Memphis Magazine, Flyer join Seattle-based media network. By Noah McLane, Daily Memphian Updated: July 22, 2026 9:17 AM CT | Published: July 21, 2026 5:02 PM CT Contemporary Media Inc., which publishes The Memphis Flyer, Memphis Magazine and Memphis Parent, announced Tuesday, July 21, it is joining the Noisy Creek media network. Seattle-based Noisy Creek owns six publications nationwide, including Seattle's The Stranger, the Portland Mercury, the Chicago Reader and the Anchorage Press. "The Memphis Flyer and Memphis Magazine have earned the trust of Memphians for decades, producing ambitious and engaging local journalism," said Brady Walkinshaw, Noisy Creek founder and CEO. Topics. Thank you for reading The Daily Memphian. Your support is critical. Did you know we are a 501(c)3 nonprofit news organization? We rely on a mix of revenue from subscriptions (50%), advertising, events and other earned income (25%) and fundraising (25%). Please consider making a fully tax-deductible donation or other contribution to The Daily Memphian today. Your subscription pays for you to read all our journalism. Your donation powers the work we do to reach everyone else with the news. We believe an informed Memphis is a better Memphis. If you agree, join our growing list of donors now. Noah McLane Noah McLane reports on business for The Daily Memphian. He was born and raised in Tennessee and attended journalism school at Middle Tennessee State University, where his passion for community-focused storytelling blossomed. Prior to writing for the business section, Noah was the editor-in-chief of his college newspaper, worked on general assignment for the Jackson Hole News & Guide in Jackson, Wyoming, and was most recently the statehouse reporter for The Daily Memphian. Want to comment on our stories? If you're a subscriber, scroll down to the comments. If you're not a subscriber, only paid subscribers can add their thoughts, so subscribe now. Our commenting policy can be viewed here.

The Chicago Reader has been acquired by Seattle-based Noisy Creek, months after facing potential closure. Noisy Creek, which also owns the Stranger and Portland Mercury, plans to introduce its event platform EverOut and ticketing service Bold Type Tickets in Chicago. The acquisition aims to diversify revenue and sustain journalism. Despite union concerns over potential layoffs, Noisy Creek anticipates growth. The Reader will continue its free digital and weekly print publications.