Contemporary OB/GYN

What Contemporary OB/GYN does

Contemporary OB/GYN is a monthly medical publication founded in 1972 by John T. Queenan, MD, serving obstetricians and gynecologists with peer-reviewed clinical content. The company operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem anchored by contemporaryobgyn.net, distributing clinical news, expert-authored articles, the Pap Talk podcast, video shorts and extended interviews, interactive clinical tools, physician fact sheets, and the peer-reviewed Contemporary OB/GYN Journal (currently at Volume 70). Content spans the full spectrum of OB/GYN practice including obstetrics, gynecology, menopause, contraception, fertility, gynecologic oncology, fetal imaging, and practice management, with on-site coverage of major conferences such as ACOG, AAGL, SMFM, and The Menopause Society.

The technology stack is a standard digital publishing platform delivering content through web articles, video, podcast, short-form video, and digital journal issues; no proprietary AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed. The product surface has expanded beyond the original print publication to include CME/CE-accredited educational activities, case-based peer perspectives, peer exchange panels, investigator perspectives, digital supplements on specialized topics, and sponsored media and resources from healthcare industry partners.

Contemporary OB/GYN generates revenue through two primary streams: subscription-based recurring access for healthcare professionals, and advertising and sponsored content from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare organizations targeting OB/GYN practitioners. Specific pricing tiers are not publicly disclosed. The publication operates as a brand within MJH Life Sciences, a diversified healthcare media conglomerate with 60+ brands, 2M+ healthcare professionals, and 30+ specialties. The headquarters is located at 259 Prospect Plains Rd, Bldg H, Cranbury, NJ, with editorial leadership including Alexandra Karas (VP of Content), Patrick Campbell (Editorial Director), Morgan Ebert (Managing Editor), and Celeste Krewson (Assistant Editor).

Name

Contemporary OB/GYN

Legal name

Contemporary OB/GYN

Website

https://contemporaryobgyn.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Contemporary OB/GYN is a monthly medical publication and digital platform, founded in 1972, serving more than 45,000 obstetricians and gynecologists with peer-reviewed clinical content, podcasts, video, CME/CE programs, and conference coverage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

North Olmsted

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription-based professional publishing: Contemporary OB/GYN generates revenue through subscriptions for healthcare professionals seeking clinical content, along with advertising and sponsored content opportunities from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare organizations targeting OB/GYN practitioners.
2. Advertising and sponsored content: Revenue from pharmaceutical companies, medical device manufacturers, and healthcare organizations through sponsored media, sponsored resources, and promotional content placements targeting the OB/GYN audience.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Contemporary OB/GYN is a monthly medical publication and digital platform that delivers evidence-based clinical content to obstetricians and gynecologists. It produces a peer-reviewed journal, expert-authored articles, podcasts, videos, conference coverage, and accredited CME/CE activities spanning obstetrics, gynecology, menopause, contraception, fertility, and gynecologic oncology.

