Online video magazine launches

Crane.tv a new online video magazine has now launched and can be viewed at www.crane.tv. Devised by an experienced editorial team, its content is aimed at a digital audience of style conscious and culturally curious, global citizens. To date Crane.tv offers a selection of 500+ videos, showcasing its five magazine channels; art, design, fashion, lifestyle and travel. All editorial enquiries should be directed to editor Trisha Andres. Contact.

National newspaper appoints features editor

Natasha Pearlman, currently senior commissioning editor of the Daily Mail Femail, will be joining the News of the World as features editor. Natasha will commence her new role on 18 January 2011. Contact details will be announced in due course. Contact.

Promotions within hair brand's press office

At HOB Salons, Gabi Dee has been promoted to PR Manager and Andrea Maylor has been appointed PR Executive. Contact.

DIARYdates

Added, amended or confirmed:

• L.K. Bennett SS11 Press Day
• Louis Vuitton SS11 Press Day
• Lands’ End SS11 Press Day
• Aminaka Wilmont SS11 Press Day
• Les Nereides & N2 Sample Sale
• Aruna Seth SS11 Press Day
• Giorgio Armani SS11 Press Day - Women's and Men's Collections
• Private Viewing - The Vauxhall Collective: Three Years On 2008 – 2010
• Hobbs SS11 Collection Preview
• Altitude London Open Day
• Margaret Dabbs Press Launch (date change)
• P&G Beauty Event
• QVC SS11 Press Day
• Onitsuka Tiger SS11 Press Day
• American InterContinental University Fashion department and current international student talent Open Day
  

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Menswear and grooming products aimed at male vegetarians and vegans

Alex Gazzola is compiling a monthly man’s page for vegetarian lifestyle magazine Vegetarian Living. He is looking for any new menswear and grooming products aimed at male veggies and vegans and those with ‘green’ and eco sensibilities – eg hemp clothing for Winter, recycled belts/ manbags, faux leather accessoriess, eco grooming, organic/ fairtrade menswear etc. This is an on-going request. Contact: alex@gazzola.orangehome.co.uk

Vitality acquires new consumer titles

As part of the review of IPC Media’s niche and specialist titles, the company has announced the sale of Loaded and Hair to Vitality Publishing. The deal sees Vitality acquire the brands – currently published within the IPC Inspire and Southbank portfolios – with immediate effect. There will be no interruption to the publishing schedule of the titles and transferring staff will move to Vitality with immediate effect. Direct contact details and email addresses have not yet been announced but will be confirmed in due course.