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September 12, 2007
Active Interest Media Nominated for Five Folio Awards
El Segundo, CA (September 12, 2007) - Active Interest Media, Inc. (www.aimmedia.com; AIM) has been nominated for five Folio Awards in recognition of editorial and online excellence:
- Yoga Journal Magazine (www.yogajournal.com), for "Best Full Issue" in the Consumer: Health/Fitness category. The magazine has previously won four Folio Awards for “Best Health and Fitness Magazine” in the country as well as the top award for “Best Consumer Publication.”
- Backpacker Magazine (www.backpacker.com), for "Best Full Issue" in the Consumer: Enthusiast category, and also for the "Online: Best Tool" category. AIM acquired Backpacker from Rodale in May 2007.
- Vegetarian Times (www.vegetariantimes.com), for "Best Full Issue," Consumer: Epicurean category.
- Wild Oats Magazine, for "Best Full Issue," Custom Publication (6x-plus/year) category.
"We are thoroughly delighted to receive five Folio nominations," says Efrem "Skip" Zimbalist III, CEO of AIM. "Each of the magazines nominated represent the finest in their respective categories, and are the creative product of many talented writers, editors, and designers. We are proud of their achievement."
Yoga Journal, Backpacker, Vegetarian Times and Wild Oats are part of AIM's Healthy Living Group, whose magazines and websites are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of its readers through healthy eating and fitness.
More than 3,000 entries were submitted. The winners will be announced September 23, 2007 in New York City. A full list of nominees can be found at http://www.foliomag.com/
About AIM:
Based in El Segundo, California, AIM (www.aimmedia.com) is a multi-platform media company that serves a base of loyal constituents through print, event, and online products that connect consumers with their passions. Efrem Zimbalist III and the private equity-investment firm Wind Point Partners formed the company in October 2003.
AIM operates four divisions: Healthy Living, Marine, Homebuyer, and Western Art and Living. The company publishes 13 market-leading magazines and websites, including Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Backpacker, Better Nutrition, Optimum Wellness, Wild Oats, Southwest Art, American Cowboy, Log Home Design, Log Home Living, Timber Home Living, Building Systems, Black Belt, and Yachts International magazines.
In addition to magazines, AIM produces and markets category-leading DVDs, books, yoga conferences, log-home shows, and more than 24 building seminars.
Through its Yachting Promotions, Inc. division, AIM produces six major boat shows in Florida including the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show(r), the largest boat show in the world.
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