The Archives, July 2000

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July 31, 2000 - For writers who love to write about writing, here's a new publication - right up your alley! Full Story

Hot writing opportunity if you're totally into movies

July 31, 2000 - Total Movie, a bimonthly movie title already published in the U.K. but just hitting the market in the U.S., is written by movie aficionados, the hard-core movie fans. Here's the scoop. Full Story

One covering broad range of design-related material

July 31, 2000 - "High to low, frivolous to fanciful," is how editor-in-chief Stacy Morrison describes One's coverage, a new design title due to launch in December. Whether your writing expertise is with products or process, this magazine will be reporting on it all. Full Story

Can dwell cover design to please both consumers and trade folks?

July 31, 2000 - It's always tricky aiming for the middle in hopes of bridging the gap between consumers and trade folks. Dwell sets its sights on doing just that for the home design marketplace. Here's a few content clues. Full Story

Techie writers: Pitch line56 with e-commerce article ideas

July 31, 2000 - Launched this month, line56 looks to stand up to Upside, Business 2.0, Industry standard and Red Herring. It may be a tall order, but there's a direct line for editorial pitches, a godsend for writers who are looking for their big break. Full Story

Readership trends that writers need to know about

July 26, 2000 - Writers are always searching for that next opportunity, so understanding what material readers are choosing to spend their time with is very illuminating. Full Story

M-Business new opportunity for "mobile" writers

July 24, 2000 - If you know anything about the mobile business landscape, M-Business is your newest query target. So what's this title's game plan? Full Story

I-Street new name for Chicago software news title

July 24, 2000 - I-Street, formerly Chicago Software News, will continue to cover the Chicago and greater Midwest Internet and software scene. So what's changed, other than the name? Full Story

Ideals celebrates faith under new ownership

July 24, 2000 - Guideposts has recently purchased Ideals Publications, which publishes Ideals, the inspirational magazine. If you are not familiar with the title, here are some useful guidelines. Full Story

MH-18 targets male teenager market

July 19, 2000 - MH-18 will debut on newsstands August 21, giving teenage males coverage that emphasizes health over attitude. Full Story

Sports Afield reclaims loyal hunting and fishing audience

July 19, 2000 - Sports Afield tried to update its 113-year-old publication by adding Generation X-type coverage, but when the readership protested, and ad revenue starting cooling, the new owner made some changes. Full Story

M-commerce World to cover European wireless Internet market

July 19, 2000 - Penton Business Media Ltd. Is convinced that wireless Internet technology is advancing with lightning speed throughout Europe, so it has created a new title, m-Commerce World, to tap the burgeoning market. Full Story

List, a new alternative title outrageously creative writers might have fun with

July 17, 2000 - If you yearn for some fresh writing, take a gander at List, touted as an alternative magazine that's all about our obsession with, what else, lists!
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eShopper decreases publication schedule

July 17, 2000 - Ziff Davis's eShopper, originally planned to be published quarterly, and perhaps six to ten times in 2001, is decreasing its publication schedule to two issues per year. Full Story

Vogue spins off Teen Vogue as a test

July 17, 2000 - The fashion magazine is testing Teen Vogue this fall. The first issue will be out in October and future frequency will be dependent on the success of the October trial.

This issue will be polybagged with Vogue and mailed to subscribers and households with teenage girls. It will also be available on newsstands and the total distribution will be 1.2 million copies.

Vogue's beauty editor, Amy Astley, is supervising the editorial efforts for the test. She's at 4 Times Square, New York, NY 10036, (212) 880-8800; Fax: (212) 286-8593; E-mail: aastley@vogue.com.

Hotdots to simplify women's online shopping experience

July 12, 2000 - Hotdots, a new Southern Progress Corp. title, will help women shop online with confidence and skill, finding the products and services they need and want. Here's more editorial information. Full Story

O, The Oprah Magazine gets new editor-in-chief

July 12, 2000 - Amy Gross has joined O, The Oprah Magazine, as the new editor-in-chief, following the resignation of Ellen Kunes.

Ms. Gross has impressive credentials, including 10 years at several editor positions with Vogue, editorial director at Elle (1993-1996), and editor-in-chief for Mirabella (1995-1997). She has also contributed to Good Housekeeping, Mademoiselle and Talk.

