Some titles are faring well, despite it all They're doing markedly better than their competitors in ad pages, and it speaks to the ongoing shakeout in magazines (charts)   Magazine publishers take a bath in 2009 Ad pages tumble 25.6 percent for the year, with fourth quarter down 21.6 percent. But there are signs 2010 will be a better year.   For magazines, another challenging year Publishers will struggle to respond to changes in what readers and advertisers want. Talking with consultant Marty Walker.   Outlook for magazines in 2010: Grimmer Ad revenues will continue to slide, if at a lesser pace. Expect more titles, and bigger titles, to fold in this harsh environment.   Playboy suitor gets the chills at the altar London Fog owner Iconix drops its bid to buy the long-suffering men's magazine after failing to reach a deal to shed its TV unit   Stop the presses: E&P is folding The Nielsen title, which covered newspapers for 125 years, will shut down by year's end, not a good sign for the struggling print industry   New editor for BusinessWeek, from Time He's Josh Tyrangiel, 37, and he's got a big mandate: Turn the ailing business title into a magazine appealing to consumers   Bunny hop? Playboy is up for sale. Or that's the word from London Fog owner Iconix, the reported bidder. But magazine founder Hef would have to approve the deal.   For magazines, a smarter sort of pay wall Maggwire is gearing up to offer readers select content from a range of titles, much the way iTunes offers music by the song   Hachette shutters Metropolitan Home Monthly is just the latest shelter title to close as the pains of the ad recession deepen. Category is off 40 percent in ad pages. next >>