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Midwest Eagle responds to rift with Indianapolis pride organizers
by Fred Kuhr In a letter from the editor, Rick Sutton of the Indianapolis-based Midwest Eagle, responded to Indy Pride’s decision to “no longer engage with” the LGBT newspaper. According to the Sutton, Indy Pride sent an e-mail to him and publisher […]
LGBT media professionals convene in Orlando
by Joe Siegel LGBT journalists, bloggers, and other media professionals convened in Orlando, Fla., March 23-26, for the 8th annual #LGBTMedia Convening. The event was sponsored by NLGJA – the Association of LGBTQ Journalists, and funded in part by the Arcus Foundation, […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: The Mirror of Wilton Manors, Fla.
Interview with Executive Editor Jason Parsley by Joe Siegel Geographic coverage area: South Florida (West Palm Beach to Key West) Year founded: 2010 Staff size and breakdown: All of the staff works for South Florida Gay News, not just for the Mirror […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com BETWEEN THE LINES, based in Livonia, Mich., debuted its new wedding website, Beyond The Ultimate LGBT Wedding & Anniversary Expo, in preparation for its wedding expo on March […]
New book on LGBT travel industry highlights new opportunities for media
by Joe Siegel The newly published “Handbook of LGBT Tourism and Hospitality: A Guide for Business Practice,” authored by LGBT travel experts Jeff Guaracino and Ed Salvato, showcases emerging trends amongst LGBT travelers. The handbook, which features interviews with nearly a hundred […]
Washington Blade launches LA edition, Latin America reporting project
by Joe Siegel and Fred Kuhr The Washington Blade, based in the nation’s capital, announced plans to launch a new sister publication, the Los Angeles Blade, on March 24. The Los Angeles Blade will cover Los Angeles and California news, politics, opinion, […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: Boston Spirit Magazine
Interview with Publisher David Zimmerman by Joe Siegel Geographic coverage area: New England Year founded: 2004, first issue published April 2005 Staff size and breakdown: (writers, editors, designers, etc.): Publisher David Zimmerman, editor in chief James Lopata, associate editor Rob Phelps, lifestyle […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com AMBUSH, based in New Orleans, entered its 35th year of publication with its January 3, 2017, issue. BAY AREA REPORTER, based in San Francisco, entered its 47th year […]
America’s LGBT economy is topic of first-ever report
by Joe Siegel The National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) has released its first-ever report demonstrating the economic and social influence of America’s LGBT business owners and entrepreneurs. The “America’s LGBT Economy” report explores the revenues, types, sizes and geography […]
by Joe Siegel The National LGBTQ Task Force, in collaboration with NLGJA – The Association of LGBTQ Journalists, and the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), launched a Spanish-language stylebook for journalists reporting on LGBT people. Part of a process that began […]