Where Magazines Really Fit in the Consumer Funnel
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Do magazines operate primarily at the top of the funnel? For more advertisers, the answer is a definite no. And now the industry is starting to do a better job of explaining that. “The greatest misconception is that we’re not...
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From Russia with Love on Free Font Friday
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Oh, Russia. We just have such mixed feelings about you lately.Political intrigue aside, today we take time to notice a beautiful free font to add to your collection. Arkhip by Klimov Design is described as having a truly “Russian soul.”...
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And the 2018 Pantone Color of the Year Is…
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This time of year there’s an extra buzz in the air around here. No, it’s not the holidays (although, yes, we are all about the holidays). It’s the annual Color of the Year announcement from Pantone Two years ago they...
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The Niche Trend in Men’s and Women’s Titles
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These are surely exciting times to be in the magazine industry. As our society grapples with issues like sexual harassment, equal pay, gender stereotypes and misogyny, indie publishers are breaking the mold in their titles. Take Fathers, for example. “In...
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Ink’s Leslie Preaches Truth to the Industry
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In times of massive change, those who innovate survive. Take Hearst Publishing, for example. Their culture was built on risk-taking and embracing new ideas and this attitude continues to serve them well. Innovation abounds in the magazine industry, as technology...
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Hearst Execs on the Future of the Industry
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They are the original “Print Proud, Digital Smart” publishers. Samir “Mr. Magazine” Husni recently interviewed Michael Clinton and David Carey, the heads of Hearst Magazines, about where they see the industry now, and in the future. Their company is famous...
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W Magazine to Get a High-end Makeover
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While one publisher is upping the frequency of four of its most popular titles, another is using an entirely different approach to revenue. According to Kara Bloomgarden-Smoke in WWD, W magazine is “recasting itself as a collectible luxury product.” “If...
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Bauer Media Increasing Frequency on Four Titles…and Ads are Sold Out
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Let’s coin a new phrase. We got really tired of hearing “print is dead” a few years ago. And I think it’s almost time to move past the “print is alive” mantra that is all over the airways lately. Don’t...
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Get Some Attention with This Friday’s Free Fonts
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The free font fun continues. This week we feature two typefaces that are designed to get noticed. Because sometimes you just have to go bold with your design and really grab the eyes. When you want them to pay attention,...
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And the Digital Pendulum Takes a Big Swing Back
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Talk about a pendulum swing. Wow.It wasn’t all that long ago we saw stories everywhere about how digital was killing off print. I’ll admit we got a bit tired of the hysterics; in fact, we were already rolling our eyes...
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