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'''''Departures''''' was an [[United States|American]] [[lifestyle magazine]] with a focus on luxury and travel that went to holders of [[American Express]] platinum and centurion cards. It was published by [[Meredith Corporation]] under an arrangement with American Express. On March 25, 2021, it was announced that ''Departures'' would cease print publication, and, according to an American Express statement, transition "to a new digital-first editorial platform."<ref name="nypost.com">https://nypost.com/2021/03/25/meredith-slashes-staff-ends-print-of-departures-and-centurion-mags/</ref> American Express announced that it was ending its publishing deal with Meredith.<ref name="wwd.com">https://wwd.com/business-news/media/departures-magazine-is-going-digital-first-and-will-no-longer-be-published-by-meredith-1234787262/</ref> |
'''''Departures''''' was an [[United States|American]] [[lifestyle magazine]] with a focus on luxury and travel that went to holders of [[American Express]] platinum and centurion cards. It was published by [[Meredith Corporation]] under an arrangement with American Express. On March 25, 2021, it was announced that ''Departures'' would cease print publication, and, according to an American Express statement, transition "to a new digital-first editorial platform."<ref name="nypost.com">{{Cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2021/03/25/meredith-slashes-staff-ends-print-of-departures-and-centurion-mags/|title = Meredith/Amex slashes staff, ends print of Departures and Centurion mags|date = 25 March 2021}}</ref> American Express announced that it was ending its publishing deal with Meredith.<ref name="wwd.com">{{Cite web|url=https://wwd.com/business-news/media/departures-magazine-is-going-digital-first-and-will-no-longer-be-published-by-meredith-1234787262/|title = Departures Magazine is Going Digital First and Will No Longer be Published by Meredith|date = 25 March 2021}}</ref> |
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The longtime [[editor-in-chief]] was Richard David Story, who had previously worked at ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' and [[Esquire (magazine)|''Esquire'']]. He spent 17 years at ''Departures'' before leaving in 2017. "Richard had the essential ingredient required of a great editor – massive curiosity," said [[Graydon Carter]], the longtime editor of ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]''. "It carried him through an enviable run at Departures." (Story died on March 5, 2021, at age 68.)<ref>https://pagesix.com/2021/03/07/richard-david-story-longtime-departures-editor-dead-at-68/</ref> In May 2017, Jeffries Blackerby was named editor-in-chief. From 2002 to 2006, he had been senior editor at ''Departures'' before going on to positions at the ''[[New York Times]]'' and ''Vogue''.<ref>https://wwd.com/business-news/media/time-inc-editor-in-chief-departures-jeffries-blackerby-10888745/</ref> In March 2021, with the suspension of the print edition, Blackerby exited the company.<ref name="wwd.com"/> |
The longtime [[editor-in-chief]] was Richard David Story, who had previously worked at ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' and [[Esquire (magazine)|''Esquire'']]. He spent 17 years at ''Departures'' before leaving in 2017. "Richard had the essential ingredient required of a great editor – massive curiosity," said [[Graydon Carter]], the longtime editor of ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]''. "It carried him through an enviable run at Departures." (Story died on March 5, 2021, at age 68.)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pagesix.com/2021/03/07/richard-david-story-longtime-departures-editor-dead-at-68/|title = Richard David Story, longtime editor of Departures magazine, dead at 68|date = 7 March 2021}}</ref> In May 2017, Jeffries Blackerby was named editor-in-chief. From 2002 to 2006, he had been senior editor at ''Departures'' before going on to positions at the ''[[New York Times]]'' and ''Vogue''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://wwd.com/business-news/media/time-inc-editor-in-chief-departures-jeffries-blackerby-10888745/|title = Time Inc. Names New Editor in Chief of Departures|date = 17 May 2017}}</ref> In March 2021, with the suspension of the print edition, Blackerby exited the company.<ref name="wwd.com"/> |
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''Departures'' had been purchased from American Express Publishing by [[Time Inc.]] on October 1, 2013, along with sister publication ''[[Travel + Leisure]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Media It's Official: Time Inc. Buys AmEx's Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure Magazines|url=http://adage.com/article/media/time-buys-amex-s-food-wine-travel-leisure/244065/|work=Ad Age|publisher=Crain Communications|access-date=11 October 2013}}</ref> In 2017, Meredith purchased Time Inc.'s magazines, including ''Departures'', in a $2.8 billion deal.<ref>https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2017/11/27/meredith-purchase-time-add-people-fortune-and-sports-illustrated-its-impressive-magazine-list/898041001/</ref> |
