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AFAR Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
New York, NY (April 2009) ~ Preparing for its launch, AFAR magazine published by AFAR Media, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC). Established in 2009, San Francisco-based AFAR targets the fast-growing but untapped segment of "experiential" travelers. It appeals to an emerging audience of cultural explorers, who seek to connect with people and places more deeply than the average tourist. AFAR will debut on newsstands in August with an initial frequency of six times a yerar.
"Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates our commitment to validating AFAR's circulation for our advertisers and underscores the authenticity of our audience," said John Sheehy, president and publisher of AFAR.
Best Health Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
New York, NY (August 2008) ~ Best Health, published by Reader’s Digest Magazines (Canada) Ltd. in Montreal, Quebec, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in 2008, Best Health magazine is published 6 times a year and is written for today’s contemporary woman. Best Health provides insightful guidance and helpful advice on health, fitness, fashion and beauty in an inspiring and approachable manner.
“This is the next step in our commitment to our advertisers and partners already experiencing the benefits of their association with Best Health,” said Larry Thomas, Publisher. “We can now validate our circulation in a way that is irrefutable through our membership in the ABC.”
Bodas USA La Revista Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Fontana, CA (September 2007)—Bodas USA La Revista, a Spanish-language bridal magazine, published by Jimenez Communications Inc, in Fontana, California has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in 2007, Bodas USA La Revista will be published three times in 2008 and then biannually thereafter. Bodas USA La Revista will provide monolingual and bilingual California Latinos with guidance on wedding planning and will feature articles of interest on gown and cake selection, reception sites, honeymoon destinations, wedding trends, Latino celebrity weddings, relationships, health, nutrition, finances and other wedding-related stories,” said publisher De La Torre-Jimenez.
“It was the right thing to do, applying for membership with the Audit Bureau of Circulations. ABC provides assurance to our advertisers and sponsors that we are committed to this publication for the long run,” said publisher De La Torre-Jimenez.
Draft Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Phoenix, AZ (September 2008) — DRAFT magazine, published by Draft Publishing, LLC, Phoenix, AZ, has applied for membership of the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
DRAFT launched in September of 2006 at the Great American Beer Festival to critical and consumer acclaim.
DRAFT magazine dedicated to “good times and great beer”, providing the highest quality beer and beer-related lifestyle content available on the market. DRAFT reaches a large and growing audience, bolstered by the most robust and widespread distribution and marketing platform in the industry.
“DRAFT serves a growing audience of high end beer enthusiasts, a market which continues to expand exponentially in this country and internationally,” said Founder/ Publisher Austin Wilson. “At the forefront of this robust industry, marketers and advertisers have begun to rely on DRAFT as the definitive source for this niche. The ABC audit will further solidify our premier position and credibility in the marketplace.”
Garden and Gun Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Charleston, SC (July 2008) ~ Garden & Gun, published by Evening Post Publishing in Charleston, SC, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Launched in the Spring of 2007, Garden & Gun will publish seven issues in 2008, increasing to eight issues in 2009. Garden & Gun is a southern lifestyle magazine that's all about the magic of the New South—the sporting culture, food, music, art, literature, people and ideas. It espouses a strong conservation ethic that grows out of its connection to the land, and it reveals the beauty of the South as no magazine ever has.
"Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates Garden & Gun's commitment to validating our circulation to our advertisers," said Rebecca Darwin, President and Publisher.
Lush Magazine Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Toronto, ON (November 19, 2007)—LUSH, a nationally distributed Canadian women’s magazine, from Bassett Publishing, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
LUSH, created in June 2005, is a high-end, glossy, perfect-bound publication dedicated to women’s fashion and beauty, with articles on culture and lifestyle.
“This is a pivotal point in the strategic development of LUSH Magazine,” said Mark Keast, vice president of operations, Bassett Publishing. “Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations shows our commitment to serving our advertising partners. The publishers and editorial team behind LUSH have always prided themselves on creating a magazine with production values and a visual aesthetic that sets it apart from other women’s fashion titles in the marketplace. With its glossy, heavy paper stock, over-sized dimensions, and perfect binding, LUSH is as much a coffee table book as it is a magazine.”
Nylon Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
New York, NY (January 2008) ~ Nylon magazine, published by Nylon Holding Co. in New York, NY, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in 1999, Nylon magazine’s unique fashion sense and keen pop culture sensibility give today’s young woman a modern twist on fashion, beauty, celebrity, music, travel and more. Published 10 times a year, the editorial is written from a peer perspective in an intelligent yet fun manner.
“Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates our commitment to validating our circulation to our advertisers,” said Jaclynn Jarrett, publisher. “The editorial pages speak for themselves and clearly demonstrate the difference between Nylon and traditional fashion publications that don’t have the same flair to connect with our audience.”
Ocean Drive Magazine Applies for ABC Membership
Miami Beach, FL (May 2008) ~ Ocean Drive Magazine published by Niche Media Group, part of the parent company Greenspun Media Group, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Ocean Drive magazine, into its 16 th year, is the premiere magazine for South Florida capturing glamour, fashion and the social scene in an upscale publication that combines South Beach chic with true international style. The stunning, full-color, oversize format appeals to the sophisticated reader seeking an entertaining source of fashion, travel, art trends and a guide to finer living. “ Ocean Drive magazine has been Miami’s most significant voice since its inception in 1992,” said Jerry Powers, Ocean Drive’s co-founder. “Applying for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations will continue to further establish the publication as the dominant media outlet chronicling South Florida’s luxury market.” Distributed worldwide, Ocean Drive magazine can be found at bookstores, newsstands and airports in major cities throughout North and South America, Europe and Asia and on the web at www.oceandrive.com.
