AUTOMOBILE MAGAZINE TAKES GOLD AND SILVER EDDIE AWARDS FOR EDITORIAL EXCELLENCE
Released on: October 21, 2008, 9:01 am
Press Release Author: SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA, LLC
Industry: Automotive
Press Release Summary: AUTOMOBILE Magazine, America's leading automotive lifestyle publication and part of SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA, LLC, a subsidiary of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, inc announced that it took Gold and Silver in FOLIO's 2008 Eddie and Ozzie Awards, winning twice in the same category for Best Single Article in a Consumer Enthusiast/Hobbyist magazine.
Press Release Body: Ann Arbor, Mich. (October 20, 2008) -- AUTOMOBILE Magazine (www.automobilemag.com), America's leading automotive lifestyle publication and part of SOURCE INTERLINK MEDIA, LLC, a subsidiary of media and marketing services company Source Interlink Companies, inc (NASDAQ: : SORC), announced today that it took Gold and Silver in FOLIO's 2008 Eddie and Ozzie Awards, winning twice in the same category for Best Single Article in a Consumer Enthusiast/Hobbyist magazine.
Sponsored by FOLIO Magazine, the publication of record for magazine professionals, the Eddie and Ozzie Awards are the largest competition in magazine publishing, recognizing the best editorial (Eddies) and creative work (Ozzies) across all genres. The winners were unveiled in Chicago at the annual FOLIO: Show's Eddie and Ozzie Awards on September 22.
"To have two articles nominated in such a big category is extraordinary. To take home Gold and Silver in the same category is unreal. Ezra Dyer and Preston Lerner are superb contributors, and they consistently do outstanding work for the magazine," said Editor-in-Chief Jean Jennings. "They both represent the quality of writing that makes Automobile Magazine the most entertaining car enthusiast magazine on the newsstand."
Contributing Writer Ezra Dyer won Gold for his article "Does Size Matter," a review and test-drive of the 2008 Smart ForTwo. Contributing Writer Preston Lerner won Silver for "The Future is Now," an in-depth profile of the Tesla electric car.
The Eddie and Ozzie Awards recognize excellence in magazine editorial and design, and this year's competition drew more than 2,800 entries. More than 100 expert judges spent weeks evaluating the entries and selecting the winners. To view the complete list of Eddie and Ozzie winners, go to http://www.foliomag.com/2008/folio-has-announced-winners-2008-eddie-and-ozzie-awards.
For up to date automotive news, features and other great content, visit www.automobilemag.com.
About AUTOMOBILE Magazine and Source Interlink Media, LLC AUTOMOBILE Magazine (www.automobilemag.com ), founded in 1986, has a circulation of 550,000 and a total readership of 4 million. Recipient of more editorial awards than any other major automotive publication, AUTOMOBILE Magazine is designed to appeal to the interests of passionate automotive enthusiasts. Its diverse editorial mix includes behind-the-wheel experiences in the world's most fascinating cars, as well as personalities, travel destinations, automotive art, vintage cars and industry trends. AUTOMOBILE Magazine belongs to Source Interlink Media, LLC, which is a subsidiary of Source Interlink Companies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SORC), a media and marketing services company. Source Interlink is one of the largest publishers of magazines and online content for enthusiast audiences and a leading distributor of home entertainment products, including DVDs, music CDs, magazines, games, books, and related items. Source Interlink serves more than 100,000 retail store locations throughout North America. Supply chain relationships include consumer goods advertisers, subscribers, movie studios, record labels, magazine and newspaper publishers, confectionary companies and manufactures of general merchandise. You can learn more about Automobile magazine at www.automobilemag.com and Source Interlink at www.sourceinterlink.com.
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