We’ve actually got something in the “Jobs” section now. If you’re a talented PHP coder (or know one), check out the listing.

We are super excited to debut our redesigned photo section! Our goal was to make a photo section that was easier to use, had more features, and encouraged more user interaction. From the feedback we’ve gotten so far, we accomplished the goal….and then some.

Take a more detailed look by clicking the image below.

You can see the changes on any of the live sites by starting at the photo homepages. Click around: Vital BMX, Vital MX, and Vital Skate.

We are moving fast behind the scenes to unveil more redesigned sections very soon. Next up will be the videos. Stay tuned!

Chad from Malakye did a Q&A with me last month about Vital and action sports/web 2.0. The interview does a good job of covering Vital’s history, our concept of social networks within a vertical market, what sets us apart from other sites, and more. There were some good questions, check it out here.

2006 was a tough year for magazines. Especially magazines targeting a young demographic. Some of the biggest news of the year was that Time Inc shut down the print version Teen People.

Not surprisingly, the internet is sited as one of the reasons for the magazines demise, “…Teen People also fell victim to the internet, which consumes the hours of girls the way print magazines once did,” says Samantha Melamed of Media Life.

Read the entire article here

Welcome to the Vital Media blog. Vital Media Network was started to address the changing times in media. It’s no surprise there is a huge shift going on in media right now: magazine circulation  is falling year after year, while the Internet continues to grow. While it’s an exciting time, as with any time of change, there are lots of new questions.

Our goal at Vital Media Network is to help advertisers successfully market online. The purpose of this blog is supply information, best practices,  and success stories to help advertisers navigate these changing times. We hope the information you find here is helpful. If you ever have any questions, feel free to contact us. Please check back often for updates.