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The Early Days of Rolling Stone Magazine
20:46 - 24:40 (03:54)
A reflection on the early days of Rolling Stone magazine, highlighting the challenges faced by the founders and initial editors to build a financially sustainable publication while navigating issues of sexism and advertising pressures.
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Rolling Stone Magazine initially struggled with their distributor partnership model but found success through a letter writing campaign initiated by Mick Jagger to Jan Wenner, which resulted in free advertising and increased coverage.
20:46 - 22:16 (01:29)
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Rolling Stone Magazine initially struggled with their distributor partnership model but found success through a letter writing campaign initiated by Mick Jagger to Jan Wenner, which resulted in free advertising and increased coverage.
ChapterThe Early Days of Rolling Stone Magazine
EpisodeRolling Stone Magazine
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Founder Jan Wenner was known for making secret deals, such as exchanging advertising for favorable reviews or giving editorial positions to friends and family members.
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Rolling Stone
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Founder Jan Wenner was known for making secret deals, such as exchanging advertising for favorable reviews or giving editorial positions to friends and family members.