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'''''niNe. magazine''''' is an online publication aimed at teenage girls, a production of Nine Media LLC, founded as a print magazine by Melinda Laging and Louise Wo in 2005. Currently an online-only enterprise,{{cn|date = February 2022}} its Nine Magazine, Inc. print form reached a circulation of 20,000 and a subscriber-base throughout 43 states, the [[District of Columbia]], and four Canadian provinces.{{when|date = February 2020}}{{citation needed lead|date = February 2022}}
'''''niNe. magazine''''' is an online publication aimed at teenage girls, a production of Nine Media LLC, founded as a print magazine by Melinda Laging and Louise Wo in 2005. Currently an online-only enterprise,{{cn|date = February 2022}} its Nine Magazine, Inc. print form reached a circulation of 20,000 and a subscriber-base throughout 43 states, the [[District of Columbia]], and four Canadian provinces.{{when|date = February 2020}}{{citation needed lead|date = February 2022}}


==Name etymology==
==Name==
The ''niNe.'' title stands for nine characteristics described in the Christian New Testament, in Paul's letter to the [[Epistle to the Galatians|Galatians]] (5:22-23), as being the ways that the Holy Spirit contributes to a quality life:<ref>{{cite web | author = Cabalo, Lanaly | date = June 30, 2006 | title = Shark attack Survivor Discusses Products and Jewelry Lines in New Mag | work = [[The Garden Island]] | location = Boulder, Colo. | publisher = | url = http://thegardenisland.com/news/article_15d110c8-4bc0-5459-b4db-dbd8c506752a.html | url-status = | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160411132331/http://thegardenisland.com/news/article_15d110c8-4bc0-5459-b4db-dbd8c506752a.html | archive-date = 2016-04-11 | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>{{verification needed|date = February 2022}}<blockquote>But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law." (NIV)</blockquote>
The name of the magazine is a reference to the Christian [[New Testament]], specifically Paul's letter to the [[Epistle to the Galatians|Galatians]] (5:22-23), which lists the nine characteristics said to be ways that the Holy Spirit contributes to a quality life:<ref>{{cite web | author = Cabalo, Lanaly | date = June 30, 2006 | title = Shark attack Survivor Discusses Products and Jewelry Lines in New Mag | work = [[The Garden Island]] | location = Boulder, Colo. | publisher = | url = http://thegardenisland.com/news/article_15d110c8-4bc0-5459-b4db-dbd8c506752a.html | url-status = | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160411132331/http://thegardenisland.com/news/article_15d110c8-4bc0-5459-b4db-dbd8c506752a.html | archive-date = 2016-04-11 | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>{{verification needed|date = February 2022}} love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
The capitalized ''N'' is intended to draw attention to the reader's inner world, to promote inner beauty and faith in one's self.<ref name=MediaKit>{{cite web | author = niNeMagazine.org Staff | date = 2007-06-26 | title = niNe. magazine Media Kit | work = [[niNeMagazine.org]] | url = http://www.ninemagazine.org/ | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070626175046/http://www.ninemagazine.org/ | archive-date = 2007-06-26 | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>{{verification needed|date = February 2022}}


==History==
==History==
Nine Magazine, Inc. was formed in Colorado by Melinda Laging and Louise Wo.<ref>{{cite web | author = Author unknown | date = August 15, 2005 | title = A Perfect Nine | work = [[YPulse.com]] | url = http://www.ypulse.com/a-perfect-nine | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>{{full|date = February 2022}} While attending the [[CU Boulder|University of Colorado-Boulder]],<ref name=WoodmanBostonHer060710>{{cite web | author = Woodman, Tenley | date = July 10, 2006 | title = Turning the Page: New Teen Magazine Focuses on What's Inside | work = [[The Boston Herald]] | url = | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>{{full|date = February 2022}} Laging and Wo sought to present a magazine spotlighting current issues and interests affecting youth.{{cn|date = February 2022}}
Nine Magazine, Inc. was formed in Colorado by Melinda Laging and Louise Wo,<ref>{{cite web | date = August 15, 2005 | title = A Perfect Nine | work = [[YPulse.com]] | url = http://www.ypulse.com/a-perfect-nine | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>{{full|date = February 2022}} who began publishing a magazine aimed at teenage girls while attending the [[CU Boulder|University of Colorado-Boulder]].<ref name=WoodmanBostonHer060710>{{cite news | author = Woodman, Tenley | date = July 10, 2006 | title = Turning the Page: New Teen Magazine Focuses on What's Inside | work = [[The Boston Herald]] | url = | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>{{full|date = February 2022}}


