The Archives, June 2003

Regional women's magazine launches

June 30, 2003 - A free bimonthly women's magazine for Northern Michigan will be available this coming August.

It will be called Grand Traverse Woman after the region and will address women's issues in the area. It will be the only magazine that serves women ages 25 and older who live, work and play in Northern Michigan and will regularly feature articles on health, family, career, education and more.

10,000 copies will be available at women's organizations and clinics, ob/gyn and pediatrician offices, grocery stores and beauty salons.

The website is at http://www.grandtraversewoman.com.

Whole Earth is short on funds

June 29, 2003 - The spring issue of Whole Earth magazine does not exist on paper since there is no money to pay for printing and postage. Read More

Alternative quarterly debuts this month

June 27, 2003 - Pistil Magazine, Chicago's newest arts & culture magazine, announced the launch of its premiere issue recently.

Calling itself the nation's only publication dedicated to today's groundbreaking talent, it will strive to uncover the relevant voices that inspire and change our world.

The editor-in-chief and publisher is Lauria Locsmondy, lauria@pistilmag.com. The magazine's website is at http://www.pistilmag.com and it will be distributed nationally mostly via independent bookstores.

Tabloid publisher snags US Weekly top editor

June 27, 2003 - In a surprising move US Weekly editor-in-chief Bonnie Fuller left the magazine to become editorial director of American Media, which publishes supermarket tabloids like The National Enquirer and that recently acquired a group of health and fitness magazines.

According to NYTimes.com, AMI CEO David Pecker the company's tabloids have lost a million readers to US Weekly.

While at US Weekly, Fuller raised newsstand sales 55%, while overall circulation topped 1.1 million, according to the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

New family magazine takes new distribution approach

June 26, 2003 - American Magazine, a new title that takes what it calls a wholesome look at everyday life in America, officially debuted last week. Read more.

Request magazine gets no encores

June 24, 2003 - The new owners of Musicland Group Inc. eliminated 59 jobs at the Minnetonka-based retailer and pulled the plug on the longtime music magazine Request. Read more.

IFC Rant is back

June 24, 2003 - IFC Rant magazine is returning to newsstands on June 23 as joint venture by the Independent Film Channel and Indiewire.com.

With its new tagline "As independent as you want to be," the revamped bimonthly will be published with a new logo and design, as well as a more consumer friendly look. Indiewire.com will continue to create all editorial content for the magazine.

The relaunch will debut as a bi-monthly with its July/August edition and will cost $1.99 on the newsstand.

Reawakened Worth to change name

June 23, 2003 - Malibu, Calif.-based publisher CurtCo Media will rename newly acquired Worth magazine the Robb Report Worth.

The new companion to CurtCo's earlier acquisition Robb Report will be refocused to target the ultra-rich with more stories about buying and owning companies rather than buying and owning stocks.

CurtCo recently announced the $2.4 million deal and plans to publish two issues in 2003 and then go monthly in 2004. The company plans to invest $15 million in the magazine.

Cary magazine is coming in January

June 18, 2003 - Another regional coffe table title is on its way.

Two local publishers of Auto Remarketing, a trade journal for the used vehicle industry, are planning to distribute 10,000 copies of Cary magazine next January.

It will be a full-color, glossy magazine targeting highly educated and affluent residents of Cary, NC and surrounding areas, like Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs and Fuquay-Varina.

It is being published by Western Wake Media

Bloomingdales to debut custom magazine

June 18, 2003 - The upscale retailer Bloomingdale's is set for an October rollout of B, a 130-page glossy magazine highlighting fashion, travel destinations, entertaining and celebrity profiles.

About 270,000 customers in its loyalty program will get B by mail quarterly at no charge. It will be available for sale in stores for $3.95, and by subscription. The initial issue has 80 pages of editorial content.

Bloomingdale's is not the first retailer to try a magazine. Abercrombie and Fitch's publishes AF Quarterly and Ikea distributed Space, now defunct.

New Linux magazine from IDG

June 16, 2003 - Computer magazine publisher will debut LinuxWorld in August through a licensing agreement with SYS-CON.

