Twenty-five new magazines launched in the first quarter of this year, down from the 110 new magazines launched in the first quarter of 2009, according to MediaFinder.com the largest online database of U.S. and Canadian publications.
At the same time, only 22 magazines folded in the first quarter of 2010 compared with 95 last year, while seven magazines, compared to 16 last year, ceased their print editions and publish online-only magazines.
For new magazine launches in 2010, the three categories that top the list are health, food, and home. Among the five new health titles, are, Walk It Off, and Livestrong Quarterly.
The list of ceased publications in 2010 includes Better Homes & Gardens® Beautiful Homes, Manufacturing Business Technology, and Training Magazine.
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