We wish her luck! The latest contact information is in our database.

Budget Travel aims for one million mark

July 12, 2000 - Budget Travel currently has a ratebase of 350,000 but is aiming much higher over the next five years. Full Story

Stuff and Maxim deserve writers' second look

July 12, 2000 - If your writing interests include men's titles, take another look at Stuff and Maxim. Full Story

Primedia reorganizes consumer and enthusiast magazine divisions; 50 jobs go overboard

July 10, 2000 - Seventeen, American Baby, Modern Bride, Sail, Automobile Magazine, Fly Fisherman and Dog World are just a few of over 100 Primedia titles that are being reorganized. The publishing giant has integrated their consumer and enthusiast magazine divisions, resulting in the loss of 50 jobs. How does this affect freelance writers? Full Story

Writers stunned over Boston Globe's hoggish contract

July 7, 2000 - "Holy poop, this is scary." "I shall keep up on this one. "Let's hope this gets defeated!" "Yes, being from Boston, I'd say that if the Globe wins that suit, that is pretty scary."

Those were some of the comments writers made over the July 4th holidays to The Boston Globe's greedy new contract. But will outrage be enough? Full story

Boston Globe can continue to rip off freelancers - other publishers may follow

July 2, 2000 - According to a Massachusetts judge, The Boston Globe newspaper can require prospective freelance writers to give up all rights - even for work done in the past.

If The Globe wins in the upcoming class action suit, other newspapers, magazines and content providers could legally adopt the same, restrictive contracts. Full story

Forbes.com, undergoing a redesign scheduled to launch in two months, has lost its editor, David Churbuck, with no replacement in sight. (July 31)

Men's Health appointed a new editor-in-chief, David Zinczenko, formerly editorial director of Men's Health International. (July 31)

Trend Letter, American Speaker and Organized Executive are several of the business publication titles purchased by Wicks Business Information from Georgetown Publishing House. They will be published under the Briefings Publishing Group division. (July 31)

Punto-com, a new monthly title published by Punto-com Inc. out of Miami, will cover news, analysis and technical information about Latin America's Internet economy. Writers fluent in Spanish and/or Portuguese can get a glimpse at www.punto-com.com. (July 31)

One, a design title set to launch in December, has appointed an editor-in-chief, Stacy Morrison, formerly with Modern Bride. (July 31)

Ladies' Home Journal has named a new editor, Sarah Mahoney, formerly the editor-in-chief at Fitness. (July 26)

Seventeen has promoted its editor, Roberta Caploe, to a new internal Primedia position. (July 26)

Business Week's senior editor, William Glasgall, has left his position. (July 26)

Architectural Digest has a new executive editor of architecture, Paul Goldberg. (July 26)

Asiaweek, a weekly Time Inc. magazine out of Hong Kong, has appointed a new editor, Dorinda Elliott, formerly the editor in Asia for Newsweek. (July 26)

Contractors Guide and Roofing Contractor will merge in the July issue, following the purchase of G&M Communications by Business News Publishing. Architectural Specifier will remain a stand-alone title under the new ownership. (July 26)

Internet Retailer, formerly a Faulkner & Gray title, has been purchased by a newly formed publisher, Vertical Web Media. Content will focus on the Internet's impact on vertical markets, providing how-to, technology and strategic information. (July 26)

Coal Daily, Coal Transportation Report, Air Daily, Clean Air Compliance Review, Rail Business and Intermodal Business, newsletters originally owned by Fieldston Publications Inc., are now published by Energy Argus, a division of Petroleum Argus. (July 24)

Music.com, a new print title covering the marriage of music and technology cultures, will launch in November. The web site has been running since October 1998. (July 24)

YM has a new editor-in-chief, Annemarie Iverson, who replaces Diane Salvatore. (July 19)

Fitness appointed a new editor-in-chief, Emily Listfield, formerly an executive editor with McCall's. She is replacing Sarah Mahoney. (July 19)

Parents editor-in-chief Sally Lee has been chosen as editorial director for the entire Parents family of products and publications. (July 19)

Time Asia has named a new editor, Adi Ignatius. (July 19)

Prima, Best, Your Home, Prima Baby and Focus, all British titles, have been sold to National Magazine Company, owned by Hearst Group. The magazines were formerly published by Gruner + Jahr, a Bertelsmann publishing company. (July 19)

