Daily Archives: Tuesday, February 19, 2002

The fat get fatter

Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 by Rex Hammock

A U.S. Court of Appeals decision today opens the way for market cross-ownership of broadcast and cable properties and networks’ right to own more local stations.

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Newstand news

Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 by Rex Hammock

The Audit Bureau of Circulations, ABC, reported recently that newstand sales of magazines, especially the newsweeklies, shot up during the second half of 2001. Time and Newsweek were both up 80% after September 11, but the increase cut across most … Continue reading →

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Hip tech magazine launch news, no kidding

Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 by Rex Hammock

San Jose Mercury News Peter Delevett writes, “The stock market is schizophrenic, tech investors are paralyzed and the publishing business is in its worst shape in years. Sounds like a great time to start a tech magazine, huh?” Well, these … Continue reading →

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It must be Time Inc. day

Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 by Rex Hammock

The Wall Street Journal carries a gossipy feature story on rumors related to a coming changing of the guard at People Magazine. Quote: People is the most profitable magazine in the U.S., and contributes more than a third of all … Continue reading →

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Gratuitous SI swimsuit issue post

Posted on Tuesday, February 19, 2002 by Rex Hammock

30-years ago In my quest to keep you on the cutting edge of magazine news, I’m happy to point you to the Daily News’ coverage of this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. The issue, which hits newstands tomorrow, is busting … Continue reading →

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