Following graduation,{{when|date = February 2022}} the pair organized a board of directors and established the framework of the publication.{{cn|date = February 2022}} With the [[Late-2000s recession|economic conditions of the late 2000s]],<ref>{{cite web | author = Zarroli, Jim | date = January 13, 2010 | title = As Magazines Hemorrhage Cash, Industry Evolves | work = [[All Things Considered]] (NPR.com) | url = https://www.npr.org/templates/story.php?storyId=1225292909 | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref> Nine Magazine, Inc. began restructuring to improve upon its initial digital platform.<ref>{{cite web | author = niNe Magazine Staff | date = June 26, 2007 | title = NineMagazine.org [Homepage] | work = niNeMagazine.org | url = http://www.ninemagazine.org/ | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070626175046/http://www.ninemagazine.org/ | archive-date = 2007-06-26 | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>
Following graduation,{{when|date = February 2022}} Laging and Wo organized a board of directors and established the framework of the publication.{{cn|date = February 2022}} With the [[Late-2000s recession|economic conditions of the late 2000s]],<ref>{{cite web | author = Zarroli, Jim | date = January 13, 2010 | title = As Magazines Hemorrhage Cash, Industry Evolves | work = [[All Things Considered]] (NPR.com) | url = https://www.npr.org/templates/story.php?storyId=1225292909 | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref> Nine Magazine, Inc. began restructuring to improve upon its initial digital platform.<ref>{{cite web | date = June 26, 2007 | title = NineMagazine.org [Homepage] | work = niNeMagazine.org | url = http://www.ninemagazine.org/ | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070626175046/http://www.ninemagazine.org/ | archive-date = 2007-06-26 | access-date =May 20, 2023}}</ref>


Originally formed as a print publication, niNe. shifted to online-only content to curtail production costs and engage in emerging social media outlets.{{cn|date = February 2022}} The periodical began publishing online content in the fall of 2011.{{cn|date = February 2022}}
Originally formed as a print publication, niNe. shifted to online-only content to reduce production costs, beginning in the fall of 2011.{{cn|date = February 2022}}


==Content philosophy==
==Content philosophy==
The editors of the magazine note that current media outlets aimed at young women focus on entertaining, selling, and engaging their audience "through content that is in the interest of the outlet rather than the audience".{{cn|date = February 2022}}<!--Need a citation indicating these re the perspectives of the magazine editors, so that all of this is not WP:OR.--><ref>{{cite web | author = La Rose, Lauren | date = February 4, 2010 | title = Webinar on Link Between Media Images, Self-Esteem stresses Education of Youth | work = [[The Canadian Press]] | url = http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/944109 | url-status = | archive-url = | archive-date = | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref> They note that by addressing the facts of important issues head-on, the magazine can dedicate its pages to promoting self-esteem, [[volunteerism]], [[philanthropy]], positive journalism and literacy for adolescent girls.<ref name=MediaKit/> The creators of ''niNe. magazine'' have been stated as using this direct, unabashed approach to educate its audience and reconstruct the manner in which media communicates to a youth-oriented audience.<ref name=WoodmanBostonHer060710/> They note that the philosophy seeks to engage the audience in the discussion of a topic without having conflicting messages in its advertising.<ref>{{cite document | author = McDermott, Maggie | date = July 1, 2006 | title = A Positive Role Model | work = [[Daily Camera]] | location = Boulder, Colo. | publisher = | url = | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref> ''niNe.'' is described as seeking to avoid advertisements that demean women or young girls, instead it seeks out advertisers that reinforce the beauty, intelligence, worth and strength of women.<ref>{{cite web | author = Campbell, Susan | date = June 21, 2006 | title = Strong Message for Teens | work = [[The Hartford Courant]] | location = Boulder, Colo. | publisher = | url = http://articles.courant.com/2006-06-21/features/0606210069_1_magazine-s-title-bikini-ms-magazine | url-status = | archive-url = | archive-date = | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>
The editors of the magazine argued that current media outlets aimed at young women focus on entertaining, selling, and engaging their audience "through content that is in the interest of the outlet rather than the audience".{{cn|date = February 2022}}<!--Need a citation indicating these re the perspectives of the magazine editors, so that all of this is not WP:OR.--><ref>{{cite web | author = La Rose, Lauren | date = February 4, 2010 | title = Webinar on Link Between Media Images, Self-Esteem stresses Education of Youth | work = [[The Canadian Press]] | url = http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/944109 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110716102536/http://www.canadaeast.com/rss/article/944109 | archive-date =July 16, 2011 | access-date =May 20, 2023 }}</ref> They note that by addressing the facts of important issues head-on, the magazine can dedicate its pages to promoting self-esteem, [[volunteerism]], [[philanthropy]], positive journalism and literacy for adolescent girls.<ref name=MediaKit>{{cite web | author = niNeMagazine.org Staff | date = 2007-06-26 | title = niNe. magazine Media Kit | work = [[niNeMagazine.org]] | url = http://www.ninemagazine.org/ | url-status = dead | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20070626175046/http://www.ninemagazine.org/ | archive-date = 2007-06-26 | access-date =May 20, 2023 }}</ref> The creators of ''niNe. magazine'' have been stated as using this direct, unabashed approach to educate its audience and reconstruct the manner in which media communicates to a youth-oriented audience.<ref name=WoodmanBostonHer060710/> They note that the philosophy seeks to engage the audience in the discussion of a topic without having conflicting messages in its advertising.<ref>{{cite news | author = McDermott, Maggie | date = July 1, 2006 | title = A Positive Role Model | work = [[Daily Camera]] | location = Boulder, Colo. | publisher = | url = | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref> ''niNe.'' is described as seeking to avoid advertisements that demean women or young girls, instead it seeks out advertisers that reinforce the beauty, intelligence, worth and strength of women.<ref>{{cite web | author = Campbell, Susan | date = June 21, 2006 | title = Strong Message for Teens | work = [[The Hartford Courant]] | location = Boulder, Colo. | publisher = | url = http://articles.courant.com/2006-06-21/features/0606210069_1_magazine-s-title-bikini-ms-magazine | url-status =dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20110723132803/http://articles.courant.com/2006-06-21/features/0606210069_1_magazine-s-title-bikini-ms-magazine | archive-date =July 23, 2011| access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>

