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Feb 09, 2012
 
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New Magazine Titles by Interest Category, 2003

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, 2003

Crafts, Games, Hobbies & Models 45 Computers 10 Teen 6
Metro/Regional/State 45 Women's 10 TV, Radio, Communications & Electronics 6
Sports 33 Men's 9 Art & Antiques 5
Automotive 29 Children's 8 Business & Finance 5
Special Interest 23 Comics & Comic Technique 8 Motorcylces 5
Health 19 Entertainment & Performing Arts 7 Bridal 3
Home Service/Home 17 Literary Reviews/Writing 7 Aviation 2
Music 15 Photography 7 Gaming 2
Sex 13 Pop Culture 7 Gardening 2
Black/Ethnic 11 Religious & Denominational 7 Military/Naval 2
Epicurean 11 Dogs/Pets 6 Science & Technology 2
Fashion, Beauty & Grooming 11 Dressmaking & Needlework 6 Media Personalities 1
Fitness 11 Fishing & Hunting 6 Mystery & Science Fiction 1
Travel 11 Political & Social Topics 6 TOTAL 440
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, 2004.