry news and analysis.

Kristopher Smith and Todd Andrlik are co-editors-in-chief of this bimonthly title scheduled to debut in May with the May/June issue.

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Regional NC publication launches

January 17, 2006 - THE MECK, a new magazine covering the Charlotte, NC area, debuts tomorrow.  Content is a mix of informative and humorous looks at the past, present, and future.  Topics range from local business profiles to uplifting stories.

Sara Abrams oversees this quarterly title from Abrams Media Group, Inc.  Current distribution will be mainly to the southern area of the city.
 

Car auction chronicled

January 16, 2006 - The BARRETT-JACKSON EXPERIENCE is a new magazine following the events at the namesake's auction house.  Coverage includes hot collector cars, notable automobiles up for auction, savvy buying tips, and celebrity sightings.

The quarterly title is published by Primedia and the debut issue is on nationwide newsstands now.
 

Christian magazine offers encouragement

January 16, 2006 - BREATH OF GOD is targeted toward women "living abundantly in Christ."  Editorial content covers marriage, parenting, health and body, workplace faith, and discipleship.

Founders Levitica Watts and Latisha Lee are at the helm of this Atlanta, GA-based bimonthly magazine from Lee Publishing.  The premier January/February issue will debut shortly and is available by subscription.
 

Regional Georgia magazine debuts

January 16, 2006 - The southern most coastal town in Georgia, St. Marys, is the focus of a new publication, ST. MARYS MAGAZINE.  Editorial content will explore the area's history and the positive aspects of living there.

Publisher Barbara Ryan oversees the magazine, which will be published by Low Country Publishing twice this year and quarterly in 2007.  The debut issue is due out tomorrow at statewide tourism centers, local hotels, and a variety of business establishments.  The website is http://www.stmarysmagazine.com.
 

Comm protocol magazine debuts this month

January 13, 2006 - SIP MAGAZINE, which stands for Session Initiation Protocol, launched its debut January issue with coverage on service quality, interoperability, security and application deployment.  The target audience includes service providers, enterprise businesses, developers and VAR/resellers.

Editorial director Greg Galitzine oversees the bi-monthly magazine.  Publisher TMC reports 28,000 subscribers have signed up to date.  The website is http://www.sipmag.com.
 

Lifestyle magazine launches

January 12, 2006 - JOLIE, which is the French word for "pretty," is a lifestyle magazine for African American women.  The second issue has just been published and editorial content includes beauty, wellness, celebrities and fashion, as well as input from editor-at-large Vivica A. Fox.

Alicia Marie Rivers is editor of this bi-monthly magazine published by Fabulush Inc. The website is http://www.jolielivepretty.com.
 

New magazine for Las Vegas dog lovers

January 11, 2006 - LUCKY DOG MAGAZINE is getting its premier January/February issue ready for readers in Southern Nevada.  Topic content includes interviews, successful dog adoptions, trends in fashion and accessories, health tips from vets, pet-friendly destinations, helpful organizations, and upcoming events.

Michelle Danks is editor-in-chief of this bi-monthly publication going to press this Friday. 10,000 copies will be printed and distributed to local bookstores, pet-centric businesses, area eateries, and airport shops.
 

Magazine for grooms getting hitched

January 11, 2006 - TODAY'S GROOM is a new publication helping men on the threshold of marriage work out the details. Content includes wedding fashion, bachelor parties, fitness, basic responsibility guidelines, travel destinations, rings, and future financial considerations.

The quarterly magazine is overseen by William Easton and Jake Schraufnagel. Distribution is to local Minneapolis stores and by subscription, with the debut January issue due out next week.

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Brooklyn-specific magazine launched

January 10, 2006 - THE BROOKLYNITE debuted last spring, covering the politics of Brooklyn, NY.  Specific life and culture topics focus on area restaurants, music, events, shopping, and history.

Daniel Treiman is editor of this quarterly publication distributed by subscription and in area stores within Brooklyn's Brownstone Belt.  20,000 copies of the Spring 2006 issue are planned.
 

New publication for military veterans

January 10, 2006 - Military veterans transitioning to the civilian workplace now have an additional guidance choice: CIVILIAN JOB NEWS magazine. The editorial focus is practical and easy-to-understand advice for veterans and reservists alike.

The bi-monthly magazine, published by Bradley-Morris, Inc., debuts this month at 230 international military base transition offices and is expected to have an audience of 200,000 annually.  The website is http://www.civilianjobnews.com.
 

New hair care magazine

January 6, 2006 - SHEREESE HAIR & BEAUTY MAGAZINE is set to offer editorial content on hair maintenance, trends, and stylist education, as well as hair and beauty products, fitness, fashion, and celebrities, both in the salon chair and behind it.  The target audience is African American women 18- to 49-years-old.

