People is a weekly American magazine focusing on celebrity news and human-interest stories. Published by Dotdash Meredith, it once held the largest audience of any American magazine, reaching 46.6 million adults in 2009, though readership declined to 35.9 million by 2018. It generated substantial advertising revenue, topping $997 million in 2011. In 2006, circulation was 3.75 million with revenue expected to exceed $1.5 billion. Recognized for its excellence, People was named "Magazine of the Year" by Advertising Age in 2005 and consistently ranked high on advertising industry lists.
In 1963, Richard Stolley acquired the Zapruder film of the John F. Kennedy assassination for Time Inc.
People magazine debuted on February 25, 1974, and was sold primarily on newsstands and in supermarkets.
The premiere edition of People, for the week ending March 4, 1974, featured Mia Farrow, starring in "The Great Gatsby", on the cover.
In the fall of 1978, a TV version of People Magazine, an entertainment news program hosted by Alan Hamel, Pat Mitchell and Phyllis George, with Peter Stone as an occasional substitute, aired on CBS. It was produced by Time-Life Television and lasted for a few months.
The first People Magazine Yearbook, called "Private Lives" published in 1991, covered events from 1990.
2014 became the only year not to be covered since its inception in 1991 because of the change to covering events of the same year.
The first People Magazine Yearbook, called "Private Lives", was published in 1991 by The Time Inc. Magazine Company, covering events from 1990.
In 1992, the sequel to Private Lives was published, called "Private Lives Volume II", subtitled "The Year in Review: 1991".
On October 19, 1993, Cindy Crawford and Richard Gere were declared "Sexiest Couple of the Year" by People.
In 1993, the year was added to the cover of the annual issue, called "Private Lives 1993", with the subtitle "The Year in Review: 1992".
In 1994, People Books released Private Lives 1994, subtitled Year in Review: 1993.
In 1994, there was no Sexiest Man Alive selection.
In 1995, an issue of People was distributed with two distinct covers, one featuring Selena and the other featuring the TV series Friends; the Selena cover sold out.
In 1996, the magazine title was reworked to "People Yearbook 1995", dropping the "Private Lives" title for the first time.
Since the People Yearbook 1995, the year (e.g., 1995) was written in bold on the front cover of the People Magazine Yearbook, though this changed in more recent editions.
In 1996, Time Inc. launched People en Español, a Spanish-language magazine.
In 1996, the magazine title was reworked to "People Yearbook 1995", dropping the "Private Lives" title for the first time.
People Magazine Yearbook 1998 covered the events of the Year 1997.
Since 1997, the dates for the Sexiest Man Alive selection have settled between mid-November and early December.
In 1998, Time Inc. launched Teen People, a version of People magazine targeted at teens.
People Magazine Yearbook 1998 covered the events of the Year 1997.
In 2002, People introduced People Stylewatch, focusing on celebrity style, fashion, and beauty.
In October 2005, People was named "Magazine of the Year" by Advertising Age for excellence in editorial, circulation, and advertising.
In a July 2006 Variety article, Janice Min, Us Weekly editor-in-chief, blamed People for the increase in cost to publishers of celebrity photos.
On July 27, 2006, the company announced that it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately.
The last issue of Teen People was scheduled for release in September 2006.
In October 2006, People ranked number 6 on Advertising Age's annual "A-list" and number 3 on Adweek's "Brand Blazers" list.
Until 2006, People's 100 Most Beautiful People list was the 50 Most Beautiful People list.
In April 2007, Teenpeople.com was merged into People.com, carrying teen-focused stories branded as TeenPeople.com.
In 2007, the frequency of People Stylewatch was increased to 10 times per year due to its success.
People Magazine Yearbook 2008 covered events of 2007.
In 2008, the Indian edition of People began publication.
People Magazine Yearbook 2008 covered events of 2007.
In 2009, People magazine had the largest audience of any American magazine with a readership of 46.6 million adults.
Since 2010, the international edition of People has been published in Greece.
