Magazine Production: Edition 2
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Magazine Production explains the business of magazines in the UK, Europe and North America, and the roles of marketing, publishing and advertising in establishing a successful title. This edition also addresses the move by publishers towards e-commerce, multimedia content and events to promote their brands and sell products. With information on professional bodies such as the Professional Publishers Association, an expert overview of magazine markets and a breakdown of roles within editorial and design departments, this book offers readers practical steps to achieving success in magazine publishing today.
Magazine Production includes:
âĸ an introduction to the history, markets and audiences of magazines
âĸ explanations of the roles of publishers and advertising teams as part of the business of magazines
âĸ a comparison between print and new systems of digital circulation, with particular focus on mobile platforms;
âĸ guidance on setting up editorial teams, and best practice for producing feature, news and review copy
âĸ information on designing and laying out a title for print or digital distribution
âĸ legal and ethical issues affecting magazine editors and publishers
âĸ a consideration of the future of magazines.
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Jason Whittaker is Head of the School of English and Journalism at the University of Lincoln, with a special responsibility for magazine production and contextual studies. He has over 15 yearsâ experience as a journalist, and ten years as an editor with a special interest in IT and B2B titles. He is the author of numerous academic books and articles including Producing for Web 2.0 (2009).
