NFL to publish monthly magazine, first premier issue due next month – NFL News
The American football premier league, National Football League (NFL) will start publishing a monthly publication by end of this year.
The first the regular publication, called ‘NFL Magazine’, of NFL that is represented by 32 football franchises, is in planning phase. The first issue of the magazine will be out on December 13, 2011, it has been officially announced.
The League said that the December's issue would be the first of 12 issues to be published each year. The publication would be subscription based, available for subscription with news agents throughout the United States.
The first collectors' edition of first 12 monthly publications, the NFL office said, were ready for printing in time. It would be published in conjunction with Dauphin Media Group (US).
The NFL said that the magazine will include stories and features based on the development of the game, on-and-of field coverage. The publication will overall be aimed at providing an insight of the game to its readers.
"We are constantly seeking to serve fans by delivering unique and compelling content," said Kevin LaForce, NFL Vice President of Media Strategy & Business Development. "The features and stories told in NFL Magazine will chronicle
the game like never before – we are excited to offer fans this new way to discover and remember every NFL season."
NFL publishing editor and author Jim Buckley will be editor of the magazine, while NFL Boomer Esiason and reporter Andrea Kremer will be contributors.
"In every issue of NFL Magazine, like Calvin Johnson, we're going to go deep," Buckley said. "We know that 140 characters are not enough to tell the stories that NFL fans need to read about their heroes."
According to a NFL press release published by OPENPRESS, the premiere collectors' edition issue will feature NFL Network talent, including Warren Sapp and Jim Mora, plus the following editorial highlights:
• Stories covering the rookie successes of 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and Carolina QB Cam Newton
• A feature on Peyton Manning's impact on his team and teammates
• A celebration of the 40th anniversary of the NFL's longest game
• A behind-the-scenes look at "NFL GameDay Morning," the popular NFL Network pregame show
• Hot Pix: Spectacular shots of some of the most amazing catches from the 2011 season
• The Fan Zone, including food, style, fitness, video games, and more
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