Magazine world view: CurtCo sells; Autos advertise; Poll finds pessimism; Hearst shuffle

• CurtCo nearing deals to sell several magazines (Folio:)
• Automakers increase ad pages in magazines (AdAge)
• Report: Magazine die-offs slows but so do new launches (Folio:)
• Poll finds pessimism among print and broadcast journalists (NYT)
• Another Hearst editor shuffle: Redbook searches for top editor (Mediaweek)
• Less brutal spring for consumer titles (Media Life)
• Magazine ad data shows growth (Centre for Media Research)