Los Angeles (magazine)

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Los Angeles
Los Angeles magazine logo.jpg
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December 2009 cover
Editor-in-ChiefJasmin Rosemberg
Executive Director of DigitalAndrew Curry
Creative DirectorAda Guerin
CategoriesLocal magazine
FrequencyMonthly
PublisherChris Gialanella
Founded1960
CompanyEngine Vision Media LLC
CountryUnited States
Based inLos Angeles
Language English
Website lamag.com
ISSN 1522-9149
OCLC 60618447

Los Angeles, formerly known as Southern California Prompter, is a monthly magazine based in Los Angeles, California. It focuses on telling regional news, culture, lifestyle, entertainment, and fashion stories from Los Angeles and the broader Southern California area.

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History

The magazine was founded in 1960 by graduate student Geoff Miller (1936–2011) and advertising executive David Brown. Originally named Southern California Prompter, [1] it was renamed Los Angeles in 1961. [2]

Geoff Miller was Editor-in-Chief from 1974 to 1990 and later was Publisher until his retirement in 1994. [2]

The magazine changed ownership several times. It was purchased by CHC in 1973, by ABC in 1977, and later by The Walt Disney Company. In 2000, Disney sold the magazine to Emmis Communications. [3] On February 28, 2017, Hour Media LLC acquired the magazine from Emmis. [4]

On December 5, 2022, attorneys Mark Geragos and Ben Meiselas acquired the magazine through Engine Vision Media, LLC. [5] In April 2023, Chris Gialanella was appointed President and Publisher of Los Angeles, along with other regional publications. In November 2024, Andrew Curry became Executive Digital Editor, and Jasmin Rosemberg was named Editor-in-Chief. [6]

Digital presence

Since May 20, 1996, lamag.com has been the web version of the magazine, providing digital content related to local news and coverage of culture and food. [7]

Content and editorial

The magazine focuses on various aspects of life in Southern California, including culture and regional news. [7]

As of 2024, the editorial team is led by editor-in-chief Jasmin Rosemberg, and the business side is led by publisher Christopher Gialanella. [7]

Events

Los Angeles organizes and participates in several events throughout the year, such as:

Awards and recognition

Los Angeles has received four National Magazine Awards.

National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

In 2024, Los Angeles was recognized at the National Arts and Entertainment Journalism Awards, winning first place in the Entertainment Publication's Print category for its issue "L.A. Stays in the Picture: The Movies We Call Home."

The complete list of awards received at the event includes:

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)Placement
2024National Arts & Entertainment Journalism AwardsEntertainment Publication, PrintLos Angeles1st place
2024National Arts & Entertainment Journalism AwardsFeature PhotoElisabeth Caren, Ada Guerin (Portrait of Kris Jenner)1st place
2024National Arts & Entertainment Journalism AwardsPortrait Photo, Music/ArtsIrvin Rivera, Ada Guerin ("Margaret Cho - Ride or Die Bride")2nd place
2024National Arts & Entertainment Journalism AwardsAnimation/Moving GraphicJen Rosenstein, Ada Guerin ("Smoove Operator—JB Smoove")3rd place
2024National Arts & Entertainment Journalism AwardsCommentary Analysis/Trend, Music, OnlineMalina Saval ("Boaz, Bruce and 'Born to Run.'")3rd place

SoCal Journalism Awards

Los Angeles has been recognized at the SoCal Journalism Awards. [18]

2024 awards

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)PlacementArticle/Cover/Graphic
2024SoCal Journalism AwardsPersonality Profile, Politics/Business/Arts PersonalitiesMichael SlenskeWinner"Henry Taylor, L.A.'s Favorite Painter, Flips the Retrospective"
2024SoCal Journalism AwardsBusiness ReportingMichele McPhee3rd place"From Ring to Real Estate: Floyd Mayweather Exposes a Possible Megamansion Tax Scam"
2024SoCal Journalism AwardsLifestyle FeatureJon RegardieWinner"How to Survive L.A. on Just $100K"
2024SoCal Journalism AwardsCover ArtAndre Miripolsky, Ada Guerin, Shirley HalperinWinner"Best of L.A."
2024SoCal Journalism AwardsPage DesignShirley Halperin, Ada Guerin, Neil JamiesonWinner"How to Survive L.A. on Just $100K"
2024SoCal Journalism AwardsBest IssueLos Angeles magazine team3rd placeNovember 2023 issue
2024SoCal Journalism AwardsIllustrationAda Guerin, Irvin Rivera3rd place"Margaret Cho — Ride or Die Bride"
2024SoCal Journalism AwardsGraphic DesignNeil Jamieson, Ada GuerinWinner"Operation Johnson"

