RT @woodenhorsepub Magazine Editorial Changes
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MEN’S JOURNAL* has a new publisher, Matt Mastrangelo, matt.mastrangelo@mensjournal.com. He replaces Francis Farrell.
NORTHWEST PALATE* has reported the exit of editor-in-chief Angie Jabine. No replacement has been announced.
THE ATLANTAN has acquired Patti Pruett as publisher.
BLACKBOOK* has promoted Eiseley Tauginas from editorial assistant to an assistant editor position.
CANADIAN GROCER has announced the retirement of publisher and editor-in-chief Karen James.
Crain publications, including PENSIONS & INVESTMENTS, BUSINESS INSURANCE and WORKFORCE, has named Christopher Crain as group publisher.
E&P has promoted Judy Maksoud to editor, replacing William Pike.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT NEWS CANADA, potentially to be revamped and reissued under BENEFITS ACROSS BORDERS, has named Kerry Maddocks as editor.
GLAMOUR* has announced the departure of lifestyle editor Joanna Bober.
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has reported the death of international editor Steve Brennan.
INDUSTRYWEEK has named Peter Alpern as associate editor, where he covers technology and factory automation.
INSTYLE* has reported the departure of Katherine Rizzuto as vice president and associate publisher. In other news, Alexandra Michler has replaced Asha Biney as an editorial assistant.
LA WEEKLY has named Drex Heikes as editor.
Meredith Corporation has named Tom Harty as president of consumer magazines. He remains chief revenue officer and executive vice president at Meredith Publishing Group.
NATURAL HEALTH* has promoted Daniel Mazori to associate editor.
PRESTIGE NEW YORK* has promoted Christine Schott from social editor and fashion director to deputy editor and editor-in-chief Rhonda Palmer has added the role of general manager to her duties.
O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE* has named Susan Casey editor-in-chief and added Alessandra Foresto as a beauty editorial assistant.
SAN FRANCISCO DAILY JOURNAL and THE LOS ANGELES DAILY JOURNAL have acquired Liz Enochs as associate editor.
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EDITOR CHANGES
MEN’S JOURNAL* has a new publisher, Matt Mastrangelo, matt.mastrangelo@mensjournal.com. He replaces Francis Farrell.
THE ATLANTAN has acquired Patti Pruett as publisher.
Crain publications, including PENSIONS & INVESTMENTS, BUSINESS INSURANCE and WORKFORCE, has named Christopher Crain as group publisher.
GLAMOUR* has announced the departure of lifestyle editor Joanna Bober.
THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER has reported the death of international editor Steve Brennan.
INSTYLE* has reported the departure of Katherine Rizzuto as vice president and associate publisher. In other news, Alexandra Michler has replaced Asha Biney as an editorial assistant.
LA WEEKLY has named Drex Heikes as editor.
Meredith Corporation has named Tom Harty as president of consumer magazines. He remains chief revenue officer and executive vice president at Meredith Publishing Group.
NATURAL HEALTH* has promoted Daniel Mazori to associate editor.
PRESTIGE NEW YORK* has promoted Christine Schott from social editor and fashion director to deputy editor and editor-in-chief Rhonda Palmer has added the role of general manager to her duties.
O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE* has named Susan Casey editor-in-chief and added Alessandra Foresto as a beauty editorial assistant.
EDITORIAL NEWS
O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE* has a new editor-in-chief. Susan Reed is leaving, less than a year after taking on the job “to pursue other opportunities.” Susan Casey has been named to succeed Reed on July 20. She comes from Time Inc, where, among other positions, she served as editor of the now ceased SPORTS ILLUSTRATED WOMEN*. Earlier in her career, she was creative director of OUTSIDE* magazine. The 9-year old O shot to the top from the start but has faltered lately, missing rate base twice and with newsstand sales down 25% in the second half of 2008…
Johnson Publishing (EBONY*, JET*) is in deep financial trouble and are asking freelancers to write for free. Among other problems, the company has been hit with contractors’ liens claiming the company failed to pay for work worth nearly $500,000 and mortgaged its South Michigan Avenue headquarters building and parking garage to its printer, RR Donnelley. Loan documents say the deal secured previous debts to Donnelley totaling $12.7 million. Good article at http://bit.ly/3QTOx…
VAIN is scheduled to launch this fall as a women’s lifestyle quarterly in select markets, including New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte and Raleigh, NC. Editor-in-chief Rachelle Gauthier, rachelle@vainmag.com, is creating the magazine to “capture the essence and core of all women, with a direct focus on self.” It will cover everyday life issues, trends, fashion, beauty, cars, culture, politics, financial advice, food, exercise, music and celebrities while paying attention to all types of women. The website is already available at http://www.vainmag.com…
SATURDAY EVENING POST, a centuries-old publication that helped make illustrator Norman Rockwell a household name and showcased some of America’s greatest writers, is turning back time to better reflect contemporary American society with its July/August 2009 issue. “We are focusing on America — past, present, and future,” said Joan SerVaas, the magazine’s publisher. “As Americans face uncertain times, people are looking for enjoyment in simple things and finding comfort from traditional values. For three centuries, The Saturday Evening Post has chronicled the rich history and the cultural evolution of American life.” The redesign will broaden its focus to become a general interest magazine again and tell the story of American life through in-depth features, fiction, and art. It will include writing of popular radio and television commentator Charles Osgood, authors Ray Bradbury and John Hemingway, and other award-winning journalists. Likewise, the magazine that discovered Norman Rockwell is searching for America’s next great artists and fiction writers to continue its legacy of chronicling the story of American life. In addition to Osgood’s commentary, regular topics include travel, food, finance, health, fiction, and a focus on features that explore America – past, present and future. Maureen Mercho, CEO for the Post, said ad sales had dropped because of the recession, prompting the magazine to look for ways to broaden its base. Post officials hope that the magazine can boost circulation to 500,000 in the coming years…
Robin Caldwell