New York's Gawker.com has confirmed that VIBE magazine has been the latest print magazine to close its doors.
Founded in 1993 by music and entertainment mogul, Quincy Jones, VIBE was perceived in the industry, by many, as "the black Rolling Stone." At its peak, the periodical reportedly boasted a circulation of over 800,000. Famous covers included Eminem, Suge Knight, Barack Obama and more.
After its first decade, VIBE branded numerous books, award shows and spin-off publications, including VIBE Vixen.
Famed journalists dream hampton, Bobbito Garcia and Nelson George had written for the publication.
The magazine, who was presently led by respected industry veteran Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith, had witnessed salary cuts, layoffs and circulation drops since early this year.
Read the whole story on Vibe here......................
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9406
Founded in 1993 by music and entertainment mogul, Quincy Jones, VIBE was perceived in the industry, by many, as "the black Rolling Stone." At its peak, the periodical reportedly boasted a circulation of over 800,000. Famous covers included Eminem, Suge Knight, Barack Obama and more.
After its first decade, VIBE branded numerous books, award shows and spin-off publications, including VIBE Vixen.
Famed journalists dream hampton, Bobbito Garcia and Nelson George had written for the publication.
The magazine, who was presently led by respected industry veteran Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith, had witnessed salary cuts, layoffs and circulation drops since early this year.
Read the whole story on Vibe here......................
http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.9406
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Reuters reports that Quincy Jones may try to buy Vibe back and keep it going online!
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With the way the world is right now i am not surprised !
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NOOOOOOOOOOO! One of my favourite publications. I was hoping this wouldn't happen, butonce Blender and KING magazine folded, I had a sneaking suspicion that another big magazine would be next.
Online is the future, clearly, so it should still be able to function as a permanent digital publication. Not forgetting to mention, more hits online thus better advertising revenue (at least compared to print).
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- Skyscraper08
- 5 months ago
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Really not suprised.
I'm sorry, but this post has nothing to do with actual music, because this is magazine, not music...
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- metalcookiesxy70
- 5 months ago
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oh well
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Vibe been going down hill lately, I've rarely seen any of there prints.
