Brilliant is a monthly magazine published in Austin, Texas by Brilliance Media. Founded in January 2004 by Lance Avery Morgan and Phillip Hudson, Brilliant targets Texans who are interested in celebrities, cuisine, interiors, architecture, culture, entertainment and fashion. The luxury lifestyle magazine reflects the people, culture and lifestyle of Texans on a grand scale. It captures the way Texans affect the world and the way the world affects Texans.
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<br />The magazine premiered with a 144 page, over-sized January issue focusing on Texas’ film industry. The issue included a feature on the Austin Film Festival, as well as a profile on Thirteen’s director Catherine Hardwicke.
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<br />Brilliant has a circulation of 50,000 with most of its distribution focused in five of Texas’ largest cities: Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio. The magazine is sold at newsstands across the state and can also be found complimentary at various upscale spas, hotels, restaurants and retailers.
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<br />Brilliant boasts national, regional and local advertisers focusing on style, jewelry, health and beauty, real estate, hotels and spas, spirits, automobiles and home.

References

1. Lone Star State gets BrilliantA December 2003 article taken from MediaWeek
<br />2. 'Brilliant' Magazine Targets Affluent TexansA December 2003 article taken from AdWeek
<br />3. Brilliant Mission Statement
<br />4. Brilliant Advertisers
<br />5. Brilliant Media Kit. Retrieved January 21, 2008

External Links

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Brilliant magazine Official Website