Playboy boots publishng executives as ad market wanes

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Playboy Enterprises has replaced Alex Mironovich, the president of its publishing unit, and Gail Day, 'Playboy' magazine's publisher. Michael Carr, former CEO of Weider Publications, filled up the positions which have been combined. The decision to replace the executives was based on the poor performance of 'Playboy' which experienced a drop in its 3.1 million guaranteed circulation with advertisers. The firm's publishing division also had operating income of only $6 million in 1999, while its cable television operations had income of $44.5 million.

Executive changes & profiles, Playboy Enterprises

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'Women's Sports' folds as niche gets redefined

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Periodical publisher Conde Nast's decision to fold its three-year-old 'Women's Sports and Fitness' magazine has set off a debate within the publishing industry about the future of multi-interest sports publications aimed at women. It has also focused a spotlight on market factors threatening such magazines. These factors include more competition from outside the category and an audience that is apparently difficult to clearly define.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Conde Nast

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Hip-hop magazine gets fiery start, good and bad

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Vibe/Spin Ventures's 4-month-old Blaze magazine was well received when it debuted, selling 250,000 copies of its maiden issue, but it became controversial due to untoward incidents that happened in its offices. The Blaze, which sold 300,000 copies of its second issue, is a magazine geared toward the hip-hop movement that evolved around break dancing, Timberland boots, deejays, rap music, baggy clothes and graffiti.

Product information, Special Interest Periodicals, Special interest magazines, Vibe/Spin Ventures

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