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Getbig Main Boards => Gossip & Opinions => Topic started by: Insider X on October 24, 2008, 10:05:58 AM
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Peter McGough, editor of the magazines of Muscle & Fitness and Flex Magazine, in no longer with the company. He will be missed.
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Word?
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insightful post
original preliminary outline
thanks for sharing
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Goatboy doesn't have any reasons to live anymore
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Peter has always been a very valuable resource, with his knowledge in the industry, and more. Things occur. Obviously, this is new to all of us. More will be known next week on the new roles.
But yes, Peter is taking a new role in the company, one that will give him more time to visit England (not move there), more time to take care of family matters, and still do things for AMI.
Not many people have a rich history of the sport like Peter did. For those of you who didn't know, I have seen pics of Peter when he was in his 20s and 30s, and he looked great as a bodybuilder.
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Wait a second Ron, does this mean that we can all resume in calling Peter fat or should we still stick to Bob's strict rules of conduct when addressing anyone who could have potentially fired him?
"1"
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donut shops in woodland hills won't recover
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does this mean that we can all resume in calling Peter fat
You know, have some respect.
Obviously, Max Rep is right when some of us are out of line... way out of line, and yes, i have made in strictor on this board.
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Is this by choice or did Weider Pubs ask him to leave? They are probably trying to cut costs in this down economy. Peter's been there for quite a while hasn't he? His salary must be one of the higher ones at Weider.
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Would you listen to a fish who told you how to run ?
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Peter has been there for a very long time.
He sent out an email saying that it was time to leave, for various reasons, family matters, maybe some other issues we don't know about.
It could be someone a mixture of both.
People are worried, especially with the stock market going down worldwide, and people buying less, including cars, traveling less (as we can see by the amount of gas less used monthly) and more. But that is for another thread.
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Ron,
The new Editor-n-Chief has been in the industry a long time. He worked for Weider many years ago. He has written numerous articles on sports nutrition, training and diet... as well as contributed to many text books on sports nutrition. He is younger and will bring a new perspective to the pubs. His knowledge of not just the competition side but also the training, diet and supplementation side will make the publications all the better. His experience is very broad and extensive... he is probably the most diverse to hold this position (although Jeff Everson might be close).
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peter is forced into retirement.
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Is this 'moving on' in any way related to the passing of Ben Weider?
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Is this 'moving on' in any way related to the passing of Ben Weider?
No
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No
hi joe.
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Is this 'moving on' in any way related to the passing of Ben Weider?
always thinking, always one step ahead :)
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always thinking, always one step ahead :)
It's all politics, baby.
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Ron,
The new Editor-n-Chief has been in the industry a long time. He worked for Weider many years ago. He has written numerous articles on sports nutrition, training and diet... as well as contributed to many text books on sports nutrition. He is younger and will bring a new perspective to the pubs. His knowledge of not just the competition side but also the training, diet and supplementation side will make the publications all the better. His experience is very broad and extensive... he is probably the most diverse to hold this position (although Jeff Everson might be close).
Congratulations to Allan Donnelly.
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Course it has to do with Ben dying.
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maybe it was into bens testament that mc cough should be removed from his post?
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Wow, this is shocking. I'm very surprised about this.
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Congratulations to Allan Donnelly.
Yes they split up Top spot on the mags. Did Allan get the Flex portion?
The person I mentioned got the Muscle & Fitness, and Muslce & Fitness Hers portion.
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If Peter was forced out, that would be a shame. He's been a fixture at Weider for a very long time.
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Yes they split up Top spot on the mags. Did Allan get the Flex portion?
The person I mentioned got the Muscle & Fitness, and Muslce & Fitness Hers portion.
Yes Allan got Flex, Chris got M&F and "Hers"
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Yes Allan got Flex, Chris got M&F and "Hers"
Good for Allan. I never really thought to ask about who was getting Flex.
So congratulations to:
Allan Donnelly - NEW Editor-n-Chief of FLEX
Chris Lockwood - NEW Editor-n-Chief of M&F and M&F Hers
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Scott, Kevin
Everything is just rumors. Including Chris and Allan. Nothing has been confirmed yet at all!!!
So do not put out information that has not been agreed upon.
So far, a lot of people are denying this.
Lets wait to see what happens.
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Scooby likes to pretend he knows what's happening. A result of spending too much time in the Mystery machine.
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Everything is just rumors.
Oh gee... I thought this was the GOSSIP section!
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Scooby likes to pretend he knows what's happening. A result of spending too much time in the Mystery machine.
Not even going in to what you like to pretend.
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Not even going in to what you like to pretend.
Oh please do Scooby - that should be interesting
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Oh please do Scooby - that should be interesting
Damn Ron... quit causing trouble on your own board!
