| Editor | Deanna Sutton |
|---|---|
| Categories | African American women's interest |
| Publisher | Sutton Media |
| Founder | Deanna Sutton |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Final issue | 2007 (print) 2017 (online) |
| Country | United States |
| Based in | Atlanta |
| Language | English |
| Website | www.clutchmagonline.com (defunct) |
Clutch was anonline magazine and blog network whose stated target audience was "today's young, hip, progressive Black woman".[1][non-primary source needed] The magazine was started as a print publication in 2002.[2] It was part of Sutton Media.[2] Following a temporary closure the magazine was relaunched as an online-only publication in 2007.[2]
In 2009, digital media consultancy Elemental Interactive made a strategic investment inClutch. Elemental (a former division ofWPP plc'sGrey Global Group), was to take an undisclosed stake inAtlanta-based Sutton Media, Clutch's publisher.[3]
One of the sites that republished articles fromClutch wasTheGrio, a daily online news and opinion platform devoted to African-American audiences.
Clutch's editorial staff includedDanielle Belton, Yesha Callahan, Britni Danielle, and Jessica Andrews.[4][non-primary source needed]
