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'''Cynthia (Cindi) Leive''' (born January 21, 1967) is a journalist, media leader and advocate for women. She is the former editor-in-chief of both ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'' and ''[[Self (magazine)|Self]]''; a cultural critic who speaks frequently about women, media and the arts; a senior fellow at the [[USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism|University of Southern California’s Annenberg Center]]; and the co-producer of several ''New York Times'' bestsellers, including the 2018 book [https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062843432/together-we-rise/ "Together We Rise"], about the making of the Women's March. |
'''Cynthia (Cindi) Leive''' (born January 21, 1967) is a journalist, media leader and advocate for women. She is the former editor-in-chief of both ''[[Glamour (magazine)|Glamour]]'' and ''[[Self (magazine)|Self]]''; a cultural critic who speaks frequently about women, media and the arts; a senior fellow at the [[USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism|University of Southern California’s Annenberg Center]]; and the co-producer of several ''New York Times'' bestsellers, including the 2018 book [https://www.harpercollins.com/9780062843432/together-we-rise/ "Together We Rise"], about the making of the Women's March. |
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Cynthia (Cindi) Leive (born January 21, 1967) is a journalist, media leader and advocate for women. She is the former editor-in-chief of both Glamour and Self; a cultural critic who speaks frequently about women, media and the arts; a senior fellow at the University of Southern California’s Annenberg Center; and the co-producer of several New York Times bestsellers, including the 2018 book "Together We Rise", about the making of the Women's March.
Career
Cindi Leive's career began at The Paris Review, where she was an intern while still a student at Swarthmore College. After graduating, Leive took an editorial assistant position at Glamour and worked alongside industry's icon Ruth Whitney, who was at the helm of the magazine for 31 years.[1] After 11 years, Leive left Glamour as deputy editor and joined Self magazine as editor-in-chief. During Leive's tenure, Self’s circulation increased by eleven percent.[2] Leive rejoined Glamour magazine as editor-in-chief in 2001.[3] She was behind creation and success of glamour.com which together with the magazine reach one out of every eight American women, with 9.7 million print readers and 11 million unique users online.[4] Under her stewardship, the magazine launched a monthly digital edition, popular special editions, apps, and books—including two New York Times best-sellers; Lipstick.com, Glamour’s stand-alone beauty site, and Condé Nast’s first-ever digital spin-off; a digital video network featuring original programming inspired by Glamour in partnership with Condé Nast Entertainment. Leive also founded The Girl Project to support girls’ education, making Glamour the first women’s media brand with a nonprofit initiative.
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A major force in the industry, Leive has been a women’s lifestyle contributor for NBC’s "Today Show", frequently discussing women’s issues ranging from fashion to politics. Leive appears regularly on Good Morning America, Morning Joe, CBS This Morning, Today, CNN and many other outlets and live events, discussing everything from the wage gap to women in Hollywood. She serves on the board of directors for The International Women’s Media Foundation and is a former president of the American Society of Magazine Editors. Leive is currently an active board member of Swarthmore College (her alma mater), as well as the Brooklyn Public Library. Leive is a host of the 2nd season of The Barneys Podcast which celebrates fashion, style, and creative personalities.
Achievements
During Leive’s 16 years at Glamour, she grew the brand's audience to a record 20 million across print and digital, and built barrier-breaking initiatives like Women of the Year (the country's preeminent event showcasing women), #PoweredByWomen (a global movement supporting female photographers), #The51Million (about women and politics) and more. Under Leive, Glamour received editorial awards such as National Magazine Award for General Excellence in the Service and Lifestyle category in 2005 and 2015.[5] National Magazine Award recognized Leive's editorial leadership in Personal Service category for "What No One Ever Tells You About Breast Implants," written by Liz Welch in 2007 and in 2012 for "The Secret That Kills Four Women a Day," written by Liz Brody, editor-at-large for the June issue. Under Leive, the magazine expanded its video platform which received National Magazine Award in 2014, praising its focus on women's health. Further, Glamour's circulation has risen to a rate base of 2.25 million.[2] In 2006, Glamour was named for the first time on both Advertising Age’s "A-List" and Adweek’s "Hot List," each of which recognize strength in circulation, advertising pages, editorial excellence and industry acclaim.[citation needed]
In 2002, Crain’s put Leive on its "Top 40 Under 40" list,[2] and Leive was also named one of Gotham magazine’s most powerful "Women Under 40 in New York City".[citation needed] After 16 years at the helm of Glamour, Leive announced she would be leaving by the end 2017. For her outstanding service to the magazine, publishing industry, and women around the world, she received Glamour's biggest honor - a Woman of the Year Award. Among women who celebrated Leive's accomplishments were former first ladies Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama, former long-time president of Planned Parenthood Cecile Richards, and Vogue's Editor-in-Chief Anna Wintour.[6]
As a journalist, Leive has interviewed Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush, First Ladies Laura Bush and Michelle Obama, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Senator John McCain, Vice President Joe Biden, and personalities ranging from Jennifer Lawrence to Angelina Jolie.
Leive is a Board Member at the IWMF (International Women's Media Foundation).[7] She is a Resident Fellow for Yale Publishing Course. A long-time feminist advocate, Leive co-produced "Together We Rise", a collection of essays from 2017's historic women's march.
Personal life
Leive was born to a Jewish family[8] in McLean, Virginia. A 1988 graduate of Swarthmore College, Leive was an English Literature major and minored in Religion.[3] Leive lives in New York City with her husband, film producer Howard Bernstein, her daughter, Lucy, and her son, Isaac.[9]
References
- ^ [1] [dead link]
- ^ a b c "Cynthia Leive - 2002 - 40 Under Forty | Crain's New York Business". mycrains.crainsnewyork.com. Retrieved 2015-10-10.
- ^ a b Redden, Elizabeth (July 2011). "Style and Substance". Swarthmore College Bulletin. Swarthmore College. Retrieved 10 October 2015.
- ^ "Glamour – Condé Nast". Condé Nast. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
- ^ Lo, Danica. "What to Read Right Now: Bookmark These Award-Winning Stories". Glamour. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
- ^ Glamour. "The Biggest Moments From Glamour's 2017 Women of the Year Awards". Glamour. Retrieved 2018-04-21.
- ^ "International Women's Media Foundation". IWMF. 2015-10-27. Archived from the original on 2010-08-04. Retrieved 2016-01-30.
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- ^ "Brands/Media Kits | Condé Nast". Condenastmediakit.com. Retrieved 2016-01-30.