
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 […]

National LGBT Media Association hands out 2nd annual Ad POP Awards
by Fred Kuhr The National LGBT Media Association has announced its second annual Ad POP award winners, including many top corporate brand names. Formerly known as the National Gay Media Association, the National LGBT Media Association brings together the top regional newspapers […]

Longtime Chicago publisher and activist Chuck Renslow dies
courtesy of Windy City Times CHICAGO — Chuck Renslow, a longtime pillar of the LGBT community in Chicago and around the world, died June 29 after multiple long-term health issues. He was the publisher of Triumph, Mars and Rawhide Male magazines, publications mailed and shared across the […]

TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com ADELANTE, based in Los Angeles, celebrated its 20th anniversary with its June 2017 issue. BALTIMORE OUTLOUD, based in Maryland, celebrated its 15th anniversary with its May 12, 2017, […]

Use of word “queer” growing in LGBT news reporting
by Joe Siegel A recent editorial in Denver’s OutFront magazine has reignited the debate over what word, words or acronym to describe the LGBT community. Ryan Howe, editor of Colorado magazine, explained in a recent column why the publication started using the […]

The Advocate celebrates 50th anniversary
by Joe Siegel The Advocate, the longest running LGBT publication in the country, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The latest issue, number 1091, features covers representing five decades of LGBT history, including the battle for trans rights, the fight for […]

PRESSING QUESTIONS: Dallas Voice and OUT North Texas
Interview with Publisher and Co-Owner Leo Cusimano by Joe Siegel Geographic coverage area: North Texas, more specifically Dallas/Fort Worth. We are distributed to more than 400 distribution locations in five counties, 23 cities and 62 zip codes. Year founded: May 1984 Staff size and […]
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 […]