En respuesta a las crecientes amenazas globales contra los derechos del colectivo LGTBIQA+ y al retroceso en los compromisos con la Diversidad, la Equidad y la Inclusión (DEI, por sus siglas en inglés), Gay Times – la marca de medios LGTBIQ+ con 40 años de trayectoria – ha anunciado cambios fundamentales para el futuro de la compañía.

Gay Times ha experimentado un crecimiento significativo en los últimos años. En 2021, Gay Times Magazine alcanzó una circulación de 161.000 ejemplares por edición. Solo tres años después, tras una transformación digital, la marca logró llegar a una audiencia global de más de 70 millones de personas.

Esta transformación fue posible en parte gracias a colaboraciones pioneras con marcas globales de mentalidad progresista. Sin embargo, el panorama publicitario para las empresas alineadas con la comunidad LGTBIQA+ ha cambiado drásticamente en los últimos doce meses: nuevos estudios indican que más del 40% de las marcas dejarán de participar en el Pride en 2025.

Ante esta situación, el equipo directivo de Gay Times ha anunciado un cambio importante en su estrategia y visión para 2025 y los años siguientes, centrándose en un periodismo incisivo y aumentando la inversión en temas como la justicia, la política y la salud. Todo ello con un enfoque claro hacia una estrategia de negocio basada en las suscripciones, que prioriza y empodera a su audiencia.

Este cambio estratégico también trae consigo una modificación en la estructura de propiedad: el CEO de Gay Times, Tag Warner, ha anunciado por primera vez en la historia de la compañía una iniciativa de Inversión Comunitaria. Este nuevo enfoque pone el énfasis en que los propios miembros de la audiencia sean los principales actores y propietarios del futuro de la marca.

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Tag Warner, CEO de Gay Times, comentó:

“Creo sinceramente que estamos en una encrucijada, no solo como empresa, sino como comunidad. El rápido retroceso en los compromisos con la Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI) y el aumento de leyes anti-LGTBIQA+ en todo el mundo no son solo ruido político; son una amenaza directa a nuestro futuro. Por eso, en Gay Times no nos quedamos a esperar a que cambie la marea sino que redoblamos nuestra apuesta por un periodismo independiente construyendo una vía para que las personas queer sean dueñas, den forma y sostengan los medios que las representan. En un momento en que tantos otros retroceden, me enorgullece que Gay Times decida ir con todo.”

Esta decisión llega en un momento crucial para los medios LGTBIQA+. En el Reino Unido, los derechos de las personas trans están siendo cuestionados al más alto nivel del gobierno. En Estados Unidos, se han presentado cientos de proyectos de ley anti-LGTBIQA+ en varios estados. En todo el mundo, las comunidades queer enfrentan un aumento de la censura, la vigilancia y el borrado sistémico.

Al mismo tiempo, muchas corporaciones e instituciones que antes defendían la inclusión LGTBIQA+ están reduciendo su apoyo: eliminando discretamente políticas DEI, retirando financiación o evitando cualquier visibilidad.

En contraste, Gay Times ha anunciado que está adoptando una postura pública y proactiva. En lugar de retroceder ante este cambio cultural, la compañía está evolucionando hacia una plataforma centrada en las suscripciones y de propiedad comunitaria, basada en la rendición de cuentas, la independencia y la sostenibilidad a largo plazo.

La empresa anunció que la inversión respaldará el lanzamiento de varias nuevas iniciativas, entre ellas:

• La ampliación de su operación editorial con un enfoque en el periodismo de investigación; “haciendo que el poder rinda cuentas y revelando a las personas, instituciones e ideologías que impulsan las narrativas anti-LGTBIQA+ en todo el mundo.”
• La transición a un modelo de suscripción escalonado que “pone a su audiencia en el centro”, ofreciendo acceso a “periodismo de confianza, newsletters y reportajes en profundidad.”
• Nuevas secciones regionales que reflejan las diversas experiencias vividas por las personas LGTBIQA+ en cada comunidad.
• Nueva programación en vivo y experiencias editoriales que “reúnen a las audiencias en la vida real, dándoles la oportunidad de participar en conversaciones clave con líderes globales.”

Para más información sobre la recién lanzada iniciativa de Inversión Comunitaria de Gay Times, visite investors.gaytimes.com.

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In response to escalating global threats to LGBTQIA+ rights and a growing retreat from Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) commitments, Gay Times – the 40 year old LGBTQ+ media brand – has announced vital changes to the future of the company.

Gay Times has undergone significant growth in recent years. In 2021, Gay Times Magazine achieved a per-issue circulation of 161,000. Just three years later, following a digital transformation, the brand reached a global audience of more than 70 million.

This transformation was in part powered by pioneering brand partnerships with progressive global brands. However, the landscape of advertising for LGBTQ+ aligned companies has rapidly changed in the last twelve months – with new research suggesting that over 40% of brands are ditching Pride in 2025.

In light of this, Gay Times’ leadership announced today a significant change in their strategy and outlook for 2025 and beyond – focussing on hard-hitting journalism and increasing investment into themes such justice, politics and healthcare – honing in on a subscription-first business strategy that champions their audience. 

