Since 2006, The South magazine has been the award-winning resource to getting the most out of life on the Creative Coast. An adrenaline-laced bi-monthly based in Savannah, Georgia, The South brings together a crisp, fresh design, first-rate editorial and gripping photos from nationally published photographers to highlight the distinctive and evolving heritage of the South. From dining out and events and entertainment, to Southern culture and personalities, South magazine is a celebration of the style of the new South.The South magazine prints 20,000 each issue and boasts readership of over 80,000. With over 8,500 subscribers in almost all 50 states, The South is sold in upscale boutiques, bookstores and retail outlets in over 75 locations in Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina and Florida.
As the magazine’s newest feature, www.southmagazine.com is the one-stop resource for all you need to know to get the most out of visiting and living in Savannah. With full-length articles, online exclusives, a thriving blogging community and comprehensive Guides to dining, entertainment, accommodation, shopping and local traveling, www.southmagazine.com is a fun and sophisticated digital handbook to embracing and enhancing the lifestyle of the contemporary Southerner.
Located right in the heart of downtown Savannah, in a second story building on the corner of Bull and Broughton, South magazine’s office is always a flutter with action. And whether people visit for a photo shoot or to negotiate a deal, these are the faces in charge of taking care of business.
As Publisher and Creative Director, Michael is the leader of this band of rebels encamped in South’s headquarters. Dumbstruck by the richness and vitality of the culture here, he moved to Savannah in 2005 with a mission: He would set about creating the ultimate guide to the people, places and happenings that form the unique fabric of modern southern life.
Today, that idea has taken life through the pages of South. In only its first year of publication, the magazine has captured a strong and growing audience, doubling subscriptions and quadrupling newsstand sales since its inception. Of course, the seeds of this success were planted during the 90’s as Michael followed a determined journey from Ringling School of Art and Design graduate to freelance graphic designer to publisher of the award-winning Albany magazine based in his hometown of Albany, GA. Albany’s success brought Michael recognition, landing him a chair on the board of the Magazine Association of Georgia from 2000-2003 and numerous professional opportunities. Happily, he and his wife Frankie followed their hearts right to South. You can e-mail Michael at mb@thesouthmag.com
Kristine Ireland Compton joined South magazine in 2006 after working in Public Relations, Sales, and Advertising for such well-known companies as Baltimore Magazine, Schooner America, and Savannah Morning News. An admitted horse lover, Kristine also owned Sandhill Stables just outside of Savannah. A graduate of Towson University in Maryland she began her advertising career with Patuxant Publishing for thirteen weekly newspapers. Kristine loves Savannahs living history and the cities vision for the future as well as its commitment to the past. Contact Kristine at kristine@thesouthmag.com
Hailing from Denver, Colorado Erin Wessling has traveled all over the world, including Malaysia, Central America and Europe and has lived in New York City and Seoul, Korea before settling in the Hostess City. Inspired by the global perspectives traveling has afforded her, she’s come to the understanding that the world is too small not to be connected at all times. For over five years Erin has been writing about fashion, traveling and cultural diversity for various online and print publications, nationally and abroad. As a self admitted addict of social media and websites, Erin is constantly thinking of new ways to create and interact with her community both local and worldwide. To reach Erin, email her at erin@thesouthmag.com
Six years ago Lauren Hunsberger left her hometown of Atlanta, made her way to the coast, and hasn’t looked back since. After exploring the many secrets of the Hostess City—good food, good style and good people, just to name a few—she found herself wanting to tell everyone she knew about the paradise she discovered. As South’s Managing Editor, Lauren now has her chance to share the joys of the South’s most eclectic and fun city while doing what she loves most—writing. To reach Lauren email her at lauren@thesouthmag.com
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Mitchell at hall.mscott@gmail.com
As the most published pooch in the South, Mongo, a bull terrier, is a great metaphor for South magazine; well built, strong, symmetrical and active. Professionally he serves as the muse of the magazine often spending long hours patrolling the offices of SM. To contact Mongo you can email mb@thesouthmag.com
- May 17 2012
- BNI Downtown Networking Group
- William Jay Society Event
- Georgia Historical Society Garden Party
- Toast the Oak
- Velvet Caravan every Thursday and Friday at B. Matthews
- 3rd Annual Savannah Fashion Week Runway Show
- The Beat Goes On
- May 18 2012
- Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade
- Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade 2012
- TEDx Creative Coast
