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Clay Felker and Milton Glaser established New York magazine as a standalone publication in 1958.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is factually incorrect regarding the founding year. Clay Felker and Milton Glaser founded New York magazine as a standalone publication in 1968, not 1958.
The initial objective for New York magazine was to replicate the stylistic and tonal characteristics of established publications such as The New Yorker and The New York Times Magazine.
Answer: False
Explanation: While New York magazine emerged in a competitive landscape, its founders aimed for a distinct voice—more vibrant, contemporary, and 'brasher' than its predecessors, rather than strict emulation.
New York magazine commenced its operations as an independent, glossy weekly publication in 1963.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect concerning the year and format. New York magazine originated as a Sunday magazine supplement for the New York Herald Tribune in 1963. It was established as a standalone glossy weekly publication in 1968.
The first issue of New York magazine as a standalone publication was released on April 8, 1968.
Answer: True
Explanation: The inaugural issue of New York magazine in its independent, weekly format was indeed published on April 8, 1968.
Who were the co-founders of New York magazine when it was established as a standalone publication in 1968?
Answer: Clay Felker and Milton Glaser
Explanation: Clay Felker and Milton Glaser were the principal co-founders responsible for establishing New York magazine as an independent publication in 1968.
Before becoming a standalone publication, New York magazine originated as what?
Answer: A Sunday magazine supplement for the New York Herald Tribune
Explanation: New York magazine's origins trace back to 1963 when it served as the Sunday magazine supplement for the New York Herald Tribune newspaper.
Rupert Murdoch acquired New York magazine in 1976 via a hostile takeover, rather than a mutually agreed-upon purchase with the founders.
Answer: True
Explanation: The acquisition by Rupert Murdoch in 1976 was characterized as a hostile takeover, leading to the departure of the original founders, Clay Felker and Milton Glaser, contrary to the notion of a friendly agreement.
K-III Communications, controlled by Henry Kravis, acquired New York magazine from Rupert Murdoch in 1991.
Answer: True
Explanation: In 1991, Rupert Murdoch divested his magazine holdings, leading to the acquisition of New York magazine by K-III Communications, an entity associated with financier Henry Kravis.
Vox Media acquired New York magazine and its parent company, New York Media LLC, in September 2019.
Answer: True
Explanation: In September 2019, Vox Media finalized the acquisition of New York magazine and its parent entity, New York Media LLC, marking a significant transition in the publication's corporate ownership structure.
Who acquired New York magazine in a hostile takeover in 1976?
Answer: Rupert Murdoch
Explanation: Rupert Murdoch acquired New York magazine in 1976 through a hostile takeover.
Who acquired New York magazine in 1991 from Rupert Murdoch's holdings?
Answer: K-III Communications
Explanation: In 1991, K-III Communications, an entity associated with financier Henry Kravis, acquired New York magazine from Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation.
Who announced the acquisition of New York magazine and its parent company, New York Media LLC, in September 2019?
Answer: Vox Media
Explanation: Vox Media publicly announced its acquisition of New York magazine and its parent company, New York Media LLC, in September 2019.
Kurt Andersen's editorship in the 1990s aimed to slow down the magazine's pace and adopt a more traditional, less knowing tone.
Answer: False
Explanation: Kurt Andersen's editorial direction in the 1990s sought to revitalize the magazine by making its tone more knowing and younger in outlook, rather than adopting a traditional or slower pace.
David Haskell succeeded Adam Moss as editor of New York magazine on April 1, 2019, continuing the magazine's focus on long-form investigative journalism.
Answer: True
Explanation: David Haskell assumed the role of editor of New York magazine on April 1, 2019, succeeding Adam Moss. Haskell had previously served as one of Moss's principal deputies and continued the magazine's commitment to in-depth journalism.
Under Edward Kosner's editorship in the 1980s, the magazine's content shifted towards which style?
