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Des Moines, IA – May 5, 2025 — Active Interest Media (AIM), a leading producer of enthusiast media and events, today announced that Michael Burns has joined the company as Senior Vice President of Sales. Burns will oversee revenue strategy and execution across AIM’s portfolio of media brands, including Fine Homebuilding, Writer’s Digest, Fine Woodworking,…

Des Moines, IA. (October 30, 2024) – Active Interest Media publication, ANGLER’S JOURNAL was recognized by the 2024 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. The Winter ’24 issue was as named the winner of the Sports / Recreation category. The Eddie & Ozzie Awards celebrate peer-to-peer recognition, shining a light on the industry’s top editorial and…

Centerbrook, CT, September 25, 2024 – The Soundings Trade Only Group is pleased to announce the release of the 2024 Marine Industry Global Workplace Study, a first-of-its-kind research initiative available October 1, 2024. Spearheaded by the Soundings Trade Only Group in collaboration with sponsors: MarineMax, Volvo Penta, IMTRA Corporation, Yamaha, NMMA, MRAA, global industry partners:…

Des Moines, IA. (August 29, 2024) – Active Interest Media publication, WRITER’S DIGEST was named a finalist for two 2024 FOLIO: Eddie Award categories. Consumer profile “WD Interview: Brandon Taylor” and consumer website WritersDigest.com were both recognized as finalists. The Eddie & Ozzie Awards celebrate peer-to-peer recognition, shining a light on the industry’s top editorial…

Des Moines, IA. (August 29, 2024) – Four Active Interest Media Marine Group publications were named as finalists of the 2024 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie awards. The YACHTS INTERNATIONAL Fall 2023 Issue, YACHTS INTERNATIONAL’s “Water Music” article, ANGLER’S JOURNAL Winter 2024 Issue, and PASSAGEMAKER’S “Big Cats, Big Adventure” article were recognized. The Eddie & Ozzie…

YACHTS INTERNATIONAL Spring 2023 Issue Cover Des Moines, IA. (October 31, 2023) – Three Active Interest Media Marine Group publications were recognized by the 2023 FOLIO: Eddie & Ozzie awards. PASSAGEMAKER’S “V for Victory” article was named the winner for the single article, consumer enthusiast category. YACHTS INTERNATIONAL Spring 2023 Issue received an honorable mention…

Des Moines, IA. (October 31, 2023) – Active Interest Media publication, WRITER’S DIGEST was recognized by the 2023 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Column “Building Better Worlds” was named the winner of the consumer, hobby, special interest category.  “WD Interview: Ian McEwan” received an honorable mention recognition for the consumer profile category. “The publishing industry…

Recognizing 25 individuals who have dedicated their careers to classical style Washington, DC (August 15, 2023) – TRADITIONAL BUILDING is pleased to announce the 2023 25 Leaders – A Who’s Who in Traditional Building; a program that recognizes those who create and preserve traditional-style buildings that speak of the past and hold promise for a…

Des Moines, IA. (August 9, 2023) – Active Interest Media publication, WRITER’S DIGEST was named a finalist for two 2023 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Award categories. Column “Building Better Worlds” and “WD Interview: Ian McEwan” were both recognized as finalists. “The publishing industry is bursting with talented professionals working around the clock to deliver meaningful,…