Author: Fred Kuhr
National Gay Media Association announces inaugural advertising awards
by Fred Kuhr The National Gay Media Association (NGMA) has announced the winners of the inaugural Ad POP awards. The Ad POPs (Pride in Online and Print) reward the best representations of LGBT individuals in online and print advertising in regional LGBT […]
Leader of Toronto’s Pink Triangle Press steps down
by Fred Kuhr Pink Triangle Press (PTP), Canada’s largest publisher of LGBT content, has announced a search for a new executive director. Ken Popert, who has led the organization since 1986, will step down in early 2017. PTP’s Board of Directors is […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: QVegas of Las Vegas
Interview with Publisher Russ White by Joe Siegel Year founded: 1978 Physical dimensions of publication: PDF is 8.25” x 10.75” Average page count: 72 Key demographics: Gay men make up the majority of our demographic Print run: 0 (as of 2015, we […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com. BALTIMORE OUTLOUD entered its 14th year of publication with its May 13, 2016, issue. BAY AREA REPORTER, based in San Francisco, celebrated its 45th anniversary in its April 7, […]
Iowa to get a new LGBT publication
by Joe Siegel GoGUIDE, a free LGBT publication based in Iowa City, will launch in September. The new publication will cover topics such as local and national news, the arts, and local politics. The first issue of GoGUIDE will be the “Back […]
DIVA magazine has new lesbian owners
by Joe Siegel U.K.-based DIVA magazine has recently been acquired by Twin Media Group. First published in 1994, DIVA has long been at the forefront of the lesbian media world. Twin Media’s owners and founders are Silke Bader and Linda Riley. Bader […]
NLGJA releases new transgender style guidelines
by Joe Siegel In June, the Pentagon ended its ban on openly transgender Americans serving in the U.S. military. In response, the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) released a new set of guidelines for journalists to ensure fair and accurate […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: Georgia Voice of Atlanta
Interview with Co-Founder/Owner and Managing Partner Chris Cash by Joe Siegel Geographic coverage area: Atlanta and other major Georgia cities Year founded: 2010 Staff size and breakdown (writers, editors, designers, etc.): Editorial staff includes Editor Darian Aaron, Deputy Editor Patrick Saunders, Art […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com. THE ADVOCATE has been honored by LOGO’s third annual TRAILBLAZER HONORS television special, which was simulcast on June 25 on VH1 and LOGO. Iconic star of stage and screen […]
by Joe Siegel The National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association has announced the recipients of its annual Excellence in Journalism Awards. “NLGJA saw unprecedented growth in nominations for the Excellence in Journalism awards during our 25th anniversary last year,” said NLGJA Awards […]