Los Angeles (magazine)

History

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

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

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. On February 28, 2017, Hour Media LLC acquired the magazine from Emmis.

On December 5, 2022, attorneys Mark Geragos and Ben Meiselas acquired the magazine through Engine Vision Media, LLC. 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.

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.

Content and editorial

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

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

Events

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

• The Food Event 2024.
• Best of Beauty Awards 2024.
• Concern Foundation’s 48th Annual Block Party in collaboration with Los Angeles.
• LA Woman Happy Hour and Power Panel (2023).
• Pop-up dinners featuring chefs including Rocco DiSpirito and Giada De Laurentiis.
• The Super Lawyers Cocktail Party.
• Pride Month celebration events.
• Whiskey Festival 2024.

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:

SoCal Journalism Awards

Los Angeles has been recognized at the SoCal Journalism Awards.

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.

References

References

1. Nichols, Chris. (July 19, 2012). "Video Village With Ask Chris: Happy Anniversary Los Angeles Magazine".
2. Nelson, Valerie J.. (18 April 2011). "Geoff Miller dies at 74; a founder of Los Angeles magazine".
3. (January 25, 2000). "''Los Angeles'' Magazine Is Sold". [[The New York Times]].
4. Peltz, James F.. (March 2017). "Top editors let go after Los Angeles magazine is sold to Hour Media Group". [[LA Times]].
5. Tinoco, Armando. (2022-12-06). "Los Angeles Magazine Sells To Attorneys Mark Geragos And Ben Meiselas; Formed Engine Vision Media".
6. (Mar 17, 2023). "Engine Vision Media Hires Chris Gialanella as President & Publisher".
7. "About us".
8. "Inside the Food Event 2024".
9. "Inside the Best of Beauty Awards 2024".
10. "Concern Foundation’s 48th Annual Block Party Celebrating Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of L.A.®".
11. "Concern Foundation Block Party".
12. "2023 LA WOMAN HAPPY HOUR & POWER PANEL".
13. "Inside the Rocco DiSpirito Pop-Up Dinner".
14. "Giada De Laurentiis Pop-Up Dinner!".
15. "2024 Super Lawyers Cocktail Party".
16. "Los Angeles Magazine Celebrates Pride at Star-Studded Cocktail Party".
17. "Inside the Whiskey Festival 2024".
18. "SoCal Journalism Awards". Los Angeles Press Club.
19. "CRMA Members". City and Regional Magazine Association.