The Bold Italic
| Managing Editors | Jeremy Lybarger and Jennifer Maerz |
|---|---|
| Categories | San Francisco culture |
| First issue | September 3, 2009 |
| Final issue | April 7, 2015 |
| Company | Gannett |
| Country | USA |
| Based in | San Francisco |
| Language | English |
| Website |
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The Bold Italic was an online magazine and event hub in San Francisco. Founded in 2009,[1] it was a collaboration between design firm IDEO and media company Gannett. The magazine reported on culture, events, local businesses and news in San Francisco. It was well known for its series of Kid Food Reviews and Made Up Charts. The style of reporting was often humorous and aimed at a young audience.[2] The Bold Italic was a Webby honoree and an IDSA finalist, and was named best webzine by SF Weekly.[2] The publication also experimented with a web store focused on local themed merchandise, until it closed in January 2015.[3]
After 6 years of publishing The Bold Italic was shut down by Gannett on April 7, 2015.[4][5] No official reason was given for the shutdown, though Gannett had taken other measures to cut costs across all its publications in recent years, including layoffs.[4]
In June 2015, Gannett sold the site to new owners, who announced their intention to keep its archives online and to eventually start publishing new content again.[6]
References
- ↑ "Strange Fitness". Retrieved 2015-05-18.
- 1 2 "The Bold Italic, IDEO-Designed Online Magazine, Shuts Down". Fast Company. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ↑ "50% Off Everything In The Bold Italic's Shop". Retrieved 2015-04-15.
- 1 2 "The Bold Italic, experimental S.F. magazine site, shuts down". SF Gate. The San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ↑ "About The Bold Italic". The Bold Italic. Retrieved 2015-04-14.
- ↑ Niemanlab June 2015.