American Media, Inc.

David J. Pecker is the CEO of American Media, Inc..

American Media is the leading publisher of weekly tabloid newspapers in the United States. Publications include the National Enquirer and the Star, which are distributed mainly in supermarkets and focus on gossip and sensational personal stories rather than conventional news coverage.

The National Enquirer evolved from a former New York City tabloid newspaper, the New York Enquirer. The long, strange history of the National Enquirer includes reputed involvement of the mafia and mob money.

As a result of actual and threatened libel suits by celebrities, the Enquirer has taken greater care in checking and verifying the details of the celebrity exposes it publishes. American Media president David Pecker has said that "in the tabloid business, you pay for sources. But we have two former FBI agents on staff, and no source gets a check for $10,000, or even $1, without getting polygraphed. We also get three independent sources for all of our (National Enquirer and Star) stories. The New York Times runs one-source stories."

American Media also publishes a range of "mini-mags" on topics which include food, health and relationships.

Publishing industry veteran David Pecker and Evercore Partners bought American Media in 1999 for $850 million. In 2003 American Media bought health and fitness magazine publisher Weider Publications for $350 million.

Contact Information

Web Site:	www.americanmediainc.com/
Telephone:	561.997.7733
Fax:	561.272.8411
Address:	4950 Communication Drive Boca Raton FL 33431

Media Subsidiaries

Weider Publications, Inc.

National Media Properties

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Auto World Magazine

Country Weekly Magazine

Globe Magazine

Mira! Magazine

National Enquirer

National Examiner Magazine

Radar Magazine

Star Magazine

Sun Magazine

Other American Media, Inc. Properties

Distribution Services, Inc. (in-store magazine merchandising)

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Teri Stanbro Anchorage, AK	Posted at 9:20pm on Friday, February 5th, 2010
I wanted to thank you for my t-shirt that I won in the Micromag mystery word contest #95. I was also wondering who won the $1000.00 grand prize drawing in December 2009. Thanks for the Secret Word micro mags. I enjoy doing them. Teri Stanbro


Russell Edwards Anaconda,Mt 59711	Posted at 6:23am on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010
Safeway carried your quarterly horoscope mini-magazine for a long time , but no longer carries it neither does Albertson's grocery or Walmart is there a way I can subsripe or still get a libra mini horoscope magazine as I enjoy reading it. thanks for your help and assistance.


Elaine Honolulu, Hawaii	Posted at 9:58pm on Monday, January 25th, 2010
My Mother looking for the mini puzzle books also. Can't seem to find them at our suppermarkets.


Laurie Savoie Sooke, B.C. Canada V0Z 0	Posted at 3:37pm on Thursday, January 21st, 2010
I would veery much like to buy 2 dozen copiesof your "PuppyLove" hints and advice for new dog owners. I am a trainer, and have never found anything better for pet folks with little previous n kowledge. It sums up a whole traianing concept in a handy, "they might actually READ this" package. Any hope to be able to get some of these little miracle workers?


Janet Hanes Pembroke, NH USA	Posted at 12:38pm on Sunday, January 17th, 2010
I am trying to find more "Your Diet Diary" mini magazines. It was a great way to journal your food and nutrition when trying to lose weight. graniteaamt@msn.com


robert bourgeois warwick, r.i. usa	Posted at 11:37am on Thursday, January 14th, 2010
Hi iv'e been looking for your mini secret word and mystery word mini books, and can seem to find them. can you help?


bjholmes Wichita	Posted at 5:41pm on Monday, January 11th, 2010
Please tell me how to obtain the pocket size Scan and Find puzzle book. I carry them in my purse and now I can't find them anywhere.


Annette Cedar Rapids, Iowa	Posted at 10:28am on Monday, December 28th, 2009
A subscription to these pocket mini mag word searches would be perfect. I would like to buy such a critter for a girlfriend for her birthday. thanks


Barb vinton, ia	Posted at 10:27am on Monday, December 28th, 2009
I work full time and LOVE the Mini Mag Mystery Word searches. They fit perfectly in my lunch box and I am very happy to take my lunch and work through a couple of these. I can't find them now and am glad to hear that they will be returning in March of 2010.


Media Owners editors Boulder, Colorado USA	Posted at 2:49pm on Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009
NEW YORK, November 24, 2009 -- American Media, Inc. (AMI) today announced that it has reached an agreement for the outsourcing of all Playboy magazine functions excluding the editorial product. AMI will assume responsibility for the production, circulation, advertising sales, marketing and other support services of both Playboy magazine and the company's other domestic publications. Under terms of the contract, AMI will be paid potential fees in the range of $5 million for advertising, circulation, production and related services. This would result in profitability of approximately $2 million. The companies will begin working together immediately with a goal of completing the transition by March 2010.

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