Publication analysis
About the publication
Title: LA Weekly
ISSN: N/A
Website: http://www.laweekly.com/
Purpose, objective, or mission: Distribute news and cultural events to the Los Angeles area.1
Target audience: Los Angelinos in general; however this resource has a younger audience appeal. This is due to the publication’s focus on the entertainment industry, including film reviews, art gallery or museum openings, celebrity gossip, concerts, and other related fields.2
Publisher: Village Voice Media.3
Peer reviewed? No.
Type: Lay publication.4
Medium: Print and online.5
Content: Articles and information relevant to all aspects of Los Angeles life. LA Weekly contain four main sections: Entertainment, Restaurants, Retain, and Services. It serves as a calendar listing of all monthly cultural (art, music, etc) events in the Los Angeles area.6
Frequency of publication: Weekly free publication, however subscription price of $55.00 per six months and $90.00 per year.7
About the publication’s submission guidelines
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Types of contributions accepted: LA Weekly has a staff of editors and writers for each section of the newspaper. However, the Village Voice Media fellowship program presents an opportunity for young writers who wish to pursue a career in magazine-style journalism. For more information see: http://www.villagevoice.com/microsites/internships/
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Conclusion: Evaluation of publication’s potential for LIS authors
Limited focus on LIS issues, however if it is a large event in the Los Angeles area they may consider including advertising information.
Audience analysis
About the publication’s readers
Circulation: This publication circulates throughout Los Angeles.
Geographic location and language or cultural considerations: Los Angeles, California, United States. English
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Knowledge of LIS subject matter: Not directly covering LIS issues.
Conclusion: Analysis of reader characteristics and their potential impact on authors
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Last updated: November 14, 2014
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