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Who was on the cover of Jet magazine?
Jet magazine cover featuring the founder of the Johnson Publishing Company and Jet, John H. Johnson.
Who was on the last cover of Jet Magazine?
In 2009, Jet expanded one of the weekly issues to a double issue published once each month….Jet (magazine)
| February 14, 1952, cover with Acquanetta | |
|---|---|
| Former editors | Mitzi Miller, Mira Lowe, Sylvia P. Flanagan, Robert E. Johnson |
| First issue | November 1, 1951 |
| Final issue | June 2014 (print) continuing in digital (2014) |
| Country | United States |
Does Jet magazine still exist?
Jet ceased print production in June 2014. Two years later, Johnson Publishing sold both publications, save the photo archive, to private equity firm Clear View Group. Under new ownership, woes continued as unpaid freelancers sued Ebony, and the publication ended its print operation in 2019.
Are Jet magazines worth anything?
More than a million photos from Jet and Ebony magazines sold for $30 million on Wednesday, to a consortium of foundations that plan on donating the archive for public use. Chicago-based Johnson Publishing, which owns Jet and Ebony, put the massive archive up for sale after the company filed for bankruptcy in April.
Who bought Ebony and Jet?
Clear View Group
After 71 years, in June 2016, Johnson Publishing sold both Ebony and Jet, another Johnson publication, to a private equity firm called Clear View Group. The new publisher is known as Ebony Media Corporation.
Is Ebony still in print?
Ebony stopped printing its magazine in 2019 and Johnson Publishing filed for bankruptcy the same year. The magazines changed hands again last year, with Milwaukee Bucks alum and Black businessman Ulysses Bridgeman buying Ebony and Jet for $14 million in December. It officially relaunched in March.
What happened to Ebony and Jet magazines?
The company eventually filed for bankruptcy, and by 2019, both Ebony and Jet had stopped printing. This was an opportunity for Bridgeman and her father, former NBA player and entrepreneur Ulysses Junior Bridgeman, to discuss the magazine with the family to gauge interest in purchasing.
What is the most valuable Ebony magazine?
The late John H. Johnson started Johnson Publishing Company in 1942.
Are Jet magazines valuable?
Can you still buy Ebony magazine?
Are old movie magazines worth anything?
Notables such as Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe usually bring from $25 to $50 or more whether it’s on older Look or Life or a specialty movie magazine. Some can be worth much more. Consulting a price guide on paper collectibles or doing some research online is a good idea before selling a collection.
Who buys old Jet magazines?
Ebony and Jet magazines, which have chronicled African-American life for the past 71 years, have been sold to an Austin, Texas-based private equity firm. Johnson Publishing Co. announced Tuesday that Ebony and digital-only Jet were sold to Clear View Group.