Front (magazine)
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| Editor | Mans A Badman |
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| Categories | Men's magazines |
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Circulation | 30,009 (ABC Jan–Jul 2012)[1] |
| Publisher | Live Love Publishing[2] |
| First issue | 1998 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Website | www |
Front was a British men's magazine. First published by Cabal Communications in 1998, it was created to rival IPC's publication Loaded,[3] catering to a demographic of 16- to 25-year-old males.[4] It began as part of the British "lads' mag" genre of magazines though the covers rejects this description with the statement "Front is no lads' mag".
Whilst a major selling point is the photo-shoots of models, the magazine also focuses heavily on music, films, gadgets and games, plus sections on fashion and sport. Glamour shoots within the magazine usually involve well-known models rather than celebrities.
The magazine has also been responsible for a number of high-profile stunts, most notably smuggling an Eric Cantona lookalike, Karl Power, into the Manchester United team photo during a Champions League game.[5]
On 7 February 2014, Front Magazine announced on its Facebook page that it had ceased operations and the magazine would no longer be published.[3]
On 18 March 2014, Front Magazine announced they would be returning by writing "And FRONT said onto her, I am the resurrection, and the life; he that believeth in me, though FRONT were dead, yet shall FRONT live!"[6]
Owners
- Cabal Communications (1998-2003)[3]
- Highbury House (2003-2006)[7]
- SMD Publishing (2006-2007)[8]
- Flip Media (2007-2008)[9]
- Sports Media Group (2008-2009)[10]
- The Kane Corporation (2009- closure in 2014)[11]
- Live Love Publishing (2014-Present)
Notable cover girls
- Jo Guest, August 1999 and May 2002
- DJ Sassy, October 1999
- Jordan, January 2001, July 2003, September 2003 and March 2004
- Pamela Anderson, July 2001 and August 2002
- Christina Aguilera, October 2001
- Katie Richmond, January 2002
- Nell McAndrew, February 2002
- Jenna Jameson, January 2005
- Melanie Sykes, March 2005
- Jodie Marsh, December 2005
- Lucy Pinder, January 2006
- Raven Riley, March 2007
- Eve Wyrwal, March 2008
- Rosie Jones
See also
References
- ^ "It is not all doom and gloom". Media News. Four newsletter. 30 August 2012. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ^ http://www.endole.co.uk/company/08949757/live-love-publishing-limited
- ^ a b c Ridley, Louise (7 February 2014). "Front mag closes after 16 years: 'It's been a lot of fun'". Media Week. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ Brook, Stephen (15 February 2010). "Lads' mag owner Dominic McVey confident he can buck the trend". Guardian. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
McVey says the magazine's audience is unique. "Front is talking to 16 to 24-year-olds..."
- ^ Smith, John (22 April 2001). "Manchester United unveil their new 4-4-4 formation". Irish Independent. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/frontmag/photos/a.130602642667.107343.8004557667/10152313187192668/
- ^ Gibson, Owen (17 March 2003). "Highbury makes £10m deal for Cabal". Guardian. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ "Highbury sells off lifestyle magazines". Media Week. 24 June 2006. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ "Front due to return under Flip Media". Media Week - Brand Republic. 20 February 2007. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ McNally, Paul (6 June 2008). "Sport Media Group buys Front publisher for £265,000". Press Gazette. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ Sweney, Mark (3 August 2009). "Front magazine sold for £87,500". Guardian. Retrieved 8 February 2014.