“We Don’t Need Another Magazine!!!”

“We already have enough magazines here.”

I hear that phrase a lot when I’m out talking with business owners and neighbors.

And the truth is... they’re right.

Ocean City is flooded with paper: travel guides, coupon books, seasonal directories, and ad-driven mailers that all kind of blend together.

But that’s not what I’m creating. Just talk to our neighbors who have moved to the beach and have left behind their local magazine like Annapolis or Bethesda Living.

Ocean City Living is not just a magazine. It’s a community imprint.

It’s a storytelling platform, a podcast, a digital hub, and a heart-centered network. Built to recognize, elevate, and connect the people who make Ocean City special.

This isn’t about filling space. It’s about creating resonance.

What makes it different?

    •    Residents are the stars.

Not celebrities, not influencers. Just your neighbors. The folks behind the counter, in the classroom, walking their dogs, painting murals, and opening businesses with a dream.

    •    Local businesses are part of the story.

Not buried in ads — but recognized, respected, and invited to contribute meaningfully to our shared identity.

    •    We don’t sell hype. We amplify heart.

Through community storytelling, expert contributions, and an aligned podcast platform, we’re building something that lives beyond the page.

Why this? Why now?

Because people are craving connection.

Because our town deserves a voice that isn’t corporate, touristy, or hollow.

Because the most powerful kind of marketing isn’t flashy — it’s authentic.

Ocean City Living isn’t for everyone.

But for those who feel the call, it’s a place to be seen, to make an impact, and to stand for something real.

If you’re reading this and it resonates. I’d love to talk.

No pressure, no hard pitch. Just alignment.

Let’s see if your story belongs in these pages.

🖤

John Tracey

Publisher, Ocean City Living

Founder, John Tracey Media

“More Than a Magazine — A Community Imprint”