The_Improper_Bostonian

<i>The Improper Bostonian</i>

The Improper Bostonian

Defunct American women's magazine

The Improper Bostonian was a glossy lifestyle magazine first published in August 1991 "highlighting the people and places that make Boston a world-class city."[4]

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After 28 years, publisher Wendy Semonian Eppich announced that the magazine ceased publication effective April 25, 2019.[5][6]

History

The magazine came out bi-weekly and reported on the area trends in a young and entertaining way. The magazine was a staple in Greater Boston, distributed free at kiosks within city limits, and available via a $29.95 annual subscription to people living outside the municipality.[1] The magazine covered music, theater, sports, fashion, personals, shopping and local events.[7] The magazine also held or sponsored events in the city ranging from balls to benefits for the homeless and children.[8]

When it was first published, it was a newsprint tabloid and—via several upgrades—it changed format to a glossy. The Improper Bostonian was founded by Mark Semonian in 1991. His sister, Wendy Semonian Eppich, succeeded him as publisher in 2003.[9] The publication was owned and operated by the Semonian family from its inception.[10]

In 2019, it was distributed to 274 newsboxes and 600 other locations around Greater Boston, including colleges and restaurants, with the magazine being delivered to 13,000 homes reaching 350,000 readers each year.[11]

On the magazine ceasing its publication in 2019, Eppich stated "I think The Improper has become a part of the fabric of the city... I think we brought some fun to the city for 28 years".[10]

References

  1. [1]
    "Subscriptions". Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  2. [2]
    Emily Sweeney (April 25, 2019). "The Improper Bostonian announces it will close Thursday". The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  3. [3]
    "Current Issue". improper.com. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  4. [4]
    "Media Kit 2016" (PDF). improper.com.
  5. [5]
    Buja, Melissa (25 April 2019). "The Improper Bostonian Shuts Down After 28 Years". NBC10 Boston. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  6. [6]
    Wendy Semonian Eppich (April 25, 2019). "An Improper Farewell | Improper Bostonian". www.improper.com. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  7. [7]
    "The Improper Bostonian". Archived from the original on September 11, 2007. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
  8. [8]
    "Improper Events". Improper Bostonian. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
  9. [9]
    Fisher, Jenna (April 25, 2019). "The Improper Bostonian Magazine To Stop Publishing". patch.com. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  10. [10]
    Seiffert, Don. "Improper Bostonian magazine says it's shutting down after 28 years". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  11. [11]
    "The Improper Bostonian Is No More". Boston Magazine. April 25, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2019.
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