2024
PRINT & DIGITAL MEDIA PACK
THE
BRIS T O L MAGAZINE
Bristol’s Biggest Magazine THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE
THEBRISTOLMAG.CO.UK
THE WEEKEND E-DITION
THEBRISTOLMAG
FILMS BY THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE
MAGAZINE
CITY
MONTH
• HOMES & INTERIORS • HEALTH & BEAUTY • WHAT’S ON • ARTS & CULTURE • FASHION • FOOD • GARDENS • MOTORS • CITY LIVING •
Nobody does Bristol better.
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eautifully produced, monthly magazine celebrating the best of life and living in the city of Bristol. Appealing to discerning residents, workers and visitors; The Bristol Magazine is firmly established as the city’s most popular and intelligent lifestyle title. Every month an engaging mix of great editorial; all the best advertisers and great print quality.
Bristol’s
biggest
monthly magazine
Did you know? We hand deliver to 15,000 households every month
All recent editions can be viewed digitally at www.thebristolmag.co.uk
We also have 2,000 copies for business, bulk drops and pick-up stands
ESS ENTIAL INFORMATION AT A GLANCE
■ Launched in 2004, The Bristol Magazine has a wellestablished and effective letterbox delivery to the city’s most affluent residential areas
DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES All prices quoted are per insertion and exclude VAT
DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD ■ Every month the magazine is professionally delivered to 15,000 households -more than any other Bristol title ■ Our target properties are valued above £450,000
SINGLE INSERT
£1985
3 SERIES (20% DISCOUNT)
£1590
6 SERIES (30% DISCOUNT)
£1390
12 SERIES (40% DISCOUNT)
£1190
■ From our total distribution, 50% of magazines are delivered to properties valued in excess of £750,000
FULL PAGE ■ A further 2,000 are delivered to businesses and also available for free pick-up from points around the city and from our floorstands at supermarkets ■ On average, we reach just over 3 readers per copy ■ A long shelf life. As Bristol’s only monthly magazine; we are retained by readers for the longest period.
DISTRIBUTION OVERVIEW Every month our targeted delivery reaches the residents of Bristol’s most affluent residential postcodes Clifton ........................................................3500 Clifton Village ..............................................1800 Redland ....................................................2800 Westbury Park ............................................1000 Stoke Bishop ..............................................1000 Sneyd Park ..................................................800 Henleaze ....................................................1000 Harbourside ................................................1500 Bishopston ..................................................650 Westbury-on Trym ......................................500
In addition to our residential delivery, copies are also available at key points throughout the city. The Bristol Magazine is supplied to large employers, businesses, retailers, hotels, estate agents, stylish cafés, art galleries, tourist offices, etc. We also have exclusive partnerships with John Lewis at The Mall, Cribbs Causeway, Waitrose stores at Portishead, Henleaze, Clifton and Nailsea, and at Harvey Nichols and House of Fraser, Cabot Circus, where our high-capacity distribution stands are sited.
ALSO EXCLUSIVELY AT:
SINGLE INSERT
£1100
3 SERIES (20% DISCOUNT)
£880
6 SERIES (30% DISCOUNT)
£770
12 SERIES (40% DISCOUNT)
£660
HALF PAGE SINGLE INSERT
£600
3 SERIES (20% DISCOUNT)
£480
6 SERIES (30% DISCOUNT)
£420
12 SERIES (40% DISCOUNT)
£360
QUARTER PAGE SINGLE INSERT
£350
3 SERIES (20% DISCOUNT)
£280
6 SERIES (30% DISCOUNT)
£250
12 SERIES (40% DISCOUNT)
£200
EIGHTH PAGE SINGLE INSERT
£225
3 SERIES (20% DISCOUNT)
£180
6 SERIES (30% DISCOUNT)
£160
12 SERIES (40% DISCOUNT)
£135
PREMIUM POSITIONS: Outside Back Cover, Inside Front Cover, add 25% to the above full page price. Page 3, add 15% to the full page price. Page 5, add 10% to the full page price. Other premium positions available on request. All premium positions are offered subject to availability.
Advertising Agency Commission - 10%
DIGITAL ADVERTISING OPTIONS
WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA WEBSITE . E-NEWSLETTERS, NEWSLETTERS . SOCIAL MEDIA . Our weekly e-newsletters, a big social media following and the city’s most popular lifestyle website, there are lots of extra options and packages to suit all needs and budgets.
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MORE infl uence
Here’s just a few ideas to help: • Home Page and Global Sidebar Ad: A premium panel portrait ad which is displayed in the sidebar on the right side of the homepage and also on our global sidebars next to posts across the website. The sidebar panel ad measures 300px wide x 425 px high. £100 per week or £300 for 30 days.
