Media Reviews
Alan Magnus Radio Personality
The Jamaican radio personality Alan Magnus has worked on Real Jamaican Radio or RJR as it is most commonly known for a very long time. In fact, I think he might just be the radio personality working there the longest. One can listen to him on weekday mornings from …
My Home Magazine
My HOme is one of the local interior design magazines in the Philippines. I first chanced upon this magazine in 2003 and since then I have been an avid supporter of My Home-never failing to get a copy of their montly issue and encouraging other people who are into …
Wired Magazine
I used to be absolutely in love with Wired Magazine, but over the years I have found that this magazine is declining in quality. I noticed the big change sometime around last year. I’m a big technology geek and when it came to my technology news, Wired …
India Abroad Newspaper
India Abroad is a newpaper published by rediff for Indians living abroad. I have been subscribing to this newspaper since almost 4 years now. It is a weekly newspaper which arrives every Saturday in your mailbox. The cost of subscribing is pretty cheap( about $32/year) as each issue cost …
Aqualumiere Gloss by Chanel (magazine ad)
Chanel is one of those brands that will always stand out because of its reputation. That reputation is one of distinction, extreme sophistication, luxury, and even excess. The lip gloss they’re marketing should be no exception. And to display that, they chose a very …
LG Dare Verizon Cell phone (TV commercial)
These cellular phone are really becoming the newest thing. I mean they are all the rage. Cell phones these days do more than personal computers did when they first emerged on the scene. This is the premise behind the LG Dare phone. These …
Horse Illustrated Magazine
Horse Illustrated is a great addition to any horse lovers collection. It provides a variety of practical horse information that allows you to stay in touch with the latest topics from the amateur horse person to the professional.
I enjoy how they provide an easy to read …
Article : “The More, The Merrier” Written by Cynthia Zarin
“The More, The Merrier” written by Cynthia Zarin is an article about a woman searching for the meaning of cooking: First through her mother; next her roommate; and finally, during a summer trip to France. A non-cook, who will soon blossom into an exceptional cook for her family and …
National ENQUIRER magazine
This is one magazine that I buy even though I do know you can’t always believe every thing you read. Sometimes, they do have the “real” scoop and it makes some of these celebrities very mad.
This magazine has had a lot of law suits against it but continue to …
iFM 96.3 (Zamboanga City)
When you’re looking for a good laugh, good music and good deliverance of news, this one’s the best place to tune in. This is one radio station that I can’t let the day through without. Even my parents are hooked up with the jokes that are told every end …
Cosmopolitan Magazine
I used to nick my mum’s Cosmopolitan magazine when I was a kid and she would say “I am not sure you should be reading that!” because it does usually have some pretty graphic sex advice features ie. how to give a great blow job for instance. I …
PBS - Programming/Pledge Drives
PBS is an awesome network that brings many shows to television that otherwise wouldn’t be there. There’s no doubt it’s the leader in children’s programming. Sesame Street still educates and entertains. Senior citizens can watch reruns of The Lawrence Welk Show. Music and science shows from …
TV Guide Channel
The TV Guide Channel began essentially as just a scroll of cable listings. Now it’s a network with original programming. The one theme that is consistent is that TV Guide Channel is all about entertainment and nothing else. You may find paid programming during the wee …
Haven of Rest by Charles Morris
I do really appreciate the radio program “Haven of Rest” by Charles Morrisl I find comfort and upliftment everytime I listen to the radio program. Charles Morris exercises varieties in carrying out the program. There was a time when he features well-known personalities in an interview. These personalities usually …
O: The Oprah Magazine
Oprah’s success as a talk-show host gave rise to the birth of O The Oprah Magazine. I love this magazine. It is the printed version of the TV talk show which I find so informative. I like that they keep it real here, discussing about real-life issues and using …
Two Forever Lenox Rings (magazine ad)
I have never seen a ring advertised in a magazine that is as tacky as this one. The gemstones representing the various months is not even enough to make these rings seem precious enough that I would want to buy one to commemorate a relationship. In any …
Real Simple Magazine
There is no doubt in my mind that I am a marketing executives dream. I see a new product and I have to have it. Open the closets in my home and you will find that just about everything I own has been profiled at some time in the …
Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel
I love to rough it up when I travel, and I do extensive research on how I can best travel spending the least amount of money going to the best and my favorite places to see and experience. I have always relied on Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel magazine. This …
Woman’s Era magazine
I used to read the magazine “woman’s era” regularly when I was in India. This book has been designed specially for women. Ofcourse, it attracts lots of men readers too as we all know men are always curious to know what does women want. They publish lots of short …
Preview Magazine
Heidi Klum once said that in fashion, ” one day you’re in, the next day you are out”. What she meant was this fashion industry is very competitive that it is progressing everyday. We need a fashion bible to keep us posted with the latest style. There are Vogue, …
Xerox “Practical Color” (magazine ad)
This is one of the juiciest ads I’ve ever seen. The people at Xerox have really put some thought into what was going to catch the readers’ eye. This one did it for me. As soon as I turned the page, I saw …
Writers Digest
I love to write short stories and poetry . I’ve submited some of my work in little contest that I’ve won a little recognition for. But, until “Writer’s Digest” I was sort of dishearted about my little “talent”.
