This week's Businessweek Magazine cover

Take a look: What do you think?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/07/businessweek-obama-cover_n_2087995.html?utm_hp_ref=media

And now, a new book about Lance Armstrong

Another book about Lance will be written--but with a different angle, so to speak:
http://www.mediabistro.com/fishbowlny/new-york-times-juliet-macur-to-pen-book-on-lance-armstrong_b71469

Stephen King gives advice: See the scene first

https://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/how-stephen-king-writes-imagery_b60618

Zara and the fashion world: Listen to customers

Mediabistro shares its thoughts:
http://www.mediabistro.com/prnewser/how-zara-changed-the-fashion-world_b49992

Bridget Jones appears in third novel

See the update here:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/bridget-jones-to-return-in-new-helen-fielding-novel_b60631

Playstation mag shutting down

http://www.cinemablend.com/games/PlayStation-Official-Magazine-Shutting-Down-49062.html

The ethics of gaming journallism

http://www.examiner.com/article/the-ethical-issue-of-gaming-journalism

Commentary: Long form magazine journalism

http://observer.com/2012/11/steve-kandell-goes-to-buzzfeed-to-edit-longform/
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/11/05/former-spin-editor-to-run-buzzfeeds-long-form-coverage/

Vonnegut on book advances: Don't sweat them

http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/kurt-vonnegut-on-book-deals-carry-on-without-an-advance_b60137

An amazing mag cover: NYC and Sandy

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/04/new-york-magazine-sandy-cover_n_2070217.html?utm_hp_ref=media

New mag for foodies

The NYT reports:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/29/business/media/campaign-spotlight-goodbye-gourmet-hello-food-fanatics.html?ref=advertisingemail&nl=business&emc=edit_at_20121029

The status of print journalism

A Huffington Post writer reports:
http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/jim-harris/print-journalism_b_2006425.html

Student mag disciplined over game tweets

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dan-reimold/stony-brook-football-tweets_b_1942367.html

Share your online writing

Thirty ways shared here:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/10-ways-to-syndicate-your-online-writing_b59120

NYT posts new social media guidelines for its staff

From the New York Time public editor:
http://publiceditor.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/10/17/after-an-outburst-on-twitter-the-times-reinforces-its-social-media-guidelines/

So you want to be a horror writer?

Interview with Jonathan Maberry via mediabistro:
http://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/jonathan-maberry-get-your-butt-in-a-chair-and-write_b58813

Milwaukee magazine needs serious writers!

http://www.mediabistro.com/10000words/milwaukee-magazine-writers_b15821

Eyetracking and the Ipad: Poynter shares new research

Via European Journalism News:
http://www.ejc.net/media_news/how_researchers_are_using_eye-tracking_to_discover_ipad_news_engagement/

PBS: What Newsweek can learn from Gourmet magazine

http://www.pbs.org/mediashift/2012/10/what-can-newsweek-learn-from-gourmets-move-to-digital-only296.html

Dwell magazine partners with professional org

From mediabistro: http://www.mediabistro.com/unbeige/inside-scoop-dwell-partners-with-american-society-of-interior-designers_b24211

Technical Writing good virtual gig

Mediabistro reports:
http://www.mediabistro.com/mediajobsdaily/technical-writing-ranks-among-top-ten-paid-virtual-jobs_b12649

Take a break, eat lunch

It;s important to feed yourself while you are writing; get away from the computer and eat a good meal.
https://www.mediabistro.com/galleycat/why-you-need-a-lunch-hour_b59437

Listserv/Web site for writers

Not very fancy, but it shares good info:
http://www.writing-world.com

Newsweek to stop print publication

Folio reports:
http://www.foliomag.com/2012/newsweek-cease-print-publication-2013?utm_source=MV_Folio%3a&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HTMLLinkID%3a+11&utm_campaign=Newsweek+To+Cease+Print+Publication+in+2013+FOLIO%3a+Breaking+Alert+%7c+10.18.2012

The Claw Magazine Web Site Up and Running

http://www.uncclawmagazine.com/

The latest development at SI

http://www.foliomag.com/2012/sports-illustrated-relaunches-mobile-site?utm_source=MV_Folio%3a&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HTMLLinkID%3a+18&utm_campaign=Sports+Illustrated+Relaunches+Mobile+Site%e2%80%a6Cond%c3%a9+Nast%e2%80%99s+Wired%2c+Reddit+Team+Up+for+Multi-Platform+Ad+Campaign%e2%80%a6Folio%3a+Alert+%7c+10.4.12

Harry Potter's author's adult book sales soar

Mediabistro reports:
http://news.yahoo.com/fast-not-magical-sales-rowling-book-160457873.html

Esquire mag cover of Frank Sinatra, 1966

Frank Sinatra Has a Cold: The rough outline

See it here:http://theharperstudio.com/2009/07/gay-taleses-outline-for-frank-sinatra-has-a-cold/

Media news and gossip available at . . .

