[ANN] BITCOIN MAGAZINE progress report

[Vladimir]

This is a quick update on status of Bitcoin Magazine.

We have firm date of release of DRM free digital edition of Bitcoin Magazine #1 to our subscribers. It will be done on 6th of August 2012.

We are also working on making Bitcoin Magazine issue #1 digital edition available on various mobile devices including at least iPad and Android marketplaces.

Release schedule for printed and digital issues was altered due to scheduling requirements of our distribution contract with B&N. This was unfortunate and should have been expected, but as mentioned earlier it was our first time releasing something to a distribution company.

We expect issue #2 to start shipping in the second half of August 2012.

We expect issue #3 to be available in some Barnes & Noble stores in September 2012. While we do not have firm data on B&N order yet we expect that issue #3 will have very limited availability in stores, 10 copies or less per store.

Negotiations are in progress to have Bitcoin Magazine on shelves of WH Smith (UK) and Walmart starting October - November 2012.

Thanks to the strong feedback from our subscribers on lost and delayed shipments and helpful feedback about print quality of Bitcoin Magazine issue #1 we have dramatically changed our print and logistics processes. Starting from issue #2 we print Bitcoin Magazine in UK with a very reputable partner and using significantly higher quality paper and print processes. We also have changed shipping process significantly. The changes made shall ensure quick and reliable magazine delivery to our subscribers, worldwide.

The pricing of the magazine has been changed. Starting with issue #2 the cover price for printed edition will be 8.88$ (USD) or local currency equivalent worldwide. This means price increase for US customers and slightly lower prices for the rest of the world. There will be discounts for bundles of 3, 6 and 12 month subscriptions.

Please note that due to distribution related print schedule shift, advertisers looking to place ads in issue #3 (the one that is scheduled to be sold via Barnes & Noble) should contact us immediately. There are still a few days to place ads in issues #2 and #3, but after August 6th this will not be possible.

As always, thank you for your support as a community. You have made Bitcoin Magazine a success!

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[Dansker]

Thanks for keeping us updated.

Now, the plan to stock them in the UK sound interesting.

Is this going to happen, or is it something you hope will happen?

[World]

nice progress thx

[bittenbob]

As Vladimir announced, we have only 2 days left where ads can be submitted for Issue 2 and 3. Please see http://bitcoinmagazine.net/advertise-with-us/ for more details.

Our ad pricing can be found here: http://bitcoinmagazine.net/s/BM_Rate_Card_Summer_2012.pdf

Our basic requirements here: http://bitcoinmagazine.net/s/BM_Advertiser_Program.pdf

And our budget-line of Market Ads here: http://bitcoinmagazine.net/s/Market_Ads.jpg

All inquiries should be submitted to ads@bitcoinmagazine.co.uk

[Matthew N. Wright]

Speaking purely aesthetically, Issue #1 was a deep kiss.

In looking at the next 2 issues I am editing right now, Issue #2 is dry humping and Issue #3 is double penetration.

I have never been prouder to be a part of this orgasmic magazine. See you guys at the conference. We'll be signing special editions there and broadcasting a feed for the people who couldn't attend.

[World]

We'll be signing special editions there and broadcasting a feed for the people who couldn't attend.

very nice

[Buffer Overflow]

Negotiations are in progress to have Bitcoin Magazine on shelves of WH Smith (UK) and Walmart starting October - November 2012.

That's fantastic. What sort of price are we looking at in WHS?