Philadelphia Style Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Philadelphia, PA (April 2008) ~ Philadelphia Style Magazine, published by Niche Media Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of Greenspun Media Group, Henderson, NV, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Philadelphia Style, established in 1997, will re-launch with the May issue under the Niche Media umbrella with the signature oversized glossy format chronicling lifestyle and fashion for the city’s most affluent residents. The magazine will also highlight the personalities and movers and shakers that capture the style and sophistication of Philadelphia.
Publishing 7 issues per year, Philadelphia Style reflects the city’s richness of history and culture, integrated with luxurious lifestyle and passion. The magazine celebrates the people, places and events that define the unique character of Philadelphia. By merging the worlds of fashion, real estate, travel entertainment, culture and dining with elegant covers, engaging content and enticing layouts, Philadelphia Style embraces the energy of metropolitan living.
“It’s an incredible time of growth for Niche Media, and Philadelphia is an exciting place to be,” said Brian Greenspun, Chairman of Niche Media Holdings.
“I could not have found a more strategic partner than Niche to give Philadelphia Style the resources and the platform to take our business to the next level,” said publisher John Colabelli.
Plan Your Meetings (PYM) Applies for ABC Membership
New York, NY (April 2009) ~ Plan Your Meetings (PYM), published by Atlanta Metropolitan Publishing Inc. in Atlanta, Ga., has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) for a circulation audit.
Established in 1995 as the Practical Guide to Event Planning, Plan Your Meetings (www.planyourmeetings.com)is an educational and social resource for meeting and event planners that offers an annual publication, Web-based resources on PlanYourMeetings.com, weekly digital newsletters, educational live events and a social networking site at www.PYMConnect.com, as well as Webinars, destination guides and education at other industry-sponsored events. PYM's core audience is non-titled corporate meeting planners. Because the majority of them learn on the job and have many other job functions, PYM’s content focuses on educating meeting and event planners about industry best practices, connecting them with invaluable resources, informing them about industry news, and giving them advice on how to save time and money, work smarter, create more innovative experiences for attendees, prove their value to their organizations and integrate new technology into their meetings and events.
“By applying for membership with the Audit Bureau of Circulations and having our magazine’s circulation audited, we are showing how committed we are to proving ROI for our advertising partners,” says Tom Casey, president of Atlanta Metropolitan Publishing. "Even though there are many other new media platforms we offer as part of the Plan Your Meetings marketing program, it's the circulation of the traditional print product that buyers most often ask about.”
SHOP, Etc. Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
New York, NY (July 2005) SHOP, Etc, published by Hearst Magazine Publishing, 1790 Broadway, New York, NY, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in September 2004, SHOP, Etc. magazine is the definitive one-stop shopping resource for the best in edited fashion, home and beauty products available in-store, in-catalog and on-line. SHOP, Etc. magazine is published 10 times annually.
“Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates our commitment to validating our quality circulation to our advertisers,” said Cynthia Lewis, Publisher.”
Su Familia Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Manhattan Beach, CA, (October 2002) ~ Su Familia, published by Multicultural Communications has applied for membership to the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in 1998, Su Familia magazine provides important parenting information in Spanish to Latino parents throughout Southern California. Su Familia magazine is published quarterly.
“Our decision to use the Audit Bureau of Circulations came from our advertisers, who regard ABC as the leader in audit companies. This important move demonstrates Su Familia magazine’s commitment to continue to validate our circulation to our advertisers,” said Laura Lentz, publisher. “Using ABC will also demonstrate the difference between our Spanish-language magazines and the numerous small Latino publications that are not audited.”
Teen Impact Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Salt Lake City, UT (March 2008) ~ Teen Impact, published by Teen Impact Marketing Solutions in (Salt Lake City, UT), has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in 2004, Teen Impact magazine is published five times annually and features important articles written by and for teens. It will be distributed nationwide through the junior high and high schools, as well as placed on store shelves across the country. The magazine will start with the top ten markets in the nation and grow to every state. Teen Impact is an upscale magazine discussing a variety of subjects including but not limited to, fashion, sports, dating, life issues and critical issues i.e. drugs, violence, suicide, etc… What makes Teen Impact stand out is that students write all of the articles, which creates positive peer-to-peer mentoring.
“Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates our commitment to validating our circulation to our advertisers,” said Scott Pace, president of Teen Impact. “It also demonstrates the difference between Teen Impact and the numerous ‘niche fashion publications’ that are not audited."
travelgirl Applies for ABC Magazine Membership
Chamblee, GA—November 2006—travelgirl, published by travelgirl, Inc., 3508 Broad Street, Chamblee, GA 30341, has applied for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC).
Established in 2003. travelgirl is published bi-monthly and features important information about lifestyle trends and fabulous journeys. A magazine for women on the go and the men who travel with them.
“Our application for membership in the Audit Bureau of Circulations demonstrates our commitment to validating our circulation to our advertisers,” said Renee Werbin, publisher.