Jason Binn Explained

Jason Binn
Birth Name:Jason Frederick Binn
Birth Place:Roslyn, New York, U.S.[1]
Known For:DuJour Media, Ocean Drive Magazine,[2] Niche Media
Alma Mater:Boston University
Occupation:Publisher

Jason Binn (born 1968) is an American publisher and entrepreneur known for founding Niche Media and DuJour Media.[3]

Early life and education

Binn was born in 1968 to Moreton and Penny Binn[2] in Roslyn, New York.[4] As an American Jew,[5] he graduated from Boston University's College of Communications in 1986.[6] [7] He serves on the university's advisory board.[8]

Publishing career

At 23, he began his publishing career at D'Arcy Masius Benton & Bowles.[1] [9] [10] [11] After graduating from Boston University, he built media brands across the country. Upon moving to South Florida, he founded Ocean Drive magazine in 1992, a luxury publication focusing on the Miami lifestyle.[9] [10] [12] [13]

In 1998, he founded Niche Media, a publisher of regional luxury magazines including Hamptons Magazine (The Hamptons, Long Island, New York),[14] [15] Aspen Peak (Aspen, Colorado), Boston Common (Boston, Mass), Capitol File (Washington, D.C.).,[16] Gotham (New York),[17] [18] Los Angeles Confidential, Vegas Magazine (Las Vegas) and Michigan Avenue (Chicago).[10]

In 2010, Binn was appointed Chairman of Niche Media Holdings LLC. In the same 2010, Binn was the Chief Advisor to Gilt Groupe, an online luxury shopping company[19] [20]

In 2012, Binn founded DuJour Media,[21] [22] his first major media launch since he sold Niche Media in 2006.[23] [24] DuJour's publications include Gotham Los Angeles, Aspen Peak and DuJour Magazine, the quarterly released chief publication, that caters to those who have a minimum net worth of $5 million.[25] [26]

Personal life

Binn married Haley Lieberman in December 2003. They have three children[27] and resided together in New York City.[28] before separating in 2016.[29]

Awards and recognition

In fall 2012, Crain's New York credited Binn with making print magazines more successful in a time when print is losing market to digital media.[30] He was also recognized by American Advertising Federation.[31] In 2008 he was a recipient of Boston University's Distinguished Alumni Award for Service to Profession for his work in the field of communications and media.[32] [33]

Notes and References

  1. News: KUCZYNSKI. ALEX. Building an Empire One Party Page at a Time. New York Times. February 25, 2001.
  2. News: Goldman. Andrew. The Hamptons Menace? Jason Binn Is Everybody's New Best Friend. Observer. 1999-05-31.
  3. Web site: Levere . Jane L. . Two Luxury Names Expand Their Marketing Collaboration . The New York Times . 11 August 2014.
  4. Web site: Grigoriadis . Vanessa . Hamptons Heat Wave: The Power and the Glossy - Nymag . New York Magazine . en-us.
  5. Web site: Jason Binn’s Lifework In Media, Stemming from His Jewish Roots, Drives his Philanthropy and Ideology. Sonreir. Joel. The Times of Israel. 2023-08-12.
  6. Web site: 7 December 2003 . WEDDINGS/CELEBRATIONS; Haley Lieberman, Jason Binn . The New York Times.
  7. Web site: Jason Binn on Bloomberg . Bloomberg . en . 2018-10-15 . 2018-10-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181015042156/https://www.bloomberg.com/research/stocks/private/person.asp?personId=33945174&privcapId=273594366 . dead .
  8. Web site: The Rapid Evolution of Jason Binn and DuJour Media. 2021-12-28. ca.finance.yahoo.com. en-CA.
  9. Web site: A DAY WITH LUXURY MAGAZINE MAGNATE JASON BINN. adage.com. 13 September 2004. 2016-03-07.
  10. News: Alvarado. Francis. Jerry Powers, the man behind Ocean Drive, refuses to surrender. Miami New Times. October 15, 2009.
  11. News: Sonreir. Joel. Jason Binn's Life Work in Media, Stemming from His Jewish Roots, Drives His Philanthropy and Ideology. July 27, 2017.
  12. Web site: Jason Binn staying in vogue with new Du Jour magazine. Miami Herald.
  13. Web site: Sonreir . Joel . Jason Binn's Lifework In Media, Stemming from His Jewish Roots, Drives his Philanthropy and Ideology . blogs.timesofisrael.com.
  14. Web site: Goldman. Andrew. Jason Binn Is Everybody's Friend . 1999. Observer.com.
  15. Web site: Steigrad. Alexandra. 2014-06-13. Catching Up With Jason Binn. 2021-09-09. WWD. en-US.
  16. News: Catch the Buzz: 3 New Magazines on the Way. Shin. Annys. March 28, 2005. Washington Post.
  17. Web site: Liv Tyler Cover of Gotham. Gruen. Bob. www.bobgruen.com. Bob Gruen.
  18. News: He Just Loves to Do Launch/With his third magazine, LI guy eyes the Big Apple. Jacobson. Aileen. February 20, 2001. Newsday. July 22, 2017. March 10, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180310203418/https://www.newsday.com/lifestyle/he-just-loves-to-do-launch-with-his-third-magazine-li-guy-eyes-the-big-apple-1.394747. dead.
  19. News: Bazillian. Emma. Niche Media Founder Jason Binn and Gilt Launch Magazine for the Uber-Wealthy. Adweek. February 27, 2012.
  20. News: Stoeffel. Kat. He's Binn Busy! With Du Jour, Jason Binn Homes in on Familiar Niche, Digitally. New York Observer. 2012-02-28.
  21. News: Catching Up With Jason Binn. Steigrad. Alexandra. 13 Jun 2014. FAIRCHILD FASHION MEDIA. Women's Wear Daily.
  22. Web site: Jason Binn – DuJour Magazine Founder Influencing The Rich, Famous & Infamous. 2021-09-09. Influencers Radio with Jack Mize. en-US.
  23. News: Stoeffel. Kat. He's Binn Busy! With Du Jour, Jason Binn Homes in on Familiar Niche, Digitally. New York Observer. 2012-02-28.
  24. Web site: Wicks. Amy. 2012-02-28. Jason Binn Launching Du Jour Magazine. 2021-09-09. WWD. en-US.
  25. Web site: Staff. Forbes MC. DuJour Media's Early Success And Jason Binn's Pivot That Catapulted It To The Top. 2021-09-24. Forbes. en-US.
  26. News: Koblin. John. 2014-05-05. For Luxury Magazine, an Unusual Exclusive. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-09-24. 0362-4331.
  27. Web site: Channick . Robert . DuJour magazine on the menu for those with the most money in Chicago, U.S. . Chicago Tribune.
  28. Web site: Finn . Robin . 2 July 2011 . Saddling Up, and Hitting the Beach . The New York Times.
  29. Web site: Hopkins . Kathryn . Luxury Magazine Publisher Lists $11M Manhattan Condo . www.mansionglobal.com.
  30. News: Flamm. Matthew. Magazines dying? Don't tell the 1%. Crain's New York. Crain Communications. April 15, 2012.
  31. Web site: Advertising Hall of Achievement Past Honorees. American Advertising Federation. March 21, 2016. September 19, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160919193310/http://www.aaf.org/AAFMemberR/Bios/AHOA_Members/A-B/Binn_Jason.aspx. dead.
  32. Web site: Distinguished Alumni ->2008. Boston University.
  33. News: Finn. Robin. Saddling Up, and Hitting the Beach. New York Times. July 2, 2011.

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