ADVISORY/ Magazine Publishers Worried About Next Year.

--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 19, 1998--

TOPIC: As the American Magazine Conference convenes in Orlando this week, top executives and editors are worried about next year's outlook. While total ad revenue is up this year, no new titles are being discussed and there is talk of a possible recession within the industry.

EXPERTS: ExpertSource can offer several highly qualified experts to comment on this story:

Scott Walker is Vice President of Marketing at Tripod, Inc. He has worked in book, magazine and Web publishing as a marketer, editor, manager and designer.

John Holden is Vice President of Publishing Services at American Business Press and has 25 years of publishing experience.

Robert E. Baensch is Director of New York University's Center for Publishing, which offers over 30 courses specifically designed for the book, magazine and multimedia publishing industry.

Jim D'Arcangelo is Executive Vice President at The Kelsey Group and has primary responsibility for consulting and publishing activities there.

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