Gourmet is a magazine that features gourmet recipies and cooking. On October 5, 2009, Gourmet's publisher, Conde Nast, announced that the magazine will be shut down at the end of the year. Conde Nast cited an overall decline in magazine ad revenues as the reason for pulling the plug on Gourmet and three other magazines: Cookie, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride.http://money.cnn.com/2009/10/05/news/companies/gourmet_magazine/?postversion=2009100513
What are the best publications for foodies?(1 Answer)
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Many people are fans of Gourmet and Saveur magazines. Both offer great articles and recipes for the foodie in all of us. Gourmet Magazine was cancelled in 2009 ...
What do you think is the real cause of Gourmet magazine's folding, and what does it mean to you?(2 Answers)
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In general, businesses fold when their business model no longer provides as good a return as alternatives do. If the owner of the magazine sees ad revenues drop ...
Who are some famous foodies?(1 Answer)
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Hey :D Well, the most famous foodie is probably Paul Levy- the guy who coined the term foodie in 1981! He lives in Kentucky, and is a famous ...
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Founded
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Will be shut down by the end of 2009
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Has nearly one million subscribers
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Gourmet is oldest food magazine in the U.S.
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Conde Nast said falling ad revenues led to a review and the decision to shut Gourmet down
