Aice Media Studies

 Magazine History

The first American magazines were published in 1741. Philadelphia printers Andrew Bradford and Benjamin Franklin who owned rivaling newspapers both raced to publish the first American magazine. Bradford ultimately claimed the honor by publishing American Magazine first. Benjamin Franklin's General Magazine was published three days later. Despite these short-lived ventures, magazines became incredibly popular in America. By the end of the 18th century, there were more than 100 magazines in the United States. Sports Illustrated was first published in 1954. Initially, Sports Illustrated covered activities geared towards wealthy Americans, such as boating and playing polo. In the 1960s, journalist Andre Laguerre became the assistant managing editor of the fledging publication. Thanks to his leadership, the magazine began focusing on all major sports. Today, Sports Illustrated is famous for its sharp sports coverage. Today, there are thousands of magazines worldwide. Magazines inspire, inform, educate and entertain audiences across the globe.

Source: magazines.com