The Business of Magazines

[axiomatic]

Lots of former CN employees are posting stories on Twitter, in response to the NYT article
MissMagAddict posted.

 

[Benn98]

MMA, you have a lot of guts to bring that Peres story over here. The Details fanboys are still bleeding all over the carpet because of the shock shutdown, and now this. Lol.

Will read the full story later.

 

[MissMagAddict]

MMA, you have a lot of guts to bring that Peres story over here. The Details fanboys are still bleeding all over the carpet because of the shock shutdown, and now this. Lol.

Will read the full story later.

Uh oh... then please accept my apologies in advance.
I wouldn’t want any fanboys getting butt hurt over my post.

Yes, it’s perfection.

Choire Sicha has done a brilliant job with the style section since taking over. imo

 

[Melancholybaby]

According to Edward, the September 2019 issue was British Vogue's best selling issue for the previous decade (which means it sold more than the 100th anniversary June 2016 issue with Kate Middleton on the cover).

 

[tigerrouge]

Need to get myself a dictionary that contains this new definition of "sold out".

 

[Phuel]

The Details fanboys are still bleeding all over the carpet because of the shock shutdown...

Details had/has devotees???? …Why…??? At best it’s passable if I’m being generous— but it’s like saying the nondescript annual Christmas department-store catalogue is visionary. I'd bought it when I was 14 since it was the cheapest fashion rag and readily available at the convenience store. God, the label "metrosexual" is as cringe-inducing as "fashionista" :shudders:

 

[mikel]

Need to get myself a dictionary that contains this new definition of "sold out".

When it came out in Holland, it was nowhere to be found anymore after a week.

 

[dodencebt]

I remember writing this back then as well - there were tons of British Vogue copies of the September issue across all 7/11s for a while in Copenhagen. Perhaps they mean it was sold out in the UK, because it sure as hell wasn't in Denmark.

 

[vogue28]

Edward Enninful welcomes Amber Valletta as British Vogue’s Contributing Sustainability Editor:

 

[MissMagAddict]

Edward Enninful welcomes Amber Valletta as British Vogue’s Contributing Sustainability Editor:

Wrong choice.

Angela Lindvall is the right choice.

 

[GivenchyAddict]

Just again some useless title to someone very close to Edward's gang

 

[Xone]

Glamour Paris is closing...february is going to be the last issue.

 

[MissMagAddict]

Glamour Paris is closing...february is going to be the last issue.

Au revoir Glamour Paris.

 

[axiomatic]

Lexie Moreland/WWD

LONDON — British Vogue has appointed Amber Valletta to be its contributing sustainability editor, a new position for the publication.

Valletta will be reporting to editor in chief Edward Enninful and driving the publication’s coverage around sustainability and the fashion industry’s environmental impact.

“British Vogue is disrupting the entire fashion industry and it’s never been a more exciting time to join Edward and the team as contributing sustainability editor to support the positive conversations happening across the industry right now,” said the model and environmental activist, who has been working on a series of sustainability initiatives, including the launch of Master & Muse, a label offering responsibly made clothing and various advisory roles for the Copenhagen Fashion Summit and the conscious design initiative One x One which is supported by the U.N.

Enninful said that the appointment is in line with the publication’s commitment to “challenge the status quo.”

“Amber will help to shape and change conversations around the most pressing issue of our time, sustainability. Her expertise around key environmental issues mixed with her love of fashion makes her the perfect voice to drive these conversations forward,” he added.

Creating new editorial positions dedicated to covering sustainability has been a growing trend across media. Earlier this year Vogue Arabia also tapped Livia Firth, who runs the brand consultancy Eco Age, for a similar position.

British Vogue Taps Amber Valletta as Sustainability Editor

 

[axiomatic]

Fiona Ma
2-3 minutes
LONDON — British print and digital circulation saw slight growth in the July to December 2019 period, according to the latest figures from the U.K.’s Audit Bureau of Circulations.

In the six months, Condé Nast said it saw a solid performance across most of its portfolio, with a very slight increase in circulation at British Vogue to 192,242, from 192,152 year-over-year.

The title saw its September issue coedited by Meghan Markle sell out in 10 days.

Tatler’s combined print and digital circulation also only saw an increase of 0.1 percent year-over-year to 79,116.

GQ’s print and digital circulation decreased by 0.6 percent period-on-period and 6.9 percent year-over-year to a total of 102,517. Despite the drop, Condé Nast reported strong figures in digital traffic to the GQ site, with an increase of 29 percent year-over-year.

“These are a strong set of numbers in a difficult newsstand environment. Even while we see record growth across digital, events and video, print remains stable — a testament to the power of Condé Nast brands and the quality of our magazines,” said Albert Read, managing director of Condé Nast Britain.

Hearst titles saw higher growth and a stronger performance with its consumer titles. Harper’s Bazaar saw its U.K. purchased copies up 1.8 percent period-on-period and 6.8 percent year-over-year.

Women’s Health also saw its combined digital and print circulation up 1.9 percent period on period to 128, 239.

However, Elle’s circulation dropped to 125,141 from 162,243 last year. According to Hearst, this was due to a strategic decision to reposition the magazine’s status in the market with improved paper stock and increased pagination for a more luxury-minded reader.

“I am encouraged to see that we have once again retained market leadership positions in each of our monthly competitive sectors. To also have a number of brands increasing circulation is a fantastic achievement and we are proud to have a total audience reach of 13.9 million per month,” said James Wildman, chief executive officer of Hearst U.K.

U.K. Magazines Present Stable Performance, Slow Growth, in Second Half of 2019

 

[aracic]

British Vogue Taps Amber Valletta as Sustainability Editor

Happy for Amber, but that's still the dumbest title I've ever heard of in magazines.

 

[vogue28]

Porter's first biannual outing now isn't coming later in 2020. They replied to my comment via Instagram asking where the new print edition was, and "exact dates will be available in the future". Ugh.

 

[MON]

Naomi out, Amber in.

Edward and his clout appointments will never cease to amaze me.

I wouldn't be surprised if we reach a point where the Art Director is Linda Evangelista, Beauty Editor - Claudia Schiffer

 

[Srdjan]

Naomi out, Amber in.

Why's Naomi out? I checked my copy of the March issue and she's still listed as the contributor in the masthead (+ featured in the dinosaur editorial).

 

[caioherrero]

Naomi out, Amber in.

Edward and his clout appointments will never cease to amaze me.

I wouldn't be surprised if we reach a point where the Art Director is Linda Evangelista, Beauty Editor - Claudia Schiffer

At least Linda proved to be a very good stylist in that Ed for Bazaar. I really wish that she continued to do.