Author: Fred Kuhr
NLGJA confab to be held in Philly, but without LGBT Media Summit
by Joe Siegel and Fred Kuhr Over 300 journalists, media professionals, and news executives are expected to gather for annual convention of The Association of LGBTQ Journalists (aka NLGJA). This year’s event will be held September 7-10 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel […]
NLGJA announces Excellence in Journalism winners
by Fred Kuhr Ahead of its annual convention next month in Philadelphia, NLGJA announced the recipients of its 2016 Excellence in Journalism Award winners. The highest individual awards, NLGJA Journalist of the Year and Sarah Pettit Memorial Award for the LGBTQ Journalist […]
Gay.com now owned by LA LGBT community center
by Fred Kuhr The Los Angeles LGBT Center has acquired the popular website domain Gay.com as a donation from its current owners, VS Media, and its flagship live cam site Flirt4Free. VS Media estimates the value of the domain to be $6.9 […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: Our Lives Magazine of Madison, Wisconsin
Interview with Publisher Patrick Farabaugh by Joe Siegel Geographic coverage area: Across Wisconsin with an editorial focus on Madison Year founded: 2007 Staff size and breakdown: (writers, editors, designers, etc.): Four on staff, with a roster of over 75 contributors Physical dimensions […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com GAY SAN DIEGO columnist MICHAEL KIMMEL has published his first book, “The Gay Man’s Guide to Open and Monogamous Marriage.” Published by Rowman & Littlefield, it was released […]
11th annual Community Survey Report released
by Joe Siegel Community Marketing & Insights (CMI) has released its 11th annual LGBT Community Survey Report and the findings reveal growing anxiety about the political climate in the United States. Over 41,000 respondents from LGBT communities in 131 countries participated in […]
Publisher of Columbus’ Outlook Magazine arrested
by Fred Kuhr Columbus, Ohio-based Outlook Magazine has suspended publication in light of the arrest of publisher, editor-in-chief and art director Christopher Hayes. Hayes lives in Columbus, but was arrested in Parkersburg, West Virginia on July 3. According to a crime report […]
Rhode Island magazine runs out of Options
by Joe Siegel Options, Rhode Island’s all-volunteer LGBT newsmagazine, has suspended publication due to financial problems. Kyle McKendall, the magazine’s executive director, made the announcement in a letter to subscribers earlier this month. McKendall said the move was made because of a […]
St. Louis’ Vital Voice Magazine goes online only
by Fred Kuhr Vital Voice Magazine, based in St. Louis, Mo., announced that it will continue to exist as an online-only publication, ceasing its print edition with its June 2017 Pride issue. The announcement was made by CEO and Partner Darin Slyman […]
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com BOSTON SPIRIT publisher DAVID ZIMMERMAN is credited with convincing all four of Boston’s major sports teams — Celtics, Patriots, Red Sox, and Bruins — to send their mascots […]