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 December 2009 cover | |
| EIC | Jasmin Rosemberg |
|---|---|
| vp of digital | Andrew Curry |
| Categories | Local magazine |
| Frequency | monthly |
| Publisher | Chris Gialanella |
| Founded | 1960 |
| Company | Engine Vision Media LLC |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Los Angeles |
| Language | English |
| Website | lamag |
| ISSN | 1522-9149 |
| OCLC | 60618447 |
Los Angeles, formerly Southern California Prompter, is a monthly publication focused on Los Angeles. It covers people, food, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, and news relevant to southern California.
Founded in 1960 by David Brown and Geoff Miller, the magazine is as of 2023 owned and published by Engine Vision Media, LLC, Chris Gialanella is president and publisher, and Jasmin Rosemberg editor-in-chief.
History
The magazine began life as the Southern California Prompter in 1960, co-founded by grad student Geoff Miller (1936–2011; husband of actress Kathryn Leigh Scott) and ad executive David Brown. Billed as "a Guide to the Good Life in L.A. and Suburbia", it was renamed to Los Angeles in 1961.
Miller served as editor-in-chief from 1974 to 1990, and publisher from 1990 until his retirement in 1994.
Los Angeles was purchased by CHC in 1973. ABC bought the magazine in 1977. ABC was eventually bought by The Walt Disney Company, which sold Los Angeles to Emmis in 2000. The magazine was purchased by Hour Media LLC on February 28, 2017.
Since May 20 1996, the website Lamag.com has served as the digital version of the magazine. The site covers local politics and breaking news to commentary and coverage of the cultural and food scenes.
Los Angeles–based criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos and civil rights lawyer Ben Meiselas acquired Los Angeles magazine from Detroit-based Hour Media through Engine Vision Media, LLC on December 5, 2022. Christopher Gialanella joined Engine Vision Media as president and publisher of Los Angeles, Orange Coast, Pasadena , and So Cal Design in April 2023.
Description
The magazine covers "people, food, culture, arts and entertainment, fashion, lifestyle, and news" relevant to southern California.
It is led by president and publisher Chris Gialanella alongside editor-in-chief Jasmin Rosemberg.
Events
The magazine also hosts the Los Angeles' annual epicurean fete, The Food Event, and the Breakfast Conversation discussion series with magazine editors and city leaders.
Additionally, Los Angeles Magazine organizes and participates in the following events according to their official listings:
- The Best of Beauty Awards 2024.
- Concern Foundation’s 48th Annual Block Party Celebrating Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of L.A.®.
- The 2023 LA WOMAN HAPPY HOUR & POWER PANEL.
- The Food Event 2024.
- The Rocco DiSpirito Pop-Up Dinner.
- Giada De Laurentiis Pop-Up Dinner.
- The 2024 Super Lawyers Cocktail Party.
- Los Angeles Magazine Celebrates Pride at Star-Studded Cocktail Party.
- The Whiskey Festival 2024.
Awards and Affiliations
Los Angeles magazine has received four National Magazine Awards.
In 2024, Los Angeles magazine was recognized at the National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, winning 1st place in the Entertainment Publication, Print category for its issue "L.A. Stays in the Picture: The Movies We Call Home." The issue was noted for its writing, design, and exploration of Los Angeles' cinematic legacy.
Other accolades awarded to the magazine at the event included:
- 1st place in the Feature Photo category for a portrait of Kris Jenner by Elisabeth Caren and Ada Guerin.
- 2nd place in the Portrait Photo, Music/Arts category for an image of Margaret Cho titled “Margaret Cho - Ride or Die Bride,” by Irvin Rivera and Ada Guerin.
- 3rd place in the Animation/Moving Graphic category for "Smoove Operator—JB Smoove," created by Jen Rosenstein and Ada Guerin.
- 3rd place in the Commentary Analysis/Trend, Music, Online category for Malina Saval’s piece "Boaz, Bruce and 'Born to Run.'"
The magazine’s contributions in print, photography, and online storytelling have been widely acknowledged within the industry.
As of 2013, the magazine was a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association.
References
- ^ Nelson, Valerie J. (April 18, 2011). "Geoff Miller dies at 74; a founder of Los Angeles magazine". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- "Los Angeles Magazine Is Sold". The New York Times. Reuters. January 25, 2000. p. C2. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
- Peltz, James F. (March 2017). "Top editors let go after Los Angeles magazine is sold to Hour Media Group". LA Times. Retrieved March 4, 2018.
- ^ "About us". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
- Tinoco, Armando (December 6, 2022). "Los Angeles Magazine Sells To Attorneys Mark Geragos And Ben Meiselas; Formed Engine Vision Media". Deadline. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- "Engine Vision Media Hires Chris Gialanella as President & Publisher". PR Newswire (Press release). March 17, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
- "Inside the Best of Beauty Awards 2024". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "Concern Foundation's 48th Annual Block Party Celebrating Los Angeles Magazine's Best of L.A.®". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "Concern Foundation Block Party". Concern Foundation. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "2023 LA WOMAN HAPPY HOUR & POWER PANEL". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "Inside the Food Event 2024". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "Inside the Rocco DiSpirito Pop-Up Dinner". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "Giada De Laurentiis Pop-Up Dinner!". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "2024 Super Lawyers Cocktail Party". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "Los Angeles Magazine Celebrates Pride at Star-Studded Cocktail Party". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "Inside the Whiskey Festival 2024". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
- "CRMA Magazines". City and Regional Magazine Association. Archived from the original on May 31, 2010. Retrieved October 14, 2013.