Digital media and publishing are constantly changing. Every new media and technology released, every shift in audience trends provides new areas for connecting and monetizing audiences.
Here are the top digital media companies in Austin to keep an eye on.
Austin Business Journal
The Work at Home Woman, LLC
Texas Highways Magazine
TRIBEZA Magazine
Stranger’s Guide
The American Genius
Texas Lifestyle Magazine
Edible Austin
Austin Woman Magazine
SPARK
Austin Business Journal
Part of the American City Business Journals network, Austin Business Journal was established in 1981. It publishes daily pieces covering news and events in Austin, Texas. The verticals it covers include latest news, banking, commercial and residential real estate, technology, healthcare, food and lifestyle, sports, education, and more. It also hosts a series of events: Women in Business Awards, Austin-San Antio Growth Summit, Fast 50 Awards, and more.
Austin Business Journal attracts an average of 8.288M visitors per month, with 58.30% using desktop and 41.70% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 34.62% organic, 43.89% direct, 15.27% social, and 6.22% other traffic.
The Work at Home Woman, LLC
Established in 2009, The Work at Home Woman is a website dedicated to helping women find remote work and set up home-based businesses. To that end, it publishes content that offers tips, guides, and success stories to inspire and motivate its target audience. It also features a listing of working-from-home jobs, a variety of toolkits, and business templates.
The Work at Home Woman, LLC attracts an average of 302,782 visitors per month, with 23.81% using desktop and 76.19% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 51.82% organic, 27.64% direct, 17.60% social, and 2.94% other traffic.
Texas Highways Magazine
Texas Highways Magazine was established in 1953 by the Texas Highway Department. It was originally called Maintenance and Construction Bulleting. The mission of the magazine is “to encourage travel to and within Texas.” It’s a travel magazine and digital publication with 10 print issues per year and daily posts on the website. Readers will find a selection of articles that cover travel, food and drink, outdoors, culture, and events.
Texas Highways Magazine attracts an average of 151,040 visitors per month, with 35.75% using desktop and 64.25% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 57.65% organic, 29.41% direct, 7.96% social, and 4.98% other traffic.
TRIBEZA Magazine
TRIBEZA was established in 2001. It covers arts, fashion, real estate, local life, home and design, restaurants, and wellness. In addition to its digital content, TRIBEZA publishes a monthly print edition of its magazine. TRIBEZA’s website also features a calendar of relevant local events.
TRIBEZA Magazine attracts an average of 38,234 visitors per month, with 36.06% using desktop and 63.94% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 55.80% organic, 36.55% direct, 4.30% social, and 3.35% other traffic.
Stranger's Guide
Stranger’s Guide was established in 2018 by Kira Brunner Don and Abby Rapoport. It is a print and digital quarterly literary and travel magazine. Readers will find guides to both domestic and international destinations, as well as features and photography. Among numerous accolades, Stranger’s Guide won two awards from the American Society of Magazine Editors – in the “General Excellence” and “Photography” categories.
Stranger’s Guide attracts an average of 29,008 visitors per month, with 8.67% using desktop and 91.33% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 68.42% organic, 25.17% direct, 1.22% social, and 5.19% other traffic.
The American Genius
Founded in 2007 in Austin, Texas, The American Genius is an online news source on everything in the world of entrepreneurship and tech. It publishes news and in-depth pieces in verticals like business, entrepreneur, marketing, media, tech, opinion, and real estate. In addition, The American Genius hosts casual tech networking events and features a job board for Austin-based and remote digital jobs.
The American Genius attracts an average of 28,799 visitors per month, with 30.13% using desktop and 69.87% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 60.90% organic, 20.87% direct, 8.31% social, and 9.92% other traffic.
Texas Lifestyle Magazine
Texas Lifestyle Magazine (TLM) was founded in 2014. It’s an online lifestyle magazine that publishes content five or moer times a week and puts out a digital version magazine bimonthly. Articles are published in categories like food and drink, travels, lifestyle, entertainment, living Texas, and gift guides. The readership of the magazine is between 25 and 64 years old. About 40% of the readership is male, 60% – female.
Texas Lifestyle Magazine attracts an average of 28,338 visitors per month, with 15.51% using desktop and 84.49% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 62.63% organic, 29.53% direct, 2.15% social, and 5.69% other traffic.
Edible Austin
Edible Austin is a digital and print publication that was established in 2007. It publishes articles in categories like home and garden, people, wellness, and best of. In addition, Edible Austin publishes local recipes and kitchen inspirations and a calendar of events in Austin and Texas in general.
Edible Austin attracts an average of 19,237 visitors per month, with 11.28% using desktop and 88.72% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 77.49% organic, 20.01% direct, 1.71% social, and 0.79% other traffic.
Austin Woman Magazine
Austin Woman Magazine was founded in 2002 by Melinda Garvey. It publishes articles and in-depth pieces around the themes of culture, wellness, style, women in tech, and more. It also create AW Connects Club – a network that women can join to share experiences and seek advice. Finally, Austin Magazine regularly hosts a variety of events, ranging from conferences and awards to informal coffees.
Austin Woman Magazine attracts an average of 9,996 visitors per month, with 20.73% using desktop and 79.27% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 73.29% organic, 21.77% direct, 1.28% social, and 3.66% other traffic.
SPARK
Established in 2014, “SPARK is an experimental multimedia publication driven by constant reinvention.” While it was originally set up as a fashion magazine, it has since expanded into a network of students who are passionate about art, culture, fashion, and design. In addition to the digital content, SPARK publishes two print editions of the magazine per year.
SPARK attracts an average of 7,404 visitors per month, with 16.80% using desktop and 83.20% on mobile. Predominantly from United States, the site sees 56.32% organic, 26.76% direct, 13.07% social, and 3.85% other traffic.