Though the tech magazine industry has taken a hit over the past
few years, there are still some hefty books left standing.
Following are the top 5 consumer computer books by circulation,
according to Media Distribution Services:
| 1. PC World |
1,260,879
|
| 2. PC Magazine |
1,229,092
|
| 3. ComputerUser |
790,000
|
| 4. Wired |
515,383
|
| 5. Computer Shopper |
503,221
|
Speaking of PC World, its online counterpart took home a min's
"Best of the Web" award for outstanding application of e-commerce
and an honorable mention for best design. The awards program,
presented by PR NEWS' sister publications, min and min's b2b, this
month handed out awards to the following online magazine Web sites
and email newsletters for virtual excellence in 2002:
- Ad Presentation: Style.com and NetworkWorld.com
- Application of E-Commerce: PCWorld.com and iVillage
- Companion Site: The New Yorker.com and AdvisorToday.com
- Best Design: Style.com and ebuild.com
- Editorial Excellence: BHG.com and TravelWeekly.com
- Email Newsletter: Parenting.com and Network World
- Integration with Print: YM.com and Workforce.com
- Online Community: Financial-Planning.com
- Photo Galleries: Newsweek.MSNBC.com
- Premium Site: ConsumerReports.com and Variety.com
- Uses of Interactivity: Gurl.com and Primedia for Pep Boys
Virtual Car Show
For a complete list, including the honorable mentions, go to
http://www.minonline.com or
email [email protected].