Question: what is the current health of the specialist magazine business and its relevance as a marketing tool? 

Answer: Essay question or job interview? \nMonthly magazines in general are in decline. Weeklies have had a number of new launches recently this market seems to be vibrant. Niche titles are always going to have a place in the market especially ones catering to a none web savy reader. However if you are talking financially in regards to say advertising in these mags- classified ads are dying out because of online.
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