Mondo Italiano Newspaper was founded and started selling advertising in 1999. The first in-print publication hit the streets on June 1st 2000. The first ever copy was all in black and white and featured Tony n' Tina's Wedding on the front cover. We published 12,000 copies monthly distributed at local Italian restaurants in the twin-cities area of Minnesota. Business partner and Italian-American Brian Frauly (RIP) handled advertising sales and distribution and Jay handled editorial and design.
The founder moved back to Florida in early 2003. We now operate as Mondo Italiano Magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication with a global presence. We are part of Luxury Chamber Media Group which includes: SOUTH FLORIDA magazine, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA magazine, MEDITERRANEAN MAGAZINE, Republican Magazine and Latin South Florida Magazine. Our media group also consists over over 200 managed social media groups and pages related to varying cultural and luxury lifestyle topics.
Some of the original covers of Mondo Italiano:
Restiamo in contatto!
From the piazzas of Rome and the vineyards of Tuscany to the Italian-American neighborhoods of New York, Miami, and beyond, Mondo Italiano celebrates the people, places, traditions, and personalities that make Italian culture extraordinary. We welcome correspondence from readers, advertisers, writers, photographers, cultural organizations, restaurateurs, and friends of Italy throughout the world.
Editorial correspondence, advertising opportunities, cultural partnerships, and more.
Have an interesting Italian-American story, an interview suggestion, a fascinating family history, or a newsworthy development from Italy? We'd love to hear from you.
Editorial inquiries include feature stories, celebrity interviews, Italian heritage, travel, gastronomy, fashion, art, entertainment, and cultural reporting.
Editorial Correspondence jay@playhorse.netReach readers who appreciate Italian heritage, fine dining, luxury travel, fashion, automobiles, cultural experiences, and the unmistakable pleasures of la dolce vita.
Inquire about digital advertising, magazine placements, restaurant promotions, sponsored editorial opportunities, event partnerships, and integrated marketing campaigns.
Advertising Inquiries advertise@playhorse.netOrganizing an Italian festival, bocce tournament, opera performance, wine tasting, charity gala, fashion presentation, or cultural gathering?
Mondo Italiano welcomes announcements and story ideas from Italian-American clubs, Sons of Italy lodges, UNICO chapters, chambers of commerce, cultural associations, nonprofit organizations, and event producers.
Please include the event name, date, location, contact information, and a high-resolution photograph whenever possible.
Submit Community News →Writers, photographers, chefs, sommeliers, historians, travel specialists, artists, and other creative professionals are invited to introduce themselves.
We are particularly interested in original perspectives on contemporary Italy, the Italian-American experience, Mediterranean living, regional Italian cuisine, historic destinations, and personalities who deserve a place in the spotlight.
Businesses and cultural organizations may also inquire about cross-promotional collaborations.
Introduce Yourself →Luxury Chamber Media Group
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Every Italian family has a story. Some begin in Sicilian fishing villages, others in the hills of Calabria, the fashionable streets of Milan, or the bustling neighborhoods of Naples. Many continue in the Italian-American communities that helped shape the United States.
Whether your family operates a generations-old restaurant, your organization is preserving a treasured Italian tradition, or you've discovered a remarkable Italian personality, we welcome your ideas.
Mondo Italiano is interested in the stories behind the people: the ambitious entrepreneurs, colorful characters, accomplished artists, remarkable families, and dedicated community leaders who keep Italian culture alive.
SUBMIT YOUR STORY ADVERTISE WITH USItaly is more than a destination. It is a way of living, a celebration of beauty, family, friendship, food, art, and history. At Mondo Italiano, our mission is to bring those pleasures and traditions to readers everywhere.
We look forward to hearing from you. Grazie mille e a presto!