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Grindr Launching Digital Magazine, INTO

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Los Angeles-based social networking site Grindr , which serves the "gay, bi, curious and queer" market, is launching a new online, digital magazine called INTO today. According to Grindr, the new digital magazine is looking to fill a gap in the media landscape, with content that appeals to young, LGBTQ+ millennials.

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Penske Media Buys Rolling Stone Magazine

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Los Angeles-based Penske Media said on Wednesday that it is buying a majority of Rolling Stone magazine. Financial details of the deal were not announced, however, reports say the deal values Rolling Stone at more than $110M. Penske Media is led by Jay Penske.

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Gotcast Powers Maxim Magazine Contest

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Santa Monica-based GotCast is powering a campaign for Maxim Magazine, using its new contest platform, MediaBlastr. The firm is powering the "Maximum Warrior" contest for the magazine, which is looking find readers willing to train on firearm and driving skills, competing against ten special operations veterans.

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BUZZMEDIA Trims Spin Magazine

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Los Angeles-based digital media publisher BUZZMEDIA is wasting no time reshaping SPIN Magazine , the venerable music and culture publication it acquired earlier this month, and is reportedly already cleaning house.

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Yapert Raises $1.2M For Mobile Magazine

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in a seed funding round, for its interactive mobile magazine. Yapert''s moblie magazine focuses on musicians, celebrities, athletes, fitness stars, and others, with a particular focus on stars and brands. music entertainment brand celebrity publishing content capital venture magazine mobile yapert' READ MORE>>.

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Glossi Debuts New Features For Digital Magazine Publishers

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Glossi , which develops tools to help publishers create digital magazines for the web, said today that it has launched a brand new set of features aimed at rich media content publishers. Glossi is aiming at helping marketers and other publishers to create their own, slick digital magazines using drag and drop tools. READ MORE>>.

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Yabber Launches iPad Kids Magazine

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Yabber , a new Los Angeles startup, said Thursday that it has launched a new, iPad-based kids magazine. According to Yabber, the founders of the firm were "inspired by the growing tech and startup communities of Santa Monica and Los Angeles" to start the company, looking to innovate in the children's magazine area.