Miller Freeman USA will be sold to Dutch publisher VNU by owner United News & Media. These include publications within the Sports & Apparel, Jewelry, Gift & Merchandise, Real Estate & Construction and Travel units. VNU publishes over 70 titles, including The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and AdWeek. (July 19)

Official Sega Dreamcast Magazine, will add two new issues in December and February. Send queries to Editor in Chief, Chris Charla, 150 North Hill Drive, Brisbane, CA 94005. (July 17)

Elle Décor has appointed a new editor-in-chief, Margaret Russell. Ms. Russell replaces Marian McEvoy. (July 17)

House Beautiful has a new editor-in-chief, Marian McEvoy, formerly Elle Décor's editor-in-chief. (July 17)

TV Guide has merged with Gemstar International Group to form a new company, Gemstar-TV Guide International. (July 17)

Sky Magazine, the in-flight magazine for Delta Airlines, has a new look and new departments including The Best, which features the best of everything for business travelers. Query Managing Editor, Mickey McLean, 1301 Carolina Street, Greensboro, NC 27401. (July 17)

Bon Appétit has a new editor-in-chief, Barbara Fairchild, a 22-year veteran of the magazine. Ms. Fairchild, formerly the title's executive editor, was chosen after the death of William J. Garry. (July 12)

Internet World, a Penton Media title, has named a new editor-in-chief, Tony Rizzo. (July 12)

Reader's Digest has a new development editor, Jacob Young. Mr. Young will oversee the creation of new editorial features. (July 12)

I.D. Magazine has appointed a new editor-in-chief, Christopher Mount, as of July 10. The title, published eight times per year, is targeted at 30,000 corporate and independent designers. (July 12)

TransWorld Motocross, already a Times Mirror Interzine (www.transworldmx.com), will launch a bimonthly print publication some time in fall. With Times Mirror Magazines currently up for sale, the title may have a new owner soon. (July 12)

Lycos Internet Magazine, a new title for readers in Japan, is the result of a collaboration between Lycos Japan and Kadodawa Shoten Publishing Company. The August premier issue may trigger similar publications for other world-wide markets. (July 12)

Scroll Saw, a new title from Fox Chapel Publications, will help woodworking aficionados improve their craft skills starting in October. (July 12)

T&L Golf has named a new editor-in-chief, John Atwood, formerly with Outdoorfever.com. (July 10)

Windows 2000 Magazine, SQL Server, Business Finance, AS/400, Selling AS/400 Solutions and DominoPro are up for sale by owner Duke Communications International. Potential buyers include Ziff Davis Media and 101 Communications. (July 10)

Shift, the Canadian digital culture title, may soon be purchased from owner Normal Net Canada in a management by-out. (July 10)

Automobile Quarterly has a new owner, Automobile Heritage and Publishing Communications Inc. The title was formerly published by Kutztown Publishing. (July 10)

Smart Business for the New Economy has a new editor-in-chief, Geoffrey Precourt, previously a deputy managing editor with Time Inc.'s Custom Publishing Division. Former editor-in-chief Paul Somerson has been promoted to VP/editorial director of Ziff Davis Development Group. (July 10)

Travel + Leisure Family has a new editor-in-chief, Margot Guralnick, formerly the American Express Publishing title's senior features editor. (July 10)

Utne Reader has appointed a new editor, Jay Walljasper. The appointment comes after the resignation of Cathy Madison five weeks ago. Mr. Walljasper has previously been the executive editor and an editor-at-large for the title. (July 10)

George has appointed a new senior editor, Debra Birnbaum, formerly a deputy editor at Redbook. (July 10)

Boating Life has a new editor, Randy Vance, formerly a freelance writer. (July 10)

Time Inc. has a new editor-at-large, Gregory Curtis, former editor of Texas Monthly. (July 10)

House Beautiful has named a new editor-in-chief, Marian McEvoy, following the retirement of Louis Oliver Groop. Ms. McEvoy was editor of Elle Décor. (July 10)

PC Gaming and Video Gaming, both titles from Computec Media U.S.A., a division of German publisher Computec Media A.G., have ceased publication after 10 months. Reduced ad revenue from U.S. software manufacturers was cited as a reason. (July 10)