The Launching Pad

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

Mid 2005 Launches... (May / June / July / August)

	24 Premiered Summer 2005 A national guide to nightlife and finer living for affluent individuals covering 10 major U.S. cities. (G Communications, Inc.)

Affluent Living Magazine	Premiered May 2005 Regional publication for residents of Southern Oregon.

	After School Premiered May 2005 Target the after school professional. First publication of its kind to address extended learning needs. (Scholastic)

	Airports of the World Premiered August 2005 Takes an in-depth look at some of the major airports of the world. (Key Publishing LTD)

	Asians On Wheels Premiered June 2005 Auto Magazine for Asians (OnWheels, Inc.)

	Aspen Valley Resort Properties Premiered June 2005 Regional real estate shopping guide.

At Home With Chris Madden	Premiered May 2005 Decorating magazine by celebrity designer Chris Madden (Hachette)

Beautiful	Premiering Summer 2005 A 14+ blend of beauty, love, sex, relationships, non-diet related health coverage, fashion editorials, with a size positive emphasis. (Cortex Publishing)

	Boston Spirit Premiered July 2005 Provides relevant news, entertainment, and lifestyle info to Massachusetts' gay and lesbian community. (Jake Publishing LLC)

	C Premiered August 2005 All about all regions of the CA lifestyle, focuses on the needs and interests of upscale California residents. (C Publishing)

	Chicken Soup for the Soul Magazine Premiered August 2005 Inspirationally minded tales of average people triumphing over adversity.

	Cooking Smart Premiered May 2005 Quick, healthy recipes

	DC Style Premiered May 2005 Luxury magazine for DC area

Digital Life	Premiered June 2005 Will provide consumers with informative, entertaining articles and product reviews about which consumer electronics products and services to purchase and how these products can enhance a variety of summer activities and holiday experiences—newsstand only. (Ziff Davis)

	DMP Access Premiered August 2005 In-depth focus on college hot spots, sports, modeling, lifestyles, Greek life, music, entertainment, and health & fitness. (DMP Productions)

	Down Premiered July 2005 Dedicated to Southern hip-hop music and culture.

	Eastern Fly Fishing Premiered Summer 2005 The #1 magazine for those who love to fish in the Eastern U.S. and Canada.

	Eating Premiered June 2005 Dining experiences throughout Southern California. Includes restaurant reviews, and features on wineries and farmer's markets.

Edible East End	Premiered May 2005 Celebrate the harvest of the Hamptons and North Fork. Full of engaging stories and enticing photography.

	ERI Premiered May 2005 Provides in-depth analysis of the effective integration of people, process, and technology throughout the retail value chain.

	Field & Feast Premiered May 2005 Covers whole foods and nutrition topics as well as farming, food processing and health issues. (Field & Feast Magazine)

	HopeKeepers Premiered May/June 2005 Spiritual support for those who live with a chronic condition such as fibromyalgia, diabetes or degenerative heart disease; with articles on spiritual struggles, family challenges, care-giving, and celebrity profiles. (Rest Ministries, Inc.)

	The Green Magazine Premiered June 2005 The country club of golf magazines. (Vision Media & Communications)

	High Roller Magazine Premiered May/June 2005 Features the sport of gambling, casino entertainment lifestyle, and high-end products and services "for a new generation of players." (High Roller Life)

	His & Hers Premiered July 2005 Life and style magazine for sophisticated couples aimed and understanding issues from both partners.

	Home & Lifestyle Premiered June 2005 Newspaper magazine, focusing on the latest trends in home design. (Strategy Custom Publishing LLC)

The Island Voice	Premiered August 2005 Covers health, retirement, local excursions, restaurant profiles, music scene, etc..

	Justice Premiered Summer 2005 Covers all aspects of the criminal justice system. (Doubledown Media)

	Kids on Wheels Premiered August 2005 Empowering young wheelers. Positive portrayal of people with disabilities. (Nolinits Communications)

	Law Officer Premiering July/August 2005 Provides the best in tactics, technology and training for the law enforcement professional (Elsevier)

	Layers Premiered May/June 2005 The how-to magazine for everything Adobe. Brings the best tips, tricks, and tutorials for creative professionals. (KW Media Group)

	Liberty Sports Magazine Premiering Summer 2005 The premiere resource for all active sport and fitness doers and followers in the greater Philadelphia/Delaware Valley and surrounding regions. (Liberty Sports Magazine)

	Life & Pensions Premiered August 2005 Focuses on the risk and capital management intelligence to the life & pensions industry. (Incisive Media)

Living 101	Premiering Summer 2005 Lifestyle magazine for twenty-somethings. (Sunset Publishing)

Made in the USA	Premiered June 2005 Tells the stories, struggles and accomplishments of Americans and US manufacturing companies.

	Marin Premiered May 2005 Provides thought-provoking stories, profiles of bay area personalities, and the best places to visit in the bay area.

Materials Engineering News	Premiered June 2005 Designed for material scientists and engineers in the industry. (Webcom Communications)

Metal Life	Premiered June 2005 Online magazine covering the heavy metal music scene (Metal Life Magazine)

	Mississippi Mom Premiered May 2005 Celebrates motherhood with encouraging stories, shared ideas and informative articles.

Mobile Computer	Premiered August 2005 Breathes life into technology. (Dennis Publishing)

	Mother Verse Premiered Summer 2005 Dedicated to instinctual, artful, and intelligent mothering on a global scales.

