Why Kansas City Magazine

The Largest And Fastest Growing Magazine

Kansas City has more paid subscribers than any other magazine in the region. Our paid readership more than doubled in 2020.

Established

Kansas City, founded in 2005 as 435 South Magazine, is the oldest magazine in KC. We’re a locally owned company that has navigated two economic downturns. We’re deeply invested in the city and know how to help you thrive in any environment.

Trusted

Kansas City is the only magazine in the city adhering to the strict professional standards for ethics established by the CRMA. Readers know they can trust our balanced reporting and editorial independence.

Ideal Audience

Kansas City magazine readers are engaged, affuent and educated. Our readers have an average household income of $158,623 and 78% have completed college. Research shows that paid subscribers are much more engaged than direct mail recipients.

Nationally Recognized

Kansas City is the only magazine in the city to be awarded a national prize for excellence by the City and Regional Magazine Association, an alliance representing top titles like Texas Monthly, New York and St. Louis Magazine.