Answer: Newsmagazine-style features and consumer service pieces
Explanation: During Edward Kosner's editorship in the 1980s, New York magazine evolved its content strategy to emphasize newsmagazine-style cover stories and consumer-oriented service features, contributing to its profitability.
Kurt Andersen's editorship in the 1990s aimed to revitalize the magazine by making its tone:
Answer: More knowing and younger in outlook
Explanation: Kurt Andersen's editorial direction in the 1990s sought to invigorate the magazine by fostering a faster pace, cultivating a younger and more discerning readership, and enhancing its overall stylistic sophistication, characterized as 'more knowing'.
Who succeeded Adam Moss as the editor of New York magazine on April 1, 2019?
Answer: David Haskell
Explanation: David Haskell assumed the editorship of New York magazine on April 1, 2019, succeeding Adam Moss.
While New York magazine is renowned for its deep coverage of New York City culture, it also dedicates significant attention to national politics and international affairs.
Answer: False
Explanation: The assertion that national politics and international affairs are the primary focus, with New York City culture being secondary, is inaccurate. While the magazine covers national and international topics extensively, its core identity and primary focus remain rooted in New York City's culture, politics, and life.
New York magazine is recognized as a significant platform for the development of the New Journalism movement.
Answer: True
Explanation: The magazine served as a crucial incubator and prominent platform for the New Journalism movement, fostering a style that integrated literary techniques into non-fiction reporting.
The scope of New York magazine has always been strictly limited to topics concerning New York City.
Answer: False
Explanation: While New York magazine maintains a strong connection to New York City, its scope has progressively broadened over time to encompass national politics and broader American cultural discourse, particularly from the 1970s onward.
Nora Ephron and Pete Hamill are among the prominent writers who have contributed to New York magazine.
Answer: True
Explanation: Indeed, Nora Ephron and Pete Hamill are recognized as significant literary figures whose contributions have appeared in New York magazine, alongside other notable authors.
Tom Wolfe's famous 'Radical Chic' article detailed a party hosted by Leonard Bernstein for the Black Panthers.
Answer: True
Explanation: Published in 1970, Tom Wolfe's seminal 'Radical Chic' article provided an in-depth account of a social gathering hosted by Leonard Bernstein to support the Black Panthers, capturing a significant cultural moment.
New York magazine launched the first issue of Ms. magazine independently in 1972.
Answer: False
Explanation: New York magazine did not launch Ms. magazine independently. Instead, it published a preview of the first issue of Ms. magazine in its 1972 year-end edition, facilitating its debut.
The film 'Saturday Night Fever' was directly inspired by a factual report on the Brooklyn disco scene published in New York magazine.
Answer: False
Explanation: While the film 'Saturday Night Fever' was based on an article in New York magazine ('Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night' by Nik Cohn), the author later admitted to fabricating parts of the story, meaning it was not a purely factual report.
The term 'Brat Pack' was coined by a New York magazine article in 1985 to describe a group of young actors.
Answer: True
Explanation: The term 'Brat Pack,' referring to a cohort of prominent young actors of the era, was indeed popularized by a 1985 cover story published in New York magazine.
The iconic cover photo of Manhattan half in darkness after Hurricane Sandy was named the magazine cover of the year by Time magazine.
Answer: True
Explanation: The striking 2012 cover image depicting Manhattan obscured by darkness following Hurricane Sandy was indeed recognized by Time magazine as the cover of the year.
The 'Encyclopedia of 9/11' issue won a National Magazine Award for its coverage of the September 11th attacks.
Answer: True
Explanation: The 'Encyclopedia of 9/11' issue, published on the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks, received significant critical recognition, including a National Magazine Award for Single-Topic Issue, for its thorough and poignant examination of the event.
The 'Shitty Media Men' list was an officially sanctioned editorial project undertaken by New York magazine's editorial board.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is incorrect. The 'Shitty Media Men' list originated as an anonymous spreadsheet crowdsourced by individuals, and its creator revealed herself in an essay published by The Cut (a vertical of New York magazine), rather than being an official editorial board project.
