Top Digital Media Companies in Chicago

Encyclopaedia Britannica is the oldest continuously published encylopaedia in the world having been established in 1768. Throughout its existance, it changed ownership several times and is currently owned by Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. More than 4,000 contributors and 100 full-time editors maintain the Britannica – the first encyclopaedia to adopt “continuous revision”, which means every article is updated on a schedule. While the last print edition was published in 2016, the online edition of the encyclopaedia remains active and regularly updated.

Launched in 1998, Cars.com is an automotive classified website. Headquartered in Chicago, it is one of the biggest automotive classified websites in the country. In addition to the listings, the site offers its audience reviews and a directory of cars that would allow users to learn more about various models. The website also has an active news section that publishes expert reviews, multicar comparisons, highlights from auto shows, and more.

ABC 7 Chicago is a television station covering local politics, sports, health, and traffic. The website – abc7chicago.com – offers readers a diverse range of articles, covering everything from weather and traffic, to local news and politics, to national and world news. The parent company is the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) – a broadcast television and radio network established in 1943.

The Everygirl Media Group was founded in 2012. Its two main publications are The Everygirl and The Everymom. The Everygirl offers in-depth features, career profiles, tips, and interviews around themes susch as career and finance, fashion, beauty, living, wellness, sex and relationships, entertainment, and tech. As the name suggests, The Everygirl targets regular women: “whether she is searching for her dream job or a new city to call home…She is The Everygirl. This is for her.”

Colossal, established in 2010 by Christopher Jobson, is an online art magazine. While based in Chicago, Colossal’s coverage is international, putting a spotlight on the art of both emerging and established arts. It publishes pieces in categories such as art, design, craft, photography, interviews, and many more. Among various accolades, Colossal won the UTNE Media Award for Arts Coverage and has been nominated for a Webby.

Owned by Crain Communications, Crain’s Chicago Business is a weekly business newspaper. It was established in 1978. Online readers can access articles in categories like real estate, politics, health care, opinion, special features, and others. Additionally, the newspaper publishes data and lists – e.g., largest law firms, highest-paid CEOs, etc. Among various awards and accolades, Crain’s Chicago Business won the Jesse Neal Award from the Association of Business Information and Media Companies in 2014 and four Peter Lisagor awards from the Chicago Headline Club in 2012.

Established in 1978 by James B. Cloonan, American Association of Individual Investors (AAII) is a non-profit investor education organization. It has about 150,000 members across local chapters in the United States. On the website, it publishes a variety of resources: the AAII Investor Sentiment Survey – investors’ thoughts on where the market is heading; model portfolios; stocks; mutual fund ideas and listings; a video education series; and more.

Modern Healthcare is a print and digital magazine covering everything related to healthcare. According to Modern Healthcare, it is ranked No. 1 in readership among healthcare executives. Modern Healthcare publishes news, blogs, and opinion pieces, as well as data and insights. It also hosts a range of conferences, virtual briefings, webinars, galas, and awards.

Progressive Grocer was established in 1922. A brand of EnsembleIQ, it is focused on the food retail industry. It publishes industry news, retailer deep dives, research, e-commerce-related news, announcements in the industry, a list of top 100 retailers in North America, and other content in a variety of formats. Additionally, Progressive Grocer hosts annual events like Top Women in Grocery, Grocery Impact, GenNext Awards & Symposium, and others.

GREY Journal was launched in 2018. It’s a digital publication focused on entrepreneurship and culture. It publishes daily pieces around entrepreneurship in categories like finance, tech, and health, as well as pieces around culture in categories such as society, style, travel, entertainment, and dating. Additionally, GREY Journal features a directory of AI companies as well as a general directory of companies that can be browsed by keyword, city, or category.

luckbox magazine was established in 2018. Self-described as “the control freak’s essential guide to life. money & probability,” luckbox magazine is owned by tastylive, Inc. A monthly financial magazine and digital publication, it offers users content that covers financial trends, liquid assets, crypto currency, etc. The goal of the publication is to help its readers make informed financial decisions.

Sixtysix Magazine is a biannual magazine and digital publication centered around design and lifestyle luxury. Readers will find daily posts in verticals like work, products, studio tours, insights, places, and news. Each issue of the magazine features design, architecture, travel, photography, and products.

F Newsmagazine was established in 1984. It publishes print editions eight times a year and digital articles year-round. The publication covers arts, entertainment, literature, photography, multimedia, and news.

Chicago Policy Review is a publication by graduate students at The University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy. It aims to break down complext, empirical policy studies into succinct analyses pieces that bridge the gap between academic research and practical solutions. On the website, users can access articles in categories like research analysis, policy analysis, commentary, and interviews. It also publishes a quarterly print edition of the magazine.

Founded in 1993, Plate is a print magazine and digital publication focused on food. It offers readers news, tips, and opinion pieces in categories like food, chefs, recipes, drink, blogs, etc. Plate also features an interview series with chefs around the world as well as a searchable database of professional chef recipes and chef demos.

Vascular Specialist Online is the official newspaper of the Society of Vascular Surgery. It offers news coverage for vascular and endovascular specialists, with pieces publishe in categories like Latest News, From the Editor, Supplements, Videos, and others. The print edition has 18,500 subscribers, 41% of which are based in the US and 59% in Europe. On the other hand, 52% of the online visitors are US-based, while the remainder are based in Europe.

American Drycleaner is a trade magazine. It caters to plant owners and operators. In addition to news and insights, American Laundry News publishes on its website a calendar of industry events, resources – e.g., distributors directory, buyer’s guide, research – and classified ads. American Drycleaner is owned by American Trade Magazines, LLC.

As the name implies, American Laundry News is a trade publication. It caters to professionals working in plant operations at institutional, commercial and industrial laundries, as well as linen suppliers. In addition to news and insights, American Laundry News publishes on its website a calendar of industry events, resources – e.g., distributors directory, buyer’s guide, research – and classified ads.

Trade Show Executive magazine caters to the trade show industry. It was founded in 1999 and is owned by Trade Show Executive Media Group. In addition to the daily posts on its website, Trade Show Executive publishes a monthly print magazine and directories, as well as hosts two award events. The magazine reports on industry news, venues updates, various events, and other relevant updates.

American Healthcare Leader (AHL) is published by Guerrero – the publisher behind media brands like American Builders Quarterly, Hispanic Executive, Modern Counsel, and others. AHL’s total readership is around 200,000, with 58% accessing articles via desktop and 41% via mobile. The top 5 industries covered by AHL are health systems and hospitals, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, and education.

American Builders Quarterly is published by Guerrero – the publisher behind media brands like American Healthcare Leader (AHL), Profile, Hispanic Executive, Modern Counsel, and others. The publication’s total readership is around 156,000, with 63% accessing articles via desktop and 36% via mobile. The top 5 industries covered by American Builders Quarterly are education, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, and retail.

Owned by American Trade Magazines, American CoinOp.com offers extensive directories of manufacturers and distributors, making it easy to connect with companies across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. It also publishes industry news and articles on management practices, a calendar of relevant events, podcasts, and classified ads.