Highlights High Five

Highlights High Five is the newest offering from the publisher of the nation’s #1 children’s magazine, Highlights for Children. Like its older sibling publication, Highlights High Five is founded on the belief that children are the world’s most important people, and helps set children firmly on the path to becoming curious, creative, caring, and confident individuals.

Highlights High Five celebrates the early years of childhood – a time of discovery when learning happens at every turn. Our magazine is dedicated to helping parents, educators, and other caregivers nurture young children by:
– encouraging a natural sense of wonder about the world;
– promoting reasoning, problem solving, and creative self-expression;
– fostering a love of language and a rich vocabulary;
– and inspiring them to be kind, to get along with others, and to grow in self-confidence…for children are the world’s most important people.From the publishers of Highlights for Children magazine comes a fun publication for kids ages two through six, Highlights High Five magazine. This magazine focuses on your child’s development by giving you fun activities to complete together. You and your child will enjoy the stories, poems, crafts, recipes, games, and puzzles, all while preparing him or her for learning to read.

The interactive columns within Highlights High Five magazine are sure to have your little one anxiously checking the mailbox each month. Recipes and crafts give kids self-confidence while hidden pictures, matching games, and other puzzles boost thinking power. Pull-out activities give your child hands-on fun that he or she can do alone or with you, allowing for an excellent bonding opportunity and bringing you and your child closer together.

Each article in Highlights High Five magazine is geared toward giving your child a strong foundation, preparing him or her to learn reading, math, and more. The pages of each issue also focus on building character and self-confidence by providing positive role models and constructive activities. Your young child will be a well-rounded, eager student with the help of this exciting magazine.

Since its inception in 1946, Highlights has been helping children learn to love learning, and Highlights High Five magazine carries on this important and often underappreciated line of work. Your child will love having a subscription delivered right to your door, fostering a love of learning that is sure to become his or her scholastic success later in life.

Vogue

Long synonymous with sophistication and glamour, Vogue is unparalleled in its influence on fashion.

Vogue magazine’s reach extends well beyond matters of style to the worlds of art, photography, politics, celebrity, food, and health. With a passion for exploring our culture in new and revelatory ways, and with an instinct for material that is vibrant, serious, and fun, Vogue offers a unique perspective on the ideas, talents, and personalities shaping our society. The magazine’s editorial aim is consistent: to bring the world, in all its complexity, into sharper view with penetrating reporting and unforgettable imagery.

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Vogue Magazine is created and written by people who truly believe that fashion makes the world go round. The publication is much more than a bunch of clothing spreads, however. Each issue offers the latest tips and trends in the fashion world, along with many ways that you can embrace your fashionable diva hiding within.

Vogue Magazine’s famous fashion section has illustrations and descriptions of the hottest clothing trends to hit the runway each season. The editors don’t just tell you what’s in; they also tell you how to wear the fashions and when certain outfit combinations are best left in the closet. The fashion section also features a special section that shows more than one way to wear one outfit, making this a great guide for fashionista readers who are on a budget.

The magazine doesn’t stop with telling you how to dress. The editors and writers also outline the latest trends in accessories, hair styles, makeup, and makeup applications. In each issue of Vogue Magazine, you can learn things like how to transition a great office look to a party-ready outfit with a few simple tweaks of your hair, makeup and clothing.

A publication that is all about fashion would be remiss if it didn’t include a little education. Vogue Magazine keeps readers on the pulse of the fashion world with biographical pieces about classic and also up-and-coming designers. The writers deconstruct the hottest looks and tap into the fashion decisions that define our culture. A few feature articles in each issue also give stories from the lives of real people.

As you can see, a subscription to Vogue Magazine is much more than a look at the best-dressed celebrities of the hour. It is your way to keep tabs on the fashion world while learning a few fashion tips you can apply to your daily routine.

