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Mark Guiducci, the creative editorial director at Vogue, has been appointed as Vanity Fair's new top editor, becoming the magazine's first 'global editorial director' after Radhika Jones's seven-year tenure.
Sports Illustrated is set to release its 2024 Total Athlete issue in December, focusing on the comprehensive development of athletes' mind, body, and soul. The issue will feature stories of elite athletes, including NFL offensive linemen Cesar Ruiz and Tristan Wirfs, who have excelled in fitness, mental training, and innovative techniques. The magazine, priced at $8.99 plus shipping, highlights how athletes are pushing boundaries with new fitness and technology advancements.
Minute Media, the owner of sports websites The Players' Tribune and Fansided, has reached a 10-year licensing agreement with Authentic Brands Group to publish Sports Illustrated, potentially rehiring some of the staff laid off in January. The deal takes effect immediately and aims to expand the magazine's global publishing operations.
Edward Enninful's final cover for British Vogue features 40 of the most famous women in the world, including Oprah, Jane Fonda, and Serena Williams, posing together in black and beige looks. Despite the apparent use of Photoshop, a behind-the-scenes video confirms that the women posed together in person for legendary fashion photographer Steven Meisel. Enninful's departure marks the end of an era at British Vogue, and his ability to gather such a star-studded group serves as a reminder of the influence of influential editors in the fashion industry.
Country music stars Morgan Wallen and Eric Church have purchased the rights to the Field & Stream brand and magazine, with plans to revive the paper version and host an outdoor music festival featuring the brand in the fall. The magazine, founded in 1871 and online-only since 2020, holds sentimental value for Church, who aims to carry on its legacy. The effort will be led by Doug McNamee, with plans for an updated website, merchandise, and outdoor activities, as well as a membership club for fans of the brand.
Country stars Eric Church and Morgan Wallen have purchased Field & Stream magazine and plan to relaunch it as a digital platform, print magazine, and apparel company, along with organizing a live music festival. Subscribers to the new "Field & Stream 1871 Club" can access hunting, fishing, and outdoors content, with various membership tiers offering perks such as print magazines, accessories, and early event access. The move comes as a boost to the media industry, which has seen recent layoffs, and aims to preserve the legacy of the iconic brand while bringing people together outdoors for generations to come.
Sports Illustrated's iconic covers, once a powerful platform in sports journalism, have lost their influence with the decline of print media and elite photographers, leading to a diminished staff and uncertain future for the publication. The magazine's ability to anoint stars and capture defining sports moments with a single photograph and few words on the cover has faded in the era of instant news cycles and digital media.
After 151 years, Popular Science will no longer be available as a magazine, as its owner, Recurrent Ventures, aims to "evolve" beyond the print format. The magazine had already transitioned to a quarterly publication schedule in 2018 and ceased physical copies in 2020. Layoffs have affected the science journalism field, with National Geographic, Gizmodo, and CNBC also making cuts. PopSci will continue to offer articles on its website and through its PopSci Plus subscription, but the discontinuation of the magazine marks the end of an era for the publication.
National Geographic has laid off all of its staff writers, including award-winning journalists, as part of ongoing job reductions. The magazine, owned by the Walt Disney Co., has seen a series of cuts in recent years, including the layoff of six top editors in 2022. The iconic publication, known for its in-depth articles and stunning photography, had over 12 million U.S. subscribers in the 1980s but now has less than 2 million.
National Geographic magazine has laid off its last remaining staff writers, as parent company Walt Disney Co. continues to make cuts across its divisions. The magazine, which will continue to publish monthly issues, stated that the staffing changes will not negatively impact the quality of their storytelling and will provide more flexibility to tell different stories across various platforms. The news of the layoffs was initially reported on Twitter by departing staff writers, despite the magazine initially denying any changes.
Bais Rivkah's Embrace magazine's upcoming Shavuos edition features real-life examples of perseverance in the face of challenges, including the story of Rivky, who overcame self-consciousness and embraced her disability. The magazine is now available for free mailing in Montreal, Canada, and the USA.
Midjourney, an AI-powered art generator, is launching a monthly print magazine featuring images selected from its community members. The magazine will also include interviews with image makers and enthusiasts. The subscription will cost $4 per month, with the first issue being free for early sign-ups. The move comes as AI continues to disrupt the traditional media business, with some outlets using AI to generate articles and others struggling to combat the influx of AI-generated content.