EDITORIAL PURPOSE

WORD MAGAZINE, The Soul of Urban Culture, is an essential one-stop monthly source of urban and black music, along with other forms of arts, entertainment, technology and current affairs.

WORD delivers a compelling editorial mix that appeals to diverse, trend-setting, college educated consumers. These consumers are among the most attractive group with whom marketers can to build profitable, long term relationships.

Our editorial mix focuses on music popular with our readers such as hip hop, r&b/soul, reggae, electronic, jazz, gospel, Latin and world. word also features regular, significant coverage of films, technology, fashion, media, performing arts and socio-cultural analysis in an irreverent, urban, hip style.

Our comprehensive regional monthly listing of arts and entertainment options aimed at these urban consumers also underscores our uniqueness in the marketplace.

As an award-winning magazine approaching nearly a decade of publishing success, WORD is a proven and effective point of reader contact.

WORD MAGAZINE FEATURES & DEPARTMENTS

WORD feature stories cover the gamut and is always relevant to our target group.Our regular monthly departments include:

First Word

A monthly look at noteworthy news, arts and entertainment highlights.

Technology & Games

An analytical look at new technology and ways in which it impacts our lives. Each month we also review new games.

Word Seen

If the event is hot and happening, then word's roving photographer is there to capture the sights each month for our readers.

Music

Profiles of new and established black and urban artists releasing new music or appearing live in concert.

Film

Special interviews with some of Hollywood's top actors, directors, and producers along with independent filmmakers from around the world. Monthly film previews and reviews also help to set the table for our film-going audience.

Fashion

Timely profiles of taste-makers and trend-setters in the fashion world and updates on new styles and trends.

Stage

Cutting edge theatre, dance and comedy shows are previewed, reviewed and featured each month.

CD Reviews

WORD Magazine connects the dots and updates our music fans with a wide variety of urban music styles from across north America and around the world.

Happenings

Our comprehensive events guide is all you need to know about what's hip and happening. You can plan your entire month with this diverse menu of entertainment choices.

For more information please contact us at: adv@wordmag.com

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