March 2021

Launch of the digital edition

We published the first weekly newsletter with neighborhood news and cultural agenda, reaching 500 subscribers in the first month.

September 2021

Urban trends section

We incorporated reports on sustainable mobility, public spaces, and new local businesses, doubling organic traffic.

June 2022

Collaboration with neighborhood groups

We started a series of interviews and chronicles in collaboration with associations from five districts, expanding our coverage.

January 2023

Editorial and web redesign

We renewed the visual identity and content architecture to prioritize mobile reading and topic-based navigation.

October 2023

Award for best local digital media

The Journalists Association recognized our focus on useful and close-to-home information, with more than 15,000 monthly readers.

Our Team

Marc Portillo Tercero

Editor-in-chief

Over 12 years covering local and urban news. He has led editorial teams in regional media and coordinates the editorial line on current affairs and community.

Eric Cabello

Investigative reporter

Specialized in reports on urban transformation and mobility. His work has been published in architecture magazines and local press.

Sandra Rodríguez

Lifestyle writer

Passionate about local culture, gastronomy, and sustainable initiatives. She has been writing about urban trends and local commerce since 2018.

Sonia Luque

Graphic designer

Responsible for visual identity and layout. She combines editorial design with digital communication to offer a clear and attractive reading experience.

Our Identity

UrbanaMedia: local journalism with a modern perspective

We are an independent digital platform covering current events in San Antonio and its metropolitan area. Our team is made up of journalists, designers, and urban analysts who believe in useful, close, and visual information. We don't make noise: we provide context.

Who we write for

Urban residents between 25 and 50 years old who seek to understand their city beyond the headline. People who decide where to live, what to consume, and how to participate in community life with real data.

Active and curious audience

What we cover

Transformation of public space, local commerce, sustainable mobility, neighborhood culture, creative entrepreneurship, and urban lifestyle trends. Each report includes verified sources and territorial context.

Six fixed editorial lines

How we work

Our own newsroom in San Antonio, without aggregators or automated content. We prioritize street reporting, documentary photography, and open municipal data. Each piece goes through two reviews before publication.

Transparent editorial process

Our tone

Direct, without empty adjectives. We explain processes, we don't opine without basis. We use clear language that respects the reader's intelligence. Neither sensationalism nor unnecessary technicalities.

Honest and precise communication

Our Mission

Rigorous, close, and useful local information for the San Antonio community.

Community Journalism

We cover every neighborhood with reporters who know the city. We don't repeat wire stories: we go out on the streets, talk to residents, business owners, and associations.

Expected outcome: a better-informed community about what is really happening in their environment.

Editorial Transparency

We clearly separate information from opinion. Each article states its sources and, when relevant, the writer's interests. We do not accept sponsored content that masquerades as news.

Expected outcome: lasting trust between readers and the media outlet.

Civic Commitment

We promote constructive debate on urban issues: mobility, housing, culture, and the environment. We give a voice to local groups and experts without partisan filters.

Expected outcome: a more active and critical citizenry in collective decision-making.

Project Sustainability

We operate with a mixed model of voluntary subscriptions, ethical advertising, and institutional collaborations. We reinvest revenue into improving our editorial team and technology.

Expected outcome: an independent and viable media outlet in the long term, without depending on external interests.

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