Series IX. Vice President of Communications Peter Costiglio Files, 1989-1993, inclusive

Peter Costiglio's files date from 1989 to 1993, the beginning of his tenure as vice president of communications. They contain Costiglio's public relations output, including planning files for press releases, media statements, fact books, company brochures, industry events, and publicity campaigns. There is a large volume of correspondence with Time Inc. staff, including Chief Executive Officer Reginald K. Brack, as well as external communications, and reader mail and public response to media under the Time Warner umbrella. Topics include controversy over Warner Bros. Records release of the song "Cop Killer" by Ice-T's metal band Body Count and the publication of Madonna's explicit Sex book in 1992.

The files also contain clippings and copies of articles written about Time Inc., media requests, related internal communication, and responses by Costiglio on behalf of the company such as letters to the editor or press statements. Other materials include annual reports; corporate calendars; interoffice memoranda; FYI newsletter story lists; conference files; speeches created for company executives; employee programs; Magazine Publishers of America organization files; and legal case files, including lawsuits related to copyright infringement and libel. Present throughout the collection are handwritten notes created by Costiglio.