Socially-Conscious Magazine Launches in Chicago

Former staff of Conscious Choice magazine didn't sit on their laurels when the staff learned last week that their beloved magazine was being shut down. Rather than head to the unemployment office, they set to launch their own socially-conscious magazine. Exactly one week later, the announcement was made: Mindful Metropolis will debut with the May issue.

Below is the press release in its entirety announcing the news. I'm thrilled to see a magazine like this will continue to meet the needs of Chicagoland residents and businesses. Now, more than ever, we need a magazine like this to exist. I hope you're as excited, too. Please let me know if you have any questions about the magazine!

-Megy

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Megy Karydes
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New Socially-Conscious Magazine To Launch in Chicago

CHICAGO (April 1) – Former staff of a long-running and popular socially-conscious monthly print magazine today announces the launch of a new print magazine: Mindful Metropolis. On the heels of news that the publisher of Conscious Choice magazine was shutting down the Chicago-based publication, the dedicated staff quickly re-organized and plans to debut with its May issue.

“Mindful Metropolis is more than just a print publication,” says James Faber, editor and production manager of the magazine. “We’ll bring conscious living ideas to our readers and share what is happening in our community with them so we can become more connected and committed to socially-conscious living.”

Richard McGinnis, publisher of the new enterprise, is encouraged by the overwhelming support of former advertisers, writers and readers that have committed to helping make the new magazine a success.

Recounting his experience with the news, McGinnis notes that the magazine is already a success story. “The overwhelming support we’ve received about our new venture is truly remarkable,” says McGinnis. “This is truly the power of the people, of the human spirit and of relationships. This is not only the beginning of a success story; this is a story of success already.”
More than 35,000 copies of the magazine will be distributed through more than 570 distribution points throughout the city and surrounding suburbs. Mindful Metropolis will be a free monthly publication that meets a full color glossy eco-friendly print format.

"We're absolutely delighted to bring a new, exciting magazine to the Chicagoland community and to embark in a direction that allows immense opportunity to have an impact on thousands of socially-conscious readers, and gives both longtime and new advertisers a great arena for engaging our audience," says McGinnis.

For more information about Mindful Metropolis, please visit www.MindfulMetropolis.com or call 312-593-2766.

NOTE TO MEDIA: A hi-res image of Mindful Metropolis is available upon request. Media interviews with Richard McGinnis, publisher, are welcome. Please call Megy Karydes at 312-560-2715 or email her at Megy@KarydesConsulting.com.

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