Since 1995, Lavender Media has produced award-winning publications, websites, radio shows, videos, and events aimed at Minnesota’s Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender (GLBT), and GLBT-friendly audience.
Minnesota, home of Lavender Media, is also one of the largest GLBT communities in the United States. Minneapolis boasts the second-highest percentage of GLBT population in the nation, and among large metro areas, the 2000 Census ranks Minneapolis as having the third-largest concentration of gay and lesbian couples.
The Lavender Media family includes:
Lavender Magazine
Minnesota’s award-winning GLBT Magazine is published biweekly 26 times per year, which includes 24 classic issues and 2 premium editions, Lavender Pride Edition and Lavender Yellow Pages Edition. Each issue of Lavender profiles current trends and happenings in style, culture, cuisine, nightlife, travel, and news. Lavender is distributed at more than 800 sites, and circulation is verified by the respected Audit Bureau of Circulations.
LavenderMagazine.com
Lavender’s website includes current editorial content of our print magazine, links to advertisers, resources, and prize-drawing registrations. Online users can also access all the information contained in Lavender Yellow Pages, and connect to the hilarious podcasts and videocasts of Wanda Wisdom, America’s favorite drag queen hostess. Connecting to Minnesota’s GLBT community has never been easier.
BigGayNews.com
Hosted by Bradley Traynor, Big Gay News is a weekday newscast featuring local, national, and international news of interest to the GLBT community. The broadcast is accessible by downloading it on any computer or iPod, and is available free of charge to a worldwide audience. The headlines and stories are also available to read on BigGayNews.com in English, Spanish, and French.
WandaWisdom.com
America’s favorite Drag Queen Hostess presents a daily radio show, occasionally videotaped, for an audio journey of self-discovery, full of humility and endless laughter. Part Stuart Smalley, part Oprah Winfrey, Wanda sits down each day to discuss topics ranging from the serious to the sublime. From captivating interviews to hilarious commentary on the world around us, Wanda offers her worldwide listeners and viewers a unique look into a deeply fascinating world.
Lavender Events
Lavender creates numerous events that bring together the GLBT community. Recent events include Summer of Pride™, Celebrate!, OUT at the Movies, and Splash Bash. A variety of sponsorship opportunities are available for these events.
Accountability. Credibility. Reliability.
Because the Audit Bureau of Circulations studies the circulation of Lavender, advertisers know that our audited information is accurate.
A Passion for Excellence
The Minnesota Magazine and Publications Association (MMPA) annually celebrates the best in the publishing industry. Our peers have honored Lavender by recognizing us for
Overall Excellence
2004, 2003, 1999
Best Digital Media
2006, 2005, 2004, 2003,
2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Best Directory
2005
Best Single Cover
2004, 2002, 2001, 2000
Best Feature Article
2005, 2003(A) 2003(B),
2002, 1999
Best Regular Column
2006, 2003, 2000, 1999
Best Single Topic
2005, 2004
Best Use of Visuals
2006, 2001, 2000
Best Media Kit
2006, 2005, 2000, 1999
Best Redesign
1999
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