Faith Talk Magazine set to debut

November 27, 2002 – A major Christian broadcasting company has announced plan to launch a magazine that will complement its talk and education filled radio shows.

Faith Talk Magazine is a cooperative effort between Salem Publishing, a division of Salem Communications, and Salem's talk/teaching radio stations. The magazine will feature inspirational stories and profiles of Christians and Bible teachings.

Interested writers should watch for the new magazine.

Sign of the times: Transportation Security magazine debuts

November 27, 2002 – With the need for secure airports and travel following the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, PRIMEDIA has announced the launch of Transportation Security magazine.

The publication is a spin-off of the publisher’s Access Control & Security Systems magazine. The new publication will focus on providing news and information surrounding the development and implementation of technology in airports all over the country.

According to the publisher, the magazine will provide security professionals with cutting-edge articles and in-depth feature stories on the most current trends in the industry.

If you have expertise in this area, watch for the magazine’s debut this month.

Arise Magazine struggles to stay up

November 25, 2002 – Two-year-old Arise Magazine has announced a fundraising campaign to sustain the publication.

Dubbed “Lift Every Voice,” the effort is appeal of financial support for the monthly magazine that covers “sexually diverse people of African descent.”

Writers should be aware of the magazine’s financial situation.

Ziff Davis launches GMR magazine

November 25, 2002 – In a bid to capitalize on the growing video game market, Ziff Davis has announced the debut of GMR magazine.

The monthly magazine will cover games played on the PS2, Xbox, GameCube, PC and Game Boy Advance. Simon Cox, creative director for Ziff Davis Media, will be editor-in-chief of the new magazine. The periodical is part of a combined effort between Ziff and Electronic Boutique, a specialty retailer of electronics games.

Writers who know their way around a joystick should watch for the magazine’s January debut.

Advance Publications reportedly slow to pay writers

November 25, 2002 – According to a story in the New York Post, powerhouse magazine publisher Condé Nast has freelance writers waiting longer than usual to get paid.

Conde Nast, part of S.I. Newhouse Jr.’s Advance Publishing division, is bracing for some 250 layoffs. Condé Nast is taking the biggest hit among the Newhouse family's Advance Publications, which also includes Fairchild, the Golf Digest Cos. and Parade.

The cuts are part of the parent company's move to consolidate back-office functions from New York City to Wilmington, Del. The accounts payable department is also being replaced. Checks that used to take one to process are now taking three, according the New York Post.

Writers who have contracted with Condé Nast should be aware of the reported delays.

Intermezzo launches nationally this month

November 18, 2002 – Aiming to offer readers “an escape from the stress of everyday life,” Intermezzo will offer coverage food, wine, travel and home.

Published by T.F. Associates, Inc., the magazine will present “broad, yet detailed, coverage of fine food and wine, home decor/renovation and travel, all in one beautifully written and photographed magazine," says Editorial Director Roseann Tully.

Interested writers should look for the magazine’s premier issue.

Trump launches Trump World

November 18, 2002 – Real estate titan Donald Trump is launching a magazine bearing his name.

Trump World is a luxury lifestyle magazine that will reflect its namesake’s tastes. Although his name will be on the magazine, Trump will have little involvement in the publication.

If you can write about wealth and luxury for the wealthy, watch for the magazine’s debut for possible writing opportunities.

Kitchen Sink makes its debut

November 13, 2002 – Kitchen Sink, a quarterly publication that bills itself as a magazine “for people who think too much,” has released its first issue.

The Oakland-based magazine is a nonprofit publication that will also publish monthly Web content. Kitchen Sink aims to explore independent art, identity, culture and politics through provocative essays. Jen Loy is editor-in-chief.

Interested writers should watch for the magazine’s debut or go online at www.kitchensinkmag.com

Another celebrity gossip magazine in the works?

November 11, 2002 – Time, Inc. is said to be planning to add a new celebrity title to the already crowded marketplace.

