Face Up (magazine)
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Face Up was a Catholic magazine targeted at teenagers published by Redemptorist Communications, which was administered by the Redemptorists of Ireland. It existed between February 2001 and April 2014.
History and profile
[edit]The magazine began in February 2001[1] and was published monthly. It was aimed at readers ages 15–18.[2] Its slogan was "for teens who want something deeper". Each magazine had a distribution of approximately 13,000 copies and a readership of 40,000.[3]
Face Up ceased publication in April 2014 due to low readership.[4]
Editorial stance
[edit]In keeping with its Redemptorist background, the magazine advocated an active Christian ethos. Issues raised included career choices, how to handle bullying, loneliness, and making life-enhancing decisions. Face Up worked in partnership with other agencies seeking to support young people.[citation needed] In 2001, Deborah Grant of the Irish Independent described it as a "modest and smut-free teen publication", but not "overtly Christian or preachy". She questioned whether it would appeal to young people, as in her view it lacked "glamour and hot celebrity scoops".[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Media". Marketing: Ireland's Marketing Monthly. February 2001. Archived from the original on 20 December 2007.
- ^ "Teenage magazine with a difference". The Irish Times. 27 March 2001. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Magazines
- ^ "Last print issue of Face Up magazine published". Catholic Ireland. 30 April 2014. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Grant, Deborah (17 June 2001). "Innocent, but on the rack". Irish Independent. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
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