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Robyn74 I'm so sad to hear about Vibe's departure. This magazine has been a music mainstay forever. It's just such a tragedy that print media is disappearing before our eyes.
Thanks for the Memories: Vibe Magazine folds
MissInfo.tv —
... or “to restructure the huge debt on our small company.”
New York Times reports: “Vibe’s closure leaves just one large-circulation magazine, The Source, focusing on hip-hop and R&B. The Source has had its own troubles, going through a bankruptcy and emerging under new ownership last year. A rock-focused magazine, Blender, folded last year.”
Umm…has NYT ever heard of a magazine called XXL?
RapRadar: Vibe’s final cover, The Dream ...
FROM THE TWEETS…R.I.P. VIBE MAGAZINE
STR8NYC.COM- All The Juice in HollyHood! —
... It all started with a rumor and was later confirmed by an assistant to EIC & Publisher of Vibe magazine. As of today, Vibe magazine will close down. Rap Radar got the official final Vibe cover, which will never see a newsstand. Check out ...
Vibe Magazine R.I.P.
Pitchfork: Latest News —
... has ceased publication. Though no official statements have been made yet, RapRadar has obtained a letter sent to the magazine's staff by Vibe Media Group CEO Steve Aaron confirming that the magazine's operations are shut down, effective today. ...
VIBE Magazine is DONE.
Hip Candy —
... As of today, June 30, 2009, VIBE Magazine has announced that it's folding due to the current economic crisis, see the final VIBE cover here. ...
VIBE Magazine Folds
illRoots —
Our favorite publication, VIBE Magazine, who I’ve actually been a subscriber of since like 7th grade, has folded after 16 years.
Below is the official statement from CEO Steve Aaron and CCO/Editor-In-Chief, Danyel Smith.
Courtesy of RapRadar, who also has the final cover ever, which will not be available on newsstands. Damn.
Dear VIBE Team:
It is with a heavy heart that I share some tough news, VMG is closing down effective today, June 30th.
It’s been an 16 incredible years since VIBE’s ...
Who Will Feed My ‘Rap Beef’ Fix?
Dirty Whorelebrity News —
... high, that we leave the building today. We were assigning and editing a Michael Jackson tribute issue when we got the news. It’s a tragic week in overall, but as the doors of VIBE Media Group close, on the eve of the magazine’s sixteenth anniversary, it’s a sad day for music, for hip hop in particular, and for the millions of readers and users who have loved and who continue to love the VIBE brand. We thank you, we have served you with joy, pride and excellence, and we will miss you. (cover source)
Goodbye, Vibe
Writer's Block Media —
vibe-final Word on the streets net, this cover with The-Dream digging in Christina Milian’s jeans will be the final cover of Vibe that you’ll ever see. After this, the magazine that’s been around for as long as I can remember is shutting its doors for good. Damn. Every time a magazine folds, I cringe. Magazines are dying, B. The only rap nuccas left are the Source , XXL and us . R.I.P. Vibe . Get the scoop here at RR .
The Dream Fucks Up Vibe Magazine's Future
dajaz1 —
This fuckin chubby nightmare is the worst. Pause (if needed). Shit, my business would fold too if someone in my company thought it was smart to put that asshole on the cover just so they can get to Christina Milian. RR says that this issue won't come out. ...
Vibe Magazine Folds Due to Recession + Christina Milian & The Dream Cover Final Issue
Gossip On This! —
... Christina Milian and The Dream were set to cover the next issue of the magazine, which according to Rap Radar unfortunately will not be hitting newsstands. Follow the break to read a statement from CCO/Editor-in-Chief Danyel Smith. ...
Christina Milian Poses Topless For "Vibe" Magazine
Fresh&Fab™ ♥Celebrity News and Gossip, Just The Way You Like It♥ —
... This cover is teh hotness, Christina looks sexy yet very classy! It also been reported that "Vibe Magazine", which focused on hip hop news and trends, is “closing immediately” according to a report in The New York Times. Source|RapRadar ...
This better NOT be the last issue of Vibe (besides, Quincy Jones may buy it back)!
mzvirgo.com —
... Original source spotted at Str8NYC
I think I need to smash a bottle over my own head after seeing this….
OK, never mind that this is supposedly trying to pay homage to Janet Jackson, but this looks desperate on so many levels. Not that Vibe hasn’t pushed the envelope before (with Janet, Foxy, Toni Braxton, etc.), but sheesh! Christina Milian and The Dream? Couldn’t they extend that final issue, better yet, squash that cover and put Michael Jackson on the cover?
I’m not going to attempt to talk about The ...
Vibe calling it quits
melophobe - concert reviews and concert photos —
... According to multiple sources, Vibe magazine is calling it quits. Although no official statement has been made yet by the company, Rap Radar obtained a letter from CEO Steve Aaron to the rest of the staff: “It is with a heavy heart that I share some tough news, VMG is closing down effective today, June 30th.” Aaron goes on to list a few reasons for the magazine’s demise, including the collapse of the capitals markets, a lack of substantial print advertising, and that all of Vibe’s digital growth initiatives have been stalled by the ...
Vibe Explains Unexpected End, "The Print Advertising Collapse Hit Us Hard"
SOHH.com Dailies —
In a statement directed to his staff , Aaron explained the numerous issues Vibe encountered which led to its end. "The collapse of the capital markets has impacted us greatly," he wrote. "Over the past several months, we have actively pursued investment resources while working intensively with our bank to find a solution. But the deal market right now remains very poor and at the end of the day, the lack of investment resources to restructure the huge debt on our small company has made this outcome become a reality. The print advertising collapse hit VIBE hard, especially ...
‘Vibe’ Shuts Down
Pollstar —
... it will not be available on newsstands. Former CCO/Editor-In-Chief Danyel Smith said the staff received the news as they were assigning and editing a Michael Jackson tribute issue. In March Blender magazine shut down after eight years. Its April issue with Kelly Clarkson on the cover was the publication’s last. Click here for the DailyFinance.com article. Click here for the New York Times article. Click here for the RapRadar.com article. ...
THE DREAM & CHRISTINA MILIAN COVER VIBE MAGAZINES LAST ISSUE
ICEDOTCOM —
... and gone under during these tough economical times and decided to throw the The Dream & Christina Milian on their last cover which according to YN won't be available for purchase. Can you believe The Source outlasted both King & Vibe? I repeat, can you believe The Source outlasted both King & Vibe? via rapradar ...
VIBE officially shuts all business down for good
WoooHa.com —
... Sad day in hip-hop here. After sixteen years of bringing the heat on urban culture and music, VIBE Magazine and the entire VIBE Media Group is shutting its doors for good. Rumors were running around like wild-fire the last two days but we wanted to make sure it was legit before posting something this big. Here is the official statement from the VIBE CEO and Editor in Chief. Via: Rap Radar ...
