New Magazine Titles by Interest Category, 2004
The Magazine Industry Continues to Innovate
In 2004, 480 new magazines were 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 MAGAZINES BY INTEREST CATEGORY, 2004
|
Metropolitan/Regional/
State |
57 |
TV, Radio, Communications & Electronics |
11 |
Sex |
5 |
|
Crafts, Games, Hobbies & Models |
49 |
Pop Culture |
10 |
Travel |
5 |
|
Automotive |
25 |
Computers |
9 |
Bridal |
4 |
|
Sports |
23 |
Entertainment & Performing Arts |
9 |
Media Personalities |
4 |
|
Epicurean |
22 |
Motorcycles |
9 |
Teen |
4 |
|
Fashion, Beauty & Grooming |
20 |
Arts & Antiques |
7 |
Children's |
3 |
|
Home & Home Service |
20 |
Boating/Yachting |
6 |
Comics & Comic Technique |
3 |
|
Black/Ethnic |
18 |
Dressmaking & Needlework |
6 |
Gay & Lesbian |
3 |
|
Special Interest |
18 |
Men's |
6 |
Science & Technology |
3 |
|
Music |
16 |
Camping & Outdoor Recreation |
5 |
Babies |
2 |
|
Business & Finance |
14 |
Fishing & Hunting |
5 |
Gaming |
2 |
|
Fitness |
14 |
Literary, Reviews & Writing |
5 |
Horses, Riding and Breeding |
2 |
|
Women's |
13 |
Military/Naval |
5 |
Mystery & Science Fiction |
2 |
|
Health |
12 |
Photography |
5 |
Dogs & Pets |
1 |
|
Political & Social Topics |
12 |
Religious & Denominational |
5 |
Nature & Ecology |
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
TOTAL |
480 |
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, 2005.
