Robert Kennedy Publishing Gone

[cypherslock]

I missed this, but apparently the company was closed in June, bankrupt. I had wondered why I suddenly could no longer get reps or MM on zinio. Actually found the blog post, apparently, some employees got the shaft. Sad, I loved Reps, and have a copy of the Encyclopedia of BodyBuilding. I'd half-hoped things would continue after Mr. Kennedy had passed. Sadly, not to be. No idea what if anything will happen to the magazines, if they'll be revived or what. Comparing earlier editions of Reps (2010) to the last one in July, what a change, slimmer, more geared to crossfit, less to weights.

[ArchAngel'73]

His wife tried to continue on but between declining magazine sales and owning a sh*tty magazine titles that company was doomed as soon as Robert passed away.
In all honesty, MuscleMag was on the quality decline for a looong time.

[cypherslock]

His wife tried to continue on but between declining magazine sales and owning a sh*tty magazine titles that company was doomed as soon as Robert passed away.
In all honesty, MuscleMag was on the quality decline for a looong time.

How do you feel about Flex and Muscle & Fitness? Got them both for a year free due to a promotion (no credit card needed either). Just trying to find a quality source of info for when I'm not on bb.com

[littlemike23]

Muscle mag used to be the best one to me. Now everybody gets MD bro

[cypherslock]

Muscle mag used to be the best one to me. Now everybody gets MD bro

What's the benefit of MD over the other two? Especially at $80 a year for Canada....nuts.

[littlemike23]

I dn't read magazines at all, been a few years since I bought one. I just know that the popular one people get is MD

What's the benefit of MD over the other two? Especially at $80 a year for Canada....nuts.

[ArchAngel'73]

How do you feel about Flex and Muscle & Fitness? Got them both for a year free due to a promotion (no credit card needed either). Just trying to find a quality source of info for when I'm not on bb.com

Hands down MD.

[cypherslock]

Hands down MD.

How come? What makes this better than the other ones (esp considering the $80/yr price tag, wonder if digital)?

[ArchAngel'73]

How come? What makes this better than the other ones (esp considering the $80/yr price tag, wonder if digital)?

FYI --- They are online and their content differs online from the paper mag.
They have good pro's under contract with them, both online and the mag.
Great research section on almost everything to do with lifting, AAS discussion happens and there is a nattie feature written by Dr. Layne Norton, Gregg Valentino's column is one of the long time hits of MD, loads of bodybuilding coverage from all over the world but they most often focus on previews of upcoming big pro shows.
I could go on but really, even reading the 1st 1/2 of MD blows Flex and M&F out the window.

[cypherslock]

FYI --- They are online and their content differs online from the paper mag.
They have good pro's under contract with them, both online and the mag.
Great research section on almost everything to do with lifting, AAS discussion happens and there is a nattie feature written by Dr. Layne Norton, Gregg Valentino's column is one of the long time hits of MD, loads of bodybuilding coverage from all over the world but they most often focus on previews of upcoming big pro shows.
I could go on but really, even reading the 1st 1/2 of MD blows Flex and M&F out the window.

AAS? Guess I'll go to the store and check it out.

[ironwill2008]

Stopped reading MuscleMag International back when they started using Muscle Tech ads in place of of real training/nutrition articles. Never went back.


Muscle & Fitness isn't relevant to bodybuilders, and Flex is nothing more than a supplement catalog. The sup ads are pretty hilarious though, at least to anyone who can access PubMed, JISSN, JN, or any other science-based source of real info to use to cut through the ridiculous over-the-top bull**** claimed in those ads.


Haven't picked up a copy of MD since Steve Blechman decided to make it an 'all natty' publication back in the '90s. I'm guessing that didn't last long, but I never stuck around to find out.

[cypherslock]

Stopped reading MuscleMag International back when they started using Muscle Tech ads in place of of real training/nutrition articles. Never went back.


Muscle & Fitness isn't relevant to bodybuilders, and Flex is nothing more than a supplement catalog. The sup ads are pretty hilarious though, at least to anyone who can access PubMed, JISSN, JN, or any other science-based source of real info to use to cut through the ridiculous over-the-top bull**** claimed in those ads.


Haven't picked up a copy of MD since Steve Blechman decided to make it an 'all natty' publication back in the '90s. I'm guessing that didn't last long, but I never stuck around to find out.

Fair enough, is there one you'd recommend?

[ironwill2008]

Fair enough, is there one you'd recommend?

Not firsthand. But if you're looking for a magazine to read, trust ArchAngel'73's judgment and pick up a copy of MD.

[rkillam]

They will be making a comeback! http://business.financialpost.com/20...s-to-purchase/

[cypherslock]

Iron, yup already did, can't wait to dig in and see if I like it. Not aiming (yet) for that level, but if any know how to be optimally strong and healthy, it would be bodybuilders. Don't GAS about being pretty. Just strong, as that'll help my Ninpo. And I'll look good nekkid for my wife. Priorities, yes I haz them. Rkilliam, I did see that, but too early to tell what they'll morph into.

[sexnews]

Boulder, Colorado (September 3, 2013) – Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM) President and Chief Operating Officer Andy Clurman has announced that the company has acquired three enthusiast publications from Robert Kennedy Publishing, adding to its growing portfolio of enthusiast magazines, events, websites and digital and social media platforms. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The assets include Oxygen, a leading health and fitness magazine for women (www.oxygenmag.com); Clean Eating, featuring cutting-edge nutritional information, recipes and menu plans across a spectrum of diets (www.cleaneatingmag.com); and MuscleMag International, one of the original and most beloved bodybuilding magazines (www.musclemag.com).

“We are thrilled to acquire these market-leading brands,” says Clurman. “These titles are standout subscription and newsstand performers that fit naturally within AIM’s Healthy Living Group, and both expand and deepen our reach in the epicurean and fitness categories.” AIM’s other titles in this area include Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Muscle and Performance, The Box, and Blackbelt.

With the addition of these titles, AIM’s Healthy Living Group reaches over nine million consumers interested in living a healthy and active lifestyle – a category projected to grow 11.6% by 2017*. “Consumer interest and ad spending in this category continue to grow,” says Clurman. “With AIM’s considerable resources behind these brands, we look forward to a successful, bright future.”

About Active Interest Media, Inc.:

Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM, www.aimmedia.com) is a leading publisher of enthusiast consumer shows and publications across all media platforms. AIM’s titles include Yoga Journal, Backpacker, Vegetarian Times, Yachts International, SAIL, Power & Motoryacht, Black Belt, American Cowboy, Practical Horseman Log Home Living, Old House Journal and many more. The company’s five publishing groups–the Equine Network, the Home Buyer Group, the Healthy Living Group, the Marine Group, and the Outdoor Group–reach more than 10 million readers in 85 countries around the world.

AIM was formed by Wind Point Partners, a private equity investment firm with offices in Chicago, Illinois and Southfield, Michigan, in partnership with CEO Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III, in October 2003.

About Wind Point Partners:

Wind Point Partners (www.wppartners.com) is a private equity investment firm with over $1.8 billion in capital under management and locations in Chicago, IL and Southfield, MI. Wind Point’s strategy is to team with top caliber CEOs to acquire solid middle market businesses with a clear path to value creation. Wind Point has an excellent track record of success, and has invested in more than 80 companies since 1984.

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For more information:
Dayna Macy
Communications Director, Active Interest Media
415.591.0729
dmacy@aimmedia.com