The magazine will cater to Linux professionals and corporate i-technology managers who are seriously evaluating and deploying Linux-based systems. It will deliver hands-on technical information, real-world cases of Linux in the enterprise, features, product reviews, market overviews, and knowledgeable guidance for making purchasing decisions.

The publication's website is at http://www.linuxworld.com.

New shelter magazine coing from Taunton

June 16, 2003 - Inspired Home is a new monthly consumer home design space magazine from Taunton Press, publisher of Fine Woodworking, Fine Homebuilding and Fine Cooking. Read more.

Country Music ends 30-year run

June 13, 2003 - The last issue of Country Music will be its August/September one.

Senior Editor Michael McCall and assistant editor Nancy Henderson are the only two full-time employees to lose jobs, McCall told the Tennessean.

The magazine is owned by Boca Raton, Fla.-based American Media Inc who also owns Country Weekly and tabloids National Enquirer, Star and Weekly World News.

New general interest title for Asian-Americans launches

Hyphen, a magazine about hard news, culture and the arts, just debuted on the newsstands in San Francisco.

Despite the tough time to launch, Hyphen founders say they are serving an untapped niche. "A lot of newsrooms are very white and people aren't in touch with different ethnic communities," said Editor-in-Chief Melissa Hung. Hyphen's publisher Yuki Tessitore says 11 million Asians and Pacific Islanders live in the U.S.

The magazine has raised $10,000 to put out its first issue in bookstores. The 30-person, volunteer staff hopes to go nationwide soon. The magazine just had a launch party in San Francisco and is planning another one in New York later this month but is not paying freelance writers at this time.

DigitalTV magazine has a new name

June 10, 2003 - Publisher CMP has changed the name of its DigitalTV magazine to DigitalTV-Television Broadcast.

For more information, visit www.digitaltelevision.com, or phone the publication at 212-378-0400.

Trade mags Coal Age and Engineering & Mining Journal to cease

June 10, 2003 - Publisher Primedia is closing two magazines aimed at the mining industry.

Coal Age will cease operations after its July issue. Engineering & Mining Journal's May issue was its last.

A company spokesperson cited "market conditions in domestic mining, which is extremely soft" for the closures.

Sports Illustrated goes to college

June 9, 2003 - Sports Illustrated will launch a weekly 1 million controlled-circulation (free) publication called SI on Campus in September.

It will be distributed at 70 schools around the country, including Notre Dame, Michigan State and Texas A&M. The glossy magazine will be distributed free 13 times each semester as an insert in college newspapers on Thursdays, previewing that weekend's big sports events on campuses.

An editor has not been selected yet but SI's managing editor Terry McDonell will oversee the launch.

New Canadian fashion magazine coming this fall

June 7, 2003 - Kontent Publishing has announced the launch of Fashion Quarterly (FQ) magazine. Read more.

New bead magazine coming in July

June 7, 2003 - Kalmbach Publishing, owner of Bead & Button magazine, is launching a new magazine called BeadStyle.

The bimonthly publication will debut with subscribers in late July and on newsstands on Aug 5. It will contain 100 pages and will focus on stylish projects that are easier to do than those typically featured in Bead& Button.

Kalmbach is located in Milwaukee, WI.

Ramp is revamping

June 7, 2003 - Ramp Magazine recently announced a dramatic change in style and content to aggressively lure 25-35 year old male readers. Read more.

Washington Post to lure younger readers

June 7, 2003 - Washington Post is the latest major newspaper to try to interest younger readers. Read more.

County Families is on print hiatus

June 7, 2003 - County Families Magazine, a regional parenting magazine in northern Michigan, is currently on hiatus as a print publication. It is expected to return as a print medium although the timing of that return has not yet been determined. The website, http://www.countyfamilies.com, will continue to be updated with articles and a community calendar for the coverage area.

Due to an overwhelming backlog, they aren't considering new freelance submissions, per the editor Linda Sherwood.

Magazine for senior mobile IT managers will launch.

June 4, 2003 - Advanstar Communications is launching Applied Mobility, the first all-mobile magazine for IT leaders in the mobile industry.

