Politics and the Art Director
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NYTimes Magazine art director speaks on why it’s critical to rein in political bias in cover imagery, especially during a charged election cycle like this one. Most of us understand the idea of journalistic integrity as it relates to written...
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It’s 2016: What’s a Magazine?
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As the magazine media business model continues to evolve, brands push the limits on what they call “magazines.” Where do we draw the line? A magazine by any other name is…still a magazine? Bo Sacks was asking this question back...
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Is There a Glut at the Newsstand?
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One publisher insists we have too many titles. An industry analyst says that position misses the point entirely. Around here, we like to celebrate new magazine launches; the more titles the merrier, especially in this age of niche consumerism. It...
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Market Update: We’re all Bullish on Books
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U.S. consumers are feeling bookish; print book sales are up while e-books edge down. As more consumers move from desktops and laptops to smartphones and mobile devices, e-book sales have fallen off and print books continue to rise. Because let’s be...
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What Can $50 Million Buy Online These Days?
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Facebook is throwing some major dollars into promoting their Live video platform. Are we falling for it hook, line and Chewie Mask? Zuckerberg really wants his new Facebook Live platform to succeed. In fact, he wants it so badly that...
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The Big Question at Cannes Lions 
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It’s not enough to create awesome print to win the ad game; one exec says it’s all about the conversation. At this spring’s Cannes Print & Publishing Lions festival, industry execs gathered for much more than an awards program. They...
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Hey Print, You Been Working Out?
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Yes, the recent research on print is great, but let’s not forget why print is so darn powerful. Lately, we’ve shared tons of stats and research on the power of print ads and their ability to bring in a big...
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Non-Branded Sites and the Web of Obsession
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If magazine media executives are so bullish on the power of their multi-generation brands, why are they creating so many new websites that are incognito? It’s happening all over in publishing lately and it is, according to Tony Silber in...
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Digital “Wins”…with Highest Cost Per Impression
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Want to spend lots and get not much in return? Digital video ads may be just the thing you’re looking for. Something fascinating is happening online these days. The clamor for digital video ad space is driving up the cost...
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More Killer Reasons Why Brands Need Print
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Many brands that ditched print during the recession are climbing back on board the ink and paper train. Rightly so, according to these industry experts…it’s got massive potential that digital just can’t match. The marketing industry is clearly seeing a...
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