Charlotte Magazine
Charlotte magazine was founded in 1968 in Charlotte, NC. The monthly magazine was acquired by Morris Media Network in August 2004.[1] The office is located in the South End neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. Parent company headquarters are located in Augusta, GA. Charlotte magazine articles are centered around current news, things to do, restaurants, travel, and storytelling within the community. The publication has an emphasis on thoughtful articles about the city's people, trends, and culture. The magazine is a member of the City Regional Magazine Association (CRMA).
History
Founded in 1968, Charlotte magazine was one of the first magazines in the city. It was originally a publication of the Charlotte Chamber. In 2004, the magazine was purchased by Morris Media Network[2]. In 2013, the magazine celebrated its 45th anniversary at a lavish party at the Palmer Building.[3] The magazine celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2018.
After the magazine was acquired in 2004, parent company Morris Communications encountered financial troubles. With the decline of the newspaper industry, Morris Communications began cutting employee wages in 2009 to prevent further layoffs.[4]
In 2010, Morris Publishing Group filed a pre-packaged Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization with $415 million in debt[5]
In 2017, the last issue of Charlotte Wedding, a sister publication of Charlotte magazine, was printed.[6]
In 2018, Charlotte Home+Garden was discontinued as an independent quarterly print magazine[7].
Like other city and regional magazines, sections cover dining, entertainment, and special events. Feature articles cover the range of these topics, along with local and regional politics. Special (generally annual) features include "The Best of the Best" Awards, with summary top ratings of a panoply of products, services, stores, shops and community features; and "Top Doctors", listing top-rated physicians by specialty; and "Best Restaurants."
Subscriptions
The print magazine is subscription-based with the average one-year subscription costing $19.99[8]. The magazine also offers gift subscriptions and digital subscriptions.
Leadership
Alumni Staff:
Rick Thurmond announced he was leaving the magazine in 2016 after 21 years at the magazine. He was the publisher during his last three years. Thurmond left the magazine to join Charlotte Center City Partners.
Garrett Heaberlin was announced as the publisher in 2016.[9] Heaberlin was from Atlanta, GA, and previously held a sales position at Atlanta Magazine.
Heaberlin left the magazine in 2017.
Editor Michael Graff left the magazine in 2016 and decided to stay on freelancing as a columnist. Kristen Wile replaced his editor position.[10]
In 2018, Kristen Wile stepped down as editor to found a new media company, Unpretentious Palate.
Charlotte Magazine announced an entire new editorial team in 2018.
Current Key Staff includes: [11]
- Emma Way is the current editor.
- Greg Lacour is the senior editor.
- Taylor Bowler is the Associate editor
References
- ↑ "Charlotte Magazine". Morris Media Network. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Charlotte Magazine". Morris Media Network. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Charlotte Magazine's 45th Anniversary Party Pics". www.charlottemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Morris Communications to cut pay for all its employees". The Florida Times-Union. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Updated: Times-Union part of $120 million sale of Morris newspapers | Jax Daily Record". Financial News & Daily Record - Jacksonville, Florida. 2017-08-09. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Charlotte Wedding - Charlotte, NC". www.charlottemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Home + Garden - Charlotte, NC". www.charlottemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Subscribe to Charlotte Magazine - Charlotte, NC". www.charlottemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Meet Charlotte Magazine's New Publisher". www.charlottemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Michael Graff Stepping Down as Editor of Charlotte Magazine". www.charlottemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
- ↑ "Charlotte Magazine Names New Editors". www.charlottemagazine.com. Retrieved 2019-03-20.
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