Episode 98: The Future of Print Magazines

What is the future of print media? On a special episode of After the Jump Grace Bonney talks about this topic with an esteemed panel of guests in the print publication world. Hear from Paul Vitale and Paul Lowe of Sweet Paul Magazine, Michele Outland of Gather Journal andamp; Janine Vangool of Uppercase Magazine. Together, they share their own experiences in the challenging world of print media and express their thoughts over its future. Find out what makes magazines such a different product than digital publications and why its not always easy to keep a print publishing business afloat! This program was brought to you by Whole Foods Market. You need to have a lot of passion and some pockets [to start a print magazine]. [05:00] Be super passionate about what you do because it will consume your life. If its not something you love, dont do it. [21:00] --Michele Outland on After the Jump I dont have the ability to do a digital version of my magazine. Its a one woman operation. [10:00] --Janine Vangool on After the Jump Lets face it - you wont exactly become a millionaire if you run a magazine. [13:00] You have to be an expert in absolutely everything - from shipping to printing to going over contracts to answering emails.. there are so many things. The most important thing is having a passion and a unique voice. [23:00] --Paul Lowe on After the Jump

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Wednesdays at 1:00PM EST The theme song for After the Jump is "Bell" by Screaming Females Design blogger Grace Bonney of Design\*Sponge takes her love art and design from the web to radio. Through a series of interviews with designers, store owners and up-and-coming members of the creative community, Grace will delve deeper into the world of independent artists. From exploring the day-to-day lives of contemporary makers to discussing the challenges they face, After the Jump will take the conversation off the screen and into real life. Design\*Sponge founder Grace Bonney has a unique angle on the industry, having worked as a contributing editor at Domino, House & Garden and Craft magazines, and as a freelancer with top publications like New York Home, Food and Wine, In Style, Better Homes and Gardens, New York Magazine, CITY Magazine, Time Out New York Kids, Archinect, The New York Post, Everyday with Rachael Ray and others. In addition, she wrote a weekly design column for the Philadelphia Inquirer for two years and has worked as Style Editor of HGTV’s Ideas Magazine. She is also the author of "Design Sponge at Home." Heritage Radio Network. All Rights Reserved.