Subscriptions – Going Forward

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

I suppose it depends on the publishers whether they want to push things like “the Modeling Hub” at least with all three wheels the same things should roll along better.

The other threads on the Future of the mag all seem to suggest that the association of the public with Model is not ideal at attracting new readers so maybe it should be played down. And as MEW was the better seller of the two titles again another reason to push the “Workshop” more than Model. They also suggest that traditional “Model Engineering” is fading out and a new types of home workshop activity are taking its place so why not aim at that.

Maybe I should have used something different in the title as going back to Model Engineer and it’s old font is hardly going forward to attract new blood.

Also seems confusion over what the new header is as the hub is different and at least they have attempted to keep it a bit closer to the other titles.

Quick thought, wants a bolder font to match the other two titles but pulls in the & of RCM&E as well as the smaller Model of Model Boats

Though personally, I would drop Model in place of Home or Hobby

[BazParticipant @baz89810]

Got to agree with Jason now would be a good time to drop “model” Andy replace it with Home or Hobby, perhaps at a stretch Hobby engineer, maker and workshop.

[Bill PhinnParticipant @billphinn90025]

Even though I’m not a model engineer, I can see a huge amount of appeal, as well as merit, in the hobby.

I think it would be a shame if the hobby’s long pedigree (and the magazine’s) is partly eroded by a name change that leaves out the word “model” in the new publication’s title.

 

 

[V8EngParticipant @v8eng]

Perhaps ‘Machining and Metal Work for Makers’ that might fit in with the apparent current trends.

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

Flipping things around:

‘The Amateur Workshop: for Models and More’

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MichaelG.

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Edit: __ for the avoidance of doubt:

Amateurs do it for love

Professionals do it for money

 

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

You’re debating the number of angels dancing on a pinhead.

Model Engineer (in its various guises) is one of the longest continuously published special interest magazines in the world. If it was a building not a magazine it would be listed Grade 1.

 

Keeping existing subscribers is the first priority. As ‘Model Engineer’ is prominent in both existing titles losing it is as likely to alienate existing readers who are obviously comfortable with the term (even if some would advocate change). There are already those who have expressed suspicion of the change on the grounds of the title.

Continuity is important here, for multiple reasons.

[Neil Wyatt]

On Neil Wyatt Said:

You’re debating the number of angels dancing on a pinhead. […]

Is that specifically directed at me, Neil … or to the recent conversation in general ?

I don’t much care either way, but I would like to know.

MichaelG.

[Colin HeseltineParticipant @colinheseltine48622]

Could you take Jasons idea and go a little further:

The spacing is a little rubbish, but iIdont do pretty graphics. 🙂

Colin

 

[Neil Wyatt]

On Neil Wyatt Said:

[…] Model Engineer (in its various guises) is one of the longest continuously published special interest magazines in the world. If it was a building not a magazine it would be listed Grade 1.

[…]

Continuity is important here, for multiple reasons.

Then just call it Model Engineer … and let it live or die depending on how the content is received.

MichaelG.

[noel shelleyParticipant @noelshelley55608]

It’s Model Engineer ! MEW was an attempt to get 2 bites of the same cherry, it’s time to put Jack back in his box and revert to the original title. The experiment has failed and left both titles the worse for it. Add & Workshop if you must and some other in small print.. Since MEW seemed to revolve around machine tools and machining why not Model Engineer & Machinist ? Continuity is vital ! Noel.

[BazyleParticipant @bazyle]

At the St Albans club meeting tonight I mentioned the impending change. Nobody was aware of it, not even the member who occasionally writes for ME!

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