Here Media Inc. (HRDI)

Overview

Here Media Inc. is a multimedia company focused on delivering original programming and content specifically tailored for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community. Founded in 2009 and based in Los Angeles, California, Here Media Inc. has established itself as a prominent content provider for the LGBT community through its diverse offerings that include magazines, books, websites, and video-on-demand services. Operating on a subscription basis, the company leverages a variety of platforms, including traditional newsstands, online subscriptions, cable, satellite, and fiber-optic television providers to serve its customers in the United States.

Products and Services

• Magazines and Books:

  Here Media Inc.’s publications include prominent titles such as Out, The Advocate, and HIVPlus Magazines, alongside books published by Alyson Books. These are accessible through traditional newsstands, retail outlets, and subscriptions that cover both print and digital editions.

• Online Media and Websites:

  The company operates PlanetOut, an online media company that focuses on serving the LGBT community. Its flagship website, Gay.com, is a social networking platform complemented by heretv.com, which offers original shows, podcasts, news, and other entertainment content. These websites host a rich library of LGBT-themed streaming video, meeting a broad range of interests within the community.

• Subscription Video-on-Demand and Television Channel:

  Through partnerships with cable, satellite, and fiber-optic television providers, Here Media Inc. offers subscription video-on-demand services and a regularly scheduled television channel. These services are branded under the name “here!” and are geared towards domestic television households in the United States, extending Here Media’s content reach beyond digital and print mediums.

• Content Syndication:

  The company also engages in content syndication, distributing free-to-the-user content to third-party websites such as msn.com and aol.com. This broadens the accessibility of its content, allowing Here Media to reach audiences beyond its direct subscription base.