Let them Eat Cake

Launched in October 2002, CitySmart Magazine was the brainchild of Brigitte Baroukh, a savvy entrepreneur filled with a zest for life and a true passion for publishing. Building on inspiration from her years in New York, this go-getter dreamed of creating a no-nonsense magazine, offering the best of all worlds; incorporating playful spunk and hard-hitting editorials that would speak to the upscale culture of South Florida.

Her magazine began as an 8 x 8 easy-to-read resource guide for the local community of Coral Springs and Parkland. The response was so impressive that she was able to increase, not only overall circulation, but also the size of the magazine to an 8 x 11 in only six short months. Today, the publication has a regional slant with a readership of over 200,000 and distribution that extends regionally.

The growth has been phenomenal, yet CitySmart has maintained its original quality, integrity and mission. Within CitySmart’s pages, readers will enjoy five sections (City Scope, CityHealth & Wellness, CityStyle, CityLiving and CityEats). Each of these tackle issues from facing business owners today to the latest fashions on the runway, and even the hottest travel destinations. Allow CitySmart’s full Calendar of Events and Dining section to take you where you want to go. Our most recent addition, City Health & Wellness, provides crucial information on cutting-edge technologies in the world of medicine and science, as well as prevention tips for whatever ails you.

History

The Russian edition of FHM is published since 2001 in Moscow; since 2007 by Rodionov Publishing House. Its publisher was Evgeny Dodolev. He had showed that operating a periodical in Russia was much easier without the burden of Western libel laws.

Controversy

In July 2008 issue Dodolev had published nude pictures of five FHM Russia's employees including his own secretary, Chief marketing officer, VP of Event Departament, Executive Culture Director and Head Editor of the magazine. This story referred to a new cost reduction and mocked some methods of budget cutting in Publishing company. FHM Russia employees were never paid for acting as nude models.

The issue had huge coverage in Russian media. The magazine's website was even briefly closed, but has since re-opened. Some of heroines had better job offers and left the organization. Former Head Editor Anna Perova had taken proposal and became Editor in Chief of one of the oldest Russian magazine Krestyanka. The other heroine has been Personal Assistant to Mikhail Leontyev since 2009.

MATTE releases the freedom of form, composition and different points of view. With a visual approach to design, fashion and art MATTE mag is a platform for Inspiration, Interaction and Creation of unique work.

MATTE’s concern is to take beauty beyond interpretations in order to create a connection between public and concept. Our mission is to promote top and up coming talent in our business. We hope to transmit our enthusiasm and effort to our contributors and followers.