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Reports on the new-media strategy of Kathy Keeton, president and chief operating officer of New York-based publishing company General Media International Inc.. Launch of a CD-ROM product; Introduction of an online service for its clients.

The article reports on the American Magazine Conference in Manhattan, New York City. It was a poor year for the industry even before the September 11 terrorist attack and before anthrax threats looked likely to further damage the already-ailing means of distribution and acquiring new subscribers. According to Publishers Information Bureau advertising pages fell 9.2 percent through the end of September.

Discusses news magazines published in New York City. Includes `Flatiron News'; `Brooklyn Bridge'; `Time Out New York.'

The article presents news briefs relevant to mass media in the United States compiled as of November 1992. Jann Wenner's Straight Arrow Publishers made negotiations to acquire the upscale home design magazine, Meredith Corp.'s "Metropolitan Home." The New York-based television network, National Broadcasting Co. sought an equity investor to buy a minority interest in the company.

The article reports that Hearst Magazines Inc. president Cathleen Black has been aiming to build a higher profile on Madison Avenue, New York City by purchasing Sears PLC. According to Black, she sees her role as "an ambassador to the advertising community." The magazine unit's annual revenues are well more than $1 billion.

Presents news briefs on the U.S. publishing industry as of 2005. Increase in the number of advertisers for "Teen Vogue"; Letter sent by entrepreneur Donald Trump to "The New York Times Book Review" regarding a profile they did on him; Popularity of "CosmoGirl!" in college campuses in New York City.

Presents news briefs on issues and events concerning advertising in the U.S. as of February 14, 2005. Advertisers for the Oscar awards on February 27, 2005; Commencement of the construction of the headquarters of New York Times Co.; Issue concerning the publication of the pictures of actress Jennifer Aniston by "US Weekly."

Presents news briefs on the printing and entertainment industry in New York as of September 27, 2004. Information on the book "Wanderlust," by Michael Clinton; Launch of the magazine for dog enthusiasts "The New York Dog"; Comparison between the sales generated by the drinking cups from a monogram shop in East Hampton, New York featuring the U.S. presidential candidates for the 2004 elections.

The article discusses the impact of the August 14-15, 2003 power outage on U.S. publisher Crain Communications. Crain went to press on time with its publications and city business papers in Detroit, Michigan and Cleveland, Ohio. Crain's newspapers in New York that have postponed publication include "Advertising Age," "Crain's New York Business," and "Business Insurance."

The article presents publishing and advertising news briefs in the United States compiled as of February 25, 2002. Gruner & Jahr USA Publishing sold "McCall" magazine and has been relaunched as "Rosie." "Natural History," published by the Manhattan, New York-based American Musem of Natural History has published a special issue about New York skies with authors, Kurt Vonnegut Jr., Jim Bouton, Dr. Ruth and Stephen Jay Gould.

The article profiles David Adler and BizBash.com, a business-to-business publishing company that focuses on New York City events, that he launched in 2000. He was a publicist in Primedia and Robert Maxwell. His company has 16 employees, a Web site and a quarterly newspaper. The business model of the company is advertising-driven.

The article reports on the decision of "Avenue" magazine owner, Judy Price, to sell the New York publication. The magazine has produced some of the most popular journalists and visual artists including food critic Biff Grimes, author Michael Shnayerson, journalist Joan Kron, urban historian Christopher Gray, "Worth" editor Jane Berenson, public relations executive Dan Klores and novelist Lisa Grunwald.

The article highlights the marketing and advertising strategies for "Manhattan Style" magazine by Joseph DeCristofaro, founding publisher of "Hamptons Country." The company has launched a program to provide complementary distribution copies of the publication at luxury locations in New York City. Several private investors and luxury brand companies has invested funds for the launch of advertising campaigns for the publication.

The article reports on a class action lawsuit alleging several major magazine publishers and the Magazine Publishers of America conspired to artificially prop up subscription prices filed by Bruce Gerstein in the U.S. District Court in New York in June 30, 2000. The complaint was filed on behalf of three subscribers living in different states. The case has significant implications for the ongoing debate over how to measure paid circulation.

Ponders on the demise of New York magazine publisher Meigher Communications. Sale of its flagship magazines, Saveur and Garden Design, to World Publications; Description of the magazines; Devotion of Meigher's staff to quality; Role of the Internet in quality publishing.

This article reports on the relocation of the New York office of Crain Communications Inc., as of August 1999. The new office is located between 44th and 45th streets, with 72,000 square feet of leased space. It has been redesigned by New York architectural and design company HLW. All phone numbers will remain unchanged. In addition to Ad Age and Creativity of Ad Age, Crain publications headquartered in New York include Crain's New York Business, InvestmentNews and Pensions & Investments. Publications with sales and editorial staff in New York include Advertising Age International, Business Marketing of Ad Age, Automotive News, Automotive News International and Auto Week among others.

The article reports on the decision of the periodical, "The New Yorker," to eliminate the publisher post and replace it with three vice president-director positions as part of the publication's restructuring move. The individuals appointed to the vice president-director positions are Diane Silberstein and Carmen Lopez. The third appointment is yet to be confirmed.

The article reports on Studio Simko's launched of "Body," a monthly magazine distributed to members of upscale health and fitness clubs in New York. The magazine features a customized editorial wrap section providing news about each gym, its members, schedules and classes. The magazine also features a generic center section of general interest news and information about health, nutrition and tips on exercising.

The article reports that the weekly publication, "The Economist," has began distributing computer disc media kits to agency media planners under a two-year contract with New York-based Mediapoint. The disc can be used on both DOS and Macintosh operating systems and provides information on the publication's editorial calendar, ad rates, circulation, closing dates and sales contacts. The kits are believed to save money for "The Economist."

The article reports that morale was on the rise at New York-based Time Warner's publishing unit last week following a series of meetings between new President and Co-CEO Gerald M. Levin and the editorial and business executives. The outpouring support for Levin underscored how neglected the division had felt since Time Inc.'s acquisition of Warner Communications in 1989.

The article comments on Great Britain publisher Robert Maxwell's decision to rescue New York City's "Daily News" from its financial problems. It questions whether it is wasteful for a substantial number of people who have no interest in reading the newspaper even if they lived in New York City, to look favorably on its continuation, and deplore the possibility of its demise. It further questions whether it is wrong to decry the disappearance of daily newspaper competition in so many of American cities.

The article comments on Great Britain publisher Robert Maxwell's acquisition of New York City newspaper "Daily News." The dedicated effort to revive the newspaper shows that the medium remains vigorous. Tribune Co. and Maxwell were ready to bet millions that the newspaper will continue to attract a big audience in the 1990s. Maxwell has the chance to show that he can save the newspaper from its financial woes.