From Excellence to Panorama's Chief Editor: RLer Stout (previously known as ExcMag)
10-16-2012, 01:10 AM
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From Excellence to Panorama's Chief Editor: RLer Stout (previously known as ExcMag)
Porsche expert, new father, & all-around great guy Pete Stout has led what many consider the most-respected Porsche magazine in the world 
He recently wrote me, excited for his next big opportunity, for which - IMHO - congratulations are certainly in order!
9Magazine.com's "Pete Stout, Former Excellence Editor, Named Editor-In-Chief Of PCA Panorama:"
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He recently wrote me, excited for his next big opportunity, for which - IMHO - congratulations are certainly in order!
9Magazine.com's "Pete Stout, Former Excellence Editor, Named Editor-In-Chief Of PCA Panorama:"
Originally Posted by 9 Magazine
October 15, 2012
Stout goes to PCA Panorama from Excellence Magazine, where he has served as Editor-in-Chief since 1998
The Porsche Club of America has announced the appointment of Pete Stout as Editor, Porsche Panorama and Director, Integrated Marketing for PCA. In his new role, Stout will lead editorial operations for the award-winning Porsche Panorama magazine while integrating alternative communication resources and activities.
“The January 2013 issue of Panorama will begin a new chapter in PCA’s history,” Manny Alban President of the Porsche Club of America says. “Our members will soon notice a change not only in our magazine but the website as well as other lines of communication.
We are committed to the development of this primary PCA member benefit – Porsche Panorama. Putting Pete at the helm of the magazine is the exclamation point on that promise.”
Stout goes to PCA from Excellence Magazine. He is a graduate of Westmont College where he earned dual BAs in English and Communication Studies. He is also a graduate of Bob Bondurant Advanced Road Racing Course and the Porsche Sport Driving School.
Stout succeeds current Panorama Editor-in-Chief, Betty Jo Turner, who will retire at the end of December after serving more than 42 years. “The respect Betty Jo has garnered from those in the industry and beyond is a testament to her work ethic and loyalty to PCA,” Alban adds, “and PCA will forever be indebted to her.”
The Porsche Club of America is the largest, single-marque automobile club in the world with more than 107,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.
Stout goes to PCA Panorama from Excellence Magazine, where he has served as Editor-in-Chief since 1998
The Porsche Club of America has announced the appointment of Pete Stout as Editor, Porsche Panorama and Director, Integrated Marketing for PCA. In his new role, Stout will lead editorial operations for the award-winning Porsche Panorama magazine while integrating alternative communication resources and activities.
“The January 2013 issue of Panorama will begin a new chapter in PCA’s history,” Manny Alban President of the Porsche Club of America says. “Our members will soon notice a change not only in our magazine but the website as well as other lines of communication.
We are committed to the development of this primary PCA member benefit – Porsche Panorama. Putting Pete at the helm of the magazine is the exclamation point on that promise.”
Stout goes to PCA from Excellence Magazine. He is a graduate of Westmont College where he earned dual BAs in English and Communication Studies. He is also a graduate of Bob Bondurant Advanced Road Racing Course and the Porsche Sport Driving School.
Stout succeeds current Panorama Editor-in-Chief, Betty Jo Turner, who will retire at the end of December after serving more than 42 years. “The respect Betty Jo has garnered from those in the industry and beyond is a testament to her work ethic and loyalty to PCA,” Alban adds, “and PCA will forever be indebted to her.”
The Porsche Club of America is the largest, single-marque automobile club in the world with more than 107,000 members throughout the United States and Canada.
Cheers --Jäger
10-16-2012, 01:10 AM
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Not mentioned in today's PCA press release nor above, that Pete also told me about: he'll be opening PCA's new west coast offices 
Speaking of the left coast, here's RLer "Stout" (formerly "ExcMag") with the Chief Judge of 2010's "White Gloves" PCA Concours d'Elegance in Dana Point, CA:
Panorama's retiring Editor in Chief, the amazing Betty Jo Turner, personally shared a rare factoid about Pete -- he's already been Pano's cover model!
Turns out it's 1 of my favorite cover shots: here's Stout driving this Speedster
Speaking of the left coast, here's RLer "Stout" (formerly "ExcMag") with the Chief Judge of 2010's "White Gloves" PCA Concours d'Elegance in Dana Point, CA:
Panorama's retiring Editor in Chief, the amazing Betty Jo Turner, personally shared a rare factoid about Pete -- he's already been Pano's cover model!
