The first time I interviewed Ann Shoket, I was a summer intern at Seventeen. The magazine was working on its “Dream Bigger” issue, where four girls had been selected to interview their career idols, from Tyra Banks to Lisa Ling. As an aspiring editor-in-chief, I was ecstatic when I learned that I’d not only be... Seventeen Editor Ann Shoket">Read more »...
- 6/16/2017
- by Taylor Trudon
- MTV Newsroom
The first time I interviewed Ann Shoket, I was a summer intern at Seventeen. The magazine was working on its “Dream Bigger” issue, where four girls had been selected to interview their career idols, from Tyra Banks to Lisa Ling. As an aspiring editor-in-chief, I was ecstatic when I learned that I’d not only be... Seventeen Editor Ann Shoket">Read more »...
- 6/16/2017
- by Taylor Trudon
- MTV Music News
It seemed fitting when the teen-favorite periodical Seventeen Magazine announced its October 2015 issue would highlight 30 different YouTubers, featuring Bethany Mota on the cover. As this issue hits stands today, editor-in-chief Ann Shoket took to the official YouTube blog to explain why the magazine and its readers are so enamored with these young stars. Shocket primarily cites the down-to-earth, approachable lifestyles and attitudes most YouTube celebrities have compared to traditional media stars. She states that “on YouTube, we root for the people who are sort of unpolished, a little weird even. We connect with them because they show us their authentic selves, because they are accessible to us.” A survey conducted by Variety recently confirmed this accessibility idea. Several questions were posed to U.S. teens about how “real” the survey’s selected new media and traditional media celebrities appeared. The results were more in favor of YouTubers like Smosh and The Fine Bros.
- 9/16/2014
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
Seventeen magazine is totally listening to its readers: After a 14-year-old girl got more than 12,500 signatures in an online petition to stop the mag from drastically altering images of the models in its pages, editor in chief Ann Shoket has responded with a whole new outlook on body image for the magazine.
Julia Blum has been crusading "to stop magazines, toy companies, and other big businesses from creating products, photo spreads and ads that hurt girls' and break our self-esteem." In her petition, she asked the magazine "to commit to printing one unaltered -- real -- photo spread per month. I want to see regular girls that look like me in a magazine that's supposed to be for me."
Shoket took notice. Although the magazine won't completely eliminate Photoshop, it'll be much more open about how it's used by posting behind-the-scenes footage from photo shoots online. It's also vowed to...
Julia Blum has been crusading "to stop magazines, toy companies, and other big businesses from creating products, photo spreads and ads that hurt girls' and break our self-esteem." In her petition, she asked the magazine "to commit to printing one unaltered -- real -- photo spread per month. I want to see regular girls that look like me in a magazine that's supposed to be for me."
Shoket took notice. Although the magazine won't completely eliminate Photoshop, it'll be much more open about how it's used by posting behind-the-scenes footage from photo shoots online. It's also vowed to...
- 7/6/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Eighth grader Julia Bluhm of Waterville, Maine is taking her objections to the sexualization of teen girls straight to the top.
Two weeks ago, Bluhm put a petition on Change.org to implore the girls' magazine to publish one unaltered photo spread a month in their magazine. Her profile on Change describes her as a feminist who "wants to put a stop to sexualization and stereotypes of girls in the media." She is a blogger with www.sparksummit.com, which fights against sexualized images of women and girls in the media and her petition did what she hoped - caught the attention of Seventeen's editor-in-chief Ann Shoket, who invited Julia to meet with her Thursday morning (May 3). (Pictured above are Julia, middle, and friends outside the Seventeen headquarters.)
Seventeen says in a statement, "We're proud of Julia for being so passionate about an issue - it's exactly the kind of...
Two weeks ago, Bluhm put a petition on Change.org to implore the girls' magazine to publish one unaltered photo spread a month in their magazine. Her profile on Change describes her as a feminist who "wants to put a stop to sexualization and stereotypes of girls in the media." She is a blogger with www.sparksummit.com, which fights against sexualized images of women and girls in the media and her petition did what she hoped - caught the attention of Seventeen's editor-in-chief Ann Shoket, who invited Julia to meet with her Thursday morning (May 3). (Pictured above are Julia, middle, and friends outside the Seventeen headquarters.)
Seventeen says in a statement, "We're proud of Julia for being so passionate about an issue - it's exactly the kind of...
- 5/3/2012
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Kim Kardashian had to skip Demi Lovato's Seventeen mag luncheon today, but no matter. She was there in spirit—well, email... "Thank you for always being a true friend, for always following your heart and for being an inspiration to me and countless other girls around the world," Kim wrote in an email that was read by Seventeen's editor in chief Ann Shoket during the gathering at The Redbury hotel's Cleo restaurant in Hollywood. "Your strength and kindness will never go unnoticed." The "Skyscraper" singer has credited Kardashian for helping her get through her most trying times, including a stint at a rehab center. Kardashian ended her email by...
- 1/5/2012
- E! Online
Alexandra Cheney
The chairs were covered snugly in black fabric, the shiny pink “Betsey Johnson” bags stuffed with goodies. Rounding out the front row at Betsey Johnson were model Jessica Hart, singer Nicki Minaj, fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, TV personality Jonathan Cheban, figure skater Johnny Weir, and Seventeen magazine editor-in-chief Ann Shoket. But that was just the spectacle. The music bumped, the models (including her daughter Lulu) walked and Johnson ended the show with her ceremonious cartwheel, which she finished in the splits.
