Them(website)
![]() Logo since 2022 | |
Type of site | Online magazine |
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Available in | English |
Founded | October 2017 |
Owner | Condé Nast |
Editor | Sarah Burke |
URL | www |
Commercial | Yes |
Current status | Active |
Themis an AmericanonlineLGBT magazinelaunched in October 2017 byPhillip Picardiand owned byCondé Nast.[1][2][3]Its coverage includesLGBT culture,fashion, and politics.[4][5]
History
[edit]In 2017 Picardi, then the director ofTeen Vogue,proposed toAnna Wintour,Condé Nast's artistic director, that the company create an online, LGBT-focused media platform.[6]Founding editors includedMeredith Talusan,Tyler Ford,and James Clarizio,[2][7]and launch partners includedBurberry,Google,Lyft,andGLAAD.[8][9]
Upon the website's launch, there was some controversy over its naming, which some considered to be "othering".[10]The name is derived from thesingularthempronoun,[11]emphasizing agender neutralapproach including in its fashion coverage.[12][13]
Picardi leftThemandCondé Nastin the fall of 2018 to begin working as editor-in-chief ofOutmagazine.[14][15]Whembley Sewell was named the new executive editor in 2019.[15][16]In October 2021, Sarah Burke became the new editor-in-chief ofThem.[16][17]
In 2020,Themhosted two virtualPride Monthevents, Themfest and Out Now Live.[18][19]Out Now Live, its June 2020 virtual gay pride event, included speeches,LGBT historyand musical performances.[4][20]It was produced in collaboration withPitchfork.[19][20]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^Morrison, Cassidy (October 9, 2017)."Condé Nast Launches LGBTQ Publication" Them "".V Magazine.RetrievedOctober 18,2021.
- ^abDiamond, Amelia (2017-12-15)."Them: the New, LGBTQ Publication at Condé Nast".Man Repeller.Retrieved2019-12-05.
- ^Wiedeman, Reeves (2020-01-17)."Hit by the changing media landscape, Condé Nast scrambles to stay in vogue".The Sydney Morning Herald.Retrieved2021-10-18.
...Them aspires to be a stylish destination for queer young people.
- ^abII, Louis Lucero (2020-06-13)."Celebrate Pride With Town Halls and Club Beats".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2021-10-18.
- ^"コンデナストがLGBTQプラットフォーム “them” lập ち thượng げ ".FashionSnap(in Japanese). 2017-10-27.Retrieved2021-10-18.
- ^Smith, Raven (2018-06-29)."'What makes it Them is us.'".System Magazine.Archived fromthe originalon 2019-12-05.Retrieved2019-12-05.
- ^Brannigan, Maura."Condé Nast to Launch New LGBTQ-Focused Media Platform, 'Them'".Fashionista.Retrieved2019-12-05.
- ^Morris, Chris (2017-10-10)."Name of Conde Nast's New LGBTQ Publication Falls Flat".Fortune.Retrieved2019-12-05.
- ^Ember, Sydney (2018-03-03)."Condé Nast's 26-Year-Old Man of the Moment".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2021-10-18.
- ^Finkelstein, Elaina (2017-11-01)."New Condé Nast 'Them.' website sparks controversy after launch".WJLA.Retrieved2021-03-08.
- ^Silva, Emma (October 26, 2017)."Condé Nast Launches them, New LGBTQ Media Platform".Folio: Magazine.
- ^Anderson, Tre’vell (November 14, 2017)."#GayMediaSoWhite no more? Two new digital magazines signal a more diverse LGBTQ media".Los Angeles Times.RetrievedOctober 18,2021.
- ^"Are you one of us? Condé Nast lança Them, publicação multiplataforma voltada para o público LGBTQ".Universo Online(in Brazilian Portuguese). 2017-10-05.Retrieved2021-10-18.
- ^Yar, Sanam (2019-12-13)."Out Magazine Sheds Top Editor and Staff".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2021-10-18.
- ^abJerde, Sara (2019-01-08)."Condé Nast Names New Executive Editor for LGBTQ+ Brand, Them".Adweek.Retrieved2019-12-05.
- ^abDrohan, Freya (October 4, 2021)."Daily News: Meet Condé Nast's Newest EIC..."Daily Front Row.RetrievedOctober 18,2021.
- ^Hopkins, Kathryn (October 11, 2021)."2021 Media Moves: Layoffs at Genius Media and More".Women's Wear Daily.RetrievedOctober 18,2021.
- ^Salam, Maya (2020-06-24)."Your 2020 Virtual Pride Guide".The New York Times.ISSN0362-4331.Retrieved2021-10-18.
- ^abShadel, JD (June 3, 2020)."10 Pride events you can attend from home, from underground Zoom parties to a virtual Pridemobile".The Washington Post.RetrievedOctober 18,2021.
- ^abAssunção, Muri (Jun 13, 2020)."Pride must go on: A virtual guide to celebrate LGBTQ Pride month".New York Daily News.Retrieved2021-10-18.
External links
[edit]- Condé Nast websites
- LGBT-related magazines published in the United States
- LGBT-related websites
- LGBT-related newspapers published in the United States
- Online magazines published in the United States
- 2017 establishments in the United States
- Magazines established in 2017
- Internet properties established in 2017
- Online magazine stubs
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