CityBeat
Serving the Cincinnati area as a premier source for independent journalism, this alternative weekly covers local politics, arts, and culture with a critical, progressive editorial lens. It is widely recognized for its comprehensive coverage of the region’s music and dining scenes, making it a staple publication for urban-focused readers since its founding in 1994.
MEDIA LANDSCAPE IN CINCINNATI
Operating as a single-daily newspaper market, the local print landscape relies on a historic morning broadsheet alongside a network of specialized alternative weeklies. The Gannett-owned Cincinnati Enquirer dominates the region's daily circulation, reaching nearly 130,000 readers. Beyond the major daily, the alternative weekly CityBeat focuses on local arts and culture, while the Cincinnati Business Courier provides dedicated corporate and economic reporting. The collegiate demographic is served by the Cincinnati News Record, an independent student paper. Paperboy lists 4 newspapers in Cincinnati.
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