Shereese Slate is editor-in-chief of this new monthly publication.  The title will be distributed by subscription and in major metropolitan area salons, bookstores and beauty schools.
 

Online film making resource goes to print

January 5, 2006 - An online resource for new and aspiring film and video makers is going to print with STUDENT FILMMAKERS magazine.  The goal is to educate and support students, educators and professionals with articles covering "new techniques, trends, technologies, and how-to's." The format will run from articles and interviews to reviews and photographs.

Kim Welch is editor-in-chief of the monthly publication planned for launch in late April.  The website is http://www.studentfilmmakers.com.

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Newest poker magazine to enter market

January 4, 2006 - POKER LIFE is a mix of interviews and short segments on strategy, along with a wide range of coverage about celebrities, travel, entertainment, fashion and high-end possessions.

Michael Jacobson is editor of this new quarterly title published by Sobe Life LLC.  The magazine is available by subscription in the U.S. and Canada.  Ratebase information was not immediately available.
 

Local publication planned for Woody Creek

January 4, 2006 - THE WOODY CREEKER, a local publication that celebrates the oddities and richness of Woody Creek, CO, is getting ready to launch its first issue.  Content includes musings about local life, interviews, photographs, and poetry.

Anita Thompson, widow of Hunter S. Thompson, will co-edit the title.  An initial print run of 1,000 copies is planned with free distribution in the area.  The debut issue is expected some time in the next month.

ARTICLE ARCHIVES

FAMILY CIRCLE has a new associate home editor, Wendy Manwarren. (January 31)

REAL SIMPLE has a new deputy editor, Anne-Marie O'Neill. (January 31)

DOMINO has a new features editor, Danielle Claro. (January 31)

SOUTHERN MARYLAND THIS IS LIVING has a new editor, Michelle Brosco Christian. (January 31)

FAMILY FUN MAGAZINE has increased its ratebase to 2 million. (January 31)

TRAVEL + LEISURE has a new senior editor, Maria Shollenbarger. (January 30)

MACLEAN'S has a new managing editor for special projects, Tony Keller. (January 30)

BLENDER - associate photo editor Tom Payne was laid off. (January 30)

CHATELAINE - executive editor Beth Hitchcock has left her position. (January 30)

BRIDES has a new senior editor, Amy Elliott. (January 27)

DEPARTURES has a new associate editor, Caroline Callahan. (January 27)

FRONTDESK NY has a new editor-in-chief, Fernanda Gilligan. (January 27)

DIVERSION MAGAZINE has a new associate editor, Deborah Hay. (January 27)

HOME FURNISHING NEWS has a new editor-in-chief, Warren Shoulberg. (January 27)

COREWEEKLY has ceased publication. (January 27)

BICYCLING has a new editor-in-chief, Stephen Madden. (January 25)

PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY has a new managing editor, Kaylynn Chiarello-Ebner. (January 25)

CARGO has two new staffers: Leigh Ann Boutwell as managing editor; Joshua Condon as assistant editor. (January 24)

GIANT has a new executive editor, Alison Prato. (January 24)

TV GUIDE has a new west coast photo editor, Geraldine Agoncillo. (January 24)

IEEE SPECTRUM MAGAZINE has several new staffers: Samuel K. Moore and Stephen Cass as senior associate editors; Harry Goldstein and Jean Kumagai as senior editors. (January 24)

CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL MAGAZINE has a new travel editor, Chris Epting. (January 23)

ASPEN PEAK and LOS ANGELES CONFIDENTIAL have a new associate fashion and accessories editor, Lauren Benward. (January 23)

FLEET EQUIPMENT has a new editor, Carol Birkland. (January 23)

THE NEW LEADER will cease publication following the January/February issue. (January 23)

LEGAL AFFAIRS will cease publication following the March/April issue. (January 23)

HARPER'S BAZAAR - executive editor-in-chief Jenny Barnett has left the magazine. (January 20)

PAPERCITY has a new Atlanta editor, Nancy Staab. (January 20)

TIME OUT NEW YORK has appointed an acting editor-in-chief, Elizabeth Barr. (January 19)

JESTER, a Columbia University humor magazine, has relaunched after a 17 year absence. (January 19)

ELECTRONIC BUSINESS has a new executive editor, Deborah Bulkeley. (January 19)

SHOCK has a new deputy editor, Bill Schulz. (January 19)

JANE has a new west coast editor, Laura Morgan. (January 18)

VIBE has two new staffers: Benjamin Meadows-Ingram as senior editor; Toshi Kondo as senior associate editor. (January 18)