The first issue will be published in September and will be the official magazine at the 2003 CTIA Wireless I.T. & Entertainment tradeshow. It will have a nine-time frequency and a circulation of 50,000.

Publisher Advanstar is located in Cleveland, OH and its technolog group can be found on the Internet at http://www.advanstartech.com.

Energy for Women, the health and fitness magazine for women, will become abi-monthly starting with the September/October issue. (June 30)

Martha Stewart Living - Douglas Brenner has left. No one has been named to replace him, but all materials can be directed to managing editor Debra Puchalla, 212-827-8868. (June 30)

Fortune - Eryn Brown, senior writer, has left. No one has been named to replace her and all information can be directed to senior writers Mark Gimein, 212-522-6157, or Jerry Useem, 212-522-3318. (June 30)

Foodservice Equipment & Supplies - Toby Weber is a new associate editor. You can contact him at 630-288-8284. (June 30)

Healthleaders - Michelle Rogers, previously an assistant editor, has been promoted to senior writer. Contact her at 615-385-4131, ext 254 or michelle.rogers@healthleaders.com. (June 30)

Community Banker - James Swann has joined as assistant editor. (June 30)

Global Investment - Diana Wang, associate editor, has left the publication. A replacement has not yet been named. (June 30)

Orlando Business Journal - Jim Freer, staff writer, has left the publication. A replacement has not yet been named. (June 30)

South Florida Business Journal - Jim Freer is the new Banking and Finance reporter. (June 30)

Utah Business - Liz Sweeten, associate editor, has left the publication. A replacement has not yet been named. (June 30)

Fashion - Leanne Delap, editor-in-chief, has resigned from the publication. A replacement has not yet been named. (June 30)

Computer Graphics World - Karen Moltenbrey, senior editor, is now a senior technology editor. (June 30)

Electronic House - Rachel Cericola, formerly senior editor, is the new Products/Reviews editor. (June 30)

Optimize - Patty Brown is the new executive editor, and Pete Weiss a new editor-at-large. (June 30)

Pen Computing Magazine and Digital Camera - David MacNeill, formerly editor-in-chief, is now editor-at-large. Shawn Barnett, formerly associate editor, is now editor-in-chief. (June 30)

Everyday Foods will be going to a ten-a-year schedule come this fall. (June 26, 2003)

The Pink Sheet - Cindy Schwartz, assistant managing editor, has left. Catherine Harrison has been named as her replacement. (June 23)

America's Network - Managing editor Suzanne Sanders has left. No replacement has been named. E-mail inquiries to Joan Engebretson, editor-in-chief, at jengebretson@advanstar.com. (june 23)

Canadian Living - Charlotte Empey is the new editor-in-chief. (June 23)

Homemaker's - Charlotte Empey is the new editor in chief. (June 23)

American Family Physician's deputy editor, Charles Smith, has left the publication and no replacement has yet been named. Editorial assistant, Heather McNeill, 913-906-6000 Ext. 5104, may be contacted with any article submissions or editorial questions. (June 2003)

O, The Oprah Magazine - Jasmine Chang as the new executive fashion editor. (June 2003)

Family Circle - Jasmine Chang, fashion editor, has left. (June 23)

Fast Company - Senior writer Harriet Rubin has left. (June 20)

Fortune - Lee Clifford, formerly editor, is now senior editor. Brian O'Keefe, formerly writer-reporter, is now editor. (June 20)

Georgia Trend - Kenna Simmons, formerly senior editor, has been promoted to managing editor. (June 20)

U.S. News & World Report has announced layoffs of 12 of its editorial staff. No particulars were given. (June 20)

MotorHome and Trailer Life have a new technical editor Gregory Whale, after Jeff Johnston left. (june 20)

Reader's Digest - The following left the publication: Edward McFadden, senior editor; Linda Roman, associate editor; and Anthony Sacramone, Humor editor. Donna Banks and Gary Sledge, formerly assistant managing editors, are now features editors. (June 20)

Truckin' - Jeremy Cook has left the publication. Sean Holman and Dan Ward, both associate editors, have joined. (June 20)

