The Archives, June 2002

Radar Magazine in sight

June 26, 2002 - In what is being billed as a younger Vanity Fair, ex-Talk Deputy Editor Maer Roshan is planning to launch Radar Magazine.

While Roshan is still looking for investors, he envisions the magazine to be a general interest publication about pop culture featuring profiles, essays, reviews and columns on politics, music, movies, society and the arts.

Freelancers should keep an eye on this emerging magazine for writing opportunities.

Get Up & Go is up and running

June 26, 2002 - Get Up & Go, a new quarterly magazine aimed at active grandparents, is set to publish its second issue in October. The first issue was published in June.

The magazine is targeted to the 78 million baby boomers who are now becoming grandparents. The average age of a grandparent today is a young 47. The magazine will cover family relations, adult children, elderly parents, financial planning, recreation, travel and other topics. Bill Lindsay is editor-in-chief.

No. 2 editor at People tapped for top Rosie job

June 26, 2002 - Susan Toepfer has been named editor-in-chief of Rosie.

She replaces Founding Editor Cathy Cavendar. Toepfer,who was deputy magaging editor at People, will be expected to help stem dwindling sales of the Rosie. Paid circulation in last year's second half fell 9.8 percent, to 3.6 million, compared to the same period in 2000.

New crop of women's magazines on the way

June 25, 2002 - Hoping to tap into the younger woman's market, three new magazines are set to debut. Click here for more.

Fuller picks and chooses

June 25, 2002 - If you've written for Us before, or hope to, it's time to update your Rolodex.

Wenner Media Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Fuller has made several editorial changes at the entertainment magazine. Jeanne Wolf will serve editor-at-large. Ken Baker was tapped to be West Coast bureau chief. Jeremy Helligar will become the magazine's senior editor. Lori Majewski comes on as entertainment director.

Movieline tweaks its focus

June 25, 2002 - Although it will still be about moviemaking and Hollywood, Movieline is undergoing a redesign and shift in focus.

Under the new tagline "Hollywood Life," the publication will seek to capture Tinsel Town's affect on fashion, design, and pop culture. The magazine will also start publishing theme issues.

Freelance writers should study the magazine as it evolves and tailor their pitches accordingly.

Justice is coming

June 25, 2002 - Justice, a new crime magazine that aims to capture "real people, true stories," will debut early next year. Randall Lane will be editor-in-chief. If you've got a taste for true crime and court proceedings, watch for the magazine's coming launch.

In Touch magazine set to debut

June 25, 2002 - In Touch, a magazine and celebrities and entertainment, is scheduled to lift off in October. The Editor-in-Chief will be Richard Spencer. If you've got the goods on someone famous or know the entertainment industry, consider pitching the new publication a story.

New Age Journal changes name to Body&Soul

June 25, 2002 - In an effort to appeal to new readers and advertisers, 28-year-old New Age Journal has renamed itself Body&Soul.

The new title's tagline is "balanced living in a busy world." The magazine will attempt to appeal to a demographic called LOHAS, short for "lifestyle of health and sustainability." With the magazine's change in focus, writers should change their focus too when querying.

The new title went into effect with the March/April issue.

American Curves ahead

June 19, 2002 - The publisher of MuscleMag International and Oxygen announces the debut of American Curves in November.

The bimonthly magazine will feature scores glossy photographs of buffed beauties wearing very little clothing. The magazine will also include service articles on issues such as dating and flirting. If you're strong on women's fitness and lifestyle issues, consider pitching the magazine a story.

A grown up Jane in the works

June 19, 2002 - Jane Pratt, editor of popular Jane magazine, is working on a new publication to cater to over-40 crowd.

The yet-to-be titled magazine will offer positive images of aging but will strive to keep the hip edge honed by Jane, a magazine aimed at twentysomething women. Details about the new title are spotty but writers should keep an eye out for what promises to be a high-profile new market.

