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Ole Miss' 'Mr. Magazine' predicts 'diamond age' for 21st Century.

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OXFORD -- In the late spring, Dr. Samir Husni, chairman of the Department of Journalism at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss), was chosen by Media Magazine--one of only two academics and the only journalism professor--as one of "the Media 100--People You Need To Know."

This was only the latest accolade for Husni, widely known as "Mr. Magazine," and called by The Chicago Tribune "the planet's leading expert on new magazines." He is the author of Samir Husni's "Guide to New Consumer Magazines," now in its 19th year, and "Launch Your Own Magazine: A Guide for Succeeding In Today's Marketplace."

Husni holds a master's in journalism from the University of Missouri and a doctorate from the University of North Texas and is director of the University's Magazine Service Journalism Program....