Phoenix, Ariz., April 29. SWIMMING enthusiasts, subscribers and advertisers from around the globe continue to praise the relaunch of one of swimming\u2019s oldest and most respected independent publications –Swimming World Magazine<\/i>.<\/p>\n
Jackie Brown, a former USA Swimming athlete who swam for the Glendale Gauchos of Arizona, was hired by Sports Publications International, corporate parent to Swimming World Magazine<\/i> and SwimInfo.com, in the Fall of 2004. \u201cShe deserves all of the credit,\u201d said Dick Deal, long time Publisher for Sports Publications International (SPI). <\/p>\n
Jackie began in November with the daunting task of combining all three of SPI\u2019s publications (Swimming World, SWIM,<\/i> and <\/i>Swimming Technique<\/i>) into one unique publication. \u201cWe worked with Jackie to preserve SWIM<\/i> and Swimming Technique<\/i> magazines in ways that allow those titles to remain viable. Jackie\u2019s layout allowed for these publications to appear independent while still being combined into one flowing publication. She accomplished a very difficult task. As a result, the magazines can still be downloaded independently as electronic publications,\u201d added Brent Rutemiller, CEO for SPI. <\/p>\n
\u201cJackie\u2019s ability to take rich content and make it more appealing to the reader is her strongest asset,\u201d commented Phil Whitten, former Editor-in-Chief and current Chief Media Officer for SPI. <\/p>\n
Jackie (Sue \u2013 maiden name) Brown, swam for the Glendale Gauchos of Arizona and competed on a national level in both Junior and Senior Championships. She attended the University of Nebraska on a swimming scholarship, but had a career-ending shoulder injury that allowed her to devote more time to her creative skills. She pursued degrees in fine arts and communications, graduating from San Diego State with a degree in communications with an emphasis in advertising. Self-taught in the use of Photoshop and Illustrator software, Jackie worked for Allegra Print & Imaging and Crowne Press printing studios early in her career where she learned pre-press skills. She now owns her own studio called Jax Design. This combination of swimming experience and professional skills made her a perfect fit for Sports Publications International. <\/p>\n
\u201cI think Swimming World<\/i> is a fantastic magazine. I am so excited to be a part of it. With my personal history in swimming, I feel like I fit right in. I am very happy,\u201d concluded Jackie Brown.<\/p>\n
Look for more substantive changes in the near future as Sports Publications International repositions itself in the marketplace.<\/p>\n