Guide Note: In 1953, Hugh Hefner decided to create a men's magazine. He didn't give the magazine a name because he wasn't sure if he would publish another. It was a hit and Playboy Magazine was born. Today, more than 10 million men read the magazine each month. The magazine features Playboy Playmates, some famous and others just starting out in the business, along with various articles on fashion, sports, and public figures.
Fast Facts:
- President or CEO: Hugh Hefner
- Headquarters:
- Playboy Enterprises, Inc.
- 680 North Lake Shore Drive
- Chicago, Illinois 60611
- 312-751-8000
- Annual Revenue: $331.14 million
- First Issue: December 1953
- First Man Be On The Cover: Peter Sellers