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[[File:Pink-Paper.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Pink Paper newspaper front cover, issue 391, 11 August 1995]] | [[File:Pink-Paper.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Pink Paper newspaper front cover, issue 391, 11 August 1995]] | ||
| − | The <cite>'''Pink Paper'''</cite> was | + | The <cite>'''Pink Paper'''</cite> was a gay newpaper, published in paper form from 1987 to 1009 and online from 2009 to 22012 when it ceased publication. |
| − | + | founded as a free tabloid-sized newspaper in 1987 by Stephen Burton and Stephen Burn. It was distributed fortnightly for free in gay bars and clubs as well as libraries and other venues. It was later acquired by [[Kelvin Sollis]], who, with his partner [[David Bridle]] quickly made it into a success, printing it weekly. It was the first gay publication which held mainstream advertising and job adverts from local councils and the police. Whilst the <cite>Pink Paper</cite> was seen as a serious lesbian and gay campaigning newspaper, often with a lesbian bias, Kelvin and David set up the frothier male youth magazine, <cite>[[Boyz]]</cite>, off the back of it. | |
| − | + | When the first UK publication for people with HIV and AIDS was published in 1995, <cite>[[Positive Times]]</cite>, it was included inside the <cite>Pink Paper</cite> for reasons of discretion. | |
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Revision as of 16:47, 21 September 2012
The Pink Paper was a gay newpaper, published in paper form from 1987 to 1009 and online from 2009 to 22012 when it ceased publication.
founded as a free tabloid-sized newspaper in 1987 by Stephen Burton and Stephen Burn. It was distributed fortnightly for free in gay bars and clubs as well as libraries and other venues. It was later acquired by Kelvin Sollis, who, with his partner David Bridle quickly made it into a success, printing it weekly. It was the first gay publication which held mainstream advertising and job adverts from local councils and the police. Whilst the Pink Paper was seen as a serious lesbian and gay campaigning newspaper, often with a lesbian bias, Kelvin and David set up the frothier male youth magazine, Boyz, off the back of it.
When the first UK publication for people with HIV and AIDS was published in 1995, Positive Times, it was included inside the Pink Paper for reasons of discretion.
MPG
The Pink Paper was bought by MPG (Millivres Prowler Group, who also publishes AXM, DIVA, GT (formerly Gay Times) and Puffta and runs the Prowler and Expectations stores and brands) in XX but had to stop printing it at the end of June 2009 as it was not financially viable. It is now published online. While Pink Paper was the best-read gay title in the country, it lacked the advertising to keep it afloat during these tough economic times. Publishers MPG are hoping to re-instate the newspaper once the economy improves. Meanwhile, they show their commitment to providing free news, information and entertainment by building on PinkPaper.com, where readership is increasing each month.
Like the print product, the the website features all the arts, culture and travel coverage that readers had come to expect from Pink Paper, including big name celebrity interviews. Reflecting its role as a community brand, it doesn’t carry gratuitous sexual imagery.
This policy, together with the wide national reach and strong mixed male and female readership (another unique Pink Paper feature) make the title the natural home for recruitment advertising. Vacancies advertised online at Jobs.Pink Paper.com are backed up with jobs news articles, profiles of companies and advice and guidance for students and professionals who want to further their careers.
Pink Paper's reputation for news has been built up over two decades. It is unusual in the gay media in having regional correspondents across England, Scotland and Wales enabling it to cover stories which directly impact readers across the country. The news section at News.PinkPaper.com has a reputation for breaking stories and covers everything from crime to TV and from politics to the latest celebrity gossip.
The Pink Paper has a dedicated sports section and encourages contributions from gay, lesbian and bisexual teams and sportsmen and women across the country. Pink Sport is available digitally through the News.PinkPaper.com part of the site.
Readers' Awards
The Pink Paper Readers' Awards, held annually since XXX, allow readers of the paper to nominate and vote for their favourites in various categories.
References
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/is-the-future-black-for-the-pink-press-1304010.html
http://forums.questioningaids.com/showpost.php?p=16021&postcount=2 by Chris Morris
External links
Pink Paper web site http://www.pinkpaper.com/ Millivres http://www.millivres.co.uk
