What America Media does

America Media, operating legally as America Press, Inc., is a New York-based Catholic media organization founded in 1909 and publishing continuously for over 115 years under the trade names America Media, America Magazine, and The Jesuit Review. The organization produces a national Catholic magazine and associated digital properties covering Vatican affairs, politics, culture, faith, and scripture from a Jesuit perspective, serving individual Catholic readers, clergy and religious, academic institutions, and Jesuit educational communities. Its product portfolio centers on the print magazine and the americamagazine.org website, augmented by five original podcasts (Jesuitical, Inside the Vatican, The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, Hark!, Preach), a daily email newsletter (America Today), video content, subscriber-exclusive events and pilgrimages, and a Catholic Classifieds directory.

The underlying technology stack is conventional for a modern digital publisher: the website is powered by Newspack (an open-source publishing platform), with dedicated iOS and Android mobile applications and podcast distribution via Spotify/Megaphone and YouTube. The organization does not operate proprietary technology, with limited partnerships confined to standard vendors (Darwin CX for international print fulfillment, Catholic Ad Net/Clean Media for ad serving, Spotify/Megaphone for podcast hosting).

America Media monetizes through a diversified, multi-stream model typical of a nonprofit religious publisher. On January 6, 2021, it transitioned from a subsidized free-access website to a paid digital subscription product, joined by print subscriptions (including print+digital bundles and gift subscriptions), donor contributions, advertising services spanning newsletter sponsorships, podcast ads, website takeovers, and Catholic Classifieds, plus academic/library and shared community group subscriptions for Jesuit and religious institutions. International print+digital subscriptions extend reach outside the US and Canada via a third-party vendor. Self-serve subscription signup through the website constitutes the primary acquisition motion, supported by email, social media, podcasts, and events as top-of-funnel channels.

Name

America Media

Legal name

America Press, Inc.

Website

https://americamagazine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

America Media is a New York-based Jesuit Catholic media organization, founded in 1909, that publishes a national Catholic magazine, website, podcasts, and newsletter serving individual Catholics, clergy, and academic institutions via subscriptions, donations, and advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Media & Publishing

NAICS

Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers (5131), Periodical Publishers (513120)

SIC

Periodicals: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2721), Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

News, Politics & Current Affairs Magazines (MPAJAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Community Periodicals (Church Magazines, Diocesan/Temple Newsletters) (MPAJAHAI), Politics, Current Affairs & Social Commentary Publishing (MPAJAAAM)

Keywords

• Catholic news publishing
• Religious media content
• Catholic podcast production
• Digital subscription media
• Catholic journalism

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Digital-only subscription providing unlimited access to website content, podcasts, videos, and exclusive subscriber events. Launched January 6, 2021.
2. Print Subscriptions: Print magazine subscription, includes unlimited digital access when linked to website account. Also available as digital + print combination.
3. Donations: Donor-supported revenue from readers who contribute financially to support the mission. Donation CTA prominently featured on website.
4. Advertising: Custom advertising campaigns across platforms including high-impact ad units, category-specific directories and guides, newsletter sponsorships, website takeovers, podcast integrated ads, and Catholic Classifieds. Also offers membership partnerships, creative services, video production, and private events.
5. Academic Subscriptions: Group subscriptions for academic institutions and library subscriptions.
6. Shared Subscriptions: Shared subscription access for Jesuit or religious communities and other groups.
7. International Subscriptions: Print + digital subscriptions for mailing addresses outside the United States or Canada.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

America Media publishes America Magazine ("The Jesuit Review"), a Catholic news and analysis publication covering Vatican affairs, politics, culture, faith, and scripture from a Jesuit editorial perspective. Its core product is delivered through digital and print subscriptions bundled with podcasts, video, PDF magazine editions, daily newsletters, and exclusive subscriber events including pilgrimages. The portfolio is monetized via paid subscriptions, donor support, and advertising across web, mobile, podcast, and print channels.

