Company Profile

Company Description:

5280 (the title refers to the elevation of Denver, 5,280 feet above sea level) is the best-selling magazine in Colorado and consistently outsells national titles like People, Cosmopolitan, Us Weekly, and Oprah—combined—in the state. 5280 Publishing was founded in 1993 and is one of a handful of privately held publishing companies in the city and regional space. In addition to the flagship monthly publication, the company publishes four other titles and has a robust digital presence at 5280.com. 5280's editorial staff consistently garners recognition in prestigious award competitions: For 2016 alone, 5280 was named a finalist for a National Magazine Award in the Leisure Interest category and was nominated for 13 City and Regional Magazine Awards, including nods in the categories of General Excellence, Excellence in Writing, and Excellence in Design.