The Chronicle of Higher Education is the professional news source for faculty members, academic officers and senior administrative officers who run colleges and universities in the U.S., Canada, and abroad. The publication overs news and trends affecting higher education, and includes coverage of scholarships, information technology, business and philanthropy, personal and professional news, government and political actions, listings of books, computer software, gifts and grants to colleges, tenure, appointments, retirement benefits, academic freedom, plagiarism, teaching, academic meetings, and a bulletin board. Founded in 1966 and originally owned by a nonprofit, in 1978 The Chronicle was sold to Jack Crowl and Corbin Gwaltney, and The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc. was formed.

Founded in 1888, National Geographic magazine is a monthly publication covering important stories about the environment, science, and natural history. The magazine focuses on educating its readers about the world, uncovering its past, illuminating its distant corners, and chronicling its sweeping changes. The publication, pushes the boundaries of human knowledge, exploration, and discovery, with regular sections including "Proof," "Embark," and "Explore." Since June 2023, the magazine has operated an entirely freelance-based writing model, and no longer offers newsstand purchases.

Launched in February 2019, THE CITY is an independent, nonprofit news org dedicated to hard-hitting reporting that gets results for New Yorkers.

Grist is a nonprofit media organization dedicated to highlighting climate solutions and uncovering environmental injustices. Its aim is to show that a just and sustainable future is within reach by providing in-depth reporting, cartoons, summaries of breaking news stories, diary entries from activists, book reviews and green investment advice.

Crain's Chicago Business provides business owners, executives, and consumers with news, information and analysis about the Chicago business community. Editorial interprets and analyzes the activities of local companies involved in advertising, marketing, real estate, manufacturing, economics, politics, health care, technology, banking, financial services, and stocks, and also reports on mergers, acquisitions, foreign ventures and trade, e-commerce, energy, and business travel. Every issue includes the Monday Front, which features extended coverage of an issue. The first Monday of the month is Real Estate Monday, which covers major deals, trends, and personalities; the second is Technology Monday which covers telecommunications, computers, biotechnology, and electronics; the third is Finance Monday, which offers more extensive coverage of the economy, mergers, banking, and brokerages; and the fourth is Enterprise Monday, which examines trends affecting Chicago workplaces. Other regular features include Beyond Business, Crain's Small Business, and Special Reports. They also publish more than 25 lists ranking a variety of industries each year, including accounting firms, banks, and private companies.