Time Inc. to Launch Tablet Apps for All 21 of Its Magazines
Time Inc. is stepping into the world of tablets full throttle, announcing they plan to bring all 21 of its magazines to not just the iPad, but to all leading tablet platforms by the end of 2011. Essence Magazine is one of the 21 magazines included as they 100 percent owned by Time Inc. Sports [...]
Read MoreDamage Control: AT&T Apologizes for Breach
The week opens with AT&T offering a sincere apology via email to the 114,000 iPad 3G users that were affected in last week’s security breach. The hole exposed the users’ email addresses to the nefarious forces that be. Luckily, the nefarious ne’er do-wells in this case weren’t so nefarious. A hacking team known as Goatse [...]
Read MoreMagazine Publishers Team Up for Digital Distribution Venture
On the heels of Time Inc.’s digital magazine concept, some of the biggest names in magazine publishing have teamed up to get with the program and possibly save the industry. According to the press release, Conde Nast, Time Inc., Meredith, Hearst, and News Corporation have joined forces “to develop open standards for a new digital storefront and related technology that will allow consumers to enjoy their favorite media content on portable digital devices.”
Read MoreTime Inc. Peers into Digital Crystal Ball and Future Looks Good
A little taste of where magazines could be headed in the future, imagine what this technology could do for Sports Illustrated’s sister publication Essence.
Read MoreCrain Reports Time Inc. Could Sell Mags: What’s in Store for Essence?
Crain New York reports that media conglomerate Time Warner is considering selling its magazines, Time Inc., and that would include Essence. In an article written by Matthew Flamm (Time Warner Seen Mulling…), the corporation has been considering its financial options.
Read MoreEssence to launch new site
PaidContent reported yesterday that Essence will team with Warner Bros. TV to launch a new video heavy site this summer. You may remember when we reported on Essence’s “30 Dates in 30 Days” webisode last fall and our initial reaction on the it. Lets take a quick look at what this partnership means for Essence [...]
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