American Society of Magazine Editors
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The American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME) is a industry trade group for editors of magazines 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 as of 2006.
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[edit] History
The ASME started as an outgrowth of the editorial committee of the Magazine Publishers of America in 1963.
[edit] National Magazine Awards
The ASME has also sponsored the National Magazine Awards since 1966, along with the Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University.