For the past 20 years, O, The Oprah Magazine has guided readers toward living their best lives. Now, from her home in Santa Barbara, Oprah has shared more details about the future of the brand, as we begin to transform our print editions and expand our digital presence in 2021.
"There's been a lot of chatter and a lot of speculation about O, the magazine, ending. I want you to know it's not ending. It's evolving. Because after 20 years of covers, I think it's time," Oprah says in a video announcement. "And I also think it's a good thing. None of us were meant to stay the same. We evolve with the times."
In her virtual letter—which you can watch in full above—Oprah goes on to confirm the monthly print edition of O will end with the December 2020 issue. "There will be lots of wonderful favorite things!" she said, ensuring the final print edition as we know it will indeed feature one of the magazine's most-awaited annual stories.
But Oprah makes sure to highlight that this is not the end of print for O. Come 2021, our magazine will publish "at least four special print editions," instead of monthly issues.
Of course, here at OprahMag.com, we also can't wait for what Oprah calls the "exciting" expansion of our brand digitally. "How can you exist in 2021 without a strong digital presence?" she asks. "I am really looking forward to finding innovative new ways to continue engaging with all of you. Because I tell you, I love everything this magazine represents."
She adds an important reminder about the history of O. "We started this magazine with the theme of 'living your best life.' That was 20 years ago. Now everybody else is catching on to living your best life."
As Oprah indicates, this is the start of a new chapter—and there will be more specific news to come soon. "We're still cooking up big ideas, but as soon as we are ready to share more, you're going to hear it from me first," she says.
For now, stay tuned to OprahMag.com or follow us on all of our social platforms @oprahmagazine for more updates on the magazine, plus everything from the latest delicacies plucked out of Oprah's garden, to quarantine lessons, book club picks, brand-new TV shows to watch now, and much, much more.
"I hope you will join me in this new chapter as we continue to evolve together and keep striving for our best life," Oprah says. And we hope you will, too.
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