Wenner

Wenner is a surname of German origin that is used by individuals and, in some cases, by organizations. In the United States and other countries, the name is most closely associated with media entrepreneurship and publishing through the Wenner family.

Notable people bearing the name include Jann Wenner (born 1946), an American journalist and media entrepreneur who co-founded Rolling Stone magazine in 1967 and later established Wenner Media, the publishing company behind Rolling Stone as well as Us Weekly and Men’s Journal. The Wenner name is also connected to Gus Wenner, Jann Wenner’s son, who has held senior roles at Wenner Media and contributed to the company’s media-operational leadership.

Wenner Media is a U.S.-based publishing company formed in the 1960s by Jann Wenner. Its portfolio has included Rolling Stone, a magazine influential in music journalism and pop culture, as well as Us Weekly and Men’s Journal, which focus on celebrity coverage and lifestyle content. Over the years, the company has played a prominent role in entertainment journalism and has undergone various leadership changes while remaining associated with the Wenner family.

In broader contexts, Wenner may appear as a family name in German-speaking regions and among descendants of German immigration. As a brand or identifier, it is most commonly linked to the media legacy established by Jann Wenner and Wenner Media.