I’m a journalist, editor, producer, consultant, and the former editorial director of Logo (Viacom). I was previously editor-in-chief of The Advocate (since 2011), and the deputy editor for Out. My consulting clients include Amazon Studios, Universal Studios, GLAAD, and others.
At Logo, I transformed the NewNowNext blog into the best full-scale publication in the LGBTQ media industry by building a team of inspired journalists and accomplished editors. There I developed Logo’s first slate of social-specific news and entertainment content, including Logo Live, a full calendar of social media programming by content creators in a social-distancing environment. As a producer, I variously created, developed, and/or produced award-winning digital video content in news and comedy including the “LGBTQ State of the Union with Billy Porter,” “Logo30,” “The Marti Report,” “Madame Coco Knows,” “Logo at The Latex Ball,” “Black Box Sessions,” and “Logo Variety Hour,” among many other projects. My tenure included the largest expansion of Logo/NewNowNext’s social media footprint.
I’ve written numerous covers stories on culture, entertainment, and politics for Out and The Advocate, in addition to interviews and stories on travel and lifestyle topics.
As the magazine’s executive editor (and later editor in chief), I directed the transformation of The Advocate from a biweekly newsmagazine to a multimedia brand encompassing a robust news web site, mobile platform, tablet edition, and monthly print publication, and directed the largest expansion of Advocate.com. And while I was EIC, The Advocate won GLAAD Media Awards for Outstanding Magazine in 2011, 2012, and 2013. I oversaw a Washington, D.C., bureau launch, placing an Advocate reporter in White House Briefing Room, and launched online verticals on health, religion, elections, marriage, finance, and special print sections for academic studies, photojournalism, and investigative journalism.
Previously, as Editor Director of Here Media, I directed the editorial content of The Advocate/Advocate.com, SheWired, HIV PLUS magazine/HIVPlusMag.com, OutTraveler.com, and Gay.net.
“Matt Breen, editor-in-chief of The Advocate, [is] one of the most impassioned, trustworthy voices out there when it comes to politics and civil liberties.”
“My spouse of 37 years and I have been grateful for The Advocate/Out for decades, but even more so since you have been editor. Your brilliant words and gift of educating and empowering us is beyond wonderful. We wish you strength and hope you will continue your priceless contributions as we grieve and move forward to make a world more compassionate and loving.”
“Thank you for your amazing, honest, and truthful ‘Editor’s Letter’ in this August/September 2016 issue. I don’t believe I have ever before read such a frank and concise letter that carries as much punch as yours.… Thanks so much for the wonderful job you are doing with The Advocate.
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