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The Archives, May 2001 New dwelling title in testing stages
The Economist introduces new supplement
Pages hits newsstands nationally
Glamour names new editor May 23, 2001 - Glamour, published by Condé Nast Publications, has named a new editor, Cindi Leive, formerly the editor-in-chief at Self. Ms. Leive replaces Bonnie Fuller, whose three-year-contract expires soon. Golf & The Good Life is a new supplement May 23, 2001 - BusinesWeek and Golf Digest are launching a 40-page editorial supplement series called Golf & The Good Life, to debut in the November 19th issue of both publications. Smooth newest title to enter music industry market space May 23, 2001 - Combining coverage on urban music, celebrity news, and entertainment trends, Smooth is the newest title on the block. Published by Star Media, Inc., the bimonthly magazine is due to launch August 7. May 23, 2001 - Writers who understand gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender parenting issues, should consider querying a new source supplying how-to information. Full Story Healthy Traveler new National Geographic Traveler supplement
The supplement will cover much of the same content as the namesake NGTraveler column that debuted in March, including tips for travelers in particular regions, with alerts on disease, list of clinics and English-speaking hospitals, along with special articles for the needs of the elderly, expectant mothers, and kids. If successful, the title may spin-off as a standalone magazine. For information on a wide-variety of magazines, take a look at our database of over 2,000 titles currently in publication. Netronics new technology title covering network design
Golf for Women to incorporate content from Golf Digest Woman
Forbes ASAP and Forbes.com: Best of the Web will merge and relaunch May 21, 2001 - Forbes ASAP will cease publication as a bimonthly supplement to Forbes and merge with five-times-a-year Forbes.com: Best of the Web. The result is a bimonthly standalone title, Forbes Special Technology Issue: ASAP/Best of the Web, to launch September 11. Content will still be developed at the respective offices (Silicon Valley for ASAP and New York for Best of the Web). Useful news to transform content at major U.S. newsweekly May 21, 2001 - U.S. News and World Report will continue to be a newsweekly, although plans are in place to scale back foreign news coverage and concentrate on at-home "news you can use," such as college rankings and top hospitals. TONY new supplement in Time Out New York May 16, 2001 - The TONY Reading Supplement is a new in-bound, 24-page pullout of Time Out New York, with fiction and non-fiction round-ups, reviews and interviews. TONY will debut on newsstands May 23. The title will appear again in early November, with an anticipated semi-annual publishing schedule. Game writers can grab advanced copy of the Official Xbox Magazine at the E3 show May 16, 2001 - Xbox, the anticipated new Microsoft game console, will premier its first "issue" of Official Xbox Magazine as a special E3 Collector's Issue on May 17 at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles. The multilingual issue will be available in limited quantity only. "This special issue is the world's first look at what Official Xbox Magazine will be, both in style and content," noted Karen Quilantang, publisher of the U.S. edition. "You really have to see it firsthand to appreciate the quality of content and material. The feel is definitely different from other games magazines. It's a new look for an evolving generation of game players." Retail organizations have new technology title
Digital Imaging relaunches as merged title May 16, 2001 - Digital Imaging and Micro Publishing News have merged, resulting in the June/July issue debut of the "new" Digital Imaging magazine. Editorial content will expand to offer comprehensive coverage of the digital workflow technology, from creative concept to production output. The title is under the guidance of editor Michael Sheridan. Circulation will increase from 35,000 to 48,000 as a result of the relaunch. UK-based Esquire shedding "lad look"
"We've been pushing away from the lads' mag patch for some time," said Mr. Howarth, "but we still had vestiges of lads' mag styling; lists, bitty features and tricksy bits. We want to make Esquire appeal to a more considered kind of reader." The redesign in not only look, but in content length and feel, is part of a continuing strategy to differentiate Esquire from other men's magazines. Health news provider changes hands
DNR's content changes as publication format shifts
digitalFOTO ceases publication May 9, 2001 - digitalFOTO's subscribers will be folded into PCPhoto magazine, following the acquisition of the Imagine Media title's subscriber list by Werner Publishing Corp. Magazines will cost more to mail May 9, 2001 - A 2.6 percent increase in periodical mailing rates with the United States Postal Service goes into effect July 1. The Magazine Publishers of America estimates that the hike will add $50 million in cost to magazine publishers this year. The increase is substantially lower than the original 25 percent hike proposed early this year. Magazine publishers were hit with a 9.9 percent increase in mailing rates last January. New bilingual publication targets Florida's Hispanic population May 9, 2001 - Writers familiar with the growing Hispanic community in Florida should check El Heraldo South for opportunities. Full Story Making home technologies work together is focus of new title
