NEW YORK, October 20, 2014 – Time Inc.’s Coastal Living and Southern Living brands are partnering to launch their first-ever Designer Network, a brand-credentialed group of interior designers in key markets across the country. The announcement was made yesterday with representatives of both brands at High Point Fall Market.

 

“Together Coastal Living and Southern Living inspire more than 20 million consumers each month with great interior design,” said Sid Evans, editor-in-chief of Southern Living, “This collaboration will allow designers the opportunity to connect with our consumers and bring the look of the magazines to life.”

 

This announcement officially kicked off the recruitment and evaluation period for the charter members of the network, which will officially launch to the public in 2015. All designers in the network will be vetted by editorial representatives of each magazine. Designers will receive exposure through the brands, as well as marketing and business resources designed to help build their portfolios and prominence in the industry.

 

“Our new Designer Network further strengthens our ties with the design community and showcases our unique roles as authorities on design to both the trade and consumers,” said Antonia van der Meer, editor-in-chief of Coastal Living.

 

Designers interested in receiving more information and an application may visit www.southernliving.com/designernetwork.

 

 

 

About Coastal Living

 

Coastal Living (www.coastalliving.com) is a source of inspiration and information for people who live or dream of living a coastal lifestyle. The trusted brand is the authority on all things coastal, from home design and travel ideas to easy recipes, beauty and fashion tips. Now in its 17th year, Coastal Living serves a total audience of 4.4 million and is available on all tablets and social media platforms including, Facebook, Twitter (@CoastalLiving), Pinterest, Instagram (@Coastal_Living) and Google+. Coastal Living is part of Time Inc., one of the largest media companies in the world.

 

About Southern Living

 

Southern Living (www.southernliving.com)celebrates the essence of life in the South, covering the best in Southern food, home, garden, and travel. Reaching more than 16 million people each month, Southern Living connects consumers to the region’s rich culture through a variety of print, digital, mobile, tablet and event platforms. Headquartered in Birmingham, Ala., the rapidly expanding Southern Living brand is part of Time Inc., one of the largest media companies in the world.

 

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