The website of FOLIO, a publication focused on magazine industry news, has really been going strong and the bloggers seem to have settled in quite well.

Here are some recent stories relevant to ProHipHop readers that should give you a pretty clear picture of why FOLIO is a must read though, sadly, that is partially due to the fact that they're really doing an excellent job of chronicling the failure of so many magazines to weather the one-two punch of the web and the recession.

Jet/Ebony Publisher Reorganizes

How to Cleverly Spin Your Next Round of Layoffs
Johnson Publishing’s non-layoff layoff announcement.

Staffers Asked to ‘Reapply’ for Jobs Amid Reorganization at Johnson Publishing
Ebony publisher looking to ‘strategically improve operational efficiencies.'

Three Editors Accept Buyout Offers at Johnson
Ebony and Jet publisher trims older editorial staff.

The Source Fires Advertisers

The Source Gets So Fresh, So Clean
‘Bible’ of hip-hop makes risky move turning away explicit advertisers.

Where Are They Now? [from May, 2008]

Publisher to Launch Hip-Hop Business Journal
‘Billboard of Hip-Hop’ to carry 150,000 circulation.

[Note: I remain amazed at the wide range of people who think hip hop B2B is a road to riches.  It is not though it does offer a different angle on celebrity news and gossip in an oversaturated market.]

Music Magazines Fold, Music Magazines Launch

A Death Metal Memo
Metal Maniacs editor gives contributors final 'eternal metal hugs.'

Publisher Mulls Future of its Music Magazines
Zenbu Media stops printing of Metal Maniacs, mulls frequency change for Relix.

Future US to Launch Upscale Music Magazine
Guitar Aficionado, with a 100,000 circulation, to launch in May.

Industry Networking

And for those who aren't totally burned out on joining social networks, FOLIO: mediaPRO might be just the spot to establish much needed professional contacts.