Monthly Archives: May 2003

Hometown pride: In my search-hacks for magazine news, I often get points to small town papers that report whenever local people are featured in national consumer or trade magazines. I don’t think I’ve ever posted one of these, but this … Continue reading →

Lions & lambs: I’m sorry, but it seems to me too eschatologically coincidental that Microsoft is making peace with AOL on the same day Sharon commits to negotiating for the creation of a Palestinian state. Surely, the end is near.

Pomp: I am biased, but I think I’ve just experienced the best high school graduation ceremony I’ll ever attend at which I am not a relative or even a close family friend of anyone graduating. It was inspiring and uplifting … Continue reading →

Could not have said it better: Despite trying to do so, I could not make a better argument for my belief that collective fear is a bigger problem than terrorism than this ER doctor Lewis Goldfrank makes. Thanks to whoever … Continue reading →

There’s a but: The NY Times reports on a new study being published which claims that playing video games helps develop visual attention skills. I happen to be an expert on this topic having conducted my own test on two … Continue reading →

For sale: Media giants say they want to buy up magazines, especially in the U.S., where the dollar is weakening.

Blinded by scooters: According to Erik Wemple (no relation to Mr. Whipple), reporters have been duped into becoming some sort of PR-Stepford wives when it comes to coverage of the Segway. Of course, Erik’s article gave the Segway that much … Continue reading →

Printing money: Here’s one way to make money in the magazine industry.

Golf wars: Seems more like a cat fight than a gentleman’s game is shaping up in the whacky world of golf magazines. (last item)

Visibility: Magazine executives attending a meeting in Paris say that things are looking up for advertising sales in the coming months.

No Bragg: As it has received carpet-bomb coverage, I have not linked to any Jayson Blair stories. However, I will make an exception with the news that Rick Bragg has been suspended by and will resign from the NY Times. … Continue reading →

According to experts: Ever wonder where reporters find those experts to quote on any topic? Now, you know.

Off the old block: A magazine launch in Silicon Valley? Flashback. If the writing in the magazine is anything like that in the press release, I can’t wait to get my hands on a copy. Quote: Each issue of “Chip … Continue reading →

Rocky top: Is Knoxville ready for a magazine entrepreneur with grand ideas (and no, it’s not Chris Whittle again)? It’s going to take a lot to pull off the concept that’s described as “the New Yorker of videogames magazines.” Quote: … Continue reading →

Promo mojo: American Baby magazine is running a brilliant promtion right now. They are touring the country looking for a baby to appear on an upcoming cover of the magazine. Now how many parents in the world believe their baby … Continue reading →