Net gain of 42 titles in 2008, Masthead reports

There was a net gain of 42 magazine titles in 2008, with 71 total launches and 29 closures, according to Masthead's annual tally.

• 90% of the net growth in titles were consumer magazines
  
• Trade and farm magazines saw 11 launches and 9 closures
• 10% of launches were French language
• Half of launches were quarterlies
• 18% of launches were primarily paid circulation