Toro (magazine)
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| Editor-in-chief | William Morassutti |
|---|---|
| Categories | Men's |
| First issue | 2003 |
| Final issue | 2007 |
| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Website | www.toromagazine.com |
| ISSN | 1709-1314 |
TOROmagazine.com is an English language, web-only multimedia publication, billing itself as "the go-to destination for the discerning male." TORO uses state-of-the-art technology to examine contemporary society, with a humorous outlook on the best and worst of modern culture. TORO has established itself as a showcase for diverse subjects, including sports, style, drinks, cars, gadgets, gear and women.[citation needed]
Brand lineage
In 2003, TORO magazine entered into the Canadian marketplace as a glossy men's lifestyle publication, with complimentary issues distributed inseam of The Globe and Mail. During its print run, TORO garnered a number of accolades for its vision and style. During its four-year run, TORO garnered more than 60 National Magazine Award nominations.[1] In 2007, TORO magazine suspended publication[2] – but Black Angus Media, a full-service digital media company that controlled TORO's electronic rights, was interested in continuing its run electronically.
William Morassutti, Editorial Director and Executive Director of TORO magazine, had co-founded Black Angus Media with TORO founder Chris Bratty in order to extend the brand into electronic and digital media. On May 21, 2008, Black Angus Media launched TORO as a web-only publication, TOROMagazine.com.
Content overview
TOROMagazine.com's original content lineup spans videos, blogs, photo galleries, live music, and graphic novels, making TORO a multi-dimensional, 21st Century brand[citation needed]. Its office set-up located in downtown Toronto includes a state-of-the-art high definition video studio for production and post-production and a diverse stable of contributors, including writers, videographers, photographers, illustrators, and web designers. The production team includes editors and digital strategists – and the site's strategic partnerships branch out to encompass advertising, marketing, and public relations firms.
Print covers
- Sam Roberts (April/May 2003)
- Donald Sutherland (June/July 2003)
- Ryan Gosling (August/September 2003)
- Estella Warren (October/November 2003)
- Melissa Auf der Maur (Winter 2003)
- Jessica Paré (April 2004)
- Barry Pepper (March 2004)
- Ryan Reynolds (Winter 2004)
- Rachel Blanchard (September 2004)
- Dita Von Teese (October 2004)
- Jesse Palmer (November 2004)
- Daniel Igali (Summer 2004)
- David Cronenberg (Summer 2004)
- Sofía Vergara (October 2005)
- Steve Nash (November 2005)
- Elisha Cuthbert (May 2005)
- Kristin Kreuk (Summer 2005)
- Scott Speedman (April 2005)
- Wilmer Valderrama (Winter 2005)
- Paul Walker (March 2006)
- Gretchen Mol (April 2006)
- Mía Maestro (May 2006)
- Jason Bay (Summer 2006)
- Elizabeth Banks (September 2006)
- John Cena (October 2006)
- Ricky Williams (November 2006)
- Beau Garrett (Winter 2006)
- Hayden Christensen (March 2007)
Print Talking To's
- Rick Marin (April/May 2003)
- Gord Downie (June/July 2003)
- Bryan Adams (August/September 2003)
- Phil Esposito (October/November 2003)
- David Bowie (Winter 2003)
- Éric Gagné (April 2004)
- Ed Robertson, Mia Kirshner (March 2004)
- Chandra West (Winter 2004)
- Jessalyn Gilsig (September 2004)
- Brian Wilson (October 2004)
- Tricia Helfer (May 2004)
- Julie Delpy, Solitair, Ivana Santilli, Mitchie Mee, Buck 65, Kyprios, Graph Noble, Abs&Fase (Summer 2004)
- Ashley Scott (September 2005)
- Sheryl Crow, Jay Baruchel, Tom Green, Will Arnett (October 2005)
- Franz Ferdinand, Maggie Grace, Benz Antoine (November 2005)
- Paul Haggis (May 2005)
- Kate Pierson, Justin Chatwin (May 2005)
- Joel Plaskett, The Stills, The Dears, Arcade Fire, Melissa George (April 2005)
- Emilie de Ravin (March 2006)
- The Streets (May 2006)
- MSTRKRFT, Josh Dean, Leslie Bibb (Summer 2006)
- John Lithgow, Justin Timberlake, Emily Haines, Sarah Carter (October 2006)
- Gordon Moakes (March 2007)
Print TORO Woman
- Joanne Kelly (April/May 2003)
- Esthero (June/July 2003)
- Sarah Polley (August/September 2003)
- Kristin Booth (October/November 2003)
- Caroline Dhavernas (Winter 2003)
- Lindy Booth (April 2004)
- Feist (March 2004)
- Erica Durance (Winter 2004)
- Melyssa Ford (September 2004)
- Tamara Hope (October 2004)
- Evelyn Ng (November 2004)
- Tanya Reid (May 2004)
- Françoise Yip (Summer 2004)
- Katheryn Winnick (September 2005)
- Kristin Adams (October 2005)
- Sarah Carter (November 2005)
- Karen Cliche (May 2005)
- Cobie Smulders (Summer 2005)
- Emily Van Camp (April 2005)
- Gina Holden (March 2006)
- Tania Saulnier (April 2006)
- Vanessa Lengies, Peregrym (May 2006)
- Michelle Lombardo (Summer 2006)
- Natassia Malthe (September 2006)
- Shelby Fenner (October 2006)
- Crystal Lowe (Winter 2006)
- Brooke Nevin (March 2007)
Web TORO Woman
- Adrienne Kress (January 2009)[3]
References
- ^ "National Magazine Awards", Magazine Awards
- ^ "Driven magazine expands". Canadian Magazines. 27 March 2007. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "Adrienne Kress | TORO WOMAN | TORO MAGAZINE | What Men Need to Know about Sex, Style, Music, Sports, Drinks & Video". toromagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-02-03.