CosmoGIRL is dead, making the teen magazine the latest victim of the internet.
Hearst Magazines is closing CosmoGirl, the teen title spin off of Cosmopolitan, which was started in 1999. Gracing covers ranged from Ashlee Simpson to the Olsen Twins to Sophia Bush.
The December 2008 issue will be the last print edition of CosmoGirl; subscribers will now get Seventeen magazine instead.
The CosmoGIRL! website is veering for a more gossip style news site, which articles similar their coverage of High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens being arrested for underage drinking.
The Fall of Paper (UPDATE)
Cosmo Girl Bites the Dust
Trend Themes
1. Demise of Print Publications - The closure of CosmoGirl reflects the ongoing trend of print magazines struggling to compete with online platforms.
2. Transition to Digital Content - CosmoGIRL's shift towards a gossip-style news website showcases the industry's move towards digital content creation.
3. Subscription Model Makeovers - CosmoGirl subscribers receiving Seventeen magazine instead highlights the increasing popularity of subscription box services.
Industry Implications
1. Magazine Publishing - The decline of traditional print magazines calls for innovation in the magazine publishing industry to adapt to the digital age.
2. Digital Media - The transition of CosmoGIRL to a gossip-style news website emphasizes the opportunities for growth in the digital media industry.
3. Subscription Box Services - The shift from CosmoGirl to Seventeen magazine subscription showcases the potential for disruption and innovation in the subscription box services industry.