UFO Magazine Closes Its Doors After 25 Years

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In summary, UFO Magazine, which brought UFOs into mainstream media, has ended its publication after 25 years due to lack of interest. The decline in interest has been attributed to competition with cable TV and the internet. Despite the popularity of UFO-related TV shows, the magazine was unable to sustain its readership.
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At its peak, tens of thousands would await the latest lurid tales of alien autopsies and flying saucers spying on sleepy market towns.
Yet the publication that took UFOs from the sci-fi hinterland to the mainstream has now enjoyed its final print run. After almost 25 years, UFO Magazine was quietly shut down last week. Suggestions of paranormal interference or alien involvement have been ruled out. The reason is more down-to-earth: not enough people care these days.

http://observer.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,6903,1168923,00.html

I think the last statement is silly. If interest in UFOs is waning then they wouldn't get so much TV air time. Consider the recent series of shows done by the Sci Fi channel on Roswell, Rendlesham, and Kecksburg.
 
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And there's your cause. The mag was competing with cable, and a SatEvePost and Colliers found, fighting the tube's a no-win propostion.
 
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Originally posted by selfAdjoint
And there's your cause. The mag was competing with cable, and a SatEvePost and Colliers found, fighting the tube's a no-win propostion.
As is fighting the internet, as Encyclopedia Britanica discovered. Given the nature of the target audience, I'd bet the internet had more to do with it than cable TV.
 

1. What was the reason for UFO Magazine closing after 25 years?

The founder and editor-in-chief, William J. Birnes, announced that the magazine was no longer financially sustainable due to declining readership and advertising revenue.

2. How long has UFO Magazine been in publication?

The magazine was in publication for 25 years, from 1986 to 2011.

3. Was UFO Magazine a credible source for information on UFOs?

Many readers and experts in the field of ufology considered UFO Magazine to be a reputable and reliable source of information on UFOs and extraterrestrial phenomena.

4. Will UFO Magazine continue to publish online or in another format?

As of now, there are no plans for UFO Magazine to continue publishing in any format. However, the website and archives will remain available for readers to access past articles and information.

5. What impact did UFO Magazine have on the study of UFOs?

UFO Magazine was one of the longest-running publications dedicated to UFOs and played a significant role in shaping public perception and understanding of the topic. It also provided a platform for researchers and experts to share their findings and theories.

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