2023 awards

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)PlacementArticle/Cover
2023SoCal Journalism AwardsPersonality ProfileLos AngelesWinner"Jeremy Renner Rises Again"
2023SoCal Journalism AwardsInvestigative ReportingLos AngelesWinner"Hollywood's Bleeding: Inside the City's Homeless Crisis"
2023SoCal Journalism AwardsLifestyle FeatureLos AngelesWinner"The Best Cocktails in L.A."
2023SoCal Journalism AwardsCover ArtLos AngelesWinner"Best of L.A."
2023SoCal Journalism AwardsPage DesignLos AngelesWinner"The Future of Fashion"
2023SoCal Journalism AwardsBest IssueLos Angeles magazine team3rd placeNovember 2022 issue

2022 awards

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)PlacementArticle/Cover
2022SoCal Journalism AwardsPersonality Profile, Politics/Business/Arts PersonalitiesLos AngelesWinner"The Maverick Mayor"
2022SoCal Journalism AwardsBusiness ReportingLos AngelesWinner"How Hollywood is Losing Billions"
2022SoCal Journalism AwardsLifestyle FeatureLos AngelesWinner"How to Survive L.A. on Just $100K"
2022SoCal Journalism AwardsCover ArtLos AngelesWinner"L.A.'s Power Players"
2022SoCal Journalism AwardsBest IssueLos Angeles magazine team3rd placeSeptember 2021 issue

2021 awards

YearAwardCategoryRecipient(s)PlacementArticle/Cover
2021SoCal Journalism AwardsPersonality ProfileLos AngelesWinner"The Comeback King"
2021SoCal Journalism AwardsInvestigative ReportingLos AngelesWinner"L.A.'s Homeless Epidemic"
2021SoCal Journalism AwardsBusiness ReportingLos AngelesWinner"The Real Estate Boom"
2021SoCal Journalism AwardsCover ArtLos AngelesWinner"L.A. Confidential"
2021SoCal Journalism AwardsBest IssueLos Angeles magazine team3rd placeDecember 2020 issue

Industry recognition and affiliations

As of 2013, the magazine was a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association. [19]

References

  1. ↑ Nichols, Chris (July 19, 2012). "Video Village With Ask Chris: Happy Anniversary Los Angeles Magazine". Los Angeles Magazine. Archived from the original on April 24, 2025. Retrieved April 14, 2025.
  2. 1 2 Nelson, Valerie J. (April 18, 2011). "Geoff Miller dies at 74; a founder of Los Angeles magazine". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  3. ↑ "Los Angeles Magazine Is Sold". The New York Times . Reuters. January 25, 2000. p. C2. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ "Engine Vision Media Hires Chris Gialanella as President & Publisher". PR Newswire (Press release). March 17, 2023. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  7. 1 2 3 "About us". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved October 26, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Inside the Food Event 2024". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Inside the Best of Beauty Awards 2024". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Concern Foundation's 48th Annual Block Party Celebrating Los Angeles Magazine's Best of L.A.®". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Concern Foundation Block Party". Concern Foundation. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  12. ↑ "2023 LA WOMAN HAPPY HOUR & POWER PANEL". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Inside the Rocco DiSpirito Pop-Up Dinner". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Giada De Laurentiis Pop-Up Dinner!". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  15. ↑ "2024 Super Lawyers Cocktail Party". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Los Angeles Magazine Celebrates Pride at Star-Studded Cocktail Party". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Inside the Whiskey Festival 2024". Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  18. ↑ "SoCal Journalism Awards". Los Angeles Press Club. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
  19. ↑ "CRMA Members". City and Regional Magazine Association. Retrieved January 31, 2025.
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