Country Living

Country Living is your guide to creating the ultimate in country style. Each issue offers inspirational ideas on:Decorating & Remodeling, Antiques & Collecting, Gardening & Landscaping, Entertaining & Travel.Country Living magazine offers tips, projects, news, and ideas for bringing the laid-back country lifestyle to your home. The magazine’s readers are everywhere, from the metropolitan areas to the suburbs and rural parts of the country. The contents are designed to help everyone live the country life through simple food, gardening, and decorating.

Get inspiration for a dinner tablescape, or learn creative ways to deck a hall for the holidays with Country Living magazine. The pages are themed each month and come chock-full of ideas, projects, how-tos, tips, and colorful pictures to help you transform your home, or just a part of it, for any occasion. Each month, featured celebrity and professional guests give interviews and offer decorating secrets.

Eat simple and hearty with the monthly recipes and food-related articles found in each Country Living magazine. From quick meals to stunning dishes that look gourmet but are made with ease, there is something in each issue to help you stretch your kitchen skills. Look for menus and entertaining tips in the magazine to help make each meal a special one.

Country Living magazine is all about cooking and decorating. The magazine also touches on outdoor themes such as gardening and light landscaping. Antiques and collectibles, two very popular country themes, are also explored. Each issue has some tips to pass along or stunning photos of exquisite projects, all of which are designed to inspire you to transform your own home. A subscription to Country Living magazine is your ticket to bringing the simple and comfortable lifestyle to your home in the simplest ways possible.

INSTYLE Magazine

Experience InStyle magazine on the Kindle Fire and you’ll get the latest fashion and beauty tips to help you create your own unique look.

Each issue is packed with celebrity style secrets, hot fashion trends, best beauty buys, hair, makeup, accessories and more. With the digital edition on your Kindle Fire, you can have InStyle with you wherever you go. If you currently subscribe to InStyle magazine, access to the digital edition is included!

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Who Reads InStyle?
The InStyle reader is a confident and fabulous woman who believes style is not about fad or fleeting fashion moments, but rather an ongoing expression of her fun and fresh personality. This expression transcends her closet and cosmetic bag; she seeks style inspiration and strives to personalize this style across all of her life, from updating the look of her home to the type of car she opts to drive. Over 9.6 million women in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s read InStyle each month.

What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
Each month, the issue starts with “What’s Now,” an energetic roundup of what’s new and exciting in the world of style. Then it’s on to “The Look,” and its unique take on what celebrities are wearing. “Your Look” focuses on fashion trends, tips and how-tos that the reader can use in her own life. The “Beauty” section is filled with expert advice, product reviews and step-by-step guides to wearing the latest make-up looks, caring for skin, getting beautiful hair and more. Next up is “Shop It,” which is dedicated to finding the best fashions and great values for readers. The magazine ends with the “Life, Etc.” pages, which take readers inside the homes of celebrities and help them lead a more stylish life.

The features change from month to month, but readers can always expect a personal and inspiring story about the cover’s celebrity accompanied by gorgeous images of her in the season’s most breathtaking clothing. Most months the magazine includes a beautiful fashion story shot on a celebrity by one of the best photographers in the world, and at least one smart, useful, idea-filled story to help readers solve problems, be more stylish, live better, and enjoy their time more.

Also included with your subscription is InStyle Makeover, a comprehensive guide to the very best new products and possibilities in beauty and fashion, created especially for the modern, sophisticated, and stylish young woman who’s ready to have some fun with her look.

Magazine Layout:
Like the home of a stylish friend, InStyle’s layouts are beautiful and welcoming. Stories convey information easily and clearly. Photos are lush, yet everything is visible and understandable. The overall design feels sophisticated and luxurious, but never intimidating.

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Contributors:
InStyle works with some of the best fashion photographers in the world to bring readers stunning images of their favorite stars, either in the season’s best fashion, at home, with family and friends or working with their charities. The writers have vast experience writing about the magazine’s core subjects: fashion, beauty, celebrity, home, entertaining, and style.

