Woman’s Day Magazine and BlogTalkRadio Partner to Launch Online Talk Radio Station, RadioWD

Editor-in-Chief Jane Chesnutt and Senior Editors Host Live Radio Shows Featuring Conversations on Health, Food, Finance and Lifestyle; Listeners Connect Directly with Woman’s Day Experts, Special Guests and Each Other

NEW YORK--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Woman’s Day, the seventh-largest magazine in America, published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S., today announced the launch of its online talk radio station, RadioWD, in partnership with BlogTalkRadio, the world’s largest citizen broadcasting network. Hosted by Woman’s Day editors, RadioWD airs live, 30-minute talk shows each weekday, featuring diverse topics to help listeners live better every day.

“Woman’s Day has been a longstanding authority among women’s magazines and a valued source to those looking for tips, trends or the latest news on all topics concerning women”

RadioWD “audio blogs” reflect the popular service editorial in Woman’s Day – a trusted resource for more than 22 million women – with five lively shows: “Live Well Every Day,” “In the Kitchen,” “Healthy You,” “Your Money Solutions,” and “Everyday Style.” Listeners can call in to the live shows to ask questions, voice their opinions and talk to editors, special guests and each other about a broad spectrum of topics including health, cooking, home, solutions, beauty, finance, relationships and more.

“RadioWD connects our editors directly with our readers in a dynamic, interactive environment that brings blogging and discussion groups to the next level,” said Jane Chesnutt, Senior Vice President/Editor-in-Chief. “The launch of our own online radio station underscores the Woman’s Day commitment to innovation, and our continued mission to serve readers by delivering fresh, practical information and inspirations on the issues that matter most.”

Individuals can tune in live to RadioWD each weekday beginning at 12:00 PM ET on BlogTalkRadio at www.blogtalkradio.com/radiowd, or connect through the magazine’s website at www.womansday.com/radiowd. To join the conversation, listeners can call 347-826-9774 to ask a question, or just listen to the live show via phone. Users can also listen to podcasts of each past show by visiting the sites, as well as through iTunes.

“Woman’s Day has been a longstanding authority among women’s magazines and a valued source to those looking for tips, trends or the latest news on all topics concerning women,” said Alan Levy, CEO of BlogTalkRadio. “We are excited that Woman’s Day has decided to engage their readers through our lively, innovative format and extend their brand on the web. This partnership further validates BlogTalkRadio’s platform, which enables companies to be part of the online conversation and bring value to major media brands.”

RadioWD On-Air Schedule
http://www.womansday.com/Articles/Entertainment/Radio-WD-Our-New-Radio-Show!.html

Monday: “Live Well Every Day”

• Jane Chesnutt, Editor-in-Chief, brings Woman’s Day to life on-air with the “Live Well Every Day” show – a place for talk, encouragement, helpful tips and expert guidance. Jane gives the story behind articles, sounds off on issues of the day, interviews fascinating personalities and explores the big and little things that make life worthwhile.

Tuesday: “In the Kitchen”

• Food, glorious food! “In the Kitchen” is for those who love cooking, fun family meals and making mouth-watering desserts. Jackie Plant and other Woman’s Day food editors bring the magazine’s test kitchen to listeners with recipes, cooking tips and information to make mealtime easier.

Wednesday: “Healthy You”

• Editors Amy Brightfield and Barbara Broday from the Woman’s Day health department talk about how you and your family can stay healthy on “Healthy You.” Special guests include top doctors, fitness experts and patients with inspiring stories. Topics range from exercise and diet tips to prevention habits and the “big” medical issues.

Thursday: “Your Money Solutions”

• Smart, funny and ahead of the curve, “Your Monday Solutions” touches upon every area of personal finance from how to manage a paycheck, pay for college, kick the credit card habit, understand your 401(k) – and everything in between. If it’s about money, listeners find an easy-to-understand solution on the show with Woman’s Day finance expert, Mary Hunt.

Friday: “Everyday Style”

• “Everyday Style” covers a range of topics from beauty to fashion to home. Davida Sidrane and other Woman’s Day lifestyle editors talk to designers, makeup artists, authors and trend experts for the latest information on all things style. The show also takes a sneak peek behind some of the magazine’s photo shoot and shares insider information from people in the business.

About Woman’s Day

Published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (www.hfmus.com), Woman's Day is the trusted resource for more than 22 million women, helping them to Live Well Every Day. From looking and feeling their best, to cooking a great meal or creating a loving home - Woman's Day meets the essential needs of its readers with both substance and style. Publishing 17 issues each year, the magazine inspires women with information they can use to enhance the quality of their days, and ultimately, the quality of their lives. WomansDay.com (www.WomansDay.com) launched a new redesign this Fall making it easier for users to find and navigate through information about looking and feeling good, creating a beautiful home, preparing great meals, WD Giveaways and forums. New content is updated daily. Woman’s Day also provides enhanced mobile tools including the popular Woman’s Day Recipe Finder function for its readers and advertisers through the WD Mobile website available to all mobile users at http://m.womansday.com or via the Verizon, Sprint and Bell Mobility carrier content portals. Separately, the mobile site offers an iPhone-optimized Recipe Finder site available at http://i.womansday.com/recipes.

About BlogTalkRadio

Launched in August 2006, BlogTalkRadio (www.blogtalkradio.com) is a free, web-based radio talk show platform that allows any user with a phone and a computer to host a live, interactive radio show -- no downloads or extra equipment needed. Hosts call into the service by phone to broadcast. Each show can accommodate unlimited live listeners. Upon completion of the live broadcast, each show is automatically archived as a podcast. Since the company’s launch, thousands of hosts have broadcast more than 140,000 shows. Notable guests that have appeared on BlogTalkRadio include Yoko Ono, Brad Pitt, John McCain, David Wright, Brian DePalma and others and can be found on the Best of BlogTalkRadio page. Notable hosts include: Woman’s Day; Harper Collins; Daily Variety; Marla Cilley, the FlyLady home and life organizer; Sun Microsystems; FOX News Radio; and the Department of Defense.