Author: Fred Kuhr
LGBT media recognized with 2014 journalism awards
by Chuck ColbertCHICAGO — The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) lauded the winners of its 2014 Excellence in Journalism Awards at the group’s annual convention in Chicago on August 23. A number of the recipients are members from LGBT media. […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know at editor@presspassq.com. ADELANTE, based in Los Angeles, entered its 18th year of publication with its June 2014 issue. DRIVESHAFT, the Columbus, Ohio-based publication of the LAMBDA CAR CLUB INTERNATIONAL, entered its 27th year of […]
Bloggers, journalists and activists make up Netroots Nation
Day-long LGBT Netroots Connect gathering focuses on issues affecting community by Chuck Colbert DETROIT — More than 120 LGBT activists, bloggers, organizations, funders and journalists from across the U.S., Canada and Mexico gathered in Detroit last month for a day-long discussion about […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: Desert Outlook of Palm Springs
by Joe Siegel Geographic coverage area: Palm Springs, Cathedral City and the Coachella Valley, Calif. Year founded: 2012 Staff size and breakdown [writers, sales reps., etc.]: One editor, one sales rep, one designer, four freelance writers per month Physical dimensions of publication: […]
Florida’s Agenda expanding to become a “global resource”
by Chuck Colbert The Florida Agenda has, well, a new agenda. Just as the Wilton Manors, Fla.-based publication and renamed itself as Agenda – Florida Edition, so the media outlet has expanded its distribution to include the cities of Orlando, Miami, Key […]
Missouri has new online LGBT publication
by Chuck Colbert St. Louis recently got a new source of information serving the LGBT community when three men launched #Boom Magazine, a news, advocacy and community publication. Boommagstl.com went live on the web on June 17. CEO, publisher and co-ownerColin Lovett […]
Dallas Voice marks 30th anniversary
by Chuck Colbert The leading LGBT publication for Texas achieved a significant milestone earlier this year when Dallas Voice celebrated its 30th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the award-winning weekly newspaper published a commemorative issue chronicling a shared history between Dallas Voice and […]
Frontiers co-produces Pride supplement in L.A. Times
by Chuck Colbert Just in time for Pride season, a leading LGBT publication in Southern California and a premier marketing agency teamed up to provide a special supplement to the Los Angeles Times. Released on June 4 and made available in all […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: Owen Phillips of Los Angeles-based Frontiers Media
by Chuck Colbert Owen Phillips is one of Frontiers Media’s new owners and a business partner of Frontiers publisher Michael Turner. He spoke with Press Pass Q about Frontiers’ special supplement in the Los Angeles Times entitled, “What is Gay L. A.?” […]
by Chuck Colbert The Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act passed the Illinois House of Representatives on Nov. 5, 2013, and Gov. Pat Quinn signed the measure into law on Nov. 20. That made Illinois the 16th state to get equal marriage […]