OutSmart Magazine
Book and Periodical PublishingTexas, United States11-50 Employees
OutSmart Magazine, founded in 1994, is a monthly publisher releasing content in both print and online formats for Houston's LGBTQ+ audience. Each month it reaches more than 200,000 readers and followers, with a base that extends from Houston to Los Angeles and includes an international audience in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Australia, and beyond. The publication focuses on authentic LGBTQ+ coverage and aims to advance representation, diversity, equity, and visibility in media, while providing information, resources, and support to its community. Based in Houston, Texas, the company operates as a small to mid-sized publisher and distributes free copies at more than 375 locations in and around Houston, with additional distribution in select Texas cities. It has received recognition from local and national outlets, including Best Local Publication in Houston and the Nation's Best Local Magazine award.