
We're quite fine, actually, with the New York Times unveiling the new Sherman's Travel magazine with no credit tossed our way for, you know, breaking the news. In February. Somehow media byline Kit Seelye missed out on this one and we've got Jane Levere delivering the "irony" of a travel website spinning off a magazine. Shaking up that magic 8-ball of industry talking heads, all signs point to "No," as in, "No, this magazine doesn't have a chance in hell of succeeding." But given that it's being helmed by former Out Traveler editor Matt Link, we'll certainly be paying attention to its demise. Because if a homo can't ruin a gay magazine, certainly he can ruin a regular one.
In a Twist, a Travel Web Site Plans to Spin Off a Magazine [Jane L. Levere, NYT]
Related: All Sherman's Travel coverage
[...] magazine debuts last fall, complete with NYT plug — except Link was ousted from that job before the first issue even debuted. So what’s [...]