The Improper Bostonian

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The Improper Bostonian
Camille Kostek on The Improper Bostonian cover, 2018.jpg
Camille Kostek on the cover for the Oct/Nov 2018 Wedding Issue
EditorMatt Martinelli
CategoriesRegional
FrequencyBi-weekly
PublisherWendy Semonian Eppich (2003–2019)
Total circulation
(2017)
60,000 [1]
Founded1991
First issueAugust 1991 [2]
Final issueApril 24, 2019 [3]
CompanyImproper Publications, Inc.
Country United States
Based in Boston
Language English
Website The Improper Bostonian

The Improper Bostonian was a glossy lifestyle magazine first published in August 1991 "highlighting the people and places that make Boston a world-class city." [4]

Contents

After 28 years, publisher Wendy Semonian Eppich announced that the magazine ceased publication effective April 25, 2019. [5] [6]

History

The magazine came out bi-weekly and reported on the area trends in a young and entertaining way. The magazine was a staple in Greater Boston, distributed free at kiosks within city limits, and available via a $29.95 annual subscription to people living outside the municipality. [1] The magazine covered music, theater, sports, fashion, personals, shopping and local events. [7] The magazine also held or sponsored events in the city ranging from balls to benefits for the homeless and children. [8]

When it was first published, it was a newsprint tabloid and—via several upgrades—it changed format to a glossy. The Improper Bostonian was founded by Mark Semonian in 1991. His sister, Wendy Semonian Eppich, succeeded him as publisher in 2003. [9] The publication was owned and operated by the Semonian family from its inception. [10]

In 2019, it was distributed to 274 newsboxes and 600 other locations around Greater Boston, including colleges and restaurants, with the magazine being delivered to 13,000 homes reaching 350,000 readers each year. [11]

On the magazine ceasing its publication in 2019, Eppich stated "I think The Improper has become a part of the fabric of the city... I think we brought some fun to the city for 28 years". [10]

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References

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  2. Emily Sweeney (April 25, 2019). "The Improper Bostonian announces it will close Thursday" . The Boston Globe. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  3. "Current Issue". improper.com. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  4. "Media Kit 2016" (PDF). improper.com.
  5. Buja, Melissa (25 April 2019). "The Improper Bostonian Shuts Down After 28 Years". NBC10 Boston. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  6. Wendy Semonian Eppich (April 25, 2019). "An Improper Farewell | Improper Bostonian". www.improper.com. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  7. "The Improper Bostonian". Archived from the original on September 11, 2007. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
  8. "Improper Events". Improper Bostonian. Retrieved February 29, 2008.
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  10. 1 2 Seiffert, Don. "Improper Bostonian magazine says it's shutting down after 28 years". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved April 25, 2019.
  11. "The Improper Bostonian Is No More". Boston Magazine. April 25, 2019. Retrieved May 17, 2019.