America Online, Time Inc. New Media Announce Agreement to Launch New Teen People Exclusively on AOL.DULLES, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 1997-- Launch of Teen People Online Tied to Major Publication Launch in January 1998 New Magazine will Attract Today's 30 Million Teens In a dramatic step forward for online publishing, AOL (A division of Time Warner, Inc., New York, NY, www.aol.com) The world's largest online information service with access to the Internet, e-mail, chat rooms and a variety of databases and services. Networks, the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the online services division of America Online See AOL. Inc. and Time Inc. New Media have announced an exclusive arrangement for the online version of Time Inc.'s new Teen People Magazine to be available only on AOL. Teen People, which will launch together at the newsstands and online in January 1998, will have an anchor tenancy A situation that arises when one individual conveys real property to another individual by way of a lease. The relation of an individual to the land he or she holds that designates the extent of that person's estate in real property. on AOL's Teens Channel. Teen People online will be an extension of the print publication, and will feature content exclusive to AOL members including a "Celebrities" area featuring multimedia slideshows, a "Real Teens" area showcasing the accomplishments of everyday young people, as well as advice columns, daily horoscopes, and chat and message boards. The agreement also calls for broad cross-promotion. Bob Pittman, president and chief executive officer of AOL Networks, said, "Our partnership with Teen People and Time Inc. New Media is yet another example of how AOL is making history every day. Millions of teens already regard AOL as their home online. "Teen People will provide compelling stories and information that reflects the qualities of our audience -- in touch, intelligent, involved, and -- of course -- fun." Daniel Okrent Daniel Okrent (born April 2, 1948) is an American writer, editor and baseball fan. He is best known for having served as the first public editor of the New York Times newspaper. Daniel Okrent graduated from Cass Technical High School in Detroit. , editor of New Media, Time Inc., said, "We're excited at this opportunity to bring together the power and capabilities of the world leader in publishing and content creation with the number one online service. "Teen People on AOL is an unprecedented partnership that will give teens a unique, brand-quality environment where they can review and interact with the information, personalities and the trends that define teen culture." Pittman continued, "With its unprecedented integration of print and exclusive online content, the area represents a whole new phase in publishing that demonstrates the power of interactive services to complement and extend traditional media. "Teen People will also provide yet another exciting information, entertainment and networking resource for the young people growing up with this powerful new medium at the center of their lives. It's further evidence of AOL's recognition of teens as the future of the online world." Ann ANN, Scotch law. Half a year's stipend over and above what is owing for the incumbency due to a minister's relict, or child, or next of kin, after his decease. Wishaw. Also, an abbreviation of annus, year; also of annates. In the old law French writers, ann or rather an, signifies a year. S. Moore Moore, city (1990 pop. 40,761), Cleveland co., central Okla., a suburb of Oklahoma City; inc. 1887. Its manufactures include lightning- and surge-protection equipment, packaging for foods, and auto parts. , president of People Magazine added, "We're taking the editorial expertise we've pioneered at People to create a product that will deliver the top of the line information and the journalism that our teenage readers have come to expect. "The audience for Teen People includes some of the most active and savvy users of online services and we're delighted at this agreement that will deliver our content to AOL's millions of members." The Teens Channel, AOL's site for young teens, will be featured in several main channels on AOL, including Families and Lifestyles. This complements the new streamlined, simplified channel lineup A criminal investigation technique in which the police arrange a number of individuals in a row before a witness to a crime and ask the witness to identify which, if any, of the individuals committed the crime. introduced recently by AOL to raise its members' online experience to a new level of convenience and ease-of-use and ensure consistency across the service. Teen People on America Online will be available in January at keyword: Teen People. America Online Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AOL), based in Dulles, is the world's leading Internet online service, with more than 10 million members worldwide. AOL, founded in 1985, offers its subscribers a wide variety of interactive services including electronic mail, Instant Message features, entertainment, reference, financial information, computing computing - computer support, interactive magazines and newspapers, as well as easy access to all the services of the Internet. Time Inc. New Media is one of the most innovative publishers on the world wide web, producing digital versions of some of the world's most trusted and respected magazine brands as well as creating and managing a range of other top quality sites. A leading destination on the world wide web, Time Inc. New Media leverages the power of brands that include Time, People, Sports Illustrated Sports Illustrated is the largest weekly American sports magazine owned by media conglomerate Time Warner. It has over 3 million subscribers and is read by 23 million adults each week, including over 18 million men, 19% of the adult males in the country. , Money, Fortune, Entertainment Weekly and Life to deliver the broadest range of timely and definitive news and information to its rapidly growing online audience. CONTACT: America Online Margaret Ryan Margaret Ryan is a Children's Writer currently residing in St. Andrews, Scotland. She was born and raised in the town of Paisley, Scotland. She went to Glasgow University, where she met her husband, John. She is the writer of the Airy Fairy books. , 703/265-3287 Margaret@aol.com or Time Inc. New Media Nancy Maloney, 212/522-3842 nmaloney@pathfinder.com |
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