This change in strategy also brings a change in ownership structure – with Gay Times CEO, Tag Warner, announcing a Community Investment initiative for the first time in the company’s history. This shift puts emphasis on audience-members themselves being the primary stakeholders in the future of the brand.

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Tag Warner, CEO of Gay Times, commented:

“I truly believe we’re at a crossroads — not just as a company, but as a community. The rapid retreat from DEI commitments and the rise in anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation globally isn’t just political noise; it’s a direct threat to our future. That’s why, at Gay Times, we’re not waiting for the tide to turn. We’re doubling down on independent journalism and building a way for queer people to own, shape, and sustain the media that represents them. In a moment when so many are pulling back, I’m proud that Gay Times is choosing to go all in.”

The decision comes at a pivotal time for LGBTQIA+ media. In the UK, trans rights are being challenged at the highest levels of government. In the US, hundreds of anti-LGBTQIA+ bills have been introduced across multiple states. Around the world, queer communities are facing rising censorship, surveillance, and systemic erasure.

At the same time, corporations and institutions that once championed LGBTQIA+ inclusion are scaling back their support – quietly shelving DEI policies, pulling funding, or avoiding visibility altogether.

In contrast, Gay Times today announced they are taking a public, proactive stance. Rather than retreat in the face of this cultural shift, the company is evolving into a subscription-first, community-owned platform rooted in accountability, independence, and long-term sustainability.

The company announced that the investment will support the launch of several new initiatives, including:

• Expanding its editorial operation to focus on investigative journalism; “holding power to account and uncovering the individuals, institutions, and ideologies driving anti-LGBTQIA+ narratives worldwide.”
• A shift to a tiered subscription model that “puts its audience at the centre” – offering access to “trusted journalism, newsletters, and longform storytelling.”
• New regional verticals, reflecting the diverse lived experiences of LGBTQIA+ people in every community.
• New live programming and editorial experiences to “bring audiences together in real life, giving them the chance to participate in pivotal conversations with global leaders”

Gay Times’ Community Investment initiative launched today with more information via investors.gaytimes.com

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9-1-1 star Ryan Guzman has opened up about channelling a real-life experience for Buck’s coming out scene. 

On the latest episode of the hit ABC drama, fan favourite character Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark) experienced a handful of LGBTQIA+ firsts. 

Following his steamy bi-awakening kiss with former firefighter and LAFD Air Operations pilot Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr.), the duo went on their first date.

Of course, in true Buck fashion, the outing was full of chaotic yet adorable moments, ranging from his nervous icebreakers to an awkward run-in with his best friend Eddie (Ryan Guzman) and his girlfriend Marisol (Edy Ganem).

In the end, Tommy ended their rendezvous early, telling Buck he may not be ready to date. 

While the aforementioned scene proved to be a hit with the fandom, the biggest highlight of the episode was Buck’s heartwarming coming out moment with Eddie. 

After confiding in his sister Maddie (Jennifer Love Hewitt) about his disastrous date and coming out to her in the process, Buck revealed the truth about his relationship with Tommy to Eddie.

“It was a date when you and Marisol ran into me and Tommy,” Buck admitted to a surprised Eddie, who immediately revealed that he didn’t know about Tommy’s sexuality, adding, “not that it would have mattered”.

Unsurprisingly, Eddie earned the title of ‘best friend of the year’ when he wholeheartedly embraced Buck, telling him that his sexuality would never change their relationship. 

Since the episode’s release, fans have taken to social media to praise the show, Guzman and Stark for the incredibly sweet scene. 

“Awww, really, really good scene. Warm and supportive , shows they are close, shows they trust each other. Love it..” one fan wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

Another fan added: “I’m literally gonna cry. This is so sweet.”

With 9-1-1 on a midseason break, Guzman opened up to The Wrap to discuss the heartwarming coming out scene and the real experience he tapped into while filming. 

“Tim [Minear] had a couple of conversations with me, but when it came to that scene, he trusted how I would handle that and what I would do with it,” he explained to the news outlet.

The beloved actor went on to say that he had a friend go through a similar situation as Buck, where he was “having an issue with his own exploration” of who he was. 

“All I wanted to do in that moment—for me, as Ryan—was make my friend feel safe, make my friend know that he can trust me and that it’s nothing but love,” Guzman continued.  

“It doesn’t change anything, even if he gives me some information that comes out of left field, and my reaction might not be the best. It was very natural, just from pulling from my own experience.” 

While fans will have to wait until 2 May to watch the next 9-1-1 episode, it’s set to feature more romantic moments between Buck and Tommy.

9-1-1 airs every Thursday in the US on ABC.

Watch Buck’s coming out scene here or below.

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GAY TIMES condemns all forms of prejudice, racism, antisemitism and islamophobia and champions inclusivity.

We regret that our editorial standards fell short on this occasion of the inclusivity and impartiality in regards to this coverage that we strive for as a content team, and sincerely apologise for the hurt it has caused.

We are clear in our condemnation of Hamas as a terrorist organisation. We categorically condemn the attack on October 7.

We mourn the loss of innocent civilian lives lost in the territories affected by the ongoing conflict – and we hope for a peaceful resolution.

Action will be taken internally at GAY TIMES to continue to interrogate our own journalistic standards and strive for greater inclusivity in our output.

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