Ikonz

Infobox Magazine
title = Ikonz


image_size = 200px
image_caption = Angelina Jolie on the November 2007 cover.
editor = Reena Combo
editor_title = Editor
frequency = Monthly
circulation =
category = Entertainment
company =
publisher = AEM Worldwide
firstdate = 2006
country = UK
language = English
website = [http://www.ikonzmag.com www.ikonzmag.com]
issn = |

"Ikonz" is a national entertainment magazine published in the United Kingdom.

Background

The publication was launched as a regional monthly glossy in December 2006 by AEM Worldwide. Its official national UK launch took place in February 2007.

"Ikonz" caters for young British Asians, focusing on the film and music industry in both Hollywood and Bollywood. The magazine also carries mainstream British celebrity gossip, fashion and entertainment stories throughout.

Content

"Ikonz" is primarily aimed at British Asian women, although not as directly as in other Asian magazines. Initially, the publication balanced editorial for both male and female audiences with distinct urban influences. Following a revamp in September 2007, a large portion of the magazine adopted a more female orientated theme with equal coverage afforded to mainstream content.

A series of high profile mainstream interviews, including exclusives with Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, and Jennifer Lopez, have encouraged the growth of the publication. These, along with Brit-Asian and urban interviews such as Boyz II Men, Keisha White, Richard Blackwood, Jay Sean and 50 Cent, have allowed the publication to increase its appeal

However, the magazine's key south Asian content remains in the form of Bollywood interviews with A-list artists including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Shilpa Shetty, Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu. In July 2007, it ran special coverage of the IIFA awards. Also featured heavily are British Bhangra artists.

"Ikonz" is the only British Asian publication to have regular contributions from mainstream celebrities. In October 2007, actors Kevin Sacre, Ricky Whittle and Sam Darbyshire from television soap Hollyoaks appeared in a special Halloween photo feature for the magazine, alongside presenters from the BBC Asian Network. The feature was reproduced by national publications including the Daily Star and More (magazine).

The magazine took the step to support glamour model Katie Price in November 2007, following the publication in Heat (magazine) of an offensive sticker mocking Price's son Harvey.

Personnel

The editor of "Ikonz" is Reena Combo, with Adam Yosef as the sub editor.

The magazine's editorial team includes editorial assistants, contributors, international correspondents and freelance writers and photographers.

New Media

"Ikonz" magazine is complimented by a website, an online video channel, a blog and online profiles including myspace and facebook.These mediums are edited by the Ikonz New Media Team and are an online interpretation of the magazine's style and 'personality'.In September 2007, the magazine launched a television advertising campaign.

Charity

In December 2007, "Ikonz" donated Christmas gifts to the Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Recognition

*In December 2007, "Ikonz" became the only ethnic partner for Clothes Show Live.
*In December 2007, the magazine became an official partner of the Asian Style Awards, due to be held in 2008.
*In November 2007, editor Reena Combo was nominated by the Institute of Asian Business (IAB), a division of the Birmingham Chamber of Commerce, as Outstanding Woman in Business 2007.
*In August 2007, "Ikonz" joined forces with Madame Tussauds to select the next Bollywood star to appear at the London attraction.
*In June 2007, "Ikonz" was appointed an official partner to the IIFA awards, held in Yorkshire.

References

* [http://www.ft.com/cms/s/aac22ea6-c56f-11dc-811a-0000779fd2ac.html New heroes in a house of wax] - Financial Times, January 2008
* [http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/cardiff-news/2008/01/16/torchwood-s-success-is-down-to-cardiff-91466-20355515/ 'Torchwood's success is down to Cardiff'] - South Wales Echo, January 2008
* [http://www.theasiannews.co.uk/entertainment/film_and_tv/bollywood/s/1032103_salman_khan_immortalized_at_madame_tussauds Salman Khan immortalized at Madame Tussauds] - The Asian News, January 2008
* [http://www.hindustantimes.com/storypage/storypage.aspx?id=f4afd318-38ce-4fce-b271-ad98cb99b6c3&&Headline=Disparate+colours+of+racism Disparate colours of racism] - Hindustan Times, January 2008
* [http://www.ethnicnow.com/channels/tv-radio-media/press-release/10/1716/multi-faith-santas-bear-gifts-for-childrens-hospital.html Multi-faith Santas bear gifts for Children's Hospital] - Ethnic Now, December 2007
* [http://www.asianimage.co.uk/display.var.1925167.0.presents_donated_to_childrens_hospital.php Presents donated to children's hospital] - Asian Age, December 2007
* [http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,91248-1295013,00.html Jordan Complains Over Heat Magazine] - Sky News, November 2007
* [http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/celebrity/article2959953.ece Heat magazine apologises to Jordan for using disabled son on sticker] - Times Online, November 2007
* [http://www.showbizspy.com/2007/11/03/x-factor-boyband-boys-ii-men-slam-simon-cowell X Factor boyband Boys II Men slam Simon Cowell] - Showbiz Spy, November 2007
* [http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/xfactor/a79049/boyz-ii-men-were-not-scared-of-cowell.html Boyz II Men: We're not scared of Cowell] - Digital Spy, November 2007
* [http://www.clickwalla.com/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1642&Itemid=45 Ikonz only ethnic partner of Clothes Show Live] - Clickwalla, November 2007
* [http://www.ethnicnow.com/channels/tv-radio-media/press-release/10/1626/ikonz-only-ethnic-partner-of-clothes-show-live.html Ikonz only ethnic partner of Clothes Show Live] - Ethnic Now, November 2007
* [http://www.simplybhangra.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1099 Ikonz Magazine Backs Jordan’s Complaint Against Heat] - Simply Bhangra, November 2007
* [http://www.madame-tussauds.co.uk/new_fig.htm Bollywood star to be immortalised in Madame Tussauds London after winning poll] - Madame Tussauds, October 2007
* [http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/H/hollyoaks/news/previous/07/10/071031_newsam.html Ikonz Halloween Special] - Channel 4, October 2007
* [http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/H/hollyoaks/news/previous/07/10/071011_pm.html Hollyoaks' Halloween Ikonz!] - Channel 4, October 2007
* [http://www.asiansinmedia.org/diary/? Ikonz mag dresses up for Halloween] - Asians in Media, October 2007
* [http://media247.co.uk/bizasia/newsarchive/2007/09/ikonz_magazine.php Ikonz magazine goes in for new look] - BizAsia, September 2007
* [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6921534.stm Many Asians 'do not feel British'] - BBC News, July 2007
* [http://www.blackukonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=160&Itemid=67 Richard Blackwood in Bollywood debut] - Black UK Online, May 2007
* [http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Bollywood_star_unveiled_at_Madame_Tussauds Bollywood star unveiled at Madame Tussauds] - Wikinews, April 2007
* [http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/story.asp?storyCode=37076&sectioncode=1 ‘Asian Heat’ secures nationwide distribution] - Press Gazette, March 2007
* [http://www.asiansinmedia.org/news/article.php/publishing/1564 Ikonz, the new Asian entertainment mag gets launched] - Asians in Media, March 2007
*, February 2007

External links

* [http://www.ikonzmag.com Ikonz magazine official website]
* [http://www.myspace.com/ikonzmag Ikonz magazine myspace]
* [http://www.youtube.com/ikonzmag Ikonz magazine video channel]