What is the primary geographical focus of New York magazine, even as its scope has broadened?
Answer: New York City
Explanation: Despite its expansion into national and international affairs, New York magazine's core identity and primary geographical focus remain centered on New York City.
Which journalistic movement is New York magazine most strongly associated with, utilizing literary techniques in non-fiction?
Answer: New Journalism
Explanation: New York magazine is profoundly associated with the New Journalism movement, a style characterized by its application of literary techniques to non-fiction reporting.
How did the scope of New York magazine change starting in the 1970s?
Answer: It began incorporating national politics and broader American culture.
Explanation: Beginning in the 1970s, New York magazine expanded its editorial purview beyond strictly local New York City matters to include significant coverage of national politics and broader American cultural trends.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a notable writer who has contributed to New York magazine?
Answer: Hunter S. Thompson
Explanation: While Tom Wolfe, Nora Ephron, and Jimmy Breslin are recognized contributors to New York magazine, Hunter S. Thompson is not typically listed among its prominent writers.
The article 'Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night' by Nik Cohn, published in New York magazine, served as the basis for which famous film?
Answer: Saturday Night Fever
Explanation: Nik Cohn's 1976 article 'Tribal Rites of the New Saturday Night,' published in New York magazine, provided the narrative foundation for the highly successful film 'Saturday Night Fever'.
What significant event occurred in 1972 involving New York magazine and Gloria Steinem?
Answer: New York magazine published a preview of the first issue of Ms. magazine.
Explanation: In 1972, New York magazine played a crucial role in the launch of Ms. magazine by including a preview of its inaugural issue within the magazine's own year-end edition.
What cultural term, referring to a group of young actors, was coined in a 1985 New York magazine cover story?
Answer: The Brat Pack
Explanation: The term 'Brat Pack,' denoting a specific group of young actors prominent in the mid-1980s, was coined and popularized by a 1985 cover story published in New York magazine.
The iconic 2012 New York magazine cover depicting Manhattan after Hurricane Sandy was recognized by which publication?
Answer: Time magazine
Explanation: The notable 2012 cover image of Manhattan post-Hurricane Sandy was acclaimed by Time magazine, which designated it the magazine cover of the year.
The 'Encyclopedia of 9/11' issue, recognized with a National Magazine Award, covered what event's anniversary?
Answer: The tenth anniversary of the September 11 attacks
Explanation: The 'Encyclopedia of 9/11' issue commemorated the tenth anniversary of the September 11th attacks and received a National Magazine Award for its comprehensive coverage.
What controversy involved The Cut in January 2018 concerning an anonymous spreadsheet?
Answer: The revelation of the creator of the "Shitty Media Men" list.
Explanation: In January 2018, The Cut published an essay by Moira Donegan, revealing her as the creator of the 'Shitty Media Men' list, an anonymous spreadsheet detailing allegations of misconduct.
Which of the following was a widely discussed feature published by New York magazine in the 2020s?
Answer: "The Year of the Nepo Baby"
Explanation: The feature 'The Year of the Nepo Baby,' published in the 2020s, garnered significant attention and discussion for its examination of dynastic career advancement within the entertainment industry.
Jerry Saltz won the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2018 for his work associated with which publication?
Answer: New York magazine
Explanation: Jerry Saltz, a prominent art critic, received the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism in 2018 for his work published in New York magazine.
Vulture, The Cut, and Grub Street are all digital platforms launched independently of New York magazine.
Answer: False
Explanation: Vulture, The Cut, and Grub Street are integral digital platforms developed under the New York magazine umbrella (nymag.com), rather than independent ventures.
New York magazine began significantly shifting resources towards digital-only publication strategies circa 2015.