Global Gaming Business enters the market

June 17, 2002 - Global Gaming Business, a bimonthly magazine about the world casino industry, debuted this month.

The magazine aims to provide timely industry news not found in other magazines. News executives say they want to offer the industry a variety of different voices. If you know the world of casinos and jackpots, take a gamble and pitch the magazine a story.

Rolling Stone taps FHM editor as its new editor

June 12, 2002 - Rolling Stone has named FHM Editor-in-Chief Eric Needham as its new managing editor. Click here for more.

New skin care magazine mixes ads with editorial

June 12, 2002 - Breaking the traditional wall between advertisers and editorial, Bella will allow companies to promote products through paid ad placement in buyers' guides within articles.

The skin care and product magazine launched this month. Writers looking to pitch stories critical of the beauty industry may want to avoid the publication.

Conservative Pat Buchanan to launch The American Conservative

June 12, 2002 - Conservative commentator and former presidential candidate Pat Buchanan is planning to launch The American Conservative.

Buchanan's partner is the venture is Taki Theodoracopulos, far-right columnist for England's Spectator. Right-leaning writers ought to look out for the new title.

Adam, Eve to share new magazine

June 11, 2002 - In what may be the first magazine of its kind, newcomer Adam vs. Eve will be attempt to be two life style magazines in one. Click here for more.

Lubbock Illustrated to hit the streets

June 11, 2002 - Plans are in the works to debut I in September. The publication aims to be a slick city magazine that stresses the unique aspects of the unslick Texas panhandle city. If you know your way around the streets of Lubbock, give the magazine's editors a holler.

Motor Service will be folded into Motor Age

June 11, 2002 - Advanstar Communications, Inc. announced that it has acquired Motor Service magazine and plans to incorporate it into its Motor Age publication. Motor Service ceased publication in June.

Freelancers should take note of the change for past, present or future assignments

Solitaire set to shine in July

June 11, 2002 - Offering proof that there's a magazine for everyone, a bimonthly magazine titled Solitaire aimed at jewelry and watch connoisseurs in the Asia-Pacific region will launch in July.

Solitaire will features interviews and photographs of celebrities and jewelry and watch designers; travel articles on primary production sites; how-to-buy features; history of jewelry and watch houses and industry pioneers; as well as stories on more risqué jewelry such as body piercing.

Asian Wall Street Journal to close

June 11, 2002 - After 23 years, Dow Jones announced plans to close the weekly Asian Wall Street Journal. The last issue will be July 1. As the publication closes down, so do freelance opportunities.

Teen VOGUE to go bimontly

June 11, 2002 - After test marketing the magazine, Conde Nast plans publish Teen Vogue twice a month starting next spring.

Writers with a sense for the teen beat should keep an eye on the title. Editorial coverage will focus on authoritative and practical fashion and beauty content tuned into a teen's sensibility.

The title will compete in an increasingly crowded field with Elle Girl, CosmoGirl!, Teen People, Seventeen and YM. Amy Astley, formerly beauty director at VOGUE, will be editor in chief of the new magazine.

Versace to launch Versace

June 4, 2002 - The latest entry in the vanity magazine market is Donatella Versace.

Versace, who took over the her brother's clothing company after he was murdered in 1997, plans to call the twice yearly title Versace. Click here for more.

The lad mags keep coming

June 3, 2002 - Following the success of so-called lad magazine like Maxim, Details and FHM and new crop of imitators are popping up.

The new titles are Stun, Razor, Swung, King and Smooth. Better wait a few months after they debut before sending a query to see whether any of the magazines have staying power.

Two soccer titles kick off

June 4, 2002 - Coming on the heels of the beginning of the 2002 World Cup, two new soccer titles are set to hit the newsstands.

90 Minute Soccer will launch this month. U.S. Youth Soccer will try to score when it debuts in September. Soccer knowledgeable writers should keep a heads up for these magazines.

