PUBLISHER & EXECUTIVE EDITOR Tracy Baim
Assistant Publisher: Terri Klinsky
Managing Editor: Andrew Davis
Business Manager: Cynthia Holmes
Director of New Media: Jean Albright
Art Director: Kirk Williamson
Account Managers: Amy Matheny, Kirk Williamson, Kat Fitzgerald, Diane Mareci
Nightspots Managing Editor: Kirk Williamson
National Sales: Rivendell Media, 212-242-6863
Theater Editor : Scott C. Morgan
Cinema Writer: Richard Knight, Jr.
Books Writer: Yasmin Nair
Senior Writers: Bob Roehr, Rex Wockner, David Byrne, Cathy Seabaugh, Tony Peregrin
Arts & Entertainment Writers: Mary Shen Barnidge, Jim Edminster, Steve Warren, Lawrence Ferber, Mel Ferrand, Tim Nasson, Scott Morgan, Catey Sullivan, Eric Eatherly, J. S. Hall
Columnists/Writers: Yvonne Zipter, Susie Day, Jorjet Harper, Lee Lynch, Steve Starr, Joe Rice, Dan Woog, Marie-Jo Proulx, Lisa Keen, Chris Crain, Charlsie Dewey, Michael Knipp, Karen Dixon
Photographers: Kat Fitzgerald, Steve Becker, Chuck Kramer, Mel Ferrand
Artists/Cartoonists: Alison Bechdel, Mikeoart
CIRCULATION
Circulation Director: Jean Albright
Distribution: Ashina, Allan, Crystal, John and Sue
Windy City Media Group serves the diverse communication needs of the gay and lesbian community. It is the only regional gay media group in the U.S. with multi-media projects, including an online podcast, two weekly publications, one monthly ethnic online magazine, and an online resource guide. And all of our products are available online.
Windy City Times
Windy City Times is the only Chicago gay media outlet with demographics audited by outside companies, Harris Interactive and Community Marketing, Inc. These statistics are rated against the U.S. average for every category, and those detailed reports are available upon request.
In addition, Windy City Times, the city’s oldest gay newspaper, is among an elite group of the top gay newspapers nationally. This National Gay Newspaper Guild, co-founded by WCT, includes the top gay papers in 12 of the largest cities in the U.S.
Published since 1985, Windy City Times has won numerous awards in both the gay and mainstream communities, from journalism prizes to community service awards:
- Crain’s Chicago Business 40 Under 40 for Publisher Tracy Baim.
- Peter Lisagor Chicago mainstream journalism.
- Q Syndicate national press awards.
- Community awards from a wide range of organizations, including The Human Rights Campaign, American Civil Liberties Union, National Organization for Women, Affinity, Dignity, March on Washington, Test Positive Aware, Bailiwick Theatre, and more.
- Studs Terkel 2005 Journalism Award for Publisher Tracy Baim
- Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame
induction for WCT Publisher and several key staff and writers.
- 2006 National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association Award to Tracy Baim.
Because of its depth of coverage, readers and advertisers in Windy City Times and other Windy City Media Group products have a long-term loyalty. Some advertisers have been in every issue since 1985. There is a great value in high name recognition and community support, which extends to sponsorship of literally hundreds of events each year in Chicago.
Windy City Media Group is a respected and integral part of the Chicago gay and lesbian community and we welcome you as part of our team.
QUEERCAST
Hear the latest in queer news and entertainment downloaded directly on your computer www.WindyCityQueercast.com. Listen to a second helping of the hippest, hottest LGBT talk www.WindyCityQueercast.com.
NIGHTSPOTS
Extensive, four-color glossy coverage of Chicago’s vibrant LGBT nightlife scene Trust 23 years of journalism and wide-ranging entertainment coverage.
WCMG E-BLAST
The latest in hot events, dining, news and more delivered right to your inbox every week.
Surf all our products on the Web with the most comprehensive LGBT online archive in Chicago
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Identity (BLACKlines and En La Vida): Now online only
Deadline The 10th of month prior.
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