Great Value Local Advertising in Stratford-upon-Avon
The Stratford Directory is distributed FREE of charge to 7,000 targeted homes. Supported by great value advertising, the magazine contains local events, information and interesting articles. Whether you are a consumer, a potential advertiser, a charity or local group; we believe we have something to offer! Production through to distribution is handled directly by us, ensuring that every issue meets the same standard, and every copy reaches its destination.
To discuss any aspect of the magazine, call Sharon on 01789 400214
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KEY REASONS TO ADVERTISE WITH US
Introduction
Dozens of new people are moving into Stratford EVERY WEEK. In most cases these new residents are new to the area and have no local knowledge. They are looking for guidance and the directory offers the perfect opportunity for businesses to get themselves in front of these new potential customers. Many new homes have been built in the Stratford town area in the last few years. These, together with the existing high quality housing developments in the town, make up the majority of our distribution area. Average disposable income in the town is well above average, both nationally and within the Stratford District. We only deliver to carefully selected areas and properties where research suggests that disposable income is at its highest.
Targeted Distribution
The directory is delivered to approximately 3,500 homes per month in month 1. In month 2 the magazine is delivered to approximately 3,500 homes in a different area of the town. In month 3 we distribute back to the same area as month 1, and so on. This approach has helped us to keep the cost of advertising to a minimum, whilst over the course of two months, being able to reach a greater number of the higher quality and more affluent homes in the town. Why pay for the privilege of advertising to large numbers of properties outside of your target area, or where the disposable income doesn't exist to enable people to use your business?
Easily Retained
The directory has been very successful, partly owing to the size and useful nature of the magazine as a reference that can be conveniently retained. It isn't thrown away each week like a local newspaper, people keep it as a reference until they receive the next issue. Evidence from advertisers clearly shows that the month 1 advertising is still being referred to when we are distributing in month 2 to the alternate area of the town. Advertisers have reported having received calls from adverts placed several months earlier.
Value For Money
The cost of advertising in this magazine is a fraction of other local publications, and yet is unique because its distribution is targeted only at homes where research shows that disposable income is at its highest.
It is well documented that advertising can be unsuccessful for several months, but then yields results. You can advertise with us for 12 months at half the cost of one advert in other local magazines. Why not check out our RATES and MEDIA PACK on line and see for yourself just how little it costs to advertise in one issue, with a 1/4 page advert costing from as little as £36 with one of our discount packages.
Alternatively, why not contact us and we will send you a media pack and a recent copy of the magazine; we believe it sells itself.
It is Truly Local
All advertisers operate in or close to the area. There is strong evidence that truly local services are preferred by the majority of the UK population.
Quality
The directory has a high standard of print and production - utilising a 225gsm gloss art cover and 115 gsm gloss art paper inside. All artwork is professionally finished to ensure that you look your best.
It Just Works!
A number of our advertisers have been with us since Issue 1 back in February 2005
DISTRIBUTION
Each month we deliver 3,500 copies of the directory in the Stratford town area and over a two month period cover 7,000 different properties across two distribution areas.
The properties we deliver to are selected from local research and knowledge, where type A and B properties are most prevalent. By being selective with our delivery route, we maximise the potential of our advertiser's services being used.
Delivery commences 1st weekend of the month
CHARITIES & LOCAL GROUPS
Charities
We offer one free page in each month's issue for local charities to advertise their events or good cause etc. The free page is offered purely on a first come first served basis and is subject to availability, so if you think your charity can benefit then please get in touch as soon as possible.
"What's On"
We have a two page feature in each edition dedicated to an events section. You can list your event in this section FREE of CHARGE as long as it is for charity or an essentially non-profit group. Space can often be limited due to demand, so please let us know about your event as soon as possible.
CONTACT ME
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MEDIA PACK
CONTACT US
Office Hours
General office/working hours are
9.00am - 6.00pm Monday - Friday.
I do however check my email, twitter and facebook outside of these times.
To get in touch
Phone: 01789 400214
Email - general enquiries:
sharon@stratford-directory.com
Email - copy submissions:
copy@stratford-directory.com
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