''Departures'' had been purchased from American Express Publishing by [[Time Inc.]] on October 1, 2013, along with sister publication ''[[Travel + Leisure]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Media It's Official: Time Inc. Buys AmEx's Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure Magazines|url=http://adage.com/article/media/time-buys-amex-s-food-wine-travel-leisure/244065/|work=Ad Age|date=10 September 2013|publisher=Crain Communications|access-date=11 October 2013}}</ref> In 2017, Meredith purchased Time Inc.'s magazines, including ''Departures'', in a $2.8 billion deal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/money/business/2017/11/27/meredith-purchase-time-add-people-fortune-and-sports-illustrated-its-impressive-magazine-list/898041001/|title = Meredith purchase of Time will add People, Fortune and Sports Illustrated to its impressive magazine list}}</ref> |
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At its peak, ''Departures'' was said to generate an estimated $50 million a year in revenue.<ref name="nypost.com"/> It was known for its colorful layouts and photography, travel essays, and city guides.<ref>https://www.departures.com/city-guides</ref> |
At its peak, ''Departures'' was said to generate an estimated $50 million a year in revenue.<ref name="nypost.com"/> It was known for its colorful layouts and photography, travel essays, and city guides.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.departures.com/city-guides|title = Departures | Life from Unexpected Perspectives}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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| Editor | Jeffries Blackerby |
|---|---|
| Former editors | Richard David Story |
| Categories | Advertising mail |
| Frequency | 7 times per year |
| Circulation | 1,157,040[1] |
| Publisher | Journal International GmbH |
| Founded | 1984[1] |
| Final issue | May/June 2021 |
| Company | American Express |
| Country | USA |
| Based in | New York City |
| Website | www |
Departures was an American lifestyle magazine with a focus on luxury and travel that went to holders of American Express platinum and centurion cards. It was published by Meredith Corporation under an arrangement with American Express. On March 25, 2021, it was announced that Departures would cease print publication, and, according to an American Express statement, transition "to a new digital-first editorial platform."[2] American Express announced that it was ending its publishing deal with Meredith.[3]
The longtime editor-in-chief was Richard David Story, who had previously worked at Vogue and Esquire. He spent 17 years at Departures before leaving in 2017. "Richard had the essential ingredient required of a great editor – massive curiosity," said Graydon Carter, the longtime editor of Vanity Fair. "It carried him through an enviable run at Departures." (Story died on March 5, 2021, at age 68.)[4] In May 2017, Jeffries Blackerby was named editor-in-chief. From 2002 to 2006, he had been senior editor at Departures before going on to positions at the New York Times and Vogue.[5] In March 2021, with the suspension of the print edition, Blackerby exited the company.[3]
Departures had been purchased from American Express Publishing by Time Inc. on October 1, 2013, along with sister publication Travel + Leisure.[6] In 2017, Meredith purchased Time Inc.'s magazines, including Departures, in a $2.8 billion deal.[7]
At its peak, Departures was said to generate an estimated $50 million a year in revenue.[2] It was known for its colorful layouts and photography, travel essays, and city guides.[8]
References
- ^ a b "Departures" (PDF). BPA Worldwide. December 2012.
- ^ a b "Meredith/Amex slashes staff, ends print of Departures and Centurion mags". 25 March 2021.
- ^ a b "Departures Magazine is Going Digital First and Will No Longer be Published by Meredith". 25 March 2021.
- ^ "Richard David Story, longtime editor of Departures magazine, dead at 68". 7 March 2021.
- ^ "Time Inc. Names New Editor in Chief of Departures". 17 May 2017.
- ^ "Media It's Official: Time Inc. Buys AmEx's Food & Wine, Travel & Leisure Magazines". Ad Age. Crain Communications. 10 September 2013. Retrieved 11 October 2013.
- ^ "Meredith purchase of Time will add People, Fortune and Sports Illustrated to its impressive magazine list".
- ^ "Departures | Life from Unexpected Perspectives".