The Launching Pad

Get insider information about new magazine launches—most before they even hit the newsstand!

Coming in April, May, June 2010...

808 Ink
Premiered April 2010
It will serve as a directory of local tattoo businesses and have feature articles, profiles and photos of designs, artists and shop owners. Hawaii's tattoo industry will get its own magazine.
(RMS Zine)

944 Dallas
Premiered April 2010
The premier fashion, entertainment, and lifestyle magazine bringing readers cutting-edge editorial, industry and celebrity interviews designed with stunning visual imagery. 944 offers a unique way of reaching the Dallas market by distributing to key locations in Downtown, the Galleria, North Park, Uptown and the surrounding areas. goes in-depth with trailblazers changing the way we look at the world around us.
(944 Media)

Bloomberg Business Week
Relaunch April 2010
In addition to featuring shorter stories and introducing 20 percent more editorial, the magazine will be using heavier stock and, just as More and Fortune magazines have done quite recently, will debut a tweaked logo, with "Bloomberg" featured more prominently in the magazine's title. The magazine is also making more than a few changes that buck trends within the recent wave of redesigns / relaunches. magazine is also set to introduce an arts and leisure feature that will be, in keeping with its focus, business-related. Another rumored change will be the use of more faces on the magazine's cover,
(Harris Publications)

Capitol Business
Premiered April 2010
The new business publication will feature original enterprise reporting, business analysis, commentary, industry trends and will highlight regional entrepreneurs. It will be sent to Washington Post subscribers free of charge until May 10. It is expected to launch April 19.Capital Business is intended to help area businesses manage “at a time of great change and opportunity".
(The Washington Post)

Chop Chop
Premiered April 2010
A new quarterly magazine and website for children (aged 5 to 12) has just been launched in the US. Called ChopChop, it aims to teach children how to cook and eat healthy food.
(Kid2Kid, Inc.)

David Magazine
Premiered April 2010
Covering the Las Vegas Valley from a Jewish perspective Every issue of David Magazine will feature a vast array of lively content touching on all aspects of life in Las Vegas and beyond. Topics will include spotlights on philanthropic efforts, profiles of exciting and innovative people and businesses, the world of fine art and culture, cooking and dining, nightlife, entertainment and more.
(Jewish Ink, LLC)

Elevator
Premiered April 2010
The worlds only investment magazine that combines private equity deals, luxury features and philanthropy from around the world. Conceived from the worlds most affluent decision makers, the Elevator offers a wealth of opportunities in business and leisure.
(Luxium Associates LLC)

Juicy
Premiered May 2010
For African-American and “multicultural” women aged 18 to 34 covering life, gossip, hair, and beauty.
(Harris Publications)

Lee Enterprises Culinary Magazine
Premiered Summer 2010
Syndicated culinary and home-entertaining magazine.
(Lee Enterprises)

LiveStrong
Premiered April 2010
LIVESTRONG Quarterly bolsters our efforts to make cancer a global priority through compelling profiles of advocates, survivors, and supporters in the fight against cancer; articles about health, fitness, and wellness; resources and information about preventing, treating, and raising awareness about cancer; building an engaged community to take meaningful action on cancer issues worldwide.
(Livestrong Lance Armstrong's Fundraising Organization)

Menswear
Relaunch April 2010
Focused on (you guessed it!) men's fashion and style
(Fairchild)

New England Home's Connecticut Magazine
Premiered Summer 2010
New publication that will be dedicated to Southern Connecticut, an area of Fairfield County known as the Gold Coast for its easygoing elegance found in its distinctive and charming mix of modern and traditional design and architecture. magazine captures the lifestyle, culture and unique soul of the areas we cover.
(Network Communications)

The Nest
Premiered April 2010
Offers real-world solutions for planning a wedding, The Nest and its site offers tips for setting up a home and making marriage work after the honeymoon is over.
(The Knot, Inc.)

Venus Zine
Relaunch Summer 2010
Venus Zine is the leading source for coverage of women in music, art, film, fashion, and DIY culture. Venuszine.com is the daily updated companion to the quarterly, internationally circulated magazine. Venus Zine and venuszine.com feature interviews with legendary artists (Yoko Ono, Patti Smith, and Kim Deal) in addition to edgy and up-and-coming musicians, designers, writers, actresses, and DIY entrepreneurs.
(Venus Holdings, LLC)