Arizona Foothills Unveils Exclusive Platinum List

April 2008 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) - Arizona Foothills editors tell their best-kept secrets in the first-ever April Platinum List issue. On stands now, this ten-page compilation unveils more than 50 of the Valley’s most romantic restaurants, desert adventures, tasty bites, shopping excursions and golf outings.

Don’t miss which spot has the Valley’s most deliciously crispy fries, whose sugar cane and coconut spa treatment makes us melt, which cleaning service we trust most, where we pore over the best selection of handbags, and more!

“Even I can’t wait to read this feature,” says President and Publisher Michael Dee, “Our editors really know the ins-and-outs of the Valley and I think our readers and clients will really love the feature.”

Arizona Foothills Online Keeps on Climbing

April 2008 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) - Arizona Foothills Online continues to raise the bar - with traffic increasing more than 850% in the past four months and a record-breaking number of hits in March, the possibilities and growth are endless!

The feature-rich site has daily updates, making for new info and photos every time. Galleries of Valley event photos are updated weekly and draw the most traffic of all the pages. Other notable sections include Hot Lists of Valley secrets written by AFM experts and editors, tastes of feature articles and our master event calendar, which readers can use to RSVP and get on VIP lists for the Valley’s hottest events.

“Our photographers are now at nearly every newsworthy event in the Valley,” says Online Marketing Manager and Editor Jackie Stahl, “which makes our constantly updated AFM Gallery the best place to find your event photos or just check out what’s happening around town.”

Arizona Foothills Magazine President & Publisher Michael S. Dee to Speak at National Publishing Summit

February 2008 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) - Media That Deelivers, Inc. President and Publisher Michael Dee is honored to address key professionals in the publishing industry as a speaker at the Folio Magazine national publishing summit on February 22. Folio is a national monthly publication that focuses on the magazine industry, providing readers with creative editorial ideas and business development.

The 2008 summit will be at the Doral Golf Resort & Spa in Miami, Florida on February 20 through 22. The annual retreat is for professionals in the publishing world, and will discuss progressions and the ever-changing facets of the business. As one of only a few keynote speakers, Dee will discuss several topics, including acquiring standing publications, spending money to make money and making local magazines work. Other speakers include publishers and editors from the Wall Street Journal, ESPN Publishing, U.S. News & World Report, and CNNMoney.com. (more…)

Arizona Foothills Online Hits Reach Record High

February 2008 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) - Arizona Foothills Magazine’s website is showing rapidly growing online hits, increasing more than 600 percent since its web re-design.

The new feature-rich site has daily updates, making for fresh content and beautiful, evolving pages. Online galleries of Valley event photos are animated and ever changing, with eleven new albums posted in only the past week. Other highlights include hot fashion spreads, tastes of feature articles and master event calendar where readers can RSVP to the hottest parties. (more…)

Media that Deelivers, Inc. to Publish Arizona Foothills Architecture & Design

February 2008 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) - Media That Deelivers, Inc. is revamping the direction of its annual interior design driven publication Arizona Foothills Custom Homes, focusing on cutting-edge design and inspiring architecture. The premiere issue will hit newsstands Sept. 15.

Previously named Arizona Foothills Custom Homes, Arizona Foothills Architecture & Design will continue to feature amazing abodes and distinctive decor, but will emphasize ways readers can improve their current homes with special touches and new design elements. (more…)

Arizona Foothills Magazine Announces Women Who Move the Valley

January 2008 (Scottsdale, Ariz.) - Arizona Foothills Magazine is ecstatic to announce the ten ladies chosen for its first annual “Women Who Move the Valley” feature and would like to thank them for their efforts to better the lives of others.

The ten multi-faceted, talented and committed ladies are:
Elizabeth D. Capaldi- University Provost and Executive Vice President of ASU
Ann Meyers Drysdale- General Manager of Phoenix Mercury and Vice President of the Phoenix Suns
Chevy Humphrey- president and CEO of the Arizona Science Center
Dr. Eleonor “Connie” Mariano- former Physician to the President
Carrie Martz- owner of marketing firm The Martz Agency and philanthropist
Darcy Renfro- policy advisor to the Governor for Tourism and Higher Education
Rachel Sacco- President and CEO of Scottsdale Convention and Visitor`s BureauKay Thompson- 2006 Outstanding Lifetime Volunteer Award winner for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
Pamala Plummer Wright- National Executive Director of Not MY Kid.
Mary Beth York- founder of organic beauty line M.B. York (more…)

Arizona Foothills Tucson Magazine Announces Women Who Move the City

January 2008 (Tucson, Ariz.) - Arizona Foothills Tucson Magazine is ecstatic to announce the ten ladies chosen for its first annual “Women Who Move the City” feature and would like to thank them for their efforts to better the lives of others.

The five multi-faceted, talented and committed ladies are:

Natalie Bohnet- Executive Director of UA Presents
Melissa McCormick- anthropologist and boutique owner
Raena Janes- Charter Academy owner
Nikki Mehalic-Halle- realtor and philanthropist
Laura Williamson- restaurant owner and sommelier (more…)

Media That Deelivers, Inc. Announces New Tucson Editor

December (Tucson, Ariz.) - Media that Deelivers Inc. is delighted to kick off 2008 with new AFTM Managing Editor Sarah Davis.

An experienced KVOA News 4 producer in Tucson, Davis is well-equipped to perpetuate the incredible success AFTM has seen in its first year. Davis can offer a smart, knowledgeable perspective on the town and residents, having graduated from the University of Arizona School of Journalism and grown up in the Old Pueblo. (more…)

Media That Deelivers, Inc. Unveils INArizona for Super Bowl Release

Scottsdale, AZ (October, 2007) - Media That Deelivers, Inc. Unveils INArizona for Super Bowl Release.

Media that Deelivers, Inc. is pleased to unveil the newest publication to join the Luxury Collection. “This is the perfect tool to reach Arizona visitors,” said President and Publisher Michael Dee, “I continually have people asking me how to really ‘get in’ the Arizona market for such a busy season, and this will be the ideal way.”

INArizona will be distributed for free throughout the Valley, at Sky Harbor Airport in terminals, baggage claims, and rent-a-car locations, local resorts, boutiques and restaurants.