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David Blankenship Magazine Apps Directory

We recently built a magazine apps directory. If you have a magazine app or digital edition please feel free to add it to the directory and vote for other magazine app favorites. Please use the main publisher url (for proper website design thumbnail creation) when adding the ma
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Added by David Blankenship on August 21, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

StyleSample Feedback? Style Sample magazine issue #8

I'm interested in feedback from my fellow publishers regarding issue #8 of Style Sample magazine. This issue features film noir-inspired fashion photography, shopping for a tropical vacation (or just hot and humid weather), colorfully subversive illustrations, packing for a stylish vacation in Madrid, and advice for hosting giveaways, in addition to independent designers, favorite (and future favorite) bloggers, an… Continue

Added by StyleSample on July 7, 2010 at 4:38pm — No Comments

David Blankenship Magazine Apps

Glad to see more attention placed on Magazine Apps and helping provide resources for publisher to promote their magazine apps. I think we need to do more for magazine app promotion than we see even from the MPA. http://advontemedia.com/blog/magazine-apps-directory/

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Added by David Blankenship on May 15, 2010 at 9:12am — No Comments

MagazineLaunch RCS Magazine Distribution

Have you seen our directory lately? If not, check out our latest directory listing, RCS Magazine Distribution.

Rider Circulation Services (RCS) is a progressive international distribution and marketing company for quality publications. Since our inception in 1989, RCS has earned a solid reputation for adapting to today's complex and rapidly evolving magazine marketplace.

RCS strives to distribute each of our titles, mainstream and specialty, into a network which is designed and

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Added by MagazineLaunch on April 9, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

6thAveConcepts Print is not dead!!!

Found an interesting blog entry about print. People said movies would be the death of theater, TV would be the death of radio and color film would replace black and white. They were wrong. The same holds true for print vs. web. The blog I read concluded that "print is dying as a standalone against the web, but used as an addition it can be a powerful tool."

People still like to pick up books and magazines and flip through them. Images still speak to us. We still have this innate need to… Continue

Added by 6thAveConcepts on March 9, 2010 at 9:11am — 2 Comments

David Blankenship Go Get Married!

Just looked at Get Married Magazine and wanted to give kudos to Stacie and team. In addition to great videos (I just caught Episode #5) they have an array of how-to and inspirational content to attract and keep an audience. From innovative Snap It tags to stunning design in the latest digital issue, this magazine is a must-… Continue

Added by David Blankenship on February 2, 2010 at 8:47pm — No Comments

6thAveConcepts Sometimes you do get what you pay for...

One of the banes of Graphic Designers are the cookie cutter and low-budget services that you can find online. Since we're all looking for affordability and making our dollar stretch, services like this are quite alluring. However, I found a blog at http://tinyurl.com/dlbasp that really illustrates how you get what you pay for. This blog reviewed the website 50 dollar logo.com (no spaces). The 50 dollar logo site guarantees amazing logos with UNLIMITED revi… Continue

Added by 6thAveConcepts on January 30, 2010 at 11:15am — 1 Comment

6thAveConcepts Invitation Designs

Just returned home from the printers with my latest project. Wedding invitations and matching RSVP cards. The client requested a simple invitation. Normally I design invitations featuring the bride and groom's picture but this time just the text and 2 pink calla lilies will be on the card. The matching RSVP card is a direct-mail response card. Guests can simply drop the card in the mail with no need for an envelope. Invitation 8.5x5.5 inches

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Added by 6thAveConcepts on January 28, 2010 at 2:30pm — 1 Comment

6thAveConcepts Changing Logos with the Times

I went to a mall last weekend and looked at all the old signage they had on display. Past by old Pepsi signs and enjoyed seeing the old logo. Pepsi's changed their logo a number of times since they began. Then I passed some old Coca-Cola signs and I noticed something. Coke really HASN'T changed their logo much over their life. Pepsi, being newer, has changed and changed yet Coke remains the same. Why is that? Why is it some companies feel the need to update and change their logo with the times… Continue