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I think this is good news! Maybe the new editor will bump some of the shittier writers too, hahahaha.
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American Media Inc. Names Laya Clark and Chris Scardino Executive Vice Presidents & Co-Publishing Directors of AMI's Enthusiast Group of Fitness Titles
NEW YORK, Oct 23, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- David J. Pecker, Chairman and CEO of American Media Inc. (AMI), today announced that Laya Clark and Chris Scardino, currently Group Publishers of Muscle & Fitness, Flex and Muscle & Fitness Hers magazines, have been named Executive Vice Presidents & Co-Publishing Directors of the AMI Enthusiast Group. The Group includes the three publications, their web sites, Mr. Olympia, and all other related events and brand extensions.
Mr. Pecker commented "Laya and Chris have exhibited outstanding leadership qualities since AMI acquired the Weider titles in 2003. In their new role as 'brand champions," they will continue to be responsible for the advertising of the magazines and web sites, as well as overseeing the marketing, public relations and editorial direction the brands will take in the future."
Collectively, Muscle & Fitness, Flex and M&F Hers reach over 8 million readers a month. They are the leading titles for serious fitness enthusiasts and bodybuilders.
About American Media, Inc.
American Media, Inc. is the leading publisher of celebrity journalism and health and fitness magazines in the U.S. These include Star, Shape, Men's Fitness, Fit Pregnancy, Natural Health, and The National Enquirer. In addition to print properties, AMI manages 14 different web sites. The company also owns Distribution Services, Inc., the country's #1 in-store magazine merchandising company.
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American Media Inc. and Integrity Multimedia Company Form Joint Venture to Launch a New and Enhanced RadarOnline Web Site
NEW YORK, Oct 24, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- American Media Inc. (AMI) today announced they are partnering with Integrity Multimedia Company in creating a new company, Radar Online LLC. Integrity Multimedia will make a multi-million dollar investment in RadarOnline.com to launch it as the ultimate destination for breaking celebrity news and cutting edge pop culture.
RadarOnline.com will be supported by the AMI news organization and its network of hundreds of newsgatherers and thousands of sources. In addition, the Radar Online site will also have its own staff of editors, reporters, photographers and videographers.
In the first of many announcements to be forthcoming, American Media Inc. Chairman and CEO David Pecker said that David Perel, Executive Vice President of AMI News, will leave that position to become managing editor of RadarOnline. At AMI, Mr. Perel was responsible for breaking many of the biggest celebrity stories of the past two decades.
Mr. Pecker commented, "The AMI newsgathering team that David Perel has at his disposal for the new site is unmatched in the celebrity market, as is the access we have to past, present and future pop culture milestones. Our message is simple -- if it's on your radar, it's on Radar Online, and if it's not on your radar, we'll put it there."
Integrity Multimedia Company Chairman Yusef Jackson added, "By teaming with AMI, we will build on what we have already established with Radar while at the same time accelerating the potential for our return on investment. It is a win/win for both partners."
Plans call for RadarOnline.com to launch a redesigned site in the early part of 2009.
Radarmagazine shut down unceremoniously today?again?but the web site will live on, according to the New York Observer. The site has been acquired by AMI and will be redesigned and rebuilt as a competitor to TMZ.com, with theNational Enquirer's David Pecker as managing editor. The URL will change from " radaronline.com." Founder Maer Roshan says he has been asked to be involved but doesn't think he will; some of the staff may be retained to work on the site. The magazine first launched in 2003.
Roshan told the Observer: "What is so frustrating is that we seemed to have reached a turning point. You're dealing with independent investors and they saw the market and they were fearful about the future." First, he was told Radar would need more investors, then he was he'd have to find them himself. Then, as NYO reports, this morning, they told him it was over. Roshan: "Up until today I thought we could still talk about options for the magazine?in fact, there were no options." Yusef Jackson, the son of Rev. Jesse Jackson, was among the backers of this incarnation, the magazine's third. In 2006, he told the NYT there was enough backing to fund the magazine for five years.
Radar magazine will shutter its print edition, while its website has been acquired by AMI and will be re-launched as a competitor to celebrity news site TMZ.com, The New York Observer reported. David Pecker, formerly editor-in-chief at The National Enquirer, will become managing editor of the new site. Radar editor Maer Roshan told the Observer that some staff may be retained to work on the new website. Radar first launched in 2003, but did stay in business long before folding; it was re-launched in 2005, but shuttered again by December of that year. The magazine was launched a third time in 2006 and won several awards before its third demise this week.
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Maybe they'll cut the ads and go for content. Having a magazine full of advertisements turns people away.
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I heard Peter and Dorian are having relationship problems.. 8)
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He probably needed to spend more time on his crime dog thing.
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Chris Scardino in charge?