Product overview

America Media operates as a Catholic media organization offering a unified portfolio centered on America Magazine, a Jesuit publication providing Catholic news and analysis. The core product is complemented by multiple branded podcasts (Jesuitical, Inside the Vatican, The Spiritual Life, Hark!, Preach), a daily newsletter (America Today), video content, and an events/pilgrimages program. Additional offerings include subscription services (digital, print, and combined packages), advertising solutions for Catholic brands, and a classifieds directory. The digital subscription platform provides unlimited web access, podcast/video content, the PDF magazine edition, and exclusive subscriber events. The architecture is best described as a content publishing platform with multiple distribution channels (print, web, podcast, video, email) unified under the America brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• America Magazine (Print & Digital Subscription) America's flagship Catholic news and analysis publication, available in print and digital formats, covering politics, culture, faith, Vatican news, and scripture for practicing Catholics, clergy, and the wider Catholic readership.
• Jesuitical Podcast Original America Media podcast hosted by Ashley McKinless and Zac Davis covering Catholic news, culture, faith, and 'Signs of the Times' segments for a general Catholic listening audience.
• Inside the Vatican Podcast Original America Media podcast dedicated to Vatican news, papal activities, and international Catholic Church affairs, produced by the publication's Vatican correspondent team.
• The Spiritual Life with Fr. James Martin, S.J. Original America Media podcast hosted by Jesuit priest James Martin featuring spiritual conversations and reflections at the intersection of faith and contemporary life.
• Hark! Podcast Original America Media podcast exploring the stories, history, and spiritual significance of Christmas carols for a general Catholic audience.
• Preach: The Catholic Homilies Podcast Original America Media podcast providing Catholic homilies and preaching resources that help clergy and laypeople reflect on Scripture readings.
• Catholic Classifieds Directory Online directory operated by America Media providing classified listings for Catholic-related jobs, books, retreats, pilgrimages, online courses, and services for Catholic consumers and providers.
• Advertising Services Custom advertising solutions sold to brands and Catholic organizations across America Media's web, email newsletter, podcast, video, Catholic Classifieds, and event properties, including creative services and video production.
• Subscriber Events and Pilgrimages Subscriber-exclusive events run by America Media, including pilgrimages, webinars, and opportunities to engage directly with editors.
• Subscription Services (Digital, Print + Digital, Gift, International, Academic/Group) Recurring subscription products for individuals and institutions, including digital-only, print + digital, gift, international, academic/library, and shared community (Jesuit/religious) packages managed through the website and Darwin CX for international subscribers.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Catholic Ad Net (Clean Media)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party ad server company used for advertising operations. Part of advertising network serving Catholic media.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Our Sunday Visitor: Our Sunday Visitor is a long-running Catholic publisher producing a national Sunday visitor newspaper, magazines, and OSV News (a wire service). It overlaps with America Media in Catholic periodical publishing and Vatican/news coverage, but emphasizes parish distribution rather than America Media's digital subscription model.
• Catholic News Service (USCCB): Catholic News Service is the official news agency of the U.S. Catholic Church, producing wire-style coverage distributed through Catholic and secular outlets. It overlaps with America Media's journalism mission and Vatican coverage, though it functions more as a B2B news wire than a direct-to-reader magazine.
• EWTN News: EWTN is the largest Catholic media network in the world, operating a global TV/radio network, news website, and publishing arm. Both target English-speaking Catholics seeking faithful news and analysis, though EWTN's scale, broadcast assets, and broader portfolio dwarf America Media's editorial specialization.

Direct peers

• The Pillar: The Pillar is a subscription-based Catholic news outlet focused on investigative reporting, the Vatican, and U.S. church affairs. It competes directly with America Media for paying Catholic readers, operates a digital-first subscription model, and has emerged as a direct peer in the niche Catholic news/journalism space.
• Crux (Crux Now): Crux is a digital Catholic news outlet covering the Vatican and global Catholic affairs, founded by John Allen and later acquired by the Knights of Columbus. It competes head-on with America Media's Vatican Dispatch and Inside the Vatican Podcast for advertising-supported and donor-supported readership.
• U.S. Catholic magazine: U.S. Catholic is a lay Catholic magazine published by Claretian Missionaries covering spirituality, culture, and current events. It overlaps with America Media's Catholic-thought-leadership positioning and competes for a similar reader demographic seeking thoughtful religious commentary.
• Commonweal Magazine: Commonweal is a Catholic opinion magazine covering politics, religion, and culture from a progressive Catholic perspective. It targets the same educated, analytical Catholic reader America Media addresses, and competes for subscriber and donor support in the lay-Catholic thought leadership space.
• National Catholic Reporter: The National Catholic Reporter is an independent Catholic news outlet covering Vatican affairs, politics, social justice, and church reform. It serves the same informed-Catholic segment that America Media targets with its Jesuitical and Inside the Vatican coverage, and competes for the same digital subscription and donor dollars.

Emerging players

• Catholic Answers: Catholic Answers is an apologetics and evangelization media organization operating a major website, podcast network, and publishing arm. It overlaps with America Media's digital, podcast, and newsletter distribution channels and pursues overlapping Catholic audience demand for substantive faith-and-reason content.
• Word on Fire Catholic Ministries: Word on Fire is a fast-growing Catholic media ministry built around Bishop Robert Barron with strong YouTube and digital reach. It competes with America Media for the same digitally-engaged Catholic audience, leveraging video and social media distribution where America also operates, though with very different theological positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/americamag
• YouTubeyoutube.com/americamedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/americamag
• Instagraminstagram.com/americamedia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/america-media

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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