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ABOUT 805 LIVING

805 Living is a high-end regional lifestyle magazine that combines the best of both worlds: the quality and style of a national publication with locally focused, relevant editorial that highlights the vibrant communities of western Los Angeles, Ventura, and Santa Barbara Counties, from Calabasas to Santa Barbara and beyond. Each month, readers depend on 805 Living for its exciting mix of home design, style, entertaining, health, recreation, shopping, dining and food, wine and spirits, family, events, travel, and, of course, the extraordinary people who call this unique region of Southern California home.

Thanks to our seasoned group of contributing writers and photographers, 805 Living was nominated for several Maggie Awards by Western Publications Association for "Best Overall Design" for our premier issue, and for "Best City and Metropolitan Magazine" and "Best Public Service Article" in 2006.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHERS
805 Living is published monthly and is a property of 3Digit Media, LLC.

Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Publisher: Carla J. Blanco

Carla J. Blanco is co-founder, CEO, and publisher of 3Digit Media, LLC, a Westlake Village, Calif.-based regional magazine publishing company. She is responsible for advertising sales, circulation, finance, and general operations for the company. Before starting 3Digit Media, Blanco was president of BlancoCirc, her own circulation and publishing consulting firm, where she assisted both small and large publishers on projects that included: magazine launches, circulation strategy, staffing, turnarounds, budgets, valuations, and due-diligence processes. Prior to founding BlancoCirc, Blanco held senior-level circulation positions with both consumer and b-to-b magazine publishers where she managed circulation files ranging from 20,000 on up to 500,000.

Blanco's overall publishing career spans 17 years and her experience encompasses all facets of publishing including sales, circulation, finance, and operations.

Co-founder, President, and Editor in Chief: Lynne Andujar

Lynne Andujar is the founding editor for 805 Living magazine and also a founding partner of 3Digit Media, LLC, the parent company for 805 Living. Andujar heads up all creative and editorial direction for 805 Living. In addition, Andujar oversees magazine production and works on sales strategy for existing and new product launches, as well as handles all marketing and public relations for the company.

Andujar's career in publishing began at ELLE magazine where she held various marketing positions for the high-end fashion magazine. After ELLE, Andujar joined the marketing department at Seventeen—the largest beauty/fashion magazine in the US—and as creative services director, she developed branding, promotional, and revenue-generating initiatives for the magazine. During her tenure, Seventeen experienced tremendous revenue growth, broke non-endemic advertising categories, such as automotive, luxury cosmetics, and food, and established itself as the leader in the highly competitive teen magazine market.

Prior to working in the publishing industry, Andujar worked for Tommy Hilfiger in New York City.

Andujar lives in the Conejo Valley with her husband Stephen.

EDITORIAL OVERVIEW

FEATURE STORIES capture the spirit and style of the Central Coast and the notable neighbors who call it their home. Feature stories often include our savvy editors' travel secrets, from unique destinations to weekend getaways and road-trip adventures.

FINDS features a potpourri of products and services available in the 805 and beyond.

INSIDER puts the spotlight on the hottest events and activities taking place in the region, including concerts, theater, festivals, dance, visual arts, charity events, sporting events, and more.

ARTS & CULTURE encompassing the literary, musical, and performance arts, this is a lively look at the people and events that entertain us.

MIND/BODY/SOUL focuses on local activities, resources, and area experts who provide emotional, physical, and spiritual enhancement.

UPGRADES provides creative ideas for interior and exterior home improvements and add-ons.

IN THE GARDEN digs deep into the local horticulture scene.

PURSUITS a look at the hobbies, sports, games, and other diversions that make getting up in the morning extra special. We profile not just the activities and actions, but also the people who enthusiastically pursue them.

INSIGHTS this column takes takes a more in-depth look into a particular topic that is of special interest to the issue. It's a chance for us to dig a little deeper into a subject, or a theme, or a state of being.

GOOD DEEDS social pages highlight charitable events and the philanthropic partygoers who attend them.

TASTE incorporates mouthwatering food and recipes, as well as luscious libations—including wine and spirits—and where to find them locally.

THE ARMCHAIR OENOPHILE® (a.k.a. editor at large Anthony Head) chooses one great bottle from a Central Coast winery each month to ramble on about.

TASTE OF THE TOWN spotlights the restaurant scene—from fine dining to casual establishments—and includes the 805 Living DINING GUIDE, as well as restaurant news and happenings in our DIALED IN column.

P.S. (the last page of the magazine) features a notable neighbor in a lighthearted Q&A- style format.