The chairs were covered snugly in black fabric, the shiny pink “Betsey Johnson” bags stuffed with goodies. Rounding out the front row at Betsey Johnson were model Jessica Hart, singer Nicki Minaj, fashion journalist Lynn Yaeger, TV personality Jonathan Cheban, figure skater Johnny Weir, and Seventeen magazine editor-in-chief Ann Shoket. But that was just the spectacle. The music bumped, the models (including her daughter Lulu) walked and Johnson ended the show with her ceremonious cartwheel, which she finished in the splits.
- 9/13/2011
- by Alexandra Cheney
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Filed under: Features
We are finally down to four contestants on 'America's Next Top Model' and while each of the women have had good photos, only one can win. There are several factors that have to be considered for all the contestants. Firstly, this is Tyra's show, and she has a big say.With Andre Leon Talley replacing Miss J on the judging panel, Tyra will want to keep him happy by supporting some of his decisions. There are also two voices that have big influence: Wilhelmina Models president Sean Patterson and Seventeen editor-in-chief Ann Shoket.
The potential winner has to have the ability to provide both commercial and high fashion photos, be a strong representative of CoverGirl and have a fierce model walk. With one final double elimination looking, two girls will make it to the final runway challenge. Who will win? Here is an analysis of the final four contestants.
We are finally down to four contestants on 'America's Next Top Model' and while each of the women have had good photos, only one can win. There are several factors that have to be considered for all the contestants. Firstly, this is Tyra's show, and she has a big say.With Andre Leon Talley replacing Miss J on the judging panel, Tyra will want to keep him happy by supporting some of his decisions. There are also two voices that have big influence: Wilhelmina Models president Sean Patterson and Seventeen editor-in-chief Ann Shoket.
The potential winner has to have the ability to provide both commercial and high fashion photos, be a strong representative of CoverGirl and have a fierce model walk. With one final double elimination looking, two girls will make it to the final runway challenge. Who will win? Here is an analysis of the final four contestants.
- 5/11/2010
- by Michael Pascua
- Aol TV.
Cycle 14 of America's Next Top Model premieres on the CW on March 10 and the network has recently announced that Vogue's Andre Leon Talley will be joining the judge's panel.
According to the CW's press release:
Talley, who will join Tyra Banks, photographer Nigel Barker and a weekly guest judge on the judges' panel, is one of the fashion industry's most influential style-setters. Currently serving as the editor-at-large of Vogue, Talley is prominent in the world of designer fashion and has a front-row seat to runway shows all over the world.
Miss J. Alexander, long-time judge, breaks free from the judges' desk to take on a mentoring role during challenges with the models. "After cycles of watching the girls not get it right, I thought they would benefit more from my high heels' and hands-on approach than my sitting in a chair judging their photos," said Alexander. "And with Andre Leon Talley,...
According to the CW's press release:
Talley, who will join Tyra Banks, photographer Nigel Barker and a weekly guest judge on the judges' panel, is one of the fashion industry's most influential style-setters. Currently serving as the editor-at-large of Vogue, Talley is prominent in the world of designer fashion and has a front-row seat to runway shows all over the world.
Miss J. Alexander, long-time judge, breaks free from the judges' desk to take on a mentoring role during challenges with the models. "After cycles of watching the girls not get it right, I thought they would benefit more from my high heels' and hands-on approach than my sitting in a chair judging their photos," said Alexander. "And with Andre Leon Talley,...
- 2/12/2010
- by Clarissa
- TVovermind.com
America's Next Top Modelis back for cycle 13, premiering Sept. 9 on the CW -- can I get two snaps, a smile with your eyes, and a 'stomp it out, gurrl?' And from what we've already heard, this cycle is shaping up to become either the most Tyrifically ferocious yet, or the biggest Tyranosaurus-sized wreck. Before it kicks off, how is this cyle adding up so far? -Things started off on the right stiletto when complete chaos erupted at a NYC audition earlier this year with a stampede of hundreds of models. Yes, Miss Jay, they were running fiercely. +3 -It's the first cycle where Tyra is actively seeking girls under 5'7″, attempting to make another point (now that she finally got her plus-sized winner out of the way) that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. No, Tyra, you'll never become the Oprah of the fashion world. Ever. -1 -Paulina Porizkova,...
- 8/7/2009
- by David Yi
- EW.com - PopWatch
Hairspray star Brittany Snow, Ashlee Simpson and Fergie are among the stars who have signed a new Seventeen magazine Body Peace Project Treaty aimed at changing the way young girls view their bodies. The trio want teenagers to stop obsessing about the shape of their bodies. Editor in Chief Ann Shoket launches the year-long project to help girls with unhealthy body image issues in the new issue of the U.S. teen magazine. She says, "So many girls feel awful about themselves." Snow, who recently revealed she suffered from anorexia and bulimia, is desperate to help young girls who are struggling with the same issues she struggled with as her acting career took off when she was 16. She tells U.S. news show Entertainment Tonight, "I got help when I was 17. It was a process and still is a process, but I am 21 years old now, and I have done a lot of hard work." Snow says, "It is a daily thing, but I am 100 percent better than where I was in just little things, like not hating myself in the morning and wearing jeans, and even if they are tight, being OK with myself." Seventeen magazine is hoping to get one million girls to sign the treaty, but Snow, who reveals she lost two pals to anorexia, just wants to reach one girl: "So many people are going through this. Celebrities included. There is a way to get help and feel better."...
- 12/3/2007
- WENN
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