Los Angeles (magazine)
American magazine
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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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 December 2009 cover | |
| Editor-in-Chief | Jasmin Rosemberg |
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| Executive Director of Digital | Andrew Curry |
| Creative Director | Ada Guerin |
| 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 |
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
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:
- The Food Event 2024.[8]
- Best of Beauty Awards 2024.[9]
- Concern Foundation’s 48th Annual Block Party in collaboration with Los Angeles.[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]
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:
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Entertainment Publication, Print | Los Angeles | 1st place |
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Feature Photo | Elisabeth Caren, Ada Guerin (Portrait of Kris Jenner) | 1st place |
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Portrait Photo, Music/Arts | Irvin Rivera, Ada Guerin ("Margaret Cho - Ride or Die Bride") | 2nd place |
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Animation/Moving Graphic | Jen Rosenstein, Ada Guerin ("Smoove Operator—JB Smoove") | 3rd place |
| 2024 | National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards | Commentary Analysis/Trend, Music, Online | Malina 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
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement | Article/Cover/Graphic |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Personality Profile, Politics/Business/Arts Personalities | Michael Slenske | Winner | "Henry Taylor, L.A.'s Favorite Painter, Flips the Retrospective" |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Business Reporting | Michele McPhee | 3rd place | "From Ring to Real Estate: Floyd Mayweather Exposes a Possible Megamansion Tax Scam" |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Lifestyle Feature | Jon Regardie | Winner | "How to Survive L.A. on Just $100K" |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Cover Art | Andre Miripolsky, Ada Guerin, Shirley Halperin | Winner | "Best of L.A." |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Page Design | Shirley Halperin, Ada Guerin, Neil Jamieson | Winner | "How to Survive L.A. on Just $100K" |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Best Issue | Los Angeles magazine team | 3rd place | November 2023 issue |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Illustration | Ada Guerin, Irvin Rivera | 3rd place | "Margaret Cho — Ride or Die Bride" |
| 2024 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Graphic Design | Neil Jamieson, Ada Guerin | Winner | "Operation Johnson" |
2023 awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement | Article/Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Personality Profile | Los Angeles | Winner | "Jeremy Renner Rises Again" |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Investigative Reporting | Los Angeles | Winner | "Hollywood's Bleeding: Inside the City's Homeless Crisis" |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Lifestyle Feature | Los Angeles | Winner | "The Best Cocktails in L.A." |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Cover Art | Los Angeles | Winner | "Best of L.A." |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Page Design | Los Angeles | Winner | "The Future of Fashion" |
| 2023 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Best Issue | Los Angeles magazine team | 3rd place | November 2022 issue |
2022 awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement | Article/Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Personality Profile, Politics/Business/Arts Personalities | Los Angeles | Winner | "The Maverick Mayor" |
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Business Reporting | Los Angeles | Winner | "How Hollywood is Losing Billions" |
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Lifestyle Feature | Los Angeles | Winner | "How to Survive L.A. on Just $100K" |
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Cover Art | Los Angeles | Winner | "L.A.'s Power Players" |
| 2022 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Best Issue | Los Angeles magazine team | 3rd place | September 2021 issue |
2021 awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Placement | Article/Cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Personality Profile | Los Angeles | Winner | "The Comeback King" |
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Investigative Reporting | Los Angeles | Winner | "L.A.'s Homeless Epidemic" |
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Business Reporting | Los Angeles | Winner | "The Real Estate Boom" |
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Cover Art | Los Angeles | Winner | "L.A. Confidential" |
| 2021 | SoCal Journalism Awards | Best Issue | Los Angeles magazine team | 3rd place | December 2020 issue |
Industry recognition and affiliations
As of 2013, the magazine was a member of the City and Regional Magazine Association.[19]