• Home Page Banner: A premium full-width banner for maximum impact on the homepage. Measures 1250px wide x 500 px high. £150 per week or £350 for 30 days.
• PR Feature & Social Write Up: This can be your very own feature page on our website. Why not let us be your PR agent and spread your message with the written word. With up to 1000 words and a collection of images you can really promote your services in-depth and detail. We can update it regularly, and when it goes live we will also shout it out on our social networks. £150 per 30 days, 6 months for £600, or 12 months for £900.
• Event Listing: If you are looking to promote an individual event then our simple Submit an Event option is perfect. For just £45 you can have your event featured in our What’s On section – and space and date permitting, for just £75 it will appear in the printed magazine listings too. The same price includes recurring events, but these are limited to 30 days.
• Featured Events: Add more information to your event listing – not only will the event be listed on the website’s ‘What’s On’ calendar but you can take a full write-up, incorporating extra images and up to 250 words. We’ll even give it a full ‘Social Blast’ too. This is available at just £100 and can appear for up to 30 days prior to the event. Or if the event is an ongoing listing then £100 per 30 day period. • E–Newsletter Banners and Promotions: Launched in 2020 our weekly Newsletter continues to grow. Take a banner (645px wide x 300 px high) for just £45 per Newsletter or £100 for 4 newsletter appearances. Or if you have a product you want to promote then an image and text box at £45 per Newsletter. Scheduled listing periods commence from date of first appearance. We aim to have all listings processed and live within 24 hours if required. Please note all prices exclude VAT.
OR WHAT ABOUT A FILM PROMOTION?... Talk to us about creating a promotional video or a film and print package We can create compelling videos that will enchant your audience and elevate your brand. Whether it’s to boost sales, generate awareness or simply to inform, the power of video creates a targeted and impactful message for your business.
The films we make, are shown on our channels too - that’s a lot of extra exposure and new customers waiting to find you.
LOOSE
TECHNICAL DETAILS
I N S E RT S ‘Piggyback’ our professional distribution. Prices from only £60 per 1000.
Please supply artwork as high resolution PDFs. Created in CMYK, with any layers flattened.
DOUBLE PAGE SPREAD Inserting a brochure, catalogue or any other printed product into our magazine is an excellent way of making sure your message really reaches the best audience. Price subject to weight and size limitations ADVERTISING COPY DEADLINES AND PUBLISHING DATES 2024
Please supply artwork as two separate full pages.
FULL PAGE TRIM
275 x 210 mm
BLEED
281 x 216 mm
FLOAT (with page folio)
245 x 186 mm
SAFE SETTING
ISSUE
DEADLINE
PUBLISHED
JANUARY 2024
13 DECEMBER
29 DECEMBER
FEBRUARY
17 JANUARY
30 JANUARY
MARCH
14 FEBRUARY
27 FEBRUARY
HALF PAGE
APRIL
13 MARCH
26 MARCH
VERTICAL
245 x 90 mm
MAY
17 APRIL
30 APRIL
HORIZONTAL
120 x 186 mm
JUNE
15 MAY
28 MAY
JULY
12 JUNE
25 JUNE
AUGUST
17 JULY
30 JULY
SEPTEMBER
21 AUGUST
3 SEPTEMBER
EIGHTH PAGE
OCTOBER
18 SEPTEMBER
1 OCTOBER
LANDSCAPE ONLY
NOVEMBER
16 OCTOBER
29 OCTOBER
DECEMBER
11 NOVEMBER
26 NOVEMBER
JANUARY 2025
13 DECEMBER
30 DECEMBER
WEBSITE, SOCIAL & NEWSLETTER Statistics at July 2022
Website: 17 k+ unique visits per month
30 k+ followers Twitter and Instagram
5000 + Newsletter subscribers
Full Bleed and Trim Sizes are for images and colours to run off page. Please keep text and essential image elements at least 5mm inside the trim area.
QUARTER PAGE PORTRAIT ONLY
120 x 90 mm
60 x 90 mm
PRODUCTION CHARGES If you are unable to supply print ready artwork or need professional help designing your advertising for The Bristol Magazine, we can offer a bespoke design service; with setting charges starting from: Quarter Page Half Page Full Page
£25 £50 £75
High resolution artwork released for other use:
£50
Proofing Charges: First proof is included in booking price, however further amendments will be charged at £10 per proof. All of the above exclude VAT
THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE - TELEPHONE: (+44) 0117 974 2800 Email: sales@thebristolmagazine.co.uk
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