Carol Wallace, former managing editor at People magazine, has been working on a prototype on what is being envisioned as a photo-heavy magazine with a tabloid sensibility.

Time says it probably won’t launch the magazine in 2003 but writers with a handle on celebrity news should keep an eye on newsstands.

Film company acquires sci-fi magazines

November 6, 2002 – Mindfire Entertainment has announced its purchase of Cinefantastique and Femme Fatales.

David E. Williams, former executive editor of features for The Hollywood Reporter, will serve as editor-in-chief of Cinefantastique, a science fiction, fantasy and horror magazine. The magazine will re-launch in January.

Mindfire has also acquired Femme Fatales, Cinefantastique’s sister publication. The magazine will be re-launched in 2003 as “a sci-fi Maxim,” company executives say.

Writers should watch for the magazines’ debuts and look for changes in the titles’ editorial focuses.

New Martha magazine won’t bear her name

November 4 2002 – Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia will roll out a four-issue test in January of a new magazine called Everyday Food.

In what may be a sign of Stewart’s financial and legal troubles, the new title will not bear her name. The magazine will feature fast, simple and healthy recipes, the company said. If successful, the magazine will be published ten times a year starting in September.

Writers should keep an eye on the new magazine and see how it fares.

Primedia agrees to part with American Baby

November 4, 2002 – Financially embattled publisher Primedia Inc. has announced plans to sell its American Baby group to Meredith Corp. for $115 million.

The American Baby group includes American Baby magazine, several quarterly publications, a sampling business, Web sites and the Baby Faire consumer expositions.

Previously, Primedia sold off Modern Bride magazine, Chicago magazine and Bacon's, a media information service.

Writers should watch future issues of American Baby for any changes in the magazine’s editorial focus.

New Architect has hired Thomas Claburn as associate managing editor. (November 27)

Electronic News has shut down the print version of the weekly publication. (November 25)

Entertainment Weekly Editor-at-Large Jeff Gordinier has left. (November 25)

Vibe has named Andrea Rosegarten managing editor. (November 25)

Marie Claire Senior Editor, news, Tara McKelvey has left. (November 25)

World Publications has announced two editorial changes. David Ferrel is now editor of Marlin magazine and Scott Leon is editor of Fly Fishing in Salt WatersTrusts. (November 25)

Details has named Jeff Gordinier as editor-at-large. (November 25)

Real Simple has hired Joyce Bautista as senior editor. (November 25)

Fitness has hired Stacy Baker as senior editor. Assistant Editor Camille Noe has left the magazine. (November 25)

Bon Appetit has named Hugh Garvey senior editor. (November 25)

Wired has named Blaise Zerega as managing editor. Zerega had been the editor of Red Herring. (November 20)

US Weekly has named Robert Sabat as deputy editor and Nancy Ayala as movies editor. (November 20)

IT Today has ceased publication. (November 20)

Stuff Associate Editor Seth Kelly has left. Matt Schneiderman, former associated editor of StuffMagazine.com, replaces him. (November 20)

OG, formerly known as Organic Gardening, has named Scott Meyer as editor. Former Editor John Grogan has left. (November 20)

ELLEgirl has named Linnea Olson as managing fashion editor and Susannah Cahn, former fashion editor, as senior fashion editor. Samara D’Auria, former fashion assistant, is now accessories editor. Former Accessories Editor Jun Iseyama has left the magazine. (November 20)

Redbook has made several editorial changes. Allegra Colletti is market/sittings editor, Nicole Grippo is assistant articles editor; Andrea Bauman, formerly senior editor, is features director; Lisa Lombardi, formerly features director, is deputy editor. No longer at the publication are Sharlene Breakey, formerly deputy editor, and Carmen Gonzales, formerly market/sittings editor. (November 18)

Woman’s Day Beauty Editor Stacey Stapleton has left. (November 18)

RAMP has named Laurie Schecter as fashion director. (November 18)

Ladies’ Home Journal has hired Chandra Czape as deputy articles editor. (November 18)

Harper’s Bazaar has made several staff changes. Nicole Garrett, senior market editor, and Carine Laforest, beauty editor, have left the magazine. Melissa Foss, senior beauty editor, and Danya Unterhalter, senior market editor, join. Victoria Kirby, formerly beauty assistant, is now associate beauty editor.

