Celebrating the people, stories and spirit of the Natural State, AY Media Group produces two of the most widely read magazines in the region, AY About You and Arkansas Money & Politics. President and Publisher Heather Baker has led the two magazine brands, as well as a range of special publications, to unimagined heights across print, digital, broadcast and social media platforms. The company’s products are viewed by 1.2 million readers monthly.
Arkansas is a small state with big advantages, and there are so many great things happening here that are worth promoting,” Baker said, “A low cost of living, big-city amenities with beautiful scenery — not to mention the incredible people who work, live and play here every day.”
A central Arkansas native and industry veteran of more than 20 years, Baker delights in showcasing her home state from multiple angles through the media company. AY About You brings readers the best in home and garden, food, entertainment, travel, health, beauty, arts, and community events happening statewide. The monthly magazine also advances many charitable causes through its feature writing, sponsorship and through the participation of Baker, who is in high demand for promotional and emcee duties.
Arkansas Money & Politics covers business, philanthropy and public policy throughout the state every month, highlighting both heritage business sectors and the cutting-edge entrepreneurism that are propelling the state into the future. In a little more than a decade, AMP has raced to the forefront of its category to become a trusted and informative source of business and political news.
The company also produces a variety of specialty publications, the largest of which is Arkansas Mental Health Guide Magazine. An annual publication, MHG spotlights mental health issues and mental health services available in the state. In doing so, the magazine works to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, addiction, trauma, behavioral issues and post-traumatic stress disorder while advocating for wider access to treatment for all Arkansans.
If I had to boil it down to what makes AY Media Group different, ‘passion’ is top of mind,” Baker said. “The people who make up our amazing staff love this state, they see the good that is happening here, and they want to spotlight those stories.”
AY Media Group’s seasoned sales team also leverages the company’s reach to promote its advertisers and to build and advance their brands. The company’s roster of advertising clients includes Arkansas’ most successful companies and nonprofits — and those that aspire to be.
Our publications give companies and organizations brand recognition and exposure that is worth several times the cost of the advertising,” Baker said. “It’s another way that we’re proud to do our part to lead our beloved state and its people to success.”
910 W. 2nd St., Little Rock • 501-244-9700
Year founded: 1988
Years in Business: 37
Number of Employees: 27
Years in LREA: 30
AY Media Group aims to show the best of what the Natural State has to offer through its suite of award-winning monthly and specialty publications.
