About Us

As Orange County’s fastest-growing media company, Firebrand Media offers comprehensive coverage of its markets with newspapers, magazines, websites, custom publishing and digital marketing. The company’s portfolio includes: OCinSite.com, Newport Beach Magazine, Laguna Beach Magazine, Bespoke Magazine the official in-room magazine for the St. Regis Hotels and Resorts; the Newport Beach Independent newspaper, the Laguna Beach Independent newspaper, Barbie Magazine, and the Irvine and Laguna Beach visitor guides.

Our Team:

Allan Simon
Chairman
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Steve Zepezauer
CEO & Editorial Director
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Scott Sanchez
Publisher & C.T.O.
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Kim Zep
Content Wrangler - OCinSite.com
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Micaela Myers
Editor - Laguna Beach Magazine and Newport Beach Magazine
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Ashley Breeding
Associate Editor - Laguna Beach Magazine and Newport Beach Magazine
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Allison Hata
Associate Editor - Laguna Beach Magazine and Newport Beach Magazine
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Sonia Chung
Director of Creative Services - Firebrand Media
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