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Maybe Apple’s Newsstand Really Was a Present for Publishers

Peter Kafka in Media on December 23, 2011 at 3:30 am PT

Real numbers from Popular Science show what dedicated space in iTunes can mean for a digital magazine.

Upcoming Zappos iPad App Mimics a Fashion Magazine

Tricia Duryee in Commerce on November 4, 2011 at 5:41 pm PT

The new black this fall: Retailers will produce content alongside their products, like an online version of a glossy fashion magazine.

Apple Talks iPhone, but It’s the 4S, Not the 5

John Paczkowski in Mobile on October 4, 2011 at 8:45 am PT

New CEO Tim Cook and crew took the stage to reveal the latest developments in all things i — the iPod, iPad, iOS 5, iCloud, iTunes and, of course, the new iPhone, which turned out to be the juiced-up 4S.

More Subscriptions for Time Inc: Sports Illustrated/Google Deal Coming

Peter Kafka in Media on February 10, 2011 at 10:06 am PT

Yesterday Time Inc. announced a deal to offer subscriptions for its magazines on Hewlett-Packard’s new tablet. Tomorrow it will announce a Google deal.

Yahoo's Got a Digital Newsstand

John Paczkowski in News on February 10, 2011 at 9:23 am PT

Chief Product Officer Blake Irving defines Yahoo as “the premier digital media company in content and context.” That’s a far shorter answer to the “what is Yahoo” question than the one he provided last year. A bit more cogent too. And it sets the stage for the company’s latest push into mobile content, Livestand, which it announced moments ago.

Hearst Makes Its iPad Debut With Esquire: Full Price, No Subscriptions

Peter Kafka in Media on October 8, 2010 at 4:00 am PT

If you’re the kind of person who refuses to pay paper-and-ink prices for digital goods, then this one isn’t for you. But none of the iPad magazines are. Meantime, this one’s pretty slick.

GQ’s iPad App Does…Okay

Peter Kafka in Media on May 18, 2010 at 10:52 am PT

So we’re six weeks past the iPad launch. Has Apple’s gadget saved the publishing business yet? Nope. But it might be generating a few extra bucks.

Why Is Time Charging $5 for Its iPad App?

Peter Kafka in Media on April 5, 2010 at 3:16 pm PT

Everyone knows that digital media are supposed to cost less than their physical counterparts. So what is Time Inc.–and every other media company that’s asking premium prices for iPad apps–thinking? The publisher explains.

Time Inc.’s Newest Product: A Magazine, Printed on Paper

Peter Kafka in Media on March 3, 2010 at 8:01 am PT

Time Inc.’s newest product took nine months of meticulous work, carefully calibrated focus groups and a bunch of money. And it has absolutely nothing to do with the Internet, the Kindle or the iPad.