Southern Progress Corporation has a rich heritage of excellence and integrity in the publishing industry, dating back to 1886. Over the years, Southern Progress has established itself as one of the largest lifestyle publishers in the country. In addition to nationally recognized magazines, the company has been successful in extending its magazine brands to include books and a direct-selling operation. A subsidiary of Time Inc. and Time Warner Inc., Birmingham, Alabama-based Southern Progress has operations across the U.S. and employs approximately 1,000 people. Its magazines have a combined readership of more than 50 million, reaching readers in every U.S. state and even abroad.