While much has been reported on newspapers getting hammered, resulting in staff reductions, slimmer and eliminated sections or closings, magazines also are getting smacked, latest being four titles at Condé Nast, observes Grumpy Editor.
Condé Nast yesterday shuttered Gourmet, Modern Bride, Elegant Bride and Cookie.
Award-winning Gourmet was nearly 70 years old with a circulation of 980,000.
Nearly 200 staffers were swept out by the closings of the four publications.
“In this economic climate it is important to narrow our focus to titles with the greatest prospects for long-term growth,” said Condé Nast CEO Charles Townsend.
The latest closings follow axing of Portfolio, Men’s Vogue, Domino and men’s fashion trade magazine DNR earlier this year.
Among remaining Condé Nast publications: The New Yorker, Vanity Fair, Vogue, Bon Appetit, Golf Digest and Self.
Interestingly, while Condé Nast’s magazine family took a major hit yesterday, its Web site still was pushing career jobs, touting:
“We are especially passionate about attracting new talent to help grow our business. If you are looking to be a part of a culture of excellence that is renowned for journalistic integrity and superior design, we invite you to explore our career opportunities and how your talent and aspirations might fit within Condé Nast.”
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