American Family Physician - Deputy editor Charles Smith has left but no replacement has been named. (June 20)

Computerworld has had several staff changes: Gary Anthes, formerly editor-at-large, is now national correspondent. Jean Consilvio, formerly assistant Management editor, is now assistant features editor. Mark Hall, formerly Opinions editor, is now editor-at-large. Patricia Keefe, formerly editor-at-large, is now editor-at-large, Opinions editor. Julia King, formerly Management editor, is now national correspondent. (June 20)

Computer Shopper - Senior editor Steven Schwartz has left. Reviews-related inquiries should go to Rik Fairlie, editor, or William Flanagan, executive editor. (june 20)

Data News - Kurt Focquaert is the new editor-in-chief after the departure of José Delameilleure. (June 20)

Federal Computer Week - Randall Edwards has been hired as a reporter. He will cover federal agencies, including transportation/FAA (TSA and the US Coast Guard), VA, NASA, FEMA, Interior EPA, energy, geographic information systems, and biometrics. (June 20)

Handheld Computing Magazine and Handheld Computing Mobility's have a new address: 1670 South Amphlett Boulevard Suite 105, San Mateo, CA 94402. The phone number is still (650) 378-8522 and the fax number is still (650) 378-8513. (June 20)

PC Team - Arnaud Wissart is the new hardware editor after the departure of Mathieu Gossart. (June 20)

Bartow Neighbor has moved to 143 East Felton Road, Cartersville, GA 30120. The phone remain (770) 386-0872. (June 20)

Human Ecology Review has a new assistant editor, Sara Frederick. (June 20)

Popular Science - Sam Grobart, associate editor, What's New, has left the publication. (June 18)

URB Magazine - Lindsay Lohden has joined as photo and style editor. (June 18)

C/C++ Users Journal - Amy Pettle, managing editor, left. Joni Hernly, production manager, has assumed Pettle's responsibilities. E-mail at jhernly@cmp.com. (June 18)

Parenting has made the following reassignments: Jennifer Marino, editorial intern, is responsible for editing the Toys of the Year section. E-mail her at jennifer_marino@timeinc.com; Linda Rodgers, articles editor, is responsible for the Children¹s Books section and coverage of CDs, videos and DVDs. E-mail her at lindam_rodgers@timeinc.com; Paddy Mangunta, editorial assistant, is now responsible for general editorial concerns. E-mail at padmini_mangunta@timeinc.com. (June 18)

Parenting - Kristin Kane, editorial assistant, has left the magazine. (June 18)

Parenting - Mary Giles, articles editor, has left. Denene Millner has joined as her replacement. Millner is responsible for assigning stories for the Playtime and Gear sections. She also writes and edits the Ages& Stages and annual Toys sections, which cover toys and other products for children. (June 18)

Investment News - James Pavia is the new ediotr-in-chief. He formerly held the same position with National Jeweler. (June 18)

Money - Ilana Polyak, writer-reporter, and Andrea Bennett, staff reporter, have left. No replacements have been named. (June 18)

Report on Business - Konrad Yakabuski, senior writer, left. (June 18)

CED magazine - Jeff Baumgartner has been prooted to editor. "His responsibilities include writing, editing and assigning articles about broadband technology." (June 16)

Budget Living - Laura Fenton replaces Alison Alfandre as assistant editor as of July 3rd, 2003. (June 16)

Forbes - Megan Mulligan, associate editor, will be leaving effective July 1. No replacement will be named. (June 16)

Money - Ilana Polyak, writer-reporter, and Andrea Bennett, staff reporter, have left. No replacements have been named. (June 16)

Parenting - Mary Giles, articles editor, has left. Denene Millner has joined as her replacement. Millner is responsible for assigning stories for the Playtime and Gear sections. She also writes and edits the Ages& Stages and annual Toys sections, which cover toys and other products for children. (June 16)

Family Fun - Mary Giles has joined the publication. (June 16)

The Week - Eric Effron has been appointed managing editor. (June 10)

