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Evolution Blazes ahead in gay media stakes PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 07 July 2008
Written by Andrew Shaw

Evolution Publishing, Australia’s leading gay and lesbian publishing house, has acquired South Australia’s GLBTQ magazine, Blaze.

Blaze is the seventh publication in Evolution’s suite of magazines.

Publisher Peter Walton (pictured, right, with Blaze editor Scott McGuinness) said Blaze was a welcome addition to the company.

“Evolution employs the best team of writers, editors and designers in Australian gay media. That team has now grown with the acquisition of Blaze.

“Blaze will continue to present a uniquely South Australian take on GLBTQ life, but we want to see it improve in content and readability over the next few months.”

Walton said Blaze media’s editorial and advertising staff will continue to work for the publication in Adelaide, maintaining a solid local base.

Blaze editor Scott McGuinness said the paper was ready to move into “exciting new territory”.

“With Evolution's vast resources across the country and our talented team here in SA, look out for a smart 'new look' Blaze in the very near future,” McGuinness said. 

"This is our chance to take Blaze to the next level with a respected national backer. With full colour throughout on gloss paper and stories, news and photos sourced from around the country, our readers will soon be enjoying a very different Blaze."

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written by Sean , 16 July, 2008

Independent gay publishing? Yeah right! I seem to recall another company back in the 90's with a similar hunger for eating up local gay press. Anyone recall that sputnik? Hope they paid well and Scott can retire on a nice beach to drink cocktails served by scantily clad young men... what a wicked world.

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written by David Cauchi , 14 July, 2008

Hi, OK it was time for Blaze to change, it needed more content about local information, issues in Australia that relates to our community. We also need writers who can contribute stories about GLBT life. Good news, bring it on, and let the evolution of change begin! Who knows, we may end up with an improved local scene!


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written by James , 10 July, 2008

It's sad to see another local paper getting swept up by a national media group. I don't need gloss paper, I need to be informed what's happening in my own community.


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