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In the early 2000's Masini was asked by an acquaintance to teach a dating class in ] about dating for men. Masini found success in the class and would publish her first book, ''Date Out of Your League,'' for men. She released her second book ''Think and Date Like a Man,'' in 2005.<ref name="GCBR"/> She was featured on the ] upon it's release.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,199804,00.html| title=Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever?| work=]| date=June 16, 2006}}</ref> In 2007, Masini became ]'s "Dating and Relationship Editor" for its Voice of Experience campaign.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.sys-con.com/node/334549| title=Old Spice Unveils "Voice of Experience" Online Destination Featuring Blogs, Topics and Advice for the "Guy's Guy"| work=Sys.Con Media|date=February 8, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/branding-brand-development/4676424-1.html| title=P&G Spice Up The Web With New SIte For Men| work| All Business|date=February 12, 2007}}</ref> That year, she also started two politically themed dating websites: DatingDemocrats.com and DatingRepublicans.com, which serve 8,500 users, combined.<ref name="GCBR"/> Today, Masini authors and moderates an online dating question and answer forum called ''Ask April.'' Masini provides free advice to readers, alongside guest experts and the forum's community members.<ref name="GCBR"/> Masini's advice and columns have been featured in '']'', '']'', the '']'', and '']''. Masini has also made appearances on ], ] and ]. In the early 2000's Masini was asked by an acquaintance to teach a dating class in ] about dating for men. Masini found success in the class and would publish her first book, ''Date Out of Your League,'' for men. She released her second book ''Think and Date Like a Man,'' in 2005.<ref name="GCBR"/> She was featured on the ] upon it's release.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,199804,00.html| title=Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever?| work=]| date=June 16, 2006}}</ref> In 2007, Masini became ]'s "Dating and Relationship Editor" for its Voice of Experience campaign.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.sys-con.com/node/334549| title=Old Spice Unveils "Voice of Experience" Online Destination Featuring Blogs, Topics and Advice for the "Guy's Guy"| work=Sys.Con Media|date=February 8, 2007}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.allbusiness.com/marketing-advertising/branding-brand-development/4676424-1.html| title=P&G Spice Up The Web With New SIte For Men| work| All Business|date=February 12, 2007}}</ref> That year, she also started two politically themed dating websites: DatingDemocrats.com and DatingRepublicans.com, which serve 8,500 users, combined.<ref name="GCBR"/> Today, Masini authors and moderates an online dating question and answer forum called ''Ask April.'' Masini provides free advice to readers, alongside guest experts and the forum's community members.<ref name="GCBR"/> Masini's advice and columns have been featured in ''USA Today''<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-04-23-cant-say-no_x.htm| title= Saying No Can Be a Positive| work= USA Today}}</ref>, ''New York Times'', the ''Chicago Tribune'', and ''Men's Health''. Masini has also made appearances on Univision, Telemundo and ABC News.


Masini also worked in television, and while married to ] Al Masini, she was the producer that was able to get '']'' to move the television show to ] for three years, instead of the proposed move to ].<ref>{{cite journal|last=Rotolo|first=Candace|title=Beauty, Brains, Business Savvy|journal=e Bella|year=2008|month=February|pages=37-38|accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> She did this by reaching out to the governor and legislators of Hawaii, who advocated for the move.<ref name="GCBR"/><ref name="Heckathorn">{{cite news| last=Heckathorn| first=John |date= March 2004|url=http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/March-2004/April-Would-Know/| title=April Would Know| work= Honolulu Magazine| date=March 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| last=Ryan| first= Tim| date=March 4, 1999| url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/03/04/news/story1.html| title=‘Baywatch’ may relocate to Hawaii| work= Star Bulletin}}</ref> She also helped produce the feature film ]<ref>{{cite news|last=Sing| first=Terrence| date=March 10, 2002| url=http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2002/03/11/story1.html?page=all| title=Studio trades credit for promos| work=Pacific Business News}}</ref> and the television show ''Miss Universe''.<ref>{{cite news| last=Ryan| first=Tim| date=April 6, 1998| url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/98/04/06/news/story1.html| title=Center of the Universe: Hawaii landing the crown jewel of pageants was like 'winning the right to host the Olympics'| work=]}}</ref> Masini also worked in television, and while married to ] Al Masini, she was the producer that was able to get '']'' to move the television show to ] for three years, instead of the proposed move to ].<ref>{{cite journal|last=Rotolo|first=Candace|title=Beauty, Brains, Business Savvy|journal=e Bella|year=2008|month=February|pages=37-38|accessdate=5 March 2012}}</ref> She did this by reaching out to the governor and legislators of Hawaii, who advocated for the move.<ref name="GCBR"/><ref name="Heckathorn">{{cite news| last=Heckathorn| first=John |date= March 2004|url=http://www.honolulumagazine.com/Honolulu-Magazine/March-2004/April-Would-Know/| title=April Would Know| work= Honolulu Magazine| date=March 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news| last=Ryan| first= Tim| date=March 4, 1999| url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/1999/03/04/news/story1.html| title=‘Baywatch’ may relocate to Hawaii| work= Star Bulletin}}</ref> She also helped produce the feature film ]<ref>{{cite news|last=Sing| first=Terrence| date=March 10, 2002| url=http://www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2002/03/11/story1.html?page=all| title=Studio trades credit for promos| work=Pacific Business News}}</ref> and the television show ''Miss Universe''.<ref>{{cite news| last=Ryan| first=Tim| date=April 6, 1998| url=http://archives.starbulletin.com/98/04/06/news/story1.html| title=Center of the Universe: Hawaii landing the crown jewel of pageants was like 'winning the right to host the Olympics'| work=]}}</ref>

