text: what is the current health of the specialist magazine business and its relevance as a marketing tool?   essay question or job interview?  monthly magazines in general are in decline. weeklies have had a number of new launches recently this market seems to be vibrant. niche titles are always going to have a place in the market especially ones catering to a none web savy reader. however if you are talking financially in regards to say advertising in these mags- classified ads are dying out because of online.