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General Questions
What is seen?
seen magazine is a completely unique concept and the first local publication of its kind. Virtually
everything in the magazine is user-generated - content is provided by readers who submit their own photos and stories
on the seen Web site. Each issue has a set of themes (or categories) which dictate what will be covered in an upcoming issue,
and deadlines mark the cut-off for content submission. Any photo or story submitted online is considered for publication in
the magazine, so any registered seen user has the opportunity to be published.
How does seen work?
Though anyone can browse content on the seen Web site, only registered users can submit photos and stories, comment and
vote on other people"s work, earn points for their submissions and invite others to participate. Activity on the seen Web
site is rewarded using a simple point system. Photos, stories, votes and invites all garner different amounts of points, and
these points can be used at any time to purchase items or earn discounts from local retailers. Users are not only rewarded by
having their content published in seen magazine, their activity on the seen Web site
translates into tangible goods and services.
How often does the magazine come out?
seen magazine is published on a monthly basis - 12 times per year. Content for an upcoming issue is typically
collected on the seen Web site up to 60 days in advance of the date the magazine hits the streets.
Why is it called seen?
The name came from the simple premise that people want to be 'seen.' What better way to be 'seen' than to have
your experiences published in a magazine?
Is there currently any other publication like this?
seen magazine is totally unique - it is the first and only user-generated local magazine in existence. Magazines
offer an experience and exclusivity not replicable on the web; they are often richer visually and the scope of their editorial is
different. seen magazine gives its users the chance to transcend the Web and have their content "immortalized" in a
unique way. Equally important, seen is the only magazine that rewards its readers for providing content.
Where is seen distributed?
seen magazine is distributed at more than 500 Austin retailers, ranging from restaurants and bars to coffee
shops and salons.
