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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]
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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 magazine organizes and participates in several events throughout the year, such as:
- The Food Event 2024.[8]
- Best of Beauty Awards 2024.[9]
- Concern Foundation’s 48th Annual Block Party in collaboration with Los Angeles magazine.[10][11]
- LA Woman Happy Hour and Power Panel (2023).[12]
- Pop-up dinners featuring chefs including Rocco DiSpirito[13] and Giada De Laurentiis.[14]
- The Super Lawyers Cocktail Party.[15]
- Pride Month celebration events.[16]
- Whiskey Festival 2024.[17]
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Awards and recognition
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Los Angeles magazine has received four National Magazine Awards.
National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
In 2024, Los Angeles magazine 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:
SoCal Journalism Awards
Los Angeles magazine has been recognized at the SoCal Journalism Awards.[18]
2024 Awards
2023 Awards
2022 Awards
2021 Awards
Industry recognition and affiliations
As of 2013, the magazine was a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association.[19]
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