American Society of Magazine Editors
Encyclopedia
The American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) is an industry trade group
for editors of magazine
s published in the United States
. The group advocates on behalf of member organizations with respect to First Amendment
issues, and serves as a networking hub for editors and other industry employees. The group claims more than 850 members .
s since 1966, along with the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University
.
Industry trade group
A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association or sector association, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific industry...
for editors of magazine
Magazine
Magazines, periodicals, glossies or serials are publications, generally published on a regular schedule, containing a variety of articles. They are generally financed by advertising, by a purchase price, by pre-paid magazine subscriptions, or all three...
s published in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The group advocates on behalf of member organizations with respect to First Amendment
First Amendment to the United States Constitution
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is part of the Bill of Rights. The amendment prohibits the making of any law respecting an establishment of religion, impeding the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech, infringing on the freedom of the press, interfering...
issues, and serves as a networking hub for editors and other industry employees. The group claims more than 850 members .
History
The ASME started as an outgrowth of the editorial committee of the Magazine Publishers of America in 1963.National Magazine Awards
The ASME has also sponsored the National Magazine AwardNational Magazine Award
The National Magazine Awards are a series of US awards that honor excellence in the magazine industry. They are administered by the American Society of Magazine Editors and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism in New York City...
s since 1966, along with the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University
Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is one of Columbia's graduate and professional schools. It offers three degree programs: Master of Science in journalism , Master of Arts in journalism and a Ph.D. in communications...
.