The Association of Magazine Media

2002 New Magazine Launches by Category

New Magazine Launches by Category, 2002

The Magazine Industry Continues to Innovate

Every year, a host of new magazines are introduced to satisfy consumers growing need to be informed and entertained.

Covering topics ranging from sports and fitness to automotive and from computers to epicurean, the diversity of new magazine titles launched each year are a testament to the magazine industrys commitment to meeting the needs and interests of consumers. The following table illustrates how magazines address the wide variety of consumer interests.

NEW MAGAZINE TITLES BY INTEREST CATEGORY, 2002
 

Metro/Regional/State32Business & Finance7Gardening2
Special Interest29Epicurean6Gay & Lesbian2
Sports17Literary Reviews/Writing6Motorcycles2
Home Service/Home15Travel5TV, Radio,  Communications, & Electronics2
Automotive15Religious & Denominational5Camping & Outdoor Recreation1
Crafts, Games, Hobbies & Models13Political & Social Topics5Fitness1
Black/Ethnic12Health5Gaming1
Computers11Entertainment & Performing Arts5Photography1
Womens10Comics & Comic Technique4Teen1
Pop Culture9Media Personalities4TOTAL289
Music9Bridal3  
Childrens8Fashion, Beauty & Grooming3  
Art & Antiques8Aviation2  
Sex8Babies2  
Mens7Dogs/Pets2  
Fishing & Hunting7Dressmaking & Needlework2  

Note: This list represents weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, and quarterly titles only and has been edited to meet MPA criteria. Source: Samir Husnis Guide to New Consumer Magazines, 2003.