Turns out it's 1 of my favorite cover shots: here's Stout driving this Speedster
10-16-2012, 01:17 AM
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Red Speedsters, they're everywhere!
Great photos.
I didn't know Speedy eats, in addition to leaves, Porsche magazines now as well? Or maybe its Speedy's tongue?
Hasn't quite chewed that license plate yet
. Speedy's tryin though 
Take care!
Great photos.
I didn't know Speedy eats, in addition to leaves, Porsche magazines now as well? Or maybe its Speedy's tongue?
Hasn't quite chewed that license plate yet
. Speedy's tryin though Take care!
10-16-2012, 02:00 AM
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hopefully Excellence retains its edge under new leadership, and that Pete takes some of that edge to Pano 8-)
also not mentioned in the PR (got that email too):
"We'll be looking at all aspects of Pano. With newly affirmed editorial freedom, we'll work to turn the "club magazine" paradigm on its head and make Pano what a modern Porsche magazine can and should be: a print and tablet periodical known for its honest voice, compelling stories, and beautiful layouts—as well as artistic covers that aren't beholden to the shadowy interests of newsstand buyers."
Looking forward to the new tomorrow... and now 2 good opps for ed bits 8-). Stay tooned...
Paul
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also not mentioned in the PR (got that email too):
"We'll be looking at all aspects of Pano. With newly affirmed editorial freedom, we'll work to turn the "club magazine" paradigm on its head and make Pano what a modern Porsche magazine can and should be: a print and tablet periodical known for its honest voice, compelling stories, and beautiful layouts—as well as artistic covers that aren't beholden to the shadowy interests of newsstand buyers."
Looking forward to the new tomorrow... and now 2 good opps for ed bits 8-). Stay tooned...
Paul
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past: '87 930 | '58 TR3A | '01 //S8 | '95 //S6 6spd | '88 ///M5 | '87 190E 2.3-16 |
10-16-2012, 08:34 AM
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Very cool! As was mentioned earlier, I sure hope Excellence stays as high quality as it has been. As for Pano, maybe there will be a reason to spend more than 5 minutes looking at it and tossing it on the pile. Congrats Pete!!
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10-16-2012, 11:13 AM
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Please don't become a typical "straw hat, sailing shoe, Porsche guy", stay the way you are and get your mojo into the PCA magazine, it needs it.
Good luck!
10-16-2012, 11:53 AM
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Huge kudos to Betty Jo Turner and Leonard Turner for all of the efforts they've put into the publication, but I hope this change will give Panorama a much needed shot in the arm. My favorite articles focus on the historic racing cars and the drivers.
10-16-2012, 11:13 PM
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I love Excellence and must admit I look forward to getting it more each month than Pano, and I look at this as good news for Pano. Hope Excellence stays as good and that they keep Harris too!
Betty Jo has done a great job but it is time for some new blood so to speak.
Good pick Manny!!!
Betty Jo has done a great job but it is time for some new blood so to speak.
Good pick Manny!!!
10-17-2012, 08:11 AM
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10-17-2012, 10:26 AM
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hopefully Excellence retains its edge under new leadership, and that Pete takes some of that edge to Pano 8-)
also not mentioned in the PR (got that email too):
"We'll be looking at all aspects of Pano. With newly affirmed editorial freedom, we'll work to turn the "club magazine" paradigm on its head and make Pano what a modern Porsche magazine can and should be: a print and tablet periodical known for its honest voice, compelling stories, and beautiful layouts—as well as artistic covers that aren't beholden to the shadowy interests of newsstand buyers."
Looking forward to the new tomorrow... and now 2 good opps for ed bits 8-). Stay tooned...
Paul
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also not mentioned in the PR (got that email too):
"We'll be looking at all aspects of Pano. With newly affirmed editorial freedom, we'll work to turn the "club magazine" paradigm on its head and make Pano what a modern Porsche magazine can and should be: a print and tablet periodical known for its honest voice, compelling stories, and beautiful layouts—as well as artistic covers that aren't beholden to the shadowy interests of newsstand buyers."
Looking forward to the new tomorrow... and now 2 good opps for ed bits 8-). Stay tooned...
Paul
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I hope they do something about the awful black-background (and weird way you look at/download race results) on the website as well.
He has work to do.