New Magazine Titles by Interest Category, 2006
The Magazine Industry Continues to Innovate
In 2006, 324 new magazines were introduced to satisfy consumers' growing need to be informed and entertained. There were new magazines devoted to crafts and hobbies, new titles serving America's diverse population, special interest magazines, entertainment titles, magazines for women, and home & home service magazines in 2006. The variety of new magazine titles launched each year is 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 MAGAZINES BY INTEREST CATEGORY, 2006
| Crafts, Games, Hobbies & Models |
53 |
Fitness |
5 |
Photography |
2 |
| Metropolitan/Regional/State |
38 |
Sex |
5 |
Political & Social Topics |
2 |
| Black/Ethnic |
24 |
Travel |
5 |
Pop Culture |
2 |
| Special Interest |
24 |
Music |
4 |
TV, Radio, Communications & Electronics |
2 |
| Entertainment & Performing Arts |
17 |
Arts & Antiques |
3 |
Art |
1 |
| Women's |
16 |
Computers |
3 |
Aviation |
1 |
| Home & Home Service |
14 |
Fishing & Hunting |
3 |
Babies |
1 |
| Epicurean |
12 |
Men's |
3 |
Boating/Yachting |
1 |
| Sports |
12 |
Teen |
3 |
Camping & Outdoor Recreation |
1 |
| Fashion, Beauty & Grooming |
11 |
Bridal |
2 |
Dogs & Pets |
1 |
| Business & Finance |
10 |
Gaming |
2 |
Gardening |
1 |
| Health |
10 |
Gay & Lesbian |
2 |
Military/Naval |
1 |
| Children's |
7 |
Horses, Riding, & Breeding |
2 |
Mystery & Science Fiction |
1 |
| Automotive |
6 |
Literary, Reviews & Writing |
2 |
Nature & Ecology |
1 |
| Religious & Denominational |
6 |
Media Personalities |
2 |
TOTAL |
324 |
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, 2007.
