Our Team & Story

About Pink Media

Two LGBTQ+ digital media veterans, two coasts, one mission — connecting brands with the LGBTQ+ community authentically and effectively since 1995.

30+
Years in LGBTQ+
Digital Media
17M
Monthly LGBTQ+
Impressions
2
Offices: New York City
& Los Angeles
#1
LGBTQ+ Content
Marketing Network

Pink Media is an LGBTQ+ marketing and advertising firm that helps brands, destinations, nonprofits, and PR specialists reach targeted LGBTQ+ audiences online. Our approach is built on a simple but powerful idea: Content as Advertising — start with your story, then amplify it across every relevant LGBTQ+ channel.

Founded by a team that has been part of the LGBTQ+ digital landscape since its earliest days, we bring over 30 years of community relationships, platform expertise, and authentic advocacy to every campaign we run.


The Team

Meet the People Behind Pink Media

Matt Skallerud — President, Pink Media
President
Matt Skallerud
New York City

Matt Skallerud has been at the center of LGBTQ+ digital media for over 30 years. He began his online career in May 1995 with the launch of GayWired.com, which became one of the top 3 LGBTQ+ websites worldwide — and hasn't slowed down since.

As President of Pink Media, Matt specializes in LGBTQ+ online marketing through content marketing, social media, programmatic display, mobile app advertising, SEO, and paid search. He empowers clients to reach the LGBTQ+ market using the most advanced techniques available today, including Real-Time Bidding (RTB), mobile app placements on Grindr and Sniffies, and people-based, cookie-free targeting.

Matt has been quoted in the New York Times, USA Today, BEQ Magazine, and Brainz Magazine, and has appeared on NewsNation. He is a recognized thought leader on LGBTQ+ marketing, corporate DEI, and authentic community engagement.

Former IGLTA Board Chairman Travel Gay Canada Board LAGLCC Board NGLCC New York Times NewsNation
Fabrice Tasendo — Vice President, Pink Media
Vice President
Fabrice Tasendo
Los Angeles

Starting in the mid-1990s as co-founder of GayWired.com — branded as the "best garage startup" by the Wall Street Journal — Fabrice has built one of the most impressive career trajectories in LGBTQ+ digital media.

He went on to become Vice President of Communities and E-Commerce at GSociety, the very first publicly traded LGBTQ+ company. He then served as Senior Vice President of Digital Strategies at Here Media, before joining Pink Media as Executive Vice President in 2011.

Throughout his journey, Fabrice has remained not just a professional but also an activist, educator, and marketer — driven by a passion to create positive social change through media and technology.

GayWired.com Co-Founder GSociety VP Here Media SVP Wall Street Journal LGBTQ+ Activist

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Matt Skallerud
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Matt Skallerud
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Fabrice Tasendo
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Our History

Where It All Started

Pink Media's roots go back to the very beginning of LGBTQ+ digital media. These milestones shaped everything we do today.

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LGBTQ+ Community?

Whether you're a brand, destination, nonprofit, or PR firm — we'd love to talk about how Pink Media can connect you with the LGBTQ+ audience authentically and effectively.