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April Masini

April Masini (b. 1964) is an American author, advice columnist, entertainment executive, and political activist. Masini moderates and answers advice seekers' questions on her advice forum "Ask April." She writes columns for Florida Weekly and Match.com. She has also published four books on dating and relationships and has been called the "Dear Abby of dating."

Life

Masini was born in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She is the daughter of author June Stride and Robert Barry, director of Vietnam Veterans of America. She grew up in Clarksville, Georgia.

She moved to New York City where she waited tables and briefly attended Hofstra University to study business. She withdrew from the university to pursue a career in television acting and modeling. Masini acted in off-Broadway plays, television pilots, commercials and soap operas. She would then meet Al Masini, whom she would marry and work with from 1995 until 1999. Today, she is married to consultant Philip Spencer. Politically, Masini is a conservative. .

Career

In the early 2000's Masini was asked by an acquaintance to teach a dating class in Los Angeles about dating for men. Masini found success in the class and would publish her first book, Date Out of Your League, for men. She released her second book Think and Date Like a Man, in 2005. She was featured on the The O'Reilly Factor upon it's release. In 2007, Masini became Old Spice's "Dating and Relationship Editor" for its Voice of Experience campaign. That year, she also started two politically themed dating websites: DatingDemocrats.com and DatingRepublicans.com, which serve 8,500 users, combined. Today, Masini authors and moderates an online dating question and answer forum called Ask April. Masini provides free advice to readers, alongside guest experts and the forum's community members. Masini's advice and columns have been featured in USA Today, New York Times, the Chicago Tribune, and Men's Health. Masini has also made appearances on Univision, Telemundo and ABC News.

Masini also worked in television, and while married to television producer Al Masini, she was the producer that was able to get Baywatch to move the television show to Hawaii for three years, instead of the proposed move to Australia. She did this by reaching out to the governor and legislators of Hawaii, who advocated for the move. She also helped produce the feature film Blue Crush and the television show Miss Universe.

Works

References

  1. Chad Gillis (December 2, 2007). "My life so far: If you ask me a question, I'm going to tell you what I think". NaplesNews.com.
  2. Rotolo, Candace (2008). "Beauty, Brains, Business Savvy". e Bella: 37–38. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  3. "The state may create a special fund to attract productions promoting Hawaii". Honolulu Sar Bulletin. {{cite news}}: line feed character in |title= at position 31 (help)
  4. "Hawaii landing the crown jewel of pageants was like 'winning the right to host the Olympics'". Honolulu Star Bulletin. {{cite news}}: line feed character in |title= at position 31 (help)
  5. "Letters to the Editor". Honolulu Star Bulletin. {{cite news}}: line feed character in |title= at position 8 (help)
  6. ^ Jean Gruss (November 16, 2007). "Dating Problems? Just Ask April". Gulf Coast Business Review.
  7. "Cupid costs money, Can you afford to date?". Florida Weekly.
  8. Mandell, Judy. "7 nicer ways to say no". Match.com.
  9. ^ Heckathorn, John (March 2004). "April Would Know". Honolulu Magazine.
  10. Galabinski, Andrea (May 2008). "Two of a Kind". Naples Illustrated: 24.
  11. "Officer Robert Barry". {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |date retrieved= ignored (help)
  12. Becker, Kathy. "Person to Watch: The Queen of Hearts". Naples Illustrated. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |date retrieved= ignored (help)
  13. "Are Bachelorette Parties Wilder Than Ever?". Fox News. June 16, 2006.
  14. "Old Spice Unveils "Voice of Experience" Online Destination Featuring Blogs, Topics and Advice for the "Guy's Guy"". Sys.Con Media. February 8, 2007.
  15. "P&G Spice Up The Web With New SIte For Men". February 12, 2007. {{cite news}}: Text "All Business" ignored (help); Text "work" ignored (help)
  16. "Saying No Can Be a Positive". USA Today.
  17. Rotolo, Candace (2008). "Beauty, Brains, Business Savvy". e Bella: 37–38. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help)
  18. Ryan, Tim (March 4, 1999). "'Baywatch' may relocate to Hawaii". Star Bulletin.
  19. Sing, Terrence (March 10, 2002). "Studio trades credit for promos". Pacific Business News.
  20. Ryan, Tim (April 6, 1998). "Center of the Universe: Hawaii landing the crown jewel of pageants was like 'winning the right to host the Olympics'". Honolulu Star-Bulletin.

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