In its early years, the Australian Women’s Weekly was careful to balance is political perspective, but played a role in raising awareness of important issues.
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So many authors are creating Substack newsletters – from Bri Lee’s magazine-like News & Reviews, to George Saunders’ writing tips and Hanif Kureishi’s reflections on being paralysed. But can it last?
The US military’s switch to an all-volunteer force in 1973 led to a series of magazine ads that sought to portray military service as a way for women and people of color to move up in society.
Run by a collective of women and covering both the political and personal, Spare Rib was unlike anything before it.
Victoria’s Secret learned a lesson other leading fashion brands and the industry at large are coming to realize: diversity sells. But when it comes to disability, brands aren’t quite there yet.
Some comic fans have found a bright spot in virtual conventions in an otherwise bleak pandemic year. The sense of community matters more than a simplistic analysis about metrics or interactivity.
The magazine grew to be the largest circulation publication for black readers in South Africa, and expanded to include East and West African editions.
COVID-19 has accelerated the disintegration of New Zealand’s media. A state-led reconstruction strategy is the only answer.
The more people watch TV the more likely it is that they prefer a slimmer female body size.
The continued prevalence of fat stigma and shaming needs to be challenged.
Today’s media consumers are being bombarded with bias and sensationalism – and could use a dose of Mad’s media literacy.
Rebecca Watts, Rupi Kaur, Kate Tempest – the world of poetry is up in arms again. Here’s why.
Ramparts started as a Catholic literary magazine. But when Warren Hinckle took the helm, he developed a layout, voice and rebellious spirit that Rolling Stone would go on to mimic.
He changed how we see women, sex, and politicians.
Could Edward Enninful’s new role at Vogue UK be the first sign of a changing fashion industry?
Newspapers may be in crisis but magazines are thriving. The growth is in specialist titles - indeed the glossy offerings of Coles and Woolworths now have almost double the readership of the Australian Women’s Weekly,
The pornographic publication is getting back to basics in a battle for survival.
Glossy magazines have a serious role to play.
As newspaper circulation continues to founder, sales of satire and weekly news magazines have never looked healthier.
With its irresistible mixture of celebrity ‘news’, fashion, beauty and health, Dolly magazine gave girls high-quality, accurate information they were not getting anywhere else.
Top contributors
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Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
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Senior Lecturer, Writing, Department of Media and Communication, Swinburne University of Technology
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Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology, University of Hertfordshire
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Education Program Coordinator
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Lecturer in Art, Boston University
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Professor in Media and Communication, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Lecturer, University of Sydney
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Professor of Marketing, University of Birmingham
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Postdoctoral research fellow, RMIT University
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Professor of People and Organisations, The Open University
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PhD Candidate, Australian Catholic University
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James Walker is a Friend of The Conversation.
Emeritus Professor of Communication, Saint Xavier University
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Professor; Department of Journalism and Multimedia Arts [JMA], Duquesne University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, University of New England
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Visiting Professor on the Doctoral Programme in Counselling Psychology, York St John University
