Known for its avant-garde take on fashion and beauty, Nylon magazine served as an edgy alternative to a newsstand full of fashion glossies. However, when its print edition closed in October of last year, former digital director turned editor-in-chief Gabrielle Korn knew that Nylon needed to embrace the transition and listen to what its digital audience was asking for. Not wanting to completely abandon the legacy of the magazine, Korn decided it was vital to carry over the cover story, monthly themes and the editor’s letter to give the website a personal feel. She then overhauled the monthly themes and integrated inclusive titles such as June’s Pride Issue, which had formerly been the Music Issue, and February’s Black History Month Issue, which had previously been a fall preview, and worked to feature cover stars that accented each issue. Now, Korn is hiring across the board and leveraging talent in order to prepare for her biggest project—a complete site relaunch and expansion, which is scheduled for this fall. Folio: sat down with Korn to discuss leading her publication into a digital-only model, creatively expanding Nylon’s website to deliver the best of what the magazine had to offer, and building her digital publishing dream team. Folio: What have you done so far as an editor-in-chief to put your stamp on Nylon? Gabrielle Korn: I feel like I’ve been putting my stamp on Nylon since I started. I came on as a senior editor in 2014 and there were only three of us on the... Continue reading at 'Folio Magazine'
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While publishers and Apple haggle over the pending launch of a digital newsstand, Barnes & Noble took the opportunity to remind everyone that it not only has a functional newsstand, but it's chugging right along. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2011-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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In two acquisitions this month, Fry Communications, a leading publication printer, has added to the array of services it offers customers. Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2011-01-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The assets of music magazine Pastewhich folded in print last fall but kept Pastemagazine.com alivehave been sold to Wolfgang's Vault, owner of a variety of music sites including Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2011-01-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Total revenue jumped 9 percent to $367 million for Meredith Corp in the second quarter of fiscal 2011, driven by strong advertising growth and integrated marketing services. Total advertising revenue for the first six months of fiscal 2011 jumped 11 percent to $420 million (with total revenue of... Continue reading at Folio Magazine
[ Folio Magazine | 2011-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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