What happened to Chris Lockwood, or did they mean Chris Hobrecker?
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Chris Scardino in charge?
What happened to Chris Lockwood, or did they mean Chris Hobrecker?
It isn't me. I'm still in charge of the design of the books, but not editiorial.
Laya and Chris (Scardino) are in charge of the overall group as indicated in the press release.
The editorial positions have not been finalized at this point and Peter will remain as an editorial consultant to the company.
There will be an official press release when the other positions are finalized.
Any other speculation from outside sources is just that.
Chris
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Congratulations to Allan Donnelly.
I would also like to extend my congratulations to Eric Donnelly.
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Scott, Kevin
Everything is just rumors. Including Chris and Allan. Nothing has been confirmed yet at all!!!
So do not put out information that has not been agreed upon.
So far, a lot of people are denying this.
Lets wait to see what happens.
Ron,
If I hadn't had it confirmed I wouldn't put the information out there. Now stop getting all upset because you wasn't in the loop :-)
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Boy, was I not in the loop... this was a big surprise to many.
Chris Lockwood, is he not in Oklahoma? And a lab expert in Metabolic and Human Body Composition at the U of Oklahoma. Getting his PhD. However, Chris has an excellent history in the past with editorial and writing at Weider Publications.
Unless you are talking about Chris Hobrecker... but
The editorial positions have not been finalized at this point and Peter will remain as an editorial consultant to the company. There will be an official press release when the other positions are finalized. Any other speculation from outside sources is just that. Chris Hobrecker
So until it is confirmed, we wait for the official press release...
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Lockwood and Donnelly are both good peeps!
We'd be blessed to have them if that's the case.
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top 3 possible reasons
1. After Ben's passing and Joe holding on, its time to make some changes while everyone is still in moaning over Ben..
2. Less then 2 weeks away until America becomes a full fledged socialist country, its time to move out the stubborn talent that doesn't like to change
3. Its simple a weight issue :-\
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top 3 possible reasons
1. After Ben's passing and Joe holding on, its time to make some changes while everyone is still in moaning over Ben..
o'rly
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Lockwood and Donnelly are both good peeps!
We'd be blessed to have them if that's the case.
It's Chris Hobrecker, not Chris Lockwood.
Jesus guys get your facts straight :-)
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Lockwood and Donnelly are both good peeps!
We'd be blessed to have them if that's the case.
Ass Kisser :P
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Ass Kisser :P
::)
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He must be getting A LOT more than when he worked for us here on H&S mag in the 1990s :-)
Five bob a week plus all you could scoff in the Greek restaurant at Camden Town...
Will sacking him save Weider publications ? They really ARE throwing all the luggage out of the balloon...
Nottingham misses him and Anne - not to mention their drinking partner Kevin "Come along quietly now sir" Horton....
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Peter McGough, editor of the magazines of Muscle & Fitness and Flex Magazine, in no longer with the company. He will be missed.
yes, i remember reading this in the New York Times this morning
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when did ben die ???
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Peter has always been a very valuable resource, with his knowledge in the industry, and more. Things occur. Obviously, this is new to all of us. More will be known next week on the new roles.
But yes, Peter is taking a new role in the company, one that will give him more time to visit England (not move there), more time to take care of family matters, and still do things for AMI.
Not many people have a rich history of the sport like Peter did. For those of you who didn't know, I have seen pics of Peter when he was in his 20s and 30s, and he looked great as a bodybuilder.
shit, nobody writes better than him.
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Yes, Peter's role has gone from that of group editorial director for FLEX, M&F and M&F Hers to an as yet untitled advisory role. He still gets to influence the creative direction of the magazines without having to deal so much with the day-to-day stuff.
Let me tell you from firsthand experience that Peter handled a LOT of day-to-day stuff. Like, I don't even know how he did it all. He worked 7 days a week, morning til night. Now maybe he can stop and smell the iron once again...
From Shawn Perine, senior editor at Flex Magazine
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shit, nobody writes better than him.
Some of his stuff has been really good. His no-holds-barred portrait of Mentzer eg. I think that one is still available on Ironage.us BTW, for those inclined.
But in the last few years, I'd say Perine has been the best writer over at FLEX.
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But in the last few years, I'd say Perine has been the best writer over at FLEX.
I'd say it was even between Shawn and Greg Merritt.
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I'd say it was even between Shawn and Greg Merritt.
Shawn Ray?
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Shawn Ray?
No the other Shawn
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Good for Allan. I never really thought to ask about who was getting Flex.
So congratulations to:
Allan Donnelly - NEW Editor-n-Chief of FLEX
Chris Lockwood - NEW Editor-n-Chief of M&F and M&F Hers
Did Chris finish his doctorate or put it on hold? He was studying with Dr Stout at OU.