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S.W.A.T. Scores TV Tie-in, Starting in January

Jennifer — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:07:29 +0000

Beginning in January, S.W.A.T. will benefit from the most coveted of magazine brand extensions — its own television program! The Outdooor Channel has reserved Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m. ET for S.W.A.T. Magazine TV. The content will be a little different from other Mag-TV pairings like Oprah and Every Day with Rachael Ray but just as compelling. Meanwhile, there is plenty going one with the flagship magazine in the 4th quarter of the year. S.W.A.T. has been authorized at additional retail chains, including Bass Pro Shops, and has booked December Promotions with Barnes & Noble, Borders, Books-A-Million, and CIRC. ONE.

At last, a Championship Returns to Philadelphia

Jennifer — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:44:23 +0000

The City of Brotherly Love was, for a time, also known as “The City of Champions,” due to a bunching of championships by its professional baseball, basketball and football teams. But that was in the years just following Rocky’s first climb up the Art Museum steps, back in the late 1970s. Well, Philadelphians waited a long time to celebrate another major-sport crown, but the wait is over. Now, Lindy’s Sports lets the Phillies’ faithful and all baseball fans re-live this thrilling season. The World Series special issue is full of information about this unforgettable year and the Phillies’ proud history. If you have a soft spot for the big, furry, green “Phanatic” … scootering around Citizens Bank Park … don’t miss it!

Bon Appetit’s “No-Muss, No-Fuss” Thanksgiving

Jennifer — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 20:58:13 +0000

It seems there are tips and tricks beyond simply being a guest at someone else’s house! The cooking, entertaining and gracious living authority covers the basics (turkey carving) and shares new recipes for stuffing, side dishes and more. For the novice cook in need of guidance and the experienced chef looking for inspiration, BA’s Thanksgiving issue inform, inspire and delight.

BA in November turns up the heat on sales with promotions in the following retail accounts:

Borders – Cash Wrap
HDS Retail – Airport Full Flat and Power Pocket
Costco – Promo Pocket
Whole Foods – Feature Pocket
Barnes & Noble – Cash Wrap
CA One – Mainline Feature
Hudson News – Window Display and Entrance Column

Maghound.com Is Finally Here

Greg — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 19:40:32 +0000

Maghound.com, Time Inc’s online subscription service for magazines, is finally set to launch this September, after nearly 4 years of development. So far, 280 titles are currently online with the service, with hopes to have 300 participating by the launch, and 400 by the end of the year. The site lets users choose titles from a variety of publishers for a mix-and-match “subscription,” where they pay one monthly fee and have the ability to switch titles at any time. Folio (June 26, 2008)

Time Warner Looking To Sell AOL

Greg — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 14:59:09 +0000

Time Warner Inc. is looking for a buyer for AOL’s dial-up business, after the company completes its separation from the Platform A advertising division sometime in July. Time Warner has put its sales talk with rival dial-up company/potential buyer EarthLink on hold in order to be able to focus completely on its separation. Sources say that talks are likely to resume with EarthLink, as well as other potential buyers, as soon as the separation is complete. NY Post (June 16, 2008)

Entrepreneur Media Inc. Names New VP and Editor in Chief

Greg — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:53:00 +0000

Entrepreneur Media Inc. has named Amy C. Cosper its new vice president and editor in chief. She will be responsible for overseeing the media company’s magazine and online properties, including Entrepreneur, Entrepreneur.com, and WomenEntrepreneur.com. EMI hopes that Cosper’s experience with content development across both new and traditional media will help bring the company to new heights as well as help develop new profitable partnerships. PubExec (June 10, 2008)

Wal-Mart Paradox: As Economy Tanks, It Thrives…

Jennifer — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:41:12 +0000

Online magazine Slate.com suggests four reasons why. One of them is Wal-Mart’s strong growth internationally, as economic growth through much of the world continues unabated. International sales comprised 16.7 percent of overall revenues in 2003. In the 12 months that ending in January, that number had grown to 24.2 percent. And in the most recent quarter, internationl sales increased 18.8 percent from the prior-year period, accounting for fully one quarter of total revenues. Slate (Feb. 26, 2008)

Surplus Grocers See Double Digit Sales Increases

Jennifer — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:29:54 +0000

Amid current worries about the health of the economy, surplus grocers — purveyors of closeouts, scratch-and-dent cans and out-of-date food products — are racking up sales gains. Amelia’s, a Pennsylvania surplus chain with 11 stores, saw its sales jump 17% from 2006 to 2007. Across the country, an executive at Grocery Outlet Inc., a 131-location operator based in Berkeley, California, said, “We see a lot of new faces we haven’t seen before … People are feeling poorer right now.” The Wall Street Journal (Feb. 22, 2008) Paid subscription may be required.

Wal-Mart to Test Smaller Grocery Format in Arizona

Jennifer — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:48:08 +0000

Tesco’s entry into the U.S. supermarket business apparently did not go unnoticed in Bentonville, AR. Wal-Mart has confirmed plans to open four new stores half the size of their Neighborhood Market format in the Phoenix area. The stores will be called Marketside. Dow Jones Newswires (Jan. 14, 2008)

Canusa Products, Inc., Signs New, Long-term Marketing Agreement with CMG

Jennifer — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 14:48:01 +0000

The companies will continue the successful partnership that has returned double digit sales growth in each of the past three years. The launch of Clean Eating magazine will be a major expansion focus for 2008. Comag Marketing Group Press Release (Dec.13, 2007)