Mountain Resort Magazine	Premiered June 2005 Trade magazine for ski resort professionals. (Skinner Media)

	MP Exposure Premiered August Web-based database for models and photographers.

Nalu Underground	Premiered July 2005 Surf magazine about events, people, and lifestyle.

	Navigo Premiered May/June 2005 Educational magazine for the whole family with each issue focusing on a specific editorial theme with feature articles written from Historical, Cultural, and Scientific perspectives

	New Beauty Premiered Fall/Winter 2004 First Issue Available May/June 2005 Cosmetic Surgery Magazine (Sandow Media)

	OC Flair Premiered July 2005 For active men & women of Orange County, who care about their overall well being.

Plum Magazine	Premiered May 2005 Pregnancy magazine for women over the age of 35 ( The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and Groundbreak Publishing)

	Quad Off Road Premiered July 2005 Designed to improve and inform the active ATV participants. (Transworld Media)

	Premiering Summer 2005 Weekly women's magazine incorporating family, food, health, fitness, fashion, and beauty (Hearst)

Redmond Channel Partners	Premiering July 2005 Targeted at Microsoft IT professionals, offering essential advice to those who sell, integrate, distribute, and add value to Microsoft technology (101communications)

RVLiving	Premiered May 2005 Upscale RV editorial (Rodale Custom Publishing / John Brown Publishing)

	Saveur's Wine Country Premiering August 2005 Appeals to wine lovers and travelers all across the U.S. (World Publications)

	Severe Magazine Premiering August 2005 (Preview Issue available April 2005) Pop culture's entertainment magazine

	Scene Premiered June 2005 National magazine written to reflect the lifestyle of the 25plus gay man. (Lund Entertainment)

	Shojo Beat Premiered July 2005 Inspiring stories and beautiful Manga art form. Japanese comics for teens and young women. (Viz, LLC)

	Shop Etc. Premiered August 2005 Best of everything from fashion, home, to beauty. (Hearst) Subscribe Now!

	Skin Deep Premiered August 2005 Educating the public on plastic surgery, skin care, anti-aging, health and medicine. (Meducation Inc)

	SqueezeOC Premiered August 2005 Best of Orange County, California. Suggestions on where to eat, hiking trails to try, art shows, nightlife, weekend-get-aways, home decor, and fitness trends. (Freedom Orange County Information)

Stillwater Living	Premiered July 2005 Regional publication for residents of St. Croix Valley Minnesota. Features health, garden, home, and cooking stories. (Watershed Publishing)

	Student Advantage Magazine Premiered August 2005 Published for college students who belong to its fee-based program that offers discounts from partners. (Student Advantage LLC)

	Speed Premiered May/June 2005 Covers all aspects of high performance cars. (Hachette Fillipache)

	Sync Premiered August 2005 Taps into men's passion for gadgets, gear and games. Covers all the latest gadgets and how to use them. (Ziff Davis Media Inc.)

Tech Confidential	Premiered May 2005 The latest info on how technology impacts corporate strategies, plus insightful commentary to help you make more profitable decisions. (The Deal LLC)

TechNet Magazine	Premiered May 2005 Dedicated to providing in-depth technical information about Microsoft tools and technologies (Microsoft Corporation)

	Tha Block DVD Magazine Premiered July 2005 DVD magazine that delivers exclusive content focusing on the entertainment industry..

	Time Style & Design Premiered August 2005 The latest in high-end apparel, jewelry, accessories, home decor, automobiles, travel destinations and business services. (Time)

Total Gambler	Premiered August 2005 Aims to introduce men ages 18-40 to the increasingly popular world of gambling.. (Dennis Publishing)

Ultimate Living	Premiered June 2005 All about residential real estate for the affluent. (Ultimate Living Intl., Inc.)

Violet	Premiered Summer 2005 For families of all kinds, gay, straight, multi-racial, bringing a mix of fashion, music, film, and lifestyle stories.

	Voyaging Premiered Summer 2005 Complete lifestyle magazine for cruising enthusiasts. (Primedia)

Wag Magazine	Premiering June/July 2005 WAG is the red carpet of dog fashion and accessories for you and your pampered pup. (Wag Magazine)

	Weekend Premiered June 2005 A weekend lifestyle magazine packed with time saving tips for home, as well as activities and ideas for quick getaways. (Hearst)

Wine Adventure	Premiered July 2005 Aimed at women who wish to expand their knowledge and enjoyment of wine.

Woman Intl.	Premiered June 2005 Covers the complete life of Asian American and other ethnic American women.

	Worchester Quarterly Premiered Summer 2005 Covering home, food, beauty, garden, wine, travel and leisure for the central Massachusetts area.

	Woman's Outlook Premiered August 2005 Devoted to women interested in firearms, shooting, hunting, and other outdoor pursuits. ( NRA Publications)

Women of Power	Premiered July 2005 Targets Christian Metro Atlantic women, featuring power prayer, power comedy, travel, and financial tips.

	Women's Review of Books Premiered August 2005 Insights into feminists' issues and reviews of non-fiction poetry..

	Workspace Premiered July 2005 Maintaining a better business environment in order to enhance productivity in the workplace.

	Worthwhile Premiered May 2005 Offers a roadmap for business success that is more personally fulfilling and socially responsible

	YGA Premiered July 2005 Targets gay & lesbian teens and 20 year olds, with features on fashion, interviews, advice, etc. ( YGA )

Yoga Journal (Russian edition)	Premiered May 2005 The country's most widely read yoga magazine will now be available as a Russian edition. (Yoga Journal / Independent Media Publishing House)