Beyonce and UPTOWN Magazine’s Best of 2008

Winter 2008/2009 Issue Highlights “The 20 on Top”

NEW YORK--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--The Winter 2008/2009 issue of UPTOWN Magazine (on newsstands December 8th) takes an in-depth look into African Americans at the top of their game in the entertainment, fashion, sports and political arenas, as judged by a panel of experts.

“Barack Obama’s election has brought African Americans front and center in American life”

“Barack Obama’s election has brought African Americans front and center in American life,” said Len Burnett, Co-Founder and Group Publisher. “UPTOWN’s Winter Issue honors the Obamas, NY Governor David Patterson, Kobe Bryant, Tyra Banks and cover girl Beyonce Knowles as shining examples of African American success.”

UPTOWN Magazine is the only luxury lifestyle company targeting the growing Affluent African American (AAA) market. UPTOWN is currently published quarterly nationally with regional issues in NYC, Atlanta, Washington DC and Chicago. In 2009, UPTOWN will expand to include a Charlotte edition and increase to six issues per year. Uptown’s circulation will grow to 200,000 and a readership of 800,000.

The Winter 2008/2009 issue also marks UPTOWN’s second largest advertising revenue issue to date. As many print titles have struggled to retain ad sales, UPTOWN has grown exponentially. UPTOWN’s combination of integrated marketing programs as well as a unique product offering has proven to be a great vehicle for luxury brands such as Maserati, Tiffany, Aston Martin, Veuve Clicquot, Lexus and many others.

Other features include “Life in the Spotlight,” an interview with cover girl and newlywed Beyonce Knowles, a holiday gift guide for the Fashionista, Style Guy and New Homeowners in your life, tips on upgrading your holiday bash and an interview with George Tillman, Director of the upcoming Biggie Smalls biopic.

About Uptown Media

Founded in 2004, Uptown Media Group is the only luxury lifestyle company that targets the Affluent African American (AAA) Market. UPTOWN Magazine affords luxury purveyors the broadest access to this highly sought-after male and female demographic. Uptown Media Group, LLC offers both traditional and innovative strategies, including UPTOWN Magazine (published quarterly with NYC, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington DC and National editions), UptownLife.net, the interactive website and Uptown’s signature events. UPTOWN Magazine is available by subscription at www.uptownlife.net and on national newsstands, including Hudson News. UPTOWN Magazine, a toast to Luxury, Lifestyle and Living.