Colorado Springs Magazine

What Colorado Springs Magazine does

Colorado Springs Magazine is an independently operated local publication founded in 1996 and headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It produces a print magazine and accompanying digital property (coloradospringsmag.com) that focuses on community storytelling about Colorado Springs — covering local restaurants, businesses, professional services, and community features. The publication's editorial franchise is built around peer-voted recognition programs for Top Dentists, Top Doctors, and Top Attorneys, alongside a 'Faces of Colorado Springs' showcase of local experts and a 'Best in Business' recognition program. The organization has a stated headcount of six employees.

The product portfolio comprises six discrete offerings: the core print/digital magazine, the Faces of Colorado Springs feature, the Top Dentists/Doctors/Attorneys peer-voted lists, a Past Issues archive, an Articles section, and the People of Colorado Springs Podcast (produced with Wolf & Key Marketing and hosted by Adam Morley). Distribution is dual-channel — physical copies through subscription and newsstand channels regionally, and digital content via the self-serve website.

The business model is advertising- and sponsorship-driven, monetizing the attention of a local audience primarily through local advertiser placements and community partnerships. Strategic alliances with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Colorado Springs and the El Paso County Medical Society create co-branded events and editorial surfaces. No public pricing, rate card, subscription pricing, or revenue figures are disclosed; ownership is private with no parent entity, funding rounds, or institutional backing identified.

Name

Colorado Springs Magazine

Legal name

Colorado Springs Magazine

Website

https://coloradospringsmag.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Colorado Springs Magazine is an independent local magazine and website founded in 1996 that serves Colorado Springs readers through community storytelling, peer-voted Top Dentists/Doctors/Attorneys lists, the Faces of Colorado Springs feature, and a co-branded podcast.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Lifestyle Magazine

NAICS

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

akta.pro primary industry

Arts, Culture & Literary Magazines (MPAJAEAN)

Keywords

• Local print magazine
• Community journalism
• Peer recognition programs
• Local lifestyle content
• City regional publication

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Colorado Springs Magazine is a local consumer magazine founded in 1996 that publishes print and digital issues covering community stories, including recurring features such as "Faces of Colorado Springs," along with a companion podcast ("People of Colorado Springs"). It also produces annual peer-vetted recognition lists (Top Doctors, Top Dentists, Top Attorneys) and reader-voted awards ("Best In The Springs"), supported by local advertising partnerships.

Product overview

Colorado Springs Magazine is a single unified publication focused on local storytelling and community journalism. The product portfolio centers on the main magazine publication featuring stories, articles, and local interest content. Supporting features include the Faces of Colorado Springs (a peer-recognition program for local professionals), the People of Colorado Springs Podcast (interview-based audio content), and curated Top Dentists/Top Doctors/Top Attorneys recognition lists. All content is made available through the website via current articles, a past issues archive, and various themed content sections.

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Products and services

• Colorado Springs Magazine (print and digital edition) A flagship local lifestyle magazine distributed in print and online to Colorado Springs residents, featuring community profiles, editorial content, and branded advertiser insertions.
• "Faces of Colorado Springs" feature series A recurring editorial feature in Colorado Springs Magazine profiling notable local residents and community members.
• People of Colorado Springs Podcast An audio podcast hosted by Adam Morley covering Colorado Springs community stories, extending the magazine's editorial brand into on-demand audio.
• Top Doctors recognition list An annual peer-vetted list of recognized medical professionals in the Colorado Springs area, published by the magazine as a service to readers and a credibility marker for listed practitioners.
• Top Dentists recognition list An annual peer-vetted list of recognized dental professionals in the Colorado Springs area, published by the magazine.
• Top Attorneys recognition list An annual peer-vetted list of recognized attorneys in the Colorado Springs area, published by the magazine.
• "Best In The Springs" readers' choice awards An annual reader-voted awards program recognizing the best local businesses, services, and experiences in the Colorado Springs area.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Colorado SpringscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic community partnership aligning shared values for a stronger, more connected Colorado Springs community. The partnership creates meaningful change and amplifies important voices within the local Hispanic business community.
• El Paso County Medical SocietycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership focused on community health initiatives and professional recognition. Supports the Top Doctors recognition program and connects medical professionals with the broader Colorado Springs community.
• Wolf & Key MarketingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMarketing partner for the People of Colorado Springs Podcast, providing production and marketing support for the podcast featuring interviews with influential community members.
• People of Colorado Springs PodcastminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-branded podcast initiative featuring Adam Morley interviewing passionate, influential, and exceptional individuals shaping Colorado Springs. Podcast promotes community voices and magazine content.

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Baltimore Magazine: City magazine serving the Baltimore region with local journalism, dining coverage, and 'Best of' recognition lists. Comparable in editorial mix, advertiser base, and print-plus-digital distribution model.
• Nashville Lifestyles: City lifestyle magazine covering Nashville's dining, people, and culture. Comparable in product format, distribution, and reliance on local retail and professional services advertising.
• Austin Monthly: City magazine serving the Austin, TX metro with local journalism, dining coverage, and community profiles. Closely comparable in scope, distribution model, and reliance on local SMB and professional services advertising.
• Seattle Magazine: Seattle-focused city magazine covering local dining, arts, and community features. Similar in editorial positioning and city-magazine advertiser-supported model.
• 5280 Magazine: Denver-based city/regional magazine covering local culture, dining, and professional recognition lists. Directly comparable as a Colorado-adjacent city magazine with similar peer-voted 'Top' franchises and advertiser-supported business model.
• Phoenix Magazine: Long-running city magazine for the Phoenix metro covering dining, culture, and local interest. Comparable in size, mix of print and digital distribution, and dependence on regional advertisers.
• San Antonio Magazine: City magazine for the San Antonio metro covering dining, profiles, and community interest. Comparable as a regional city magazine serving a defined metropolitan area via print and digital.
• Charlotte Magazine: City magazine covering Charlotte, NC with editorial features, dining, and 'Best of' style recognition lists. Similar in product mix (print issue plus digital articles and community features) and advertiser base.
• Indianapolis Monthly: Established city magazine for Indianapolis focused on local journalism, dining, and community profiles. Comparable as a regional city magazine monetized through local advertising and subscriptions.
• Cincinnati Magazine: City magazine for the Cincinnati region with dining, culture, and community journalism. Comparable in scale, content mix, and print-plus-digital distribution.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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