==Subjects and topics==
The magazine covers issues it perceives to be significant to the daily lives of its audience. As an early reviewer states, "Whether the subject is serious or casual, the magazine strives to dig deeper into these topics. Presenting forums for teenagers in this way empowers them to express themselves in a healthy way rather than turning to food, alcohol or self-harm, often in the form of [[Self-harm|cutting]]. This approach helps teens move beyond those crutches and encourages them to positively express themselves."<ref>{{cite document | author = Heckel, Aimee | date = July 29, 2005 | title = Nine Tackles Teen Issues | work = [[Daily Camera]] | location = Boulder, Colo. | publisher = | url = | access-date = }}{{full|date = February 2022}}</ref>{{verification needed|date = February 2022}}

=== Sections ===
As of this date,{{when|date = February 2022}} the following nine sections, following a theme of "the fruits of the Holy Spirit",{{cite quote|date = February 2022}} constituted the content of niNe: hoMe., loOk., boDy., relatioNships., reaLity., entertaiNment., yOu., intuItion., faiTh.{{cn|date = February 2022}}

===Cover stories===
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The following is a list of the cover stories of the magazine, by issue, since its founding:{{cn|date = February 2022}}
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* June–July 2006 – [[Bethany Hamilton]], a teen surfer and shark attack survivor.
* August–September–October 2006 – [[Bethany Dillon]], a Nashville, Tennessee-based singer.
* September–October–November 2011 – [[Beckah Shae]], a Contemporary Christian singer.<!--INAPPROPRIATE PROMOTIONAL LINK; not a citation.<ref>[http://www.beckahshae.com Beckah Shae]</ref>-->
* October–November 2011 – [[Kari Jobe]].
* March–April 2012 – [[Rachel Hendrix]], lead actress in [[October Baby]].
* May–June 2012 – [[Eleven 22]].
* July–August 2012 – [[Hannah Chancellor]], member of [[An Epic, No Less]].
* November–December 2012 – [[Taylor Spreitler]], actress in [[Three Day Test]].
* January–February 2013 – [[Colton Dixon]], singer/musician (and [[American Idol]] contestant).
* March–April 2013 – [[Cody Longo]], actor in [[Not Today (2013 film)|Not Today]].
* May–June 2013 – [[Skillet (band)|Skillet]], a Contemporary Christian band.
* July–August 2013 – [[The City Harmonic]].
* September–October 2013 – [[AJ Michalka]], actress in [[Grace Unplugged]].
* November–December 2013 – [[Kylie Bisutti]], former model and author of ''[[I Am No Angel]]''.
* January–February 2014 – [[Switchfoot]].
* March–April 2014 – [[Shane Harper]], actor in [[God's Not Dead (film)|God's Not Dead]].
* May–June 2014 – [[David Crowder]].
* July–August 2014 – [[Bluetree]].
* September–October 2014 – [[Blake Rayne]], actor in [[The Identical]].
* November–December 2014 – [[Kim Walk-Smith]], member of [[Jesus Culture]].
* January–February 2015 – [[Old Fashioned (film)|Old Fashioned]],{{verification needed|date = February 2022}} movie from [[Skoche Films]].
* March–April 2015 – [[Fireflight]].
* May–June 2015 – [[Dan Bremnes]].
{{Div col end}}


