Opulence Magazine, formerly Millionaire published by
Millionaire.com, debuted with the October 2000 issue. Along with the name change, publisher Robert White and editorial staff unveil a new editorial focus designed to better define the lifestyles and interests of the title’s discriminating readers. The new magazine will give readers even more of the best the world has to offer, be more international in scope, and showcase a bolder, cleaner format.

Gallery Magazine (49099) recently announced the winners of its famed ‘Girl Next Door of the Year’ photo contest, as selected by readers. This year, honors will be shared by ‘Girl Next Door of the Year’ Lauren, of Portland, Oregon, and runners-up, Zaneta (Newport News, Va.) and Bridget (Beloit, Wis.).

 

For more information on how you can arrange in-store autograph signings and promotional appearances with Gallery’s “Girls Next Door of the Year,” please contact Mike Reid at (212) 705-4613.

Homestyles Publications was recently acquired by BuildNet, Inc., a leading provider of management software and e-commerce services to homebuilders, dealers and suppliers in the residential construction industry. BuildNet plans to utilize its industry contacts to leverage the HomeStyles brand among builders and consumers of the company’s consumer magazines and CD-ROM software programs.

America’s quest to select an official national dessert in The Farmers’ Almanac “Name A National Dessert Campaign” continues. At a recent “convention” hosted by the Public Market in Portland, ME, hundreds of voters cast their ballots for their favorite treats giving good, old-fashioned apple pie an early lead in the race. Fortunately for dessert- lovers everywhere, the campaign runs through March 1, 2001.

 

For more information on how you can host an in-store “National Dessert Convention” for your customers, please contact Amy Flak at (212-705-4639, aflak@kable.com) or Lynn Altschuler (212-705-4618, laltschuler@kable.com).

The world’s leading financial and business news source - Bloomberg Personal Finance - recently unveiled a new, more reader-friendly format.

In addition to a more prominent display of the title’s logo, front cover headlines now include corresponding page numbers to facilitate content navigation.

Also, the magazine now uses an interactive three-page table of contents directing readers to other Bloomberg resources for more information and offers expanded coverage of the popular stock evaluation tools and techniques in the “Stock Selector” section.

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New KDS-distributed title, Hero, a mainstream consumer magazine targeting upscale gay men, has received a number of accolades from media experts throughout the country.

Here’s what those in the know are saying:

 

“One of the ten best magazines in the U.S.” Library Journal, May 2000

 

“One of the most notable magazine launches of 1998.” Samir Husni’s Guide to Consumer Magazines

 

“Committed. Romantic. Domestic. Spiritual.” Los Angeles Times

 

“If you want to know where the gay and lesbian civil rights movement is headed, take a look at Hero.” San Francisco Chronicle

 

“Hero is an example of profound changes reshaping the magazine world.” Chicago Tribune

 

“...a healthier and more balanced vision of gay life in America.” Edge Magazine