2009.10.02
Gourmet is a goner
CondeNast publishing group has announced that it will stop making two food magazines, "Gourmet" and "Cookie." Word has it (here, here and here) that "Gourmet" recently had declining ad sales and "Cookie" may have just been too new to weather the economic storm. Personally, I have never read "Cookie" but I have enjoyed "Gourmet." My condolences to the people who are losing their jobs.
I read that they are also folding two bridal magazines. Funny that the four magazines they chose to stop publishing are largely targeted toward women, who are major checkbook holders in many households.
oh man! I hope Bon Appetit isn't in trouble - I LOVE that one!
Comment by Michelle — October 5, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
I think they killed Gourmet to save Bon Appetit.
Comment by Lindsey Nair — October 5, 2009 @ 4:40 pm
I haven't read "Gourmet" in years, which may be part of the problem. Since I subscribed to "Saveur," it has pretty much been my go-to over even "Bon Appetit."
Comment by Jeff — October 5, 2009 @ 9:08 pm
I subscribe to several foodie magazines, including Gourmet, Saveur, Bon Appetit, Cooking Light and Taste of Home. I've been a Gourmet subscriber since my college days, and I'm sorry to see it cease publication. I loved the magazine's well-written, beautifully illustrated articles and looked forward to monthly "journeys" throughout the globe. I will miss it! Thank goodness Saveur is still up and running--it, too, is a favorite.
Comment by Rebecca Jackson — October 6, 2009 @ 12:18 pm