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Hearst Magazines President David Carey recently sent out the standard end-of-year memo to the company, recapping 2012 highlights and hinting at things to look forward to in 2013. Buried in the lengthy missive was this tidbit about and upcoming expansion for men's magazine Esquire. "Esquire Editor in Chief David Granger and Publishing Director Jack Essig will soon announce a bold new partnership—an initiative that will dramatically expand the Esquire franchise." Stay tuned. [Hearst Corporation]