. . . jimromenesko.com

Bizmology: New York magazine thriving

http://bizmology.hoovers.com/2012/09/28/as-a-thriving-example-of-journalism-new-york-magazine-bucks-the-trend/

Scientologists vs. Vanity Fair

Scientologists tell Vanity Fair what the magazine got wrong with its Tom Cruise story. MediaLife reports:
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/scientologists-to-vanity-fair-you-got-it-wrong/

Another mag publishes photos of Kate

Kate's photos published again!
From MediaLife:
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/another-magazine-publishes-topless-kate-pics/

People tries to boost newstand sales

From Folio magazine:

http://www.foliomag.com/2012/people-launches-national-ad-campaign-promote-newsstand?utm_source=MV_Folio%3a&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HTMLLinkID%3a+14&utm_campaign=PEOPLE+Launches+National+Ad+Campaign+to+Promote+Newsstand%e2%80%a6Nomad+Editions+Backs+Out+of+Enthusiast+App+Publishing%e2%80%a6The+FOLIO%3a+Alert+%7c+09.18.2012#

Teen Vogue readers speak

Girls to Teen Vogue: More realism, please!
http://www.medialifemagazine.com/girls-to-teen-vogue-more-realism-please/

Covering fashion week--digitally

Mashable has the five digital highlights from Fashion Week:
http://mashable.com/2012/09/17/new-york-fashion-week-ss-2013-digital/

Prevention mag to update its look

The NYTimes reports:
http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/16/prevention-magazine-to-revamp-its-direction/

Tips for using social media

Poynter shares 10 tips:
http://www.poynter.org/how-tos/digital-strategies/174028/10-tips-for-teaching-journalists-how-to-effectively-use-social-media/

Fifty Shades author's husband speaks. . .

He has a children's book!
http://content.usatoday.com/communities/entertainment/post/2012/09/10/el-james-hubby-mr-fifty-shades-of-grey-speaks/70000065/1#.UE8GLlFUGSo

Be aware! Some freelance jobs just suck

http://gawker.com/5942772/freelance-journalism-job-offers-to-pay-6-per-day-if-youre-lucky

Cosmo and JCPenney's collaborate on clothing line

Folio reports:
http://www.foliomag.com/2012/cosmopolitan-jcpenney-partner-clothing-line?utm_source=MV_Folio%3a&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HTMLLinkID%3a+21&utm_campaign=ABM+Expects+3.5+Percent+Postage+Increase+for+2013%e2%80%a6Cosmopolitan%2c+jcpenney+Partner+in+Clothing+Line%e2%80%a6FOLIO%3a+Alert+%7c+09.06.2012

More digital-only magazines

Folio reports:
http://www.foliomag.com/2012/next-issue-media-adds-31-titles?utm_source=MV_Folio%3a&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HTMLLinkID%3a+25&utm_campaign=Women's+Health+Steps+Up+Social+Sharing+of+Content%e2%80%a6Joanna+Coles+Replacing+Kate+White+as+Cosmo+EIC%e2%80%a6The+FOLIO%3a+Alert+%7c+09.04.2012

The dangers of tech blogging

The Guardian shares info about the ethics of tech blogging:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2012/sep/03/samsung-tech-bloggers

Women's Health mag continues to go social

Foliomag.com shares the info about Women's Health:

http://www.foliomag.com/2012/women-s-health-steps-engagement-social-sharing-content?utm_source=MV_Folio%3a&utm_medium=email&utm_content=HTMLLinkID%3a+18&utm_campaign=Women's+Health+Steps+Up+Social+Sharing+of+Content%e2%80%a6Joanna+Coles+Replacing+Kate+White+as+Cosmo+EIC%e2%80%a6The+FOLIO%3a+Alert+%7c+09.04.2012

College Avenue

Here is a link to the online version of Colorado State University's student-run magazine College Avenue:
http://collegeavenue.collegian.com/

Call Me Maybe

UNC Club Baseball on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQHKCIZYHkY

Magazine writers and media ethics

New Yorker writer resigns after making up Bob Dylan quotes: The Christian Science Monitor reports--
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2012/0802/Resignation-of-New-Yorker-writer-revives-questions-about-media-ethics

Newsweek cover sells copies

AdAge shares the info re: the anti-Obama cover:
http://adage.com/article/media/newsweek-s-anti-obama-cover-set-a-newsstand-hit/236966/

Most pinned on Pinterest? Magazines, according to Mediabistro.

http://www.mediabistro.com/prnewser/pinterest-magazines-real-simple_b42010#.UDga5I4lOGA.email

Latest Magazine Research from ASME

http://www.magazine.org/RESEARCH/finance_and_operations/finance_operations_trends_and_magazine_handbook/NewLaunchesbyCategory2011.aspx

http://www.magazine.org/ASME/EDITORIAL_TRENDS/1093.aspx

http://www.magazine.org/ASME/EDITORIAL_TRENDS/26312.aspx

http://www.magazine.org/ASME/EDITORIAL_TRENDS/EditorialBySubject2011.aspx

http://www.asme.magazine.org/ASME/EDITORIAL_TRENDS/1145.aspx