NEW YORK - Radar Magazine, a fledgling publication about politics, pop culture and style backed by New York Daily News owner Mort Zuckerman, has folded, its publishers said Wednesday.
Zuckerman and co-publisher Jeffrey Epstein said that 'the current economic environment - primarily reflected in the magazine's lack of advertising traction - no longer makes it feasible to continue publishing,' according to a statement released by a Radar spokeswoman.
Radar's roughly 50 employees were told late Wednesday afternoon, and a follow-up meeting would be held on Thursday, spokeswoman Donna Dees
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jillsandr
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OMG did $cientology sue them into oblivion?
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ipod
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So did I.....I'd really hoped this time they would make it.
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Yeah, I just discovered it a few months back and now I really look forward to the next issue.
Anyone that owns some of the issues should hold onto them, I predict they'll be worth some $$$ in a few years.
.. Garondo Marondo!
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Is this the first time a magazine has folded twice?
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ipod
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Nah, I'm a magazine junkie. Online sites are just fine but there's something about going to the magazine store and picking up a whole bunch of magazines and newspapers, flopping on the couch, reading and drinking coffee.
I liked their Disneyland story and the one on the cruise boat disappearances. It's very rare to find a good 5,000 word story
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Well, Gawker reports they're down and out. I wouldn't renew if I were you, until you know for certain what's up.
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I agree, I do that every Friday
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