Two new photography titles launch
Inside and Brill's Content will NOT merge
EndoNurse launches in August for endoscopy professionals May 7, 2001 - Nurses and technicians working in the field of endoscopy will have a new magazine starting in August. Here is content and contact information. Full Story Hotdots magazine ceases publication
Revamp of Poz likely
HealthLeaders is the new name for monthly Healthcare Business, published by Nashville-based HealthLeaders, Inc. (May 30) Los Angeles Business Journal has named a new editor, Mark Lacter, formerly the senior editor at Forbes magazine. (May 30) CRN, the CMP Media LLC title dedicated to the reseller value channel, launched a bi-weekly Canadian edition, which can be previewed at www.crncanada.ca. (May 30) Traditional Home has appointed a new editor-in-chief, Mark Mayfield, formerly the VP editor and publisher of Southern Progress' Entrée. (May 30) Chief Executive named a new editorial director, John Brandt, formerly the editor-in-chief of IndustryWeek. Weld Royal was named managing editor and Sonja Sherwood was appointed as associate editor. (May 30) Better Homes and Gardens has named a new editor-in-chief, Karol DeWulf Nickell, formerly editor-in-chief at Traditional Home. Mr. Nickell replaces Jean LemMon, who retires soon. (May 30) Line56 will soon be distributed in New York City airports. (May 30) American Cheerleader Junior is a new bimonthly title for seven-to-12-year old female cheerleading enthusiasts, published by Lifestyle Ventures and launched this month. (May 23) Los Angeles Magazine is getting set to launch a dining guide in June, to be distributed to newsstands, luxury hotels, retailers, national bookstores and airport newsstands. (May 23) The New York Times has announced the appointment of a new executive editor, Howell Raines, formerly the editorial page editor, effective this September. (May 23) Mondo, the UK men's magazine focused on travel and alternative lifestyles, has ceased publication. (May 23) Reader's Digest has named a new west coast editor, Meg Grant, formerly the Los Angeles deputy bureau chief of People. (May 23) Las Vegas Sporitng News Football Annual will launch on August 2 at newsstands. The title, published by Las Vegas Sporting News, offers trend-based news and in-depth analysis of college and pro football. (May 21) Rx Remedy, an Rx Remedy, Inc. title, was acquired by MediZine, Inc. (May 21) Elle Girl is still on schedule for its August debut, but writers can take an advanced look by visiting ElleGirl.com which launches in June. (May 21) M3-Maxi Mobile Magazine is a new monthly publication proving readers in Sweden with comprehensive IT and mobile product information. Writers who know both tech talk and the Swedish language should visit the website, http://m3.idg.se for a closer look. (May 21) Teen Girl Power has ceased publication as of January 16 according to former editor Anne Raso. (May 16) American Metal Market, Metal Center News, and New Steel, along with all other metal properties of Cahners Business Information, a subsidiary of Reed Elsevier, have been acquired by UK-based Metals Bulletin PLC. (May 16) Aluminum Now, the bimonthly title from The Aluminum Association Inc., has named a new editor, John Simpson, formerly the senior editor at the American Institute of Architects. (May 16) Biography magazine will have a ratebase of 650,000 as of the July issue, a 550 percent increase from the January 1997 launch. (May 16) Inside magazine will be loosing its editor-in-chief, Richard Siklos, following the announcement that Brill's Content and Inside would not be merging into a single publication, Inside Content, in which Mr. Siklos was to be a co-editor. (May 14) Red Herring has named a new international editor, Michael Parsons, formerly editorial director at The Industry Standard. Mr. Parsons will also serve as European bureau chief, guiding the title's global technology, innovation and finance coverage from London. (May 14) ISD Magazine, a technical resource for semiconductor technology designers, has named a new editor, Nicolas Mokhoff. A new editorial director, Ron Wilson, has been appointed as well. (May 14) Sunset Magazine has appointed a new editor-in-chief, Katie Tamony, a staff member since 1994. (May 14) Adweek Magazines' Technology Marketing is the new name for MC magazine, a monthly title serving the technology marketing community. The magazine's revamped content profiles marketing innovation in all areas of the technology industry including telecommunications, Internet and professional services, e-commerce, information technology, consumer electronics, networking, e-business and semiconductors. The title is part of BPI Communications Inc., a subsidiary of VNU-USA. (May 14) PC Teach It will launch July 2 to present lesson plans and educational projects in science, math and computer technology associated with the National Education Technology Standard. The Reedy River Press (Greenville, SC) title will be published 10 timer per year. (May 9) Mode Magazine has named a new editor-in-chief, Kathy Bishop, formerly an editorial consultant to the title. (May 9) Working Woman and Working Mother are up for sale by owner Working Woman Network. (May 9) Tennis Illustrated, a new bimonthly title, will cover tennis news and is due to launch August 21 by owner National Sports Enterprises. (May 9) Cape Cod and Island Arts, a regional Cape Cod Life, Inc. title, will launch nationally on May 15. The magazine explores artistic possibilities in Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket, in