Canadian Based Urban Magazine Gears up for State Side Launch

Toronto, Canada based urban lifestyle magazine Urbanology will launch in the United States bringing forth a Canadian perspective of that which is urban.

(PRWEB) November 20, 2005 -- Launched in January 2005, Urbanology was founded by two young adults both under 25 years of age, Editor-in-Chief Priya Ramanujam and Creative Director Adrian McKenzie. Both hailing from the east side of Toronto where mainstream media tends to focus more on the negative aspects of the area, Priya and Adrian with the help of their staff

“It feels great”, says McKenzie about the launch in the United States. “This is a positive business move for the company”.

“Above anything, we showcase what Canada has to offer in terms of its take on urban culture”, adds Ramanujam. “America has such a strong voice in Canada, especially with urban culture and now Canada will have a voice in the States.”

In the nine months Urbanology has been in publication, such high profile urban talents as Damon Dash, Common, Faith Evans, and Mobb Deep have graced its cover. The first issue to be shown in the United States will showcase hip-hop mogul Jermaine Dupri, with tributes to the entertainment scenes in Atlanta, Jamaica, and Toronto.

Not worried about the reception Urbanology may receive from our neighbors south of the border, Ramanujam explains with the promotion prior to October’s launch, the feedback has been positive with Americans being more open to Canada’s contribution to the urban lifestyle. “I’ve dealt with publicists in the States and received good feedback. Americans seem appreciative of what we’re trying to do.”

Urbanology will be available in Borders, Barnes and Noble, Hastings, and Mom and Pop convenient stores across the United States.

Urbanology is an urban lifestyle magazine that targets males and females aged 18 to 34 whose interests vary from sports, music, politics, entertainment, fashion and current events. The magazine is based out of Toronto, Canada and is distributed nationally across Canada and the U.S.

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