THE INDEPENDENT FILM & VIDEO MONTHLY has a new editor-in-chief, Shana Liebman. (January 18)

OUTSIDE editor Hal Espen will leave the magazine in early February. (January 18)

FAMILY CIRCLE has a new associate health editor, Bethany Gumper. (January 17)

FOUR SEASONS MAGAZINE has a new senior editor, Gilda Abramowitz. (January 17)

TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION WORLD has a new technology editor, Vito Longo. (January 17)

THE SOURCE - managing editor Kimberly Cooper has been let go. (January 17)

LIFE & STYLE has a new deputy editor-in-chief, Debra Birnbaum. (January 13)

BLUEPRINT, the planned MSLO lifestyle magazine, announced test issues for May and August and has named Rebecca Thuss as editor. (January 13)

DELICIOUS is the name of a test magazine from Reader's Digest Association, due out in May. (January 13)

BUDGET LIVING is combining its January/February and March issues. (January 13)

The Los Angeles Times' SUNDAY MAGAZINE, to be renamed WEST in early February, will have a new literary editor, Amy Tan. (January 13)

CRN has a new senior editor, Stacy Cowley. (January 13)

FARM JOURNAL has a new editor, Charlene Finck. (January 13)

HAGERSTOWN: THE BEST OF LIFE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY will reappear on the market as HAGERSTOWN: LIVING THE GOOD LIFE IN WASHINGTON COUNTY AND BEYOND under new management from RidgeRunner Publishing LLC. (January 13)

SMARTMONEY has a new editor-in-chief, Jonathan Dahl. (January 12)

WOMAN'S WORLD - lifestyle and home editor Elisa Chemayne Agostinho has left her position. (January 12)

SELF will publish a one-time 13th issue titled SELF DISHES. (January 12)

BRENTWOOD MAGAZINE has been bought by Discover Publishing, Inc. (January 12)

SALES & MARKETING MANAGEMENT has a new editor-in-chief, Christopher Hosford. (January 12)

DESTINATION WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS has a new associate editor, Melissa Lamkin. (January 11)

TU VIDA has a new editor-in-chief, Isabel Gonzalez. (January 11)

OFFICIAL XBOX has a new editor-in-chief, Francesca Reyes. (January 11)

FAMILY CIRCLE has a new senior home editor, Judy Prouty. (January 10)

ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY - executive editor Mary Kate Schilling has left her position. (January 10)

EWEEK has a new editor-in-chief, Matthew Rothenberg. (January 10)

NEVADA MAGAZINE has a new editor, Joyce Hollister. (January 10)

ADVANCED IMAGING has a new editor-in-chief, Keith Reid. (January 10)

TECHLINKS has a new editor, Kevin Howarth. (January 10)

EQ has a new assistant editor, Matt Harper. (January 10)

SFO has a new executive editor, Sarah Rudolph. (January 10)

TRANSWORLD BUSINESS has a new senior editor, Joshua Hunter. (January 10)

DETAILS has a new assistant editor, Gillian Telling. (January 6)

BIKE has a new deputy editor, Lou Mazzante. (January 6)

WORK MAGAZINE has a new chief editor, Ted Randler. (January 6)

HOME FURNISHINGS BUSINESS has a new senior editor, Powell Slaughter. (January 6)

TANGO has several new staffers: Marnie Hanel as senior editor; Kelly Bare as deputy editor; Savannah Ashour as associate editor. (January 5)

MACLEAN'S has several new staffers: Sarmishta Subramanian as senior features editor; Jaimie Weinman as assistant editor; Barbara Righton as associate editor. (January 5)

PEOPLE has a new managing editor, Larry Hackett. (January 4)

BRIDAL GUIDE has a new travel editor, Jennifer Dennis. (January 4)

SMARTMONEY has a new copy editor, Kate Crane. (January 4)

CITY has a new photo editor, Sarah Greenfield. (January 4)

PSYCHIATRIC TIMES has a new science editor, Ronald Pies. (January 4)

PSYCHIATRIC TIMES - managing editor Heidi Anne Duerr has left her position. (January 4)

CMO MAGAZINE has ceased publication. (January 4)

IN TOUCH WEEKLY has a new associate editor, Noah Levy. (January 3)

TEEN PEOPLE has a new fashion market editor, Pina Del Percio. (January 3)

AVENTURA has a new editor-in-chief, Mavian Arocha. (January 3)

CHESAPEAKE BAY has a new senior editor, John Reistrupof. (January 3)

LOS ANGELES TIMES MAGAZINE will be renamed WEST as of February 5. (January 3)

WOMEN'S BUSINESS MINNESOTA has ceased publication. (January 3)

FAST NEWS ARCHIVES