seven yearly issues. (May 9) Home magazine has named a new executive editor, Susan Zevon, formerly the title's architecture editor. (May 9) ASTA Agency Management, reported on March 21 to have ceased publication, is in fact still alive, following strong support from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) and its 26,000 members. (May 9) Construction & Engineering Safety is a new title providing OSHA and safety-product information, highlighting occupational hazards. Five issues of the Douglas Publications Inc. magazine will be published this year. Check the website for a media kit. (May 9) The Atlantic Monthly has combined its July and August issues. Editor-in-chief Michael Kelly noted that the reason was to provide more room for longer articles. (May 9) Entrepreneur will feature 12 new columns starting in June. More detailed information was not available. (May 9) Popular Science is planning editorial changes to take affect sometime this fall, but no details were available. (May 9) Diagnostic Imaging América Latina has named a new editor-in-chief, Harold Abella. The title is published by CMP Media. (May 7) Coastal Living has appointed a new executive editor, Kay Fuston. (May 7) BlacTress Magazine, an African American women's hair-styling title, is now published bimonthly by Harris Publications, Inc. (May 2) Nova, the 35-year-old UK-based women's title, has ceased publication. (May 2) Italian Cooking and Living is a new bimonthly title covering culinary trends and recipes from Italy. The magazine launched April 10 by publisher Peevydotcom, Inc. (May 2) Fortune Small Business has named a new editor, Arlyn Tobias Gajilan. (May 2) CADscope, a quarterly magazine-style title covering the Computer-Aided Design industry, will cease print publication and debut exclusively online at www.cadenceweb.com. (May 2) Hollywood Reporter has lost its editor, Anita Busch, when she resigned over the treatment of one of her reporters. (May 2) Us Weekly has laid off its associate editor, Tom Samiljan. The title is published by Wenner Media. (May 2)
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May 30, 2001 - Living Room, a new title for apartment dwellers, is being tested. Here are content, contact and website clues. 
May 30, 2001 - Technology Quarterly is the new Economist supplement that will focus on facts, rational interpretation and informed opinion and prediction about the threats and opportunities of disruptive technologies. 
May 30, 2001 - Pages, a bimonthly magazine for book aficionados, previously only available in select bookstores and coffeehouses, will be available on newsstands beginning July 1. Writers can 
May 21, 2001 - Healthy Traveler is a quarterly supplement planned to accompany National Geographic Traveler early next year. The title will first be polybagged with NGTraveler's January/February issue.
May 21, 2001 - A new title, Netronics, launched last week for engineers and technical managers working in the networking and communications industries. The May issue debut follows two special preview issues published last fall. 
May 21, 2001 - Golf for Women, a title from Meredith Corporation, was sold to The Golf Digest Companies, an independent unit of Advance Magazine Publishers Inc., an Advance Publications Company. The title will remain a bimonthly publication but incorporate popular editorial features from Golf Digest Woman.
May 16, 2001 - //Self Serv Magazine is a new trade magazine targeting technology integrators in medium and large retail organizations. Here's what you need to know. 
May 14, 2001 - Esquire, the UK-based men's title, is looking to appeal to the more grown-up reader according to editor Peter Horwath.
May 14, 2001 - HealthScout News Service, an internationally syndicated daily consumer health news wire service, has been acquired by Hauppauge, NY-based StaffWriters Plus, Inc. as a part of a new company called Scout News, LLC. Content from the service appears daily on hundreds of Internet sites and is also syndicated daily through The New York Times Syndicate to more than 50 newspapers and broadcast outlets. Content is under the guidance of editor-in-chief Barry Hoffman.
May 14, 2001 - DNR, the 109-year-old menswear industry title formerly called Daily News Record, is changing from a newspaper-type format to weekly magazine, and the content is upgrading as well. Read all about it. 
May 9, 2001 - Writers savvy in connecting up home-networking technologies will find an audience with Connected Home Media, a new title due to premier in October. 
May 9, 2001 - The marriage of photography and computer technology will be covered in two new titles by Reedy River Press. Here are the details. 
May 7, 2001 - Brill's Content, the media watchdog magazine, was supposed to merge with Inside, a title covering the convergence of media, entertainment and technology, to create Inside Content. Now Inside is out and Brill's Content will retain its name, content and appearance, but not its publication schedule. The magazine will be published quarterly instead of 10 issues per year. Inside.com still lives, but will go pay-per-article and subscription service on July 1.
May 7, 2001 - Hotdots, a Time inc. bimonthly internet shopping and lifestyle magazine, is ceasing publication after just two issues.
May 7, 2001 - Poz, a monthly HIV community title, is proposing a plan which reduces the magazine to 32 pages while seeking nonprofit status, in response to decreasing revenue. Writers in contact with this title may want to check the status of submitted material and queries.