Wireless Week Business Editor Margo McCall, Senior Editor Peggy Albright and Web Editor Kristy Bassuener have left. (November 18)

Networks Magazine has promoted Nancy Hung to associate features editor. (November 18)

Jane has made several editorial changes. Josh Lyon is associate editor. Jill Schuck is assistant beauty editor. Erin Flaherty, former associate beauty editor, is now beauty/health editor. Stephanie Trong, former senior associate editor, is now deputy editor. Atonia Whyatt, former beauty/health director, has left. (November 18)

Front Range has ceased publication. (November 18)

Shift Senior Editor Shelley White is leaving. (November 13)

Ladies’ Home Journal has named Chandra Czape deputy managing editor. (November 13)

Enthusiast Associate Editor Pat Bourgeois has left the publication. (November 13)

New Parent says hello to Editor Kathy Nenneker and goodbye to former editor Anne Studebaker. (November 13)

Prevention has named Shelly Drozd as senior editor. (November 13)

Brain, Child is a new magazine for mothers that celebrates “the diversity of mothers and their styles.” Jennifer Nesslein is editor. (November 13)

Pulse! magazine plans to shut its doors because of parent company Tower Records’ financial woes. (November 11)

Vox Feminarum has relaunched after a two-year hiatus. (November 11)

Ward’s Auto World Senior Managing Editor Michael Arnold has left. (November 11)

Variety Guide has hired Shalini Dore as assistant managing editor for special reports and Anna Lisa Rava associate editor for special reports. (November 11)

The Retired Officer is changing its name to Military Officer with its January issue. (November 11)

House Beautiful Editor-at-Large Miguel Flores-Vianna has left. (November 11)

Harper’s Bazaar has made several editorial changes. Melissa Foss is beauty editor. Danya Unterhalter is now senior market editor and Victoria Kirby is associate beauty editor. Leaving the magazine are Senior Market Editor Nicole Garrett and Beauty Editor Elizabeth Lamont. (November 11)

Washington Business Forward is struggling to stay afloat and may publish its last issue this month. (November 11)

Vogue has cleaned house. Elizabeth Schatz, associate beauty editor; Danya Unterhalter, accessories editor; and Lauren Waterman, contributing editor have left the magazine. Coming aboard is Elizabeth Lamont, beauty editor. Leslie Fremar, formerly fashion associate, is now associate fashion editor. Danielle Pariser, formerly assistant to the editor-in-chief, is now associate accessories editor. (November 11)

Popular Science Senior Contributing Editor Christopher O’Malley has left the magazine. (November 11)

Men’s Journal has named Claire Martin as senior editor. (November 11)

Health has named former Editorial Assistant Sara Jane Weeks assistant editor, food and nutrition. Former Senior Editor Warner McGowin has left the magazine. (November 11)

Good Housekeeping Beauty Editor Melissa Foss has left the magazine. (November 11)

TV Guide Editor-in-Chief Steven Reddicliffe has resigned. (November 6)

Alive has named Joanne Howery managing editor to replace outgoing Michelle Hancock. (November 4)

ATV Sport will now be published 10 times a year instead of eight and REV will go from three to six times a year. (November 4)

America West Airlines Magazine has named Ellen Alperstein editor following Michael Derr’s departure. (November 4)

Woman’s Day Associate Editor Lisa Miller has left. (November 4)

Flower & Garden has folded. (November 4)

American Prospect has named former Boston Globe publisher BenjaminTaylor as its new executive editor. (November 4)

Seventeen has named Sabrina Weill as its editor-in-chief. (November 4)

Ehlert Publishing Group has acquired Boating Industry International. (November 4)