Added by 6thAveConcepts on January 22, 2010 at 9:21am — 1 Comment

Karri Martin magazine startup

Hello Ann I found this blog after lots and lots of search on starting a magazine. My husband and I are opening a community magazine(free) based on kids sports etc. We have several magazines in the community already, but none of these cover kids sports, school activities etc. We will also be saleing ads to pay for the magazine. Do you know if there are any laws on printing kids in magazines most would be snap shots from games, UIL competitions etc. I have experience in photography and will be tak… Continue

Added by Karri Martin on January 11, 2010 at 4:26pm — No Comments

Elizabeth Cristofolini Book Update

I have officially sold 10 copies of my book (pre order sales). The hard back version to hit stands in July. The book publisher wants to talk about who I will be using for the magazine. Question: Can a book publisher do a good job with a magazine as well or should I look for a magazine publisher specifically? Continue

Added by Elizabeth Cristofolini on December 20, 2009 at 8:21am — No Comments

George L. Velasquez Start Up Cost

Hello, I'm looking for a list of typical start-up items and cost associated with an 80 page magazine. Continue

Added by George L. Velasquez on December 18, 2009 at 12:54pm — 5 Comments

Elizabeth Cristofolini Just a Note

Just to let you all know, my book: The Laughing Smoke Alarm will be coming out in March. I am hoping this will lend even better success to my magazine. Continue

Added by Elizabeth Cristofolini on December 5, 2009 at 5:30am — No Comments

Ann S Will my magazine survive?

I want to start a magazine focussed on professional working women. This is not the most unique idea and there is competition but this is what I am passionate about. I have no experience with publishing but I am willing to train myself and do the research. Do you think it is work the shot? I am a Feminist and want to contribute something that may help the population of working women. Thoughts? Continue

Added by Ann S on November 13, 2009 at 2:27pm — 9 Comments

Ann S Will my magazine survive?

I want to start a magazine focussed on professional working women. This is not the most unique idea and there is competition but this is what I am passionate about. I have no experience with publishing but I am willing to train myself and do the research. Do you think it is worth the shot? I am a Feminist and want to contribute something that may help the population of working women. Thoughts? Continue

Added by Ann S on November 13, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

David Blankenship Magazine Unique Niche

I was just reading about the launch of Enliven http://www.magazinelaunch.com/launches/atlanta/enliven-atlanta-magazine and enjoyed both the positive positioning as well as differentiation. It's very hard to launch a r… Continue

Added by David Blankenship on October 21, 2009 at 10:35am — No Comments

Riddhi Patel What i want to do...?

Hello...everyone I was always confused what I really want to do in my LIFE ...but one thing is very clear for me that whatever i want to do is something very creative and ofcourse differenct from others which satisfies me. Starting a Magazine was not my GOAL...by nature i am very introvert and since childhood i had a habit of writing something or on someone or any incidence.. I got idea of writing from my Friend SHREYA (she is my only friend) who touched my those feeling & emotions behind… Continue

Added by Riddhi Patel on October 10, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments

Debra Bates-Schrott Magazine Design Strategy Part III

Design Strategy 3 - Illustration by Marina LindermanDesign to Engage
I hope you have finished with your definition phase by the time you are reading this article. With the definition phase completed it’s now time to engage a design… Continue

Added by Debra Bates-Schrott on October 8, 2009 at 10:28am — 1 Comment

Daniel Hay Welcome....

Hi, my name is Daniel Hay & I am the founder and President of ToshiGroup.com. ToshiGroup.com is the main company that oversees many business ventures. In this case, publishing. We are looking to launch a few online publications within a years time starting sometime soon. Our future onlinepublications are in relations with the following trades: -Fashion Industry -Fashion Model -Music Industry -Business to Business -Real Estate -Classic Automotive -Motorcycles We are alw… Continue

Added by Daniel Hay on September 27, 2009 at 11:30am — No Comments

David Blankenship Open Source vs. Commercial Website CMS Software

Folio Magazine recently published an article about CMS software. Now more than ever, publishers are finding that good content reigns supreme. Therefore, it only makes sense that the content management systems in charge of safekeeping and conveying these assets are of critical importance. But with a swirl of commercial staples and innovative open source systems (like Drupal, Joomla!, Alfresco and eZPublish) growing in popularity, how does a publisher looking to overhaul choose the best system?… Continue

Added by David Blankenship on September 22, 2009 at 11:55am — No Comments

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