Parenting - Denene Milner has joined as articles editor, effective June 11. (June 10)

Conde Nast's planned new men's shopping magazine - Sam Grobart will join as a senior editor. He will start June 16. (June 10)

Waters, a financial technology publication, has promoted Phil Albinus to editor. (June 10)

Spin - Doug Brod has been named executive editor. (June 10)

Canadian Business has a new address: 1 Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, Ontario M4Y 2Y5. The new main phone number is 416-764-1200 and the new main fax number is 416-764-1255. (June 10)

Crain's New York Business - Elizabeth MacBride, managing editor, is on leave until early August. (June 10)

Los Angeles Business Journal - Conor Dougherty, entertainment business reporter, has left. No replacement has been named yet. In the interim, e-mail Jonathan Diamond, assistant managing editor, at jdiamond@labusinessjournal.com. (June 10)

Money - Maya Jackson, staff reporter, has left. No replacement has been named. (June 10)

Boston Magazine - James Burnett is now a senior writer. He remains responsible for writing well features and will also begin a new media column. E-mail at jburnett@bostonmagazine.com. (June 10)

Entertainment Weekly - Doug Brod, senior editor, has left to join Spin as executive editor. No replacement has been named. (June 10)

Glamour - Jill Herzig has been promoted from features director to executive editor. She is now responsible for overseeing editorial content and the day-to-day operations of the editorial staff. And Kimberly Gieske has been promoted from senior editor to style editor. (June 10)

Seventeen - Katie Meyer, market editor, has left. (June 10)

CED magazine - Jeff Baumgartner has been promoted to editor. His responsibilities include writing, editing and assigning articles about broadband technology. E-mail him at jbaumgartner@reedbusiness.com. (June 10)

CNET - Sharah Thomas, associate editor, has left. Robert Vamosi, senior associate editor, will cover the printers and productivity software beat including office suites and browsers. E-mail at him at robert.vamosi@cnet.com. (June 10)

Government Computer News - Mary Mosquera has joined as staff writer. Her beat covers agriculture, education, HHS, HUD, SEC, SSA, transportation, treasury and VA.
E-mail at mmosquera@postnewsweektech.com. (June 10)

Network Magazine - Andrew Conry-Murray, business editor, has left. E-mail inquiries and press materials related to his previous beat to Elizabeth Clark, executive editor, at eclark@cmp.com. (June 10)

Business Solutions have a new address: 5539 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509, and the new phone number is 814-868-9935. (June 7)

BusinessWeek - Mara Der Hovanesian shifts from department editor, Markets & Investments, to take over Finance & Banking. E-mail her at mara_derhovanesian@businessweek.com. (June 7)

Glamour - Ginger Brang, fashion editor, market, has left. No replacement has been named. (June 7)

Rolling Stone - Tony Romando, assistant managing editor, has left. No replacement has been named. (June 7)

Healthcare Informatics - Ed Welsch is the new assistant editor. He is responsible for the New and Improved, Back Beat and News and Trends sections, as well as for editing various parts of the magazine. E-mail him at ed_welsch@mcgraw-hill.com. (June 7)

Cable World - Jon Lafayette, senior editor/programming, left. No replacement will be named. Shirley Brady, television programming editor, has taken over his beat. E-mail her at sbrady@primediabusiness.com. (June 7)

Technology Daily - Bara Vaida, senior writer, is moving to join National Journal magazine as a staff correspondent. No replacmeent has been named. (June 7)

Government Executive - Shawn Zeller has joined to be responsible for the lobbying beat and also plans to continue following tech policy. E-mail at bvaida@nationaljournal.com. (June 7)

Men's Fitness - Peter Sikowitz has replaced Jerry Kindela as editor-in-chief. (June 4)

Healthcare Purchasing News - The magazine has a new owner, KSR Publishing, and its office has moved to 7650 S Tamiami Trail, Suite 10, Sarasota, FL 34321. New feature editors John Andrews, John Hall and Julie Williamson are responsible for writing, editing and assigning articles to contributors. (June 4)

CIO Insight - Ellen Pearlman has been promoted to editor-in-chief. (June 4)