A little over a year ago, Connection Publishing was formed to help bring more connection to the communities of North Ogden and Pleasant View, UT. We create and publish a full featured magazine that takes place of the traditional fold up newsletter that comes with most utility bills. We add to the city news with fun, positive, hyper-local content about the community. The concept has been well accepted and we are now preparing to launch our 3rd city; Syracuse, UT.

Ryan Spelts, co-owner with his wife Melissa, says the focus is on content. “We only print positive stories and articles. When people read our magazine we want them to feel a connection with their community and become more involved.” Featuring articles on and sometimes by local students, historical stories from the community, a community calendar, outdoor activities, a business beat, recipes and restaurant reviews, the magazine has something for everyone.

We give the city government the opportunity to communicate the efforts they are putting in to improve life within their city. It is a great partnership that benefits many stakeholders in the communities we serve, the local government, the businesses and primarily the community members.

Magazines are mailed to every resident in each community and provided electronically as well as featured in community specific blogs that allow people to consume the content in whatever way they prefer. Advertisers make these magazines possible by purchasing advertising space that allows them to target the community and often provides an advertising source for smaller companies that might not be able to pay for wide spread advertising sources such as TV, radio and newspapers.

We are excited to offer this new magazine to the residents of Syracuse and look forward to forming relationships with local businesses that serve the area as well as continuing to build upon the success we have had thus far in North Ogden and Pleasant View. Inquiries on advertising or ideas for articles can be sent to ryan@connectionpub.com (801)721-3762.