Answer: False
Explanation: The significant shift in resources towards digital-only publication began earlier, around 2006-2007, with the launch of digital platforms and a growing emphasis on digital revenue streams.
In March 2014, New York magazine transitioned its print publication frequency to a weekly schedule.
Answer: False
Explanation: In March 2014, New York magazine reduced its print frequency from 42 issues annually to biweekly (26 issues), aligning its print and digital strategies, rather than increasing to weekly.
The revenue generation model for 'The Strategist' primarily relies on paid advertising placements from featured brands.
Answer: False
Explanation: This assertion is incorrect. 'The Strategist' generates revenue predominantly through affiliate commissions from product sales, rather than direct paid advertising from brands.
'The Cut' website initially concentrated on political commentary before broadening its scope to encompass fashion and women's issues.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is inaccurate. 'The Cut,' launched in 2008, initially focused on fashion and subsequently evolved to address broader women's issues, rather than starting with political commentary.
'Vulture' is a digital platform exclusively dedicated to the coverage of New York City's restaurant scene and culinary trends.
Answer: False
Explanation: This description is incorrect. 'Vulture' is a pop culture website covering a wide array of topics including movies, television, music, and books, not solely restaurant reviews.
Grub Street serves as the section within New York magazine responsible for reporting on politics and national news.
Answer: False
Explanation: This statement is factually incorrect. Grub Street is the dedicated section of New York magazine that focuses on food and restaurant coverage.
Which of the following is a digital platform launched under the nymag.com umbrella, focusing on pop culture?
Answer: Vulture
Explanation: Vulture is a prominent digital platform launched under the nymag.com umbrella, dedicated to covering various facets of pop culture.
Around what year did New York magazine begin shifting resources towards digital-only publication?
Answer: 2006-2007
Explanation: The strategic pivot towards prioritizing digital-only publication began around 2006-2007, marked by the introduction of digital platforms and a growing emphasis on digital revenue streams.
In March 2014, New York magazine changed its print publication frequency to:
Answer: Biweekly
Explanation: In March 2014, New York magazine adjusted its print publication schedule to biweekly, reducing the number of annual issues to better align with its digital strategy.
How does 'The Strategist' primarily generate revenue, according to the source?
Answer: Via affiliate commissions from product sales.
Explanation: The Strategist primarily generates revenue through affiliate commissions earned from product sales facilitated via its recommendations, rather than through direct advertising from brands.
What is the primary focus of 'The Cut' website?
Answer: Fashion, women's issues, and culture.
Explanation: The Cut website primarily focuses on fashion, women's issues, and broader cultural commentary, evolving from its initial fashion-centric beginnings.
'Grub Street' is the section of New York magazine dedicated to what topic?
Answer: Food and restaurants
Explanation: Grub Street is the dedicated vertical within New York magazine that covers food, dining, and restaurant-related news and trends.
Composer Stephen Sondheim contributed cryptic crosswords to New York magazine.
Answer: True
Explanation: Indeed, the renowned composer Stephen Sondheim was a contributor of cryptic crosswords to New York magazine, alongside Mary Ann Madden's long-standing role in editing literary competitions.
The 'Approval Matrix' feature categorizes cultural items based on their perceived quality and sophistication using a four-quadrant grid.
Answer: True
Explanation: The Approval Matrix is a recurring back-page feature in New York magazine that employs a four-quadrant grid to categorize cultural artifacts, such as films, books, or trends, based on assessments of their perceived quality and sophistication. This feature was also adapted for a television pilot.
Which composer contributed cryptic crosswords to the magazine, alongside Mary Ann Madden editing literary competitions?
Answer: Stephen Sondheim
Explanation: The distinguished composer Stephen Sondheim was a contributor of cryptic crosswords to New York magazine, complementing Mary Ann Madden's long-standing editorial role for literary competitions.
What is the International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) assigned to New York magazine?
Answer: 0028-7369
Explanation: The ISSN identifier for New York magazine is 0028-7369.