It’s been a decade since Capitol Hill had a newsstand. The news? Well, that has changed a bit in the meantime, but the appetite for newspapers and magazines has somehow survived the explosive growth of online news and smartphones. CHS…
Book4Time secures Serent Capital’s growth investment for expansion and innovation
/// Book4Time, a cloud-based business management solution for the global hospitality, spa and wellness industry, received significant growth investment from Serent Capital, a company focused on growth that invests in technology and technology service companies. Founded in 2004, Book4Time manages…
E-commerce is propelling the pastry industry in new directions
Industry innovations and consumer acceptance of new technologies are increasing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One area that has seen dramatic changes is online, with one market researcher claiming the pandemic has pushed e-commerce in five years. Sales figures recorded…
GWS panel predicts hottest wellness trends for 2021
/// A panel discussion on future wellness trends saw experts from the spa and wellness industry offer their take on what is in the works for the industry in 2021. Moderated by Beth McGroarty, GWS Vice President of Research and…
handmade works of passion: zines from the past, present and future
Above: This portrait of “Spock” from the cover of the first “Star Trek” fanzine, “Spockanalia No. 1” (September 1967), is part of the Pollak Library Special Fanzine Collections. The zines were created by fans of “Star Trek: The Original Series”…
Mike Gude and Dan Malovany to lead Baking & Snack | 2020-10-02
KANSAS CITY – Sosland Publishing Co. announced on October 2 that G. Michael Gude has been appointed Interim Editor of Cooking & Snack magazine. Additionally, Dan Malovany has been appointed interim editor-in-chief of the publication. Mr Gude and Mr Malovany…
Gen Z breathes new life into publishing with Indie Zines
Natalie Minguez, playlist and photographer at the local upstart music publication AltAngeles, pinches his index finger and thumb, leaving any space between them to show how much space a zine takes up. “Zine itself is that short, one-syllable word where…
Publix Ranked # 1 on 50 Companies Who Care About PEOPLE | 2020-09-04
LAKELAND, FLA. – Publix was recognized as the # 1 company by PEOPLE magazine. The list highlights the top U.S. companies that have been successful in business while demonstrating exceptional respect, care and concern for their employees, communities and the…
Mayor praises Strabane charity’s work as it launches “Community Heroes” issue of VIEW magazine
By Anton McCabe, reporting on behalf of VIEWdigital. Pictures: Northwest Newspix The Mayor of Derry City and Strabane, Brian Tierney, kicked off the latest issue of VIEW magazine in Strabane yesterday (August 25). Councilor Tierney, is pictured above, second from…
Plant proteins abound in sports nutrition
Plant-based proteins have strong, stable roots on grocery store shelves. As athletes and active consumers feed on products made from old substitutes including peas, rice, hemp and soybeans, unique new proteins including sacha inchi, quinoa and lentil. of water appear…
Create your own zine with Artpace San Antonio
There’s no right way to create a zine, which is precisely why Ashley Mireles says they’re the perfect DIY project if you’re trying to harness that creative side at home. “They are really fun and accessible,†says Ashley Mireles, director…
Supplement ingredients to manage muscle damage and pain
Muscle aches can hinder training and competition. While the effective use of specific supplements can help athletes get back into the game, these products should be developed with caution. Tart cherries, curcumin, omega-3 fatty acids, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), enzymes, amino acids,…
How KCD + PR Consulting goes virtual – Footwear News
April is traditionally the month when PR agencies showcase their clients’ fall collections to the media. However, with much of the world in some form of lockdown, the circumstances are far from normal. Global consulting firms such as KCD Worldwide,…
Learn how to make your own zine at this weekend’s A to Zine Independent Publishers Show
As a medium, there are fewer that are as versatile, fun, and downright DIY as zines. Literally anyone can make self-published mini magazines in small batches, and if you’ve ever folded a piece of paper in half and drawn on…
Singapore Zines Tackle Problems Mainstream Media Doesn’t Want
One of the founders of the zine The local rebel (TLR) were boarding a public train in Singapore one evening when they noticed someone was rushing towards them. They didn’t know who it was, but the stranger recognized them and…
Orange County Zine Fest encourages creativity, imagination and authenticity | Way of life
All three levels of Anaheim’s Central Library were filled with the voices of local artists and authors in the form of zines, photographs, stickers and pins thanks to the Orange County Zine Fest. One hundred and forty-seven zine sellers hosted…
New Zine ‘Paged Out!’ Is a return to the golden age of zine hackers
Image: ReFiend via Paged Out! A new free online magazine for hackers, programmers and tinkerers promises to reignite the bygone era of useful tech zines, with an emphasis on creativity and brevity. Programmer and handyman Gynvael Coldwind launched Paginated!, a…
Waters Avenue Church Supports and Celebrates the Creative Arts with Zine Fest
Waters Avenue Church supports and celebrates the creative arts. Known for its progressive approach to Christian teachings, the church encourages free expression and original thinking. On July 6, Waters Avenue will host Tampa’s 7th annual Zine Fest, a gathering of…
How To Get Free Digital Magazines From Your Library
RBdigital is the gateway to free digital magazines in your library. RBdigital / Screenshot by Rick Broida / CNET Public libraries are so great. (Thank you, Ben Franklin!) They allow you to borrow not only physical books, but also digital…
8 empowering female-led posts you should read
It may seem surprising that in the age of digital domination, the DIY fanzine scene is flourishing and that a large number of female editors are leading the way. Whether it’s making the voices of Mancunian girls heard or giving…
14 independent women’s magazines that should be on your reading list
But we also know, deep down, that a lot of these things are quite damaging to women’s sense of confidence and to the broader fight for gender equality. But what is the alternative? Well the good news is there are…
A look back at the last decade of ezine evolution
Originally published at AW360 by Mario Peshev. Ezines, formerly known as “ezines” or “webzines”, have entered the digital space since the 1990s, gaining popularity over the next two decades. With the growing popularity of the Internet and the increased use…
MSU presents zines from the era of the punk titans
Dennis burck Check out the Ramones, the Velvet Underground, the Clash, the Sex Pistols, Blondie and, oddly enough, Fatboy Slim as anguished teens, before they were known as revolutionary musical icons, at MSU’s latest show. Special Collections. “The magazines that…
5 zines that are more than pretty pictures
What makes a zine different from a magazine? Magazines are commercial, whereas zines are, well, quite the opposite. Despite the slow death of print that lingers over so many legacy publications, zine culture is surprisingly flourishing right now. In popular…
Friends of the Library Want Your Help Help Jacksonville Libraries Get More Money – News – The Florida Times-Union
The average wait time for popular print books in the Jacksonville Public Library system is around eight months, but the local Friends of the Library are hoping to change that. The group does, however, need a little help from the…