New Magazine Titles by Interest Category, 2008
The Magazine Industry Continues to Innovate
In 2008, 195 new magazines were introduced to satisfy consumers' growing need to be informed and entertained.
The variety of new magazine titles launched each year is a testament to the magazine industry’s commitment to meeting the needs and interests of consumers. The following table illustrates how magazines address the wide variety of consumer interests.
NEW MAGAZINES BY INTEREST CATEGORY, 2008
| Metropolitan/Regional/State |
18 |
Black/Ethnic |
4 |
Gaming |
2 |
| Sports |
18 |
Boating |
3 |
Gay/Lesbian |
2 |
| Crafts/Games/Hobbies/Models |
14 |
Business/Finance |
3 |
Military/Naval |
2 |
| Automotive |
13 |
Camping/Outdoor Recreation |
3 |
Motorcycles |
2 |
| Home/Home Service |
11 |
Dogs/Pets |
3 |
Photography |
2 |
| Epicurean |
9 |
Literary/Reviews/Writing |
3 |
Science/Technology |
2 |
| Nature/Ecology |
9 |
Music |
3 |
Sex |
2 |
| Special Interest |
9 |
Art |
2 |
Fishing/Hunting |
1 |
| Fashion/Beauty/Grooming |
8 |
Bridal |
2 |
Gardening |
1 |
| Women's |
8 |
Children’s |
2 |
Men’s |
1 |
| Political/Social Topics |
7 |
Comic Technique/Comics |
2 |
Mystery |
1 |
| Fitness |
5 |
Computers |
2 |
Teen |
1 |
| Health |
5 |
Dressmaking |
2 |
Travel |
1 |
| Religion |
5 |
Entertainment/Performing Arts |
2 |
Total U.S. Magazine Launches |
195 |
Note: This list represents weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly titles only and has been edited to meet MPA criteria.
Source: Samir Husni’s Guide to New Consumer Magazines, 2009.
