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.

Asharq Al-Awsat is a daily, Arabic Language Newspaper based out of the United Kingdom. It focuses on the Middle East, covering news, culture, sports, economics, health and travel. The paper was first launched in 1978. While it is based in the UK, Asharq Al-Awsat is circulated world wide in 18 cities in Africa, the Middle East, Europe and the United States. The website is available in Arabic, English, Persian, Turkish and Urdu. It also offers links to the digital scan of the paper and links to social media.

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 2009, STYLIST is a monthly magazine aimed at professional women. Topics include: Fashion, Beauty, Home and Interiors, Mental Health, Careers, Health, Relationships, Fitness, Wellbeing and Culture.

Tatler is a British monthly glossy lifestyle and society magazine offering editorial content that blends high fashion and beauty coverage with features on luxury lifestyle, society events, culture, travel, property, weddings, schools, and politics. The magazine is known for its focus on high society — including profiles of notable personalities, coverage of elite events and trends, and commentary on contemporary issues relating to culture and style — targeting an audience with above-average incomes interested in fashion, glamour, and the lifestyle of the upper and upper-middle classes.