This magazine is wonderful for anyone that is interested in …
New Yorker Obama Musilim Cartoon Cover
If you have not yet seen this outrageous cartoon drawing of Democrat Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, then you have been under a rock for the last few days. This is the current cover of the New Yorker magazine this month which was drawn by an artist as …
Men’s Health Magazine Philippines
Every man who is a health buff needs a source of medical tidbits. As health conscious as I am and since I play sports often, I subscribe to this magazine. It was launched locally here in my country five years ago and since then I have not missed …
Zeno acne fighter (magazine ad)
I have never heard of an electronic device that kills acne bacteria. I don’t know how I really like this idea. I mean, the concept of killing acne without messy creams and other potions is nice. But the electronic aspect is a little bit hard to …
Fox 11 News/ Good Day LA
My favorite news to watch in the morning is Fox 11 News Good Day LA. Steve, Jillian, and Dorothy are the best and keep me tune into the television. They make it interesting to watch and it is not boring at all. I have been watching them for years …
Reader’s Digest magazine
Reader’s Digest remain to be my top favorite magazine for years and I think that will stay that way for a long time. Reader’s Digest has travelled around the world for decades and they have provided valuable information, inspiring stories and a good time for their readers. They release …
Issues & Concerns Magazine
I have been a reader/subscriber of Issues & Concerns, a monthly published from Surathkal, Karnataka, India, for the past 7 years. This is a unique magazine that touches topics covering events and stories that impact people in a great way. In many States of India, farmers driven by indebtedness …
EUREKA TIMES STANDARD NEWS PAPER
In Eureka, there are two newspapers out, currently. One is privately owned by a local, very wealthy man, the other is THE EUREKA TIMES STANDARD NEWS PAPER. It doesn’t take a lot of reasoning, on the part of any of our locals, to know which newspaper is probably most …
Times Ascent
Times Ascent is a weekly supplement of Times of India which gives the latest recruitment opening in private and public sector. In India, it is the best place to start for the searching of jobs. Since I am regular reader of the Times of India, I also looked at …
Frontline news magazine
Frontline is an Indian newsmagazine published fortnightly from Chennai. I have been reading this magazine for the last three years. In fact, I have become addicted about it because of its impeccable quality and professionalism shown in journalism.
Though this magazine belongs to the spectrum of left, it still attracts …
Garnier Fructis Reshapable Hair Putty (magazine ad)
This guy is smiling or laughing his fool head off. It’s actually a nice, refreshing profile of the guy. But I have to admit that I am really surprised that a man was even chosen to market this product. Anyway, this hair putty is supposed to …
The Dress Collection by Ralph Lauren (magazine ad)
Ralph Lauren is known for making really preppy looking clothing. Think lots of polo shirts, khakis, and clothes which are befitting a summer in the South Hamptons. But fast forward a bit, and you will realize that Ralph Lauren has come a long way in the area …
The Sunday India
Once waiting for the train at station I came across the Sunday Indian (TSI). I bought to pass my time since it was too cheap and looks smart enough to attract the possible reader. This is a weekly magazine published from New Delhi, India.
After going through the first issue, …
Sirius Satellite Radio
A couple years ago for Christmas I received a Sirius Satellite Radio for my car. I had wanted it because Howard Stern was moving from terrestrial radio to Sirius Satellite Radio. After requesting the gift just for that purpose I have found that there are many more benefits Sirius …
Grazia Womens Magazine
Grazia is one of my favourite magazines as it is mostly about fashion, but not in the glossy, very arty way that Vogue does it. Grazia seems to make fashion more accessible an down to earth by featuring a lot of candid, paparazzi photos of stylish celebrities, not …
Dressage Today Magazine
Dressage Today Magazine is focused upon expanding knowledge for the dressage horse and rider. Dressage means training in French, and is a discipline of English riding. Dressage horses learn levels of riding from introduction to haute ecole. Dressage Today is a wonderful magazine with beautifully photographed pictures. There are …
Packers Dope Sheet
Now that football season (well, pre-season) is starting again, I am once again making my weekly visit to Packers.com in order to read their weekly dope sheet.
When it comes to lead up to games, the Packers Dope Sheet is probably the best place to gain a full understanding about …
CaressBrazilian.com (magazine ad)
Nicole Scherzinger is the face on this ad. But I don’t think she’s actually Brazilian. Just because she has long dark hair and a fresh face, she is the new face for this product. The ad itself looks really really cheesy. And the palm …
Our State Magazine
I love reading magazines; I feel I get better updates by browsing magazines. I started off subscribing to “Our state” North Carolina soon after I shifted to live here. This magazine is really useful and very informative letting me more about places in and around North Carolina. …
Reminisce magazine
I subscribe to the “Reminisce” magazine. It is full of information that brings back the “Good Old Times”.
Readers send in their nostalgic photos, stories and articles to share with other readers. There are various features including pictures of your last childhood, name that car, short memories, when TV was …
HGTV (Home & Garden Television) Cable TV channel
HGTV means Home and Garden Television and it is a tv channel that does a lot of home design, decorting and landscaping. I love watching HGTV and I’ve been able to get a lot of decoration ideas from HGTV. HGTV is a basic cable channel and …
Dodge Journey (magazine ad)
Now this is a really inventive ad. For the Dodge Journey, a creative team has come up with the idea to recreate the household floor plan and place it inside the vehicle. I believe this is really a crossover SUV instead of a minivan. …
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