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.

Re-launched in November 2010 and focused on both the business perspective and consumer angle of the international entertainment industry from all mediums. Includes coverage of film, TV, music, home video, the Internet and other digital media outlets. Also includes style coverage, entertainment gossip, labor relations and celebrities. Offers reviews and ratings, production listings and announcements, script closings and deals, interviews, filmmaker profiles and box office charts both domestic and international. Contains articles on purchases of rights for films, reviews, financial news of entertainment industry companies, personnel news and information on film, TV, pre-production, producers, distributors, Web and multimedia, industry resources and music.

Variety is the premier source of entertainment news. Since 1905, the most influential leaders in the industry have turned to Variety for film, tv, music and theater news and analysis.

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.

First launched in 1922, Radio Times is a weekly magazine covering upcoming programmes and films for radio, TV and cinema. Radio Times also offers interviews and news about entertainment, on-demand programmes, film, factual programmes, drama, science fiction, fantasy and comedy.