Untitled Magazine Named "Hottest Launch Of The Year" From A Field Of Over 800 New Titles, Continues To Thrive Online And In Print

Untitled Magazine has been selected by min (for over 60 years, min has been serving the magazine and media community with unparalleled coverage of this ever-changing industry) and Mr. Magazine as one of the ”Hottest Launches of the Year.”

"From a field of over 800 new consumer titles, I looked over every magazine that has been published from October 2010 to September 2011," said Dr. Samir Husni, Founder and Director, Magazine Innovation Center at the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media. "It’s the vision, values and voice of these selections that deserve the honors and awards."

"Untitled captures the feel and spirit of an era where design and typography still reign supreme and text and photography still give the eye and brain something to pose about," said Husni.

Published bi-monthly, Untitled is dedicated to quality in design, fine art, illustration, photography and writing. Each themed issue brings varied and interesting discussions on its topic and is an instant conversation starter and coffee table must-have.

Untitled brings bring an unconventional and unique approach to editorial and layout. With featured columnists, thought-provoking content, and bold design choices, Untitled’s experimental attitude connects its trendsetting, avant-garde, artistic community of readers. Untitled is an escape from the traditional and offers a fresh take on art, style, pop culture, and design.

With an audience of 150,000 in print and over 7 million page views per month to the web site, the magazine seeks to capitalize on its successful first year as it moves towards 2012.

"Untitled continues to thrive and expand the brand," said Husni, "which makes it the first-ever hottest magazine launch with no name."

The next issue features a cover story on boxer Manny Pacquiao, along with stories by Mark Cuban, Liam Gallagher, Tony Bennett, Yoko Ono, Flipping Out's Jeff Lewis and many more.

 www.untitledmagazine.net

New Creative Arts magazine launched

Following on from success in Nottingham, Freeq magazine has expanded to Manchester having spotted the city’s burgeoning creative industry as the perfect audience for developing the print publication.

Freeq launched in 2008 in Nottingham with a unique blend of music, creative arts and social conscience and has gone on to work with some of the world’s biggest charities and most famous artists.

In a period when paid-for magazines are in a state of decline, good quality free magazines are enjoying unprecedented levels of success with readers and sponsors. Freeq has developed an unrivalled reputation for its standard of copy and design, which includes the distinctive wraparound cover artwork produced by artists and illustrators as selected by Freeq’s Art Director Mellisa Harrison.

World famous doodler and illustrator Jon Burgerman has twice contributed cover artwork to the magazine as a sign of his support and the first ever photo cover was provided by renowned rock photographer Jill Furmanovsky after meeting Editor Sam Borrett at Glastonbury in 2009.

On the magazine’s most significant advancement since launching Sam Borrett said: “We know Manchester and the surrounding area is a hotbed for creative individuals all contributing to a cottage industry that benefits from high quality media exposure such as that we and other outlets can provide. There is often no outlet for up and coming talent and we continue to spotlight relatively unknown artists alongside coverage of more established creatives and musicians.

“Our unique social conscience aspect of the magazine brings important current affairs onto the radar of people who wouldn’t necessarily hear about these issues through the mainstream media. We’ve helped educate people about ethical fashion, climate change, the work of Christian Aid and Oxfam among others.”

Freeq magazine will be working with Arts Council North West to promote their funded projects and is looking for other suitable partners for sponsorship and cross-promotion in an effort to further develop Manchester’s creative infrastructure.

For any advertising, contribution or editorial queries please email press@freeqmagazine.com or visit www.freeqmagazine.com

UK publisher makes inroads to US, Canadian market

The UK-based Biteback Media publishing group, which publishes Total Politics magazine in the UK, has expanded internationally with the purchase of three magazine titles.

Namely Campaigns & Elections (US), Campaigns & Elections (Canada) and Campaigns & Elections (Latin America). The purchases are via Biteback’s US arm Political Holdings Limited US Inc.
 

Campaigns & Elections (US) was founded in 1980 by Stanley Foster Reed. It covers the strategies, techniques, and personalities of modern politics.A spokesman for Biteback said: "It is read by tens of thousands of federal, state and local elected officials, candidates for public office, party activists, issue campaigners, political consultants, campaign staffs, lobbyists, PAC directors, university professors, news reporters and numerous behind-the-scenes opinion makers."

The acquisition was masterminded by Shane Greer, the CEO of Biteback Media and President of Political Holdings Limited US Inc., who will act as publisher of the Campaigns & Elections group of magazines. 

Mr Greer said: “This is a busy time for Total Politics and the Campaigns & Elections group of magazines. With the 2012 presidential election round the corner, and the editorial and event synergies between the UK, US, Canadian and Latin American titles the next couple of years promise to be an exciting period for the group.”

The founder and publisher of Total Politics, and MD of the Biteback Group, Iain Dale said: “I’m delighted to see Campaigns & Elections become part of the group. It’s a natural fit and the opportunities are tremendous. 

"It will also give Biteback Publishing a US base and enable it to expand its US book publishing activities. I look forward to seeing the group’s magazine interests expand and develop under Shane’s leadership.”

Mr Dale is a highly influential political blogger, commentator and broadcaster in the UK.