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 21:54, 15 September 2024

NiNe. magazine
FounderMelinda Laging, Louise Wo
Founded2005
First issueJune–July 2006 [print]
Final issueMay–June 2015 [print][verification needed]
CompanyNine Media LLC; Nine Magazine, Inc.
CountryUnited States
Based inDenver, Colo.[verification needed]
Websiteninemagazine.org

niNe. magazine is an online publication aimed at teenage girls, a production of Nine Media LLC, founded as a print magazine by Melinda Laging and Louise Wo in 2005. Currently an online-only enterprise,[citation needed] its Nine Magazine, Inc. print form reached a circulation of 20,000 and a subscriber-base throughout 43 states, the District of Columbia, and four Canadian provinces.[when?][not verified in body]

Name

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The name of the magazine is a reference to the Christian New Testament, specifically Paul's letter to the Galatians (5:22-23), which lists the nine characteristics said to be ways that the Holy Spirit contributes to a quality life:[1][verification needed] love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

History

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Nine Magazine, Inc. was formed in Colorado by Melinda Laging and Louise Wo,[2][full citation needed] who began publishing a magazine aimed at teenage girls while attending the University of Colorado-Boulder.[3][full citation needed]

Following graduation,[when?] Laging and Wo organized a board of directors and established the framework of the publication.[citation needed] With the economic conditions of the late 2000s,[4] Nine Magazine, Inc. began restructuring to improve upon its initial digital platform.[5]

Originally formed as a print publication, niNe. shifted to online-only content to reduce production costs, beginning in the fall of 2011.[citation needed]

Content philosophy

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The editors of the magazine argued that current media outlets aimed at young women focus on entertaining, selling, and engaging their audience "through content that is in the interest of the outlet rather than the audience".[citation needed][6] They note that by addressing the facts of important issues head-on, the magazine can dedicate its pages to promoting self-esteem, volunteerism, philanthropy, positive journalism and literacy for adolescent girls.[7] The creators of niNe. magazine have been stated as using this direct, unabashed approach to educate its audience and reconstruct the manner in which media communicates to a youth-oriented audience.[3] They note that the philosophy seeks to engage the audience in the discussion of a topic without having conflicting messages in its advertising.[8] niNe. is described as seeking to avoid advertisements that demean women or young girls, instead it seeks out advertisers that reinforce the beauty, intelligence, worth and strength of women.[9]

References

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  1. ^ Cabalo, Lanaly (June 30, 2006). "Shark attack Survivor Discusses Products and Jewelry Lines in New Mag". The Garden Island. Boulder, Colo. Archived from the original on April 11, 2016.[full citation needed]
  2. ^ "A Perfect Nine". YPulse.com. August 15, 2005.[full citation needed]
  3. ^ a b Woodman, Tenley (July 10, 2006). "Turning the Page: New Teen Magazine Focuses on What's Inside". The Boston Herald.[full citation needed]
  4. ^ Zarroli, Jim (January 13, 2010). "As Magazines Hemorrhage Cash, Industry Evolves". All Things Considered (NPR.com).[full citation needed]
  5. ^ "NineMagazine.org [Homepage]". niNeMagazine.org. June 26, 2007. Archived from the original on June 26, 2007. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  6. ^ La Rose, Lauren (February 4, 2010). "Webinar on Link Between Media Images, Self-Esteem stresses Education of Youth". The Canadian Press. Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  7. ^ niNeMagazine.org Staff (June 26, 2007). "niNe. magazine Media Kit". niNeMagazine.org. Archived from the original on June 26, 2007. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  8. ^ McDermott, Maggie (July 1, 2006). "A Positive Role Model". Daily Camera. Boulder, Colo.[full citation needed]
  9. ^ Campbell, Susan (June 21, 2006). "Strong Message for Teens". The Hartford Courant. Boulder, Colo. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011.[full citation needed]

Further reading

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  • Televised Interview with Editorial Director, Melinda Laging, The CW2, Denver, CO, October 4, 2006.[full citation needed]
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