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Comparisons to Other Magazines:
InStyle is like no other magazine out there. It covers all aspects of a women’s life with inspiring, informative and entertaining stories and photographs. Readers overwhelmingly describe it as their relaxing treat.

Advertisers:
InStyle’s advertising mix accurately reflects InStyle’s editorial content–that is to say, while a good portion of advertising pages come from Fashion, Beauty and Jewelry advertisers, a significant portion also comes from Food and Beverage, Entertainment and shelter/home advertisers. Advertising pages comprise an average of 55% of an issue of InStyle per Hall’s Reports, Full Year 2008.

Awards:
Some recent awards include: 2009 MIN Best of the Web: Award Winner “Best E-Commerce/Merchandising” for InStyle Shopping 2009 MPA 2008 Digital Awards “Best Mobile Strategy” for InStyle Mobile 2008 AdWeek Magazine Brand Leader’s List, #8 2008 FOLIO Gold Award Winner for “Best Online Tool” – Hollywood Hair Makeover 2008 MIN Best of the Web: “Best Mobile Application” for InStyle Mobile 2007 Adweek’s Brand Leaders Hot List, #7 2007 MIN’s Best of The Web: Award Winner for Redesign/Relaunch

ESSENCE Magazine

Experience ESSENCE magazine on the Kindle Fire. ESSENCE is the premiere lifestyle, fashion and beauty magazine for African-American women.

Each issue, you’ll experience the fierce, fun and fabulous features you love, but in a whole new way. With the digital edition on your Kindle Fire, you can have ESSENCE with you wherever you go.
 
If you currently subscribe to ESSENCE magazine, you can access the digital edition on your Kindle Fire!

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Who Reads Essence?
Essence inspires Black women of all shades and shapes to lead bold, fulfilling lives. We encourage their passions and dreams and celebrate their community. As a trusted friend, Essence reflects their best selves and motivates them to live without limits. Essence reaches 8.1 million readers each month and reaches 37% of African American women in one issue. In 2010, Essence will celebrate its 40th anniversary of being the Spirit of Black Women.

What You Can Expect in Each Issue:
In every issue, Essence covers the information the African American woman wants to read and learn about from a trusted advisor including Celebrity, Fashion and Beauty, News, Careers, Finance, Healthy Living (health, fitness, food and relationships) and Spirituality.

Special features include: “Will you Marry Me” – Real men pop the question in Essence Black Hollywood Special – a celebration of Black talent in Hollywood Black Music Celebration – a celebration of the most influential executives, performers, directors, festivals, tours etc. Do-Right Man – 100 men in-book and online Plus Fall Fashion and Beauty, Heatlh and Wellness, Holiday Entertaining and Faith and Family Magazine Layout:
Essence magazine strives to be as visually arresting as it is mentally stimulating. It has a 39-year-old tradition of featuring beautiful and iconic images of Black women, men and couples who are exclusively photographed for the magazine. Within, there is a fair split of text to images, always with the goal of marrying both into inviting layouts that move the reader along effortlessly from page to page. Center-of-book features are particularly lush story spreads that are engaging both visually and intellectually.

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Contributors
Bishop TD Jakes, pastor for the Potter’s House in Dallas–a 30,000 member congregation–pens the last page “Get Lifted” in every issue. Spirituality is of great importance to the Essence reader. Charlayne Hunter-Gault (Africa Bureau Chief) is an award-winning journalist (formerly on the MacNeil/Lehrer Report on PBS) and writer who lives on the continent of Africa and who provides insight and commentary on issues of interest affecting the African diaspora.

Comparisons to Other Magazines:
Essence speaks directly and specifically to the AA woman in a trusted and candid voice. Essence spans both the African American set and the fashion and beauty set. Essence has the highest engagement according to MRI compared to the fashion and beauty set.

Advertisers:
Essence’s has a wide range of brand partners including Giorgio Armani, CoverGirl, GAP, Mastercard, Ford, McDonalds, Target, Coca Cola, SoftSheen Carson, Tacori, Aveeno, Caress, and Pantene.