Product overview

Contemporary OB/GYN is a multi-platform medical publication ecosystem serving over 45,000 obstetricians and gynecologists. The core offering is the Contemporary OB/GYN publication and website, which serves as a unified platform for clinical content delivery through multiple integrated channels: the flagship Pap Talk podcast series, Video Shorts for brief expert segments, extended Videos for in-depth interviews, Conference Coverage from major women's health meetings, and CME/CE educational activities. Supporting products include the peer-reviewed Contemporary OB/GYN Journal, Digital Supplements on specialized topics, Interactive clinical tools, Physician Fact Sheets for point-of-care reference, and structured expert discussion series including Case Based Peer Perspectives, Peer Exchange panels, Investigator Perspectives, Insights, and Peers & Perspectives. The platform also distributes Sponsored Media and Sponsored Resources from healthcare industry partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contemporary OB/GYN (Website/Publication Platform) A monthly medical publication and digital platform providing clinical news, expert interviews, event highlights, and educational content for obstetricians and gynecologists across obstetrics, gynecology, menopause, contraception, fertility, gynecologic oncology, and practice management.
• Pap Talk Podcast Flagship podcast series featuring expert discussions on obstetrics and gynecology topics including surgical innovations, reproductive rights, menopause management, and women's health trends, targeted at OB/GYN practitioners.
• Conference Coverage Live reporting and analysis from major women's health conferences including ACOG, SLEEP, AAGL, SMFM, SGO, and The Menopause Society, providing session recaps and expert interviews for OB/GYN practitioners.
• CME/CE Activities Accredited continuing medical education and continuing education activities including case-based simulations, clinical modules, and certification programs for OB/GYN practitioners and advanced practice providers.
• Contemporary OB/GYN Journal Peer-reviewed medical journal publishing clinical research, reviews, and case studies in obstetrics and gynecology, with archived volumes available digitally.
• Digital Supplements Specialized educational supplements covering topics such as menopause pathways, cervical cancer screening, HPV, and contraceptive options for OB/GYN practitioners.
• Interactive Tools Web-based interactive clinical resources providing expert-driven comparisons and decision support, such as postpartum depression and miscarriage management comparisons.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Allegheny Health NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance partner providing clinical expertise and content collaboration for women's health education and conference coverage.
• American Urogynecologic SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary professional society partner for urogynecology content, conference coverage, and expert collaboration representing the subspecialty of pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner providing vaccine-related educational content and expertise for pediatric and perinatal immunization topics relevant to OB/GYN practice.
• SHAREminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic alliance partner, likely focused on cancer support and education given the context of women's health and OB/GYN content.
• The Society for Maternal-Fetal MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey professional society partner for maternal-fetal medicine content, conference coverage, and expert collaboration covering high-risk pregnancy and perinatal care topics.
• Yale School of Medicine - Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic medical center partner providing expert faculty, research collaboration, and educational content from Yale's OB/GYN department.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Medscape: One of the largest physician-facing medical information platforms, delivering clinical news, CME, and reference content across specialties including OB/GYN. Directly comparable as a destination for OB/GYN practitioners seeking clinical updates and sponsored education.
• Healio: Medical publisher operating specialty-specific news, journal, and CME businesses covering OB/GYN, endocrinology, and other specialties. Closely comparable in model — specialist clinical content, journal, conferences, and sponsored programming — and a direct competitor for OB/GYN practitioner attention.
• MDedge: Multi-specialty medical publishing platform operated by MJH Life Sciences, Contemporary OB/GYN's parent. Sister brand under the same corporate umbrella offering identical clinical-news, journal, and CME mechanics for OB/GYN and other specialties.
• OBG Management: Peer-reviewed clinical publication dedicated to obstetrics and gynecology, covering clinical practice, guidelines, and CME. A direct specialty-publication competitor serving the same OB/GYN practitioner audience.
• Frontline Medical Communications: Medical publisher of specialty peer-reviewed journals and continuing education, including OB/GYN titles. Also part of the MJH Life Sciences family, making it a sister-brand peer with a virtually identical publishing and CME business model.
• PracticeUpdate (Obstetrics & Gynecology): Specialty-specific medical content platform delivering expert commentary, journal scans, and CME to OB/GYN practitioners. Closely comparable in content format and audience targeting.

Emerging players

• Doximity: Digital physician network with newsfeeds, CME, and sponsored content features that increasingly compete for OB/GYN practitioner attention. Comparable in audience and monetization mechanics, though broader in specialty coverage and more digital-native.
• Figure 1: Digital medical case-sharing platform frequently used by OB/GYNs and other specialists for visual clinical learning. Represents the emerging digital-native format that competes for the same practitioner engagement minutes.

Others

• American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): The primary U.S. professional society for OB/GYNs, publishing Practice Bulletins, Committee Opinions, and educational content. Functions as both a content partner and an authoritative source that competes for the same practitioner mindshare.

Broad incumbents

• WebMD/Medscape Professional: Large incumbent health information platform that extends to provider-facing content and CME. While broader and consumer-oriented, it competes for OB/GYN clinical reference traffic and pharma-sponsored education dollars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/contempobgyn
• Facebookfacebook.com/ContempOBGYN
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/contemporaryobgyn

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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