GUEST COMMENTARY: 40 years strong
by Mark Segal (Mark Segal, publisher of Philadelphia Gay News, is the nation’s most-award-winning commentator in LGBT media. His memoir “And Then I Danced, Traveling The Road to LGBT Equality” has been number one on Amazon’s LGBT memoir/biography bestsellers list. This column […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com. JIM ALBRIGHT, formerly of Oakland Park, Fla.-based HOTSPOTS MAGAZINE, has joined the sales staff at Wilton Manors-based SOUTH FLORIDA GAY NEWS. Jim Albright BRIAN T. CARNEY, a freelance writer […]
TOP STORY: Journalists group to offer training for improved HIV coverage
NLGJA granted $130K by CDC for launch program by Chuck Colbert The National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association (NLGJA) has received a five-year renewable grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to deliver journalism training that will enhance strategies and […]
Florida Agenda launches its own Business Network
by Chuck Colbert The Florida Agenda, based in Fort Lauderdale, has launched the Florida Agenda Business Network, a new program of the LGBT newspaper “to help small business owners and their supporters connect, network and thrive,” according to a piece by Peter […]
Bay Windows publisher, editor now host of TV news show
by Chuck Colbert New England Cable News’ (NECN) “Broadside” has named the publisher of Boston-based Bay Windows as its new host. She replaces the previous host who moved to a similar television news and talk show on WGBH, Boston’s public broadcaster. Since early […]
PRESSING QUESTIONS: Outword Magazine of Sacramento, Calif.
Interview with Fred Palmer, CEO of Outword Media Marketing and Events by Joe Siegel Year founded: 1995 Staff size and breakdown: One full-time art director, one part-time graphics person, one editor, and several contract writers Physical dimensions of publication: Tabloid size, 13” […]
TRANSITIONS AND MILESTONES
What’s happening at your publication? Let us know. Email editor Fred Kuhr at editor@presspassq.com. ECHO MAG, based in Phoenix, Ariz., entered its 27th year of publication with its October 2015 issue. FLORIDA AGENDA, based in Fort Lauderdale, published its 300th issue on August […]
TOP STORY: PGN founder and publisher Mark Segal makes his mark with new memoir
by Chuck Colbert Mark Segal wears many hats. He is an activist, founder and publisher of Philadelphia Gay News (PGN), civic leader, political operative, and national LGBT leader. Segal is also often referred to as the dean of American gay journalism. Now, with […]
SIDEBAR: The Advocate serializes Mark Segal’s “And Then I Danced”
by Chuck Colbert Beginning November 16, 2015, The Advocate magazine obtained the rights to serialize excerpts from LGBT pioneer Mark Segal’s long-anticipated memoir, “And Then I Danced: Traveling the Road to LGBT Equality.” “Mark Segal is a beloved and respected activist for […]

Interview with Publisher Steve Polyak by Joe Siegel Geographic coverage area: Canadian province of Alberta Year founded: 2003 Staff size and breakdown: Full time publisher/editor/sales representative, copy editor, 10 or so freelance writers Physical dimensions of publication: 8” x 10.5” Average page […]