Author Topic: Victor on New MD Cover (Read 6795 times)

Steve Blechman · « **on:** February 05, 2007, 01:40:19 PM »

This giant 500-page issue happens to be our annual “Arnold issue” in which we dedicate tons of pages to the greatest show on earth, the Arnold Classic. Why is the Arnold Classic the greatest show on earth? Because it's the greatest for the fans. The Olympia is the most prestigious for our pro bodybuilders, but the Arnold has an expo three times larger than the Olympia with 39 different sports competing - and the 130,000 fans who come to Columbus are paying witness to an event nearly double the size of the Olympics. That's why it's the greatest show on earth. The fans' perspective is the most important, and this one is the best for the fans. Remember, the fans love Arnold!

It's also a giant payday for the pro bodybuilders. Not to mention prestigious in its own right, going all the way back to 1989 when Rich Gaspari won the inaugural event. Every year, the competition has gotten tougher, and this year is perhaps the deepest lineup in history.

In this issue, four-time Arnold Classic champion Flex Wheeler gives his preview and predictions for the top seven in this 19th running of the Arnold Schwarzenegger classic. Flex puts Dexter Jackson, Victor Martinez, Gustavo Badell, Toney Freeman, Markus Ruhl, Branch Warren, and Phil Heath in no particular order, however with six of the top seven guys members of Team MD, chances are pretty damn good that one of our guys will once again be driving home from Columbus in his new truck, wearing that enormous Audemars Piguet watch and clutching a check for $105,000.

We are also, for the first time, the official national sponsor of the ASC. I look forward to working with Arnold and Jim Lorimer in the future - helping them and doing more to help make the show become even bigger and better.

ribonucleic · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2007, 01:42:28 PM »

Quote from: Steve Blechman on February 05, 2007, 01:40:19 PM

This giant 500-page issue happens to be our annual “Arnold issue” in which we dedicate tons of pages to the greatest show on earth, the Arnold Classic.

alexxx started crying when he got to the second half of that sentence.

Bluto · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2007, 01:45:22 PM »

TEAM MARTINEZ BABY!

Dingleberry · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2007, 01:48:35 PM »

As usual, I'll be picking up a copy and checking it out............wait...di d I say that out loud?!!! I mean...urrr.... MD sucks, yeah that's it. Down with MD, down with MD!

Blockhead · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2007, 01:48:51 PM »

Nice cover!

I already picked it up at 7-11.

I was shocked to see only 1 picture of Collette Nelson on 'Pg-69' versus the usual 18 pictures of her complete with her chine lowered to her collar bone and looking UP towards the camera with the coy smile.

Buttsuck · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2007, 01:51:25 PM »

MD always does the worst cover shots. I have no seen on decent cover shot from these guys.

timfogarty · « **Reply #6 on:** February 05, 2007, 01:56:34 PM »

Quote from: Steve Blechman on February 05, 2007, 01:40:19 PM

This giant 500-page issue

The Trees! Think of the trees.

ribonucleic · « **Reply #7 on:** February 05, 2007, 01:59:10 PM »

Sell extra advertising pages at reduced rates = "Biggest Issue Ever!"

Hope this helps.

EL Mariachi · « **Reply #8 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:11:47 PM »

THOSE BIG ASS ARMS OF VIC GOTTA BE SHOPPED.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #9 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:13:06 PM »

Quote from: Steve Blechman on February 05, 2007, 01:40:19 PM

This giant 500-page issue

hahahahaha, 420 of which are ads.

The True Adonis · « **Reply #10 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:17:17 PM »

Thank you Steve for allowing my small article to be published in your magazine.

I look forward to many more opportunities to further educate the MD subscribers.

Adam Empire · « **Reply #11 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:19:18 PM »

I think MD being a sponsor of the ASC is a smart move by them. After Flex shut them out of the O press related activities, they needed to do something business-wise that would move them forward.

It's like picking the better of two evils: MD > Flex

Anal Iceman Lubeth · « **Reply #12 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:22:54 PM »

Quote from: EL Mariachi on February 05, 2007, 02:11:47 PM

THOSE BIG ASS ARMS OF VIC GOTTA BE SHOPPED.

nah, maybe a little, but they did have him lean head back so arms look bigger, and shoulders/head look smaller.

Spicy Shushi · « **Reply #13 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:23:14 PM »

looks like he's taking a dump

The True Adonis · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:23:49 PM »

This issue is truly a collectors edition.

warchild · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:29:27 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on February 05, 2007, 02:23:49 PM

This issue is truly a collectors edition.

Of course

The True Adonis · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:33:24 PM »

Quote from: warchild on February 05, 2007, 02:29:27 PM

Of course

Do you want me to send you an autographed copy?

ribonucleic · « **Reply #17 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:34:17 PM »

Quote from: The True Adonis on February 05, 2007, 02:23:49 PM

This issue is truly a collectors edition.

Mint copies will fetch thousands of dollars on eBay in the next few years.

Meanwhile, alexxx will buy three copies the second he sees the word "Arnold" on the cover.

HalloweenMan · « **Reply #18 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:40:21 PM »

i think the covers are cool sometimes, like last months, for example with markus ruhl on the cover, but its kind of shitty to advertise 500 pages when at least 75% of them are adds that are usefull only for comic value only.

Cara from MD · « **Reply #19 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:41:18 PM »

Quote from: ribonucleic on February 05, 2007, 01:59:10 PM

Sell extra advertising pages at reduced rates = "Biggest Issue Ever!"

Hope this helps.

In 2006 MD had the best year in the history of the company. We plan on exceeding that in 2007. MD doesn’t discount its ad rates. At 500 pages, at least 50% are ads. That means you’re getting approximately 250 pages of serious content. That’s more editorial by far, like 100 pages more, than the competition. The other 250 pages of ads prove the success and vitality of the magazine. It proves the advertisers know that MD pulls for them better than any other bodybuilding magazine out there. Everyone wants to advertise in MD! Why should we turn down their ads when we have the best cutting-edge editorial to match? MD is only going to keep getting bigger and better – so keep working out.

Jujoshu · « **Reply #20 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:42:33 PM »

I love MD. Whenever I run out of toilet paper I have something to use till I get to the store.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #21 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:42:39 PM »

i just looked at the latest issue earlier today and it was a little better than usual but had the same old shit in there for the most part, the Branch Warren/Gustavo Baddell leg article was allright, nothing great though.

gordiano · « **Reply #22 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:43:40 PM »

Every month, it's a special edition..............

The True Adonis · « **Reply #23 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:49:41 PM »

Quote from: HalloweenMan on February 05, 2007, 02:40:21 PM

i think the covers are cool sometimes, like last months, for example with markus ruhl on the cover, but its kind of shitty to advertise 500 pages when at least 75% of them are adds that are usefull only for comic value only.

What would your opinion be of the advertisments with MCDONALDS or Burger King in it that provided coupons for free food and other deals? Truly your bodybuilding goals would be met, and the magazine would in fact, pay for itself.

The True Adonis · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2007, 02:51:34 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on February 05, 2007, 02:42:39 PM

i just looked at the latest issue earlier today and it was a little better than usual but had the same old shit in there for the most part, the Branch Warren/Gustavo Baddell leg article was allright, nothing great though.

I think if they gave me 5-10 pages alone and allowed guest writers, we would see a new type of magazine.