Condé Nast Defying the So-Called Digital Erosion
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“There is something extraordinarily alluring about a glossy magazine, the physical quality, particularly a very thick one.” -- Condé Nast’s Nicholas Coleridge. Thanks to his brand’s winning strategy for defying “Internet erosion,” Condé Nast’s Nicholas Coleridge says his company’s magazine...
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The Oft-Ignored Story of Magazine Media Growth
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Despite challenges in measurement and reporting, the evidence of magazine media’s growth is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. Something fascinating is happening in the magazine media industry, and it’s an often ignored story according to research consultant Marius Cloete, writing...
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How Indie Publishers are Subverting the Dominant Paradigm
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The publisher of Offscreen makes a case approaching “passion projects” from a vastly different point of view.  Last spring we shared an article on Kai Brach and his idea of creating selfish permanence in the digital design world via a...
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Yes, Magazines Rock as Ad Platforms
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Optimistic thinking from a print geek? Nope, it’s scientific fact from consumer research. It’s not idle speculation, but a scientific fact:  Magazines are scientifically proven to be really effective as advertising platforms. “Research into subconscious responses to ads indicates that...
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20 Top Foodie Magazines
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Do not read this article on an empty stomach. Move over Bon Appétit. Make some room on the counter, Real Simple. There’s a new crop of foodie magazines that are redefining the genre…and making us very, very hungry. “Not very...
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Remember When CNET Jumped the Shark?
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When they launched in print, the idea caused some serious waves. Now? It’s all about using the right channel for the right content, says CNET’s top editor. Eighteen months after CNET debuted their magazine, how does the company feel about...
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A Creative Talks about Print’s Real Value
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Want to know what’s really going on in commercial printing? Look at it from a designer’s point of view. “I genuinely believe that printing and therefore commercial print has something to offer that is a viable alternative to digital content...
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Less is More and More is Better
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Want your publication to thrive in print? Raise the bar regarding reader experience. Bookazines have done a remarkable thing for the magazine industry, forcing brands to raise the bar for their readers, according to one regional magazine publisher. “If [readers]...
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Is Bigger Really Better in the Luxury Print Magazine?
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The trend is clear: Major fashion publishers are going for size. Seems bigger is better in the world of fashion magazines. “With its March 2016 issue, Elle US debuted a new trim size of 9 inches by 10 7/8 inches,...
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Making it Rain with your Association Magazine 
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“An association magazine gives you the ability to highlight and double down on your business goals—particularly membership issues.” – Ernie Smith of Associations Now According to one industry insider, your association’s publications are vital to achieving your bottom line business...
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