Since the People Yearbook 1995, the year (e.g., 2010) was written in bold on the front cover of the People Magazine Yearbook, though this changed in more recent editions.
In 2011, People magazine had $997 million in advertising revenue, the highest of any American magazine.
On July 26, 2013, Outlook Group announced the closure of the Indian edition of People, which had begun publication in 2008.
2014 was the last year People Magazine Yearbook covered events from the previous year, 2013.
In December 2014, People selected its first and only Sexiest Woman Alive, Kate Upton.
2014 was the last year People Magazine Yearbook covered events from the previous year, 2013.
In 2015, the People Magazine Yearbook shifted to covering events of the same year, with the tagline "The Most Memorable Moments of 2015".
Since 2015, the "year" appeared in a more inconspicuous way on the front cover of the People Magazine Yearbook until the 2019 issue.
In September 2016, People, in collaboration with Entertainment Weekly, launched the People/Entertainment Weekly Network, a free, ad-supported online-video network.
In December 2016, LaTavia Roberson engaged in a feud with People after alleging they misquoted and misrepresented her interview online.
In 2016, People Magazine Investigates, a true crime television series, debuted on Investigation Discovery.
In 2016, the People Magazine Yearbook was a special "flip cover" issue dedicated to remembering people who died in 2016, including Prince, David Bowie, Nancy Reagan, Alan Rickman, Doris Roberts, and Muhammad Ali.
In September 2017, the People/Entertainment Weekly Network was rebranded as PeopleTV.
In November 2017, Meredith Corporation announced its plan to acquire Time Inc. for $2.8 billion, which would later include People Magazine.
In 2017, Meredith purchased Time Inc., including People magazine.
In spring 2017, People Stylewatch was rebranded as PeopleStyle and in late 2017, the print version was discontinued, making it a digital-only publication.
On January 31, 2018, Meredith Corporation finalized its acquisition of Time Inc. for $2.8 billion. As a result, Time Magazine, People Magazine and People Magazine Yearbook became published by Meredith Corporation.
In 2018, People magazine's readership significantly declined to 35.9 million, falling to second place among American magazines.
In 2019, People editor Jess Cagle announced he was stepping down and was replaced by Dan Wakeford.
In 2019, People selected its first Cutest Baby Alive, Andy Cohen's son Benjamin.
In 2019, the copyright of the People Magazine Yearbook was described as belonging to Meredith Corporation, without any prominent tagline.
Since 2015, the "year" appeared in a more inconspicuous way on the front cover of the People Magazine Yearbook until the 2019 issue.
Since 2015, the "year" appeared in a more inconspicuous way on the front cover of the People Magazine Yearbook until the 2019 issue.
In 2020, Anderson Cooper's son, Wyatt Morgan, was named the Cutest Baby Alive by People.
In 2020, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, and Hudson's daughter Rani became the first multigenerational cover stars of People's Beautiful Issue.
In 2020, the People Magazine Yearbook featured the prominent bold writing of the "Year" on the front cover, along with the tagline "Our Extraordinary Year Together".
In the 2020 issue, the bold style of writing the "year" made a comeback in the People Magazine Yearbook.
On October 6, 2021, Dotdash agreed to purchase Meredith, which owned People and other magazines, in a $2.7 billion deal.
On December 1, 2021, the purchase of Meredith by Dotdash, including People magazine, was finalized.
In 2021, People Puzzler, a crossword puzzle-themed game show, debuted on Game Show Network.
In 2021, the People Magazine Yearbook continued the trend with a tagline saying, "When We All Got Together Again".
On February 23, 2022, Liz Vaccariello was named the new Editor in Chief of People, replacing Dan Wakeford.
As of 2022, former Sexiest Man Alive winners John F. Kennedy Jr., Sean Connery, and Patrick Swayze have since died.
In 1974, the initial cover price was 35 cents, equivalent to $2.23 in 2024.
In 2024, the six-episode series People Magazine Investigates: Surviving a Serial Killer aired on Investigation Discovery.
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