Awards:
2008 Henry R. Luce Awards: Magazine of the Year, Public Service for our September 2007 article “What Happened to My Child?” about missing children, Best Web Innovation finalist to Essence.com for “Will You Marry Me?” Essence was honored with the first ever Advertising Age’s American Magazine Vanguard Award, which recognizes magazines that are innovating smartly beyond print. Essence was named by MIN (Media Industry Newsletter) as a winner of its “Most Engaged Media Brands”, awarded to magazines that display the strongest bond between the brand, its readers and its advertisers. Our solutions-based programs, combined with our editorial excellence and our responsive audience, make Essence the top choice for marketers who want to reach African-American women. Year after year, Essence has consistently taken top honors in magazine journalism in the news feature and investigative reporting categories.

Life & Style Weekly

Life & Style Weekly magazine is a lifestyle magazine that highlights Hollywood’s timeliest trends and helps readers incorporate trending celebrity style into their lives. “The Week In Style” gives you a report on the week’s trends, celebrity face-offs to see who wore the hottest new outfits best, and a photo montage of the best-dressed stars to inspire for your own style. And if you’re into following the hottest Hollywood gossip, Life & Style Weekly has you covered there, too!

First for Women

First for Women is a women’s interest magazine that gives its readers the tools and inspiration they need to feel great, look beautiful and love every dimension of their life. Published every three weeks, First delivers positive information on everything from health and nutrition, to beauty and fitness, to home and family.

With an understanding that women have busy lives, First for Women delivers helpful tips and credible information you can’t get anywhere else. The magazine provides numerous motivational articles on living a well-rounded life, nurturing family, owning a pet, preparing healthy menus and just having fun! Each issue also comes with a 20+ page pull-out-and-save cookbook that’s packed with original recipes for easy, healthy meals! First for Women is very visual, with lots of quick tips and advice that make it easy to read as your schedule allows.

Good Housekeeping

Good Housekeeping magazine—together with the Good Housekeeping Institute and the Good Housekeeping Seal—is an American icon of consumer protection and quality assurance. Every issue delivers a unique mix of independent investigation and trusted reporting, along with inspirational and personal stories. The magazine’s rich tradition embodies a commitment to the modern home and to a woman’s quality of life.

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Good Housekeeping Magazine is one of the most trusted lifestyle publications in the country. For well over a century, it has provided readers with reliable information on finding safe and beneficial consumer products. The magazine’s expert advice is supported by the long-standing Good Housekeeping Research Institute, an organization dedicated to testing products ranging from hair and skincare treatments to food and electronics. Each issue offers you tips on improving the quality of everyday life, including topics on relationships and parenting, home decorating, health and dieting, careers, financial wellness, and travel.

Good Housekeeping Magazine presents a diverse blend of articles on life-management, beauty care, cooking, shopping, holiday planning, and interior design for the average woman or mother. Each issue features enticing recipes for daily cooking or special occasions alongside useful tips for eating healthy and maintaining a fit figure. You’ll also find ideas for creative craft projects, maximizing space with smart storage options, and upgrading your home décor on any budget. Whether you have a spouse, children, or pets, Good Housekeeping Magazine provides timeless advice on building strong relationships and creating a healthy, advantageous environment for your loved ones.

Content ranges from fun, light-hearted articles designed to stimulate your creative juices to serious discussions about heart health and battling marriage woes. The magazine aims to inspire and connect with women by sharing uplifting personal success stories and intriguing interviews with well-known celebrities. If you’re on the hunt for an entertaining read, Good Housekeeping Magazine frequently publishes reviews of noteworthy books, blog spotlights, and discussions with famous authors. With a subscription to Good Housekeeping Magazine, you join a century-old tradition of uncovering efficient, healthy, and affordable ways to provide an enriched lifestyle for your family.