Stuff‘s Jellinek Replaces Maxim‘s Needham

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JIMMY JELLINEK NAMED
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF MAXIM MAGAZINE

New York, NY (May 12, 2006) — Jimmy Jellinek has been named editor-in-chief of Maxim magazine, the best-selling men’s lifestyle magazine in America, it was announced today by Dennis Publishing president and CEO Stephen Colvin. Jimmy Jellinek replaces Ed Needham, who is returning to England with his family.

Jellinek moves over from Dennis-owned Stuff magazine, which with its 1.3 million circulation, is the second best-selling men’s lifestyle magazine in the US. As editor in chief of Stuff, he evolved the title into the premier men’s product and entertainment magazine, being rewarded with success in circulation and advertising. Jellinek’s replacement at Stuff will be announced shortly.

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