Common Good hopes to do well

June 4, 2002 - A new public affairs magazine is schedule to hit newsstands in October.

The magazine is the work of Helen O'Donnell, daughter of John F. Kennedy adviser Kenneth P. O'Donnell. Jim Bellows will start as executive editor. Freelancers should keep an eye out for this high profile title.

Network Computing has had several editors leave the magazine. Articles Editor Judy Biener, Workshops Editor Sarah Varney and Technology Editor Darrin Woods all left the publication. (June 26)

Marie Claire Beauty Editor Jessica Saslow has left the magazine. Jody Buffalo has been named as her replacement. (June 26)

Gear magazine Associate Editor Sarah Cristobol has left. (June 26)

Playboy is moving. As of July 15, the new address will be 9320 Wilshire Blvd., Suit 302 Beverly Hills, CA 90212. The new phone number will be (310) 786-7400. (June 25)

PC Magazine Executive Editor Stephanie Izarek has left. She has signed on as executive editor of Parent & Child magazine. (June 25)

JavaWorld Senior Editor Theresa Gonzalez has left the magazine. No replacement has been named. (June 25)

Grid, a magazine about real estate, architecture and design, is folding with its current issue. (June 25)

\Integrated System Design will cease publication with its June issue. Content will be folded into Silicon Engineering. (June 25)

Health magazine has hired Laurie Herr as associate editor. She will write and edit the Body Works, Relationships and Mind sections. (June 25)

Upside Magazine has named Lester Craft editor-in-chief. He succeeds Jerry Borrell. (June 19)

Vogue has hired Virginia Smith as fashion director following Hirschberg Clurman's departure. (June 19)

FHM has named Scott Gramling editor-in-chief following former Editor-in-Chief Ed Needham's move to Rolling Stone as managing editor. (June 19)

Link-up will cease publication with its July/August issue. (June 19)

Premiere has promoted Sean M. Smith to west coast editor. (June 19).

Inc Editor in Chief George Gendron has left the magazine. (June 17)

Wireless Week has named Editor in Chief Bill Menezes interim news editor while the magazine looks to replace outgoing News Editor Tim Burroughs. (June 17)

Self has hired several new editors. Sara Austin is now senior editor for features, Tula Karras is senior nutrition editor and Elise Wilson is associate style editor. Meanwhile, Nicci Micco leaves the magazine as nutrition editor. (June 17)

Aviation Daily has hired Jim Mathews as editor-in-chief after Michael Miller left the publication. Mathews is also managing editor at sister publications Aviation Now and Aviation Week & Space Technology. (June 12)

England's Radio Times has named Gill Hudson editor. (June 12)

Spin hired David Itzkoff as associate editor after Maureen Callahan's departure from the post. (June 11)

Maxim said goodbye to Assistant Editor Chris Connolly, Associate Editor David Itzkoff and Contributing News Editor Kent Black. (June 11)

Redbook hired Amelia Farquhar as its new assistant articles editor following Stephanie Marrone's departure from the post. (June 11)

Computer World promoted business editor Thomas Hoffman to editor-at-large. (June 11)

National Geographic World will change its name to National Geographic Kids starting in October. The magazine will also start running ads. (June 5)

ELLEgirl has named Carrie Sloan senior editor. She was formerly the magazine's associate editor. (June 5)

England's Punch is folding because of financial difficulties after 161 years of publication. (May 30)

Business 2.0 named Damon Darlin senior editor. (June 3)

Defense News hired Vago Muradian as its new editor. Muradian was founding editor of Defense Daily International. (June 3)

Bank Technology News and U.S. Banker named Holly Sraeel editorial director and editor in chief. (June 3)

Ladies Home Journal named Julie Bain health editor and Jennifer Wilkinson food editor. (May 29)

Dutch, the European fashion magazine, is planning to unveil a U.S. edition. (May 29)

Detour plans to relaunch. (June 3)