Magazine Launches for 2008 are Somewhat Promising?

Thanks to MrMagazine.com for this intuitive article about the rise of new magazines (for 2008)...

The first quarter of 2008 marked an increase of five titles compared to those introduced of 2007. I'm baffled how a struggling economy, let alone one that is moving their interest towards online media rather paper media could start printing out new magazine titles.

Some interesting facts:

1. In 2005 - 1,013 new magazines launched
2. In 2006 - 901 new magazines launched
3. In 2007 - 715 new magazines launched
4. In 2008 - We shall see...keep your fingers crossed...

Some more interesting facts:

January-March – 150 total magazines

January – 42 magazines (14 published 4x or more):
6 quarterly
5 bimonthly
2 monthly
1 10x
28 special

February – 52 magazines (16 published 4x or more):
10 quarterly
2 bimonthly
2 monthly
1 9x
1 10x
1 bi-annual
3 annual
32 special

March – 56 magazines (11 published 4x or more):
9 quarterly
2 monthly
5 annual
40 special

It's apparent that magazines are in no way, shape, or form seeing extinction but apparently, the world is spinning towards a semi-paperless world.

Don't worry, you'll always have toilet paper :)