Playboy magazine was founded in 1953 by Hugh Hefner and focused on lifestyle content in addition to nude photographs. It helped launch many modeling careers and established itself as a cultural icon, though it has faced some declines in recent decades. Playboy has expanded into various business ventures including casinos, radio, television and retail stores, looking to market the brand to a modern audience. Hefner's vision is to establish Playboy as appealing to intellectual women comfortable with their sexuality.