Designed as a news magazine written for upscale readers who have a high degree of intelligence and critical capacity and are interested in contemporary trends in finance, politics, the arts, literature, books, cuisine, public and foreign affairs, science and technology, culture, food and travel. Editorial content is aimed at the serious reader and is comprised of reflective pieces and non-fiction that provide different perspectives on what is occurring in contemporary society. The magazine was founded as The Atlantic Monthly in Boston, MA, in 1857. It was created as a literary and cultural commentary magazine. It quickly achieved a national reputation, which it held for more than a century. It was important for recognizing and publishing new writers and poets, and encouraging major careers. It published leading writers' commentary on abolition, education, and other major issues in contemporary political affairs. The magazine's founders were a group of prominent writers of national reputation, who included Harriet Beecher Stowe, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr., John Greenleaf Whittier and James Russell Lowell. Lowell was its first editor.

Houston Chronicle is a daily, morning newspaper written for the general public in Texas. The state's largest daily newspaper, it is also the only daily in Houston. The newspaper offers full market coverage focusing on local business news and events, state and national economics, personal finance, government, business, personal computing and technology. Feature topics include the arts, health, beauty, entertainment, fashion, food, lifestyle issues, home, gardening and travel. Types of articles found in the paper include breaking news, trends, features, local company profiles and syndicated columns. The Business section runs daily. The staff holds 30 minute meetings every morning at 11am and every evening at 4pm to discuss the previous edition, the current edition and the upcoming edition, if trying to reach a journalist please do not call during these times. In general, editors would rather be contacted by email.

Detroit News is a general-interest daily newspaper written for the general public in Detroit and was founded in 1873 as The Evening News. The paper covers business, science, automotive, consumer, health and technology. Articles include news and trend stories, product announcements and reviews, case studies, company profiles, personality profiles and interviews.

Cleveland.com (Plain Dealer Online) is the online hub for The Plain Dealer in Cleveland as well as Sun Newspapers, maintained by the Northeast Ohio Media Group.

Good Housekeeping is a long-running consumer and lifestyle magazine focused on helping readers make smart choices for their homes and families. The magazine covers topics including home care, cooking, nutrition, health, beauty, parenting, and consumer products, and is widely known for its Good Housekeeping Institute testing, research, and trusted product recommendations.