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Helping you to Connect with your Community

Reaching Over 330,000 Readers Monthly Across Dorset and Hampshire

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Trusted by leading business
in Dorset & Hampshire

100’s of Happy Clients

At Modern Magazines, we take pride in helping local businesses thrive. Our 22 local advertiser magazines, distributed across Dorset and Hampshire, connect companies from a wide range of industries with their target audiences. From retail and health services to construction and professional sectors, our clients trust us to deliver impactful advertising that drives results.

What sets us apart is our dedication to each and every client. Whether you’re a small business owner or part of a larger organization, we understand your unique needs and tailor our services to maximize your reach. It’s no wonder that hundreds of businesses, just like yours, continue to choose us year after year.

I’ve just started advertising in their Weymouth magazine and I’m very impressed with the high standard to detail they have as well as great communication!

– Lucy Pinder, Google Review

Thank you to West Moors Directory who are always most helpful and supportive in publishing our charity events and concerts. Their help has contributed enormously in making our charity work successful.

– Christopher Wilson, Google Review

Great customer service, extremely professional, very friendly and not pushy with sales. Will continue to use them for all my advertising needs. Would highly recommend all the team.

– Adam Razzell, Google Review

A really useful way of targeting specific areas within budget. The team are really helpful giving useful guidance.

– Tristan Webb, Google Review

What they say

Don’t just take our word for it — hear directly from the local businesses that have seen real results with our print advertising. Our clients’ success is our greatest achievement, and we’re proud to share their stories.

Our Magazines

Our 22 magazines are tailor-made for specific areas across Dorset and Hampshire, ensuring that your message reaches the right audience.

East Dorset

St Leonards & St Ives, West Moors, Ferndown & West Parley, Wimborne, Verwood, Blandford & Villages

Main Towns

Poole, Bournemouth, Weymouth, Southbourne, Christchurch, Dorchester

Gazettes

Andover, Forest Edge, Romsey & Wellow, Test Valley, Winchester, Ringwood, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst

Purbeck & West

Swanage, Wareham

Success Stories

Whether you run a retail store, restaurant, or professional service, our magazines provide the perfect platform to connect with your community. Discover how our clients are winning with print advertising

Dorset & Wight Wills: Consistent Results

Dorset & Wight Wills have been advertising with Modern Magazines consistently for over 5 years. “The proof is in the numbers and we are more than happy with them”

Coming Soon

Work Smart Roofing: Growing Business Locally

With a strong presence in Modern Magazines’ advertisements, Work Smart Roofing is a highly professional and dependable roofing company that has unparalleled expertise in the industry.

Wafflicious: Best Dessert Business in England

Placing advertisements and running compeitions with Modern Magazines has helped Wafflicious grow quickly within the dessert industry

Coming Soon

Got a question?

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Give us a call on 01202 894397

How do I advertise with Modern Magazines?

Getting started with advertising in our magazine is simple and straightforward. We’ve designed the process to be as smooth and hassle-free as possible, ensuring you can focus on what really matters—growing your business. Just give us a call on 01202 894397 to get started

How are your magazines delivered?

Our magazines are delivered directly through letter boxes, straight into the hands of our readers. We use a number of different distribution channels to ensure our magazines get delivered monthly

What size advert should I buy and how long should I advertise for?

Choosing the Right Size: The size of your advert should depend on your marketing goals and budget. Here are our most popular options:

  • Full Page: Best for high-impact visibility and detailed campaigns.
  • Half Page: Ideal for reaching audiences with concise messages at a lower cost.
  • Quarter Page: Perfect for small businesses or those new to magazine advertising.

We recommend discussing your specific needs with our advertising team, who can provide tailored advice based on your target audience and objectives.

Determining the Duration: The duration of your advertising should align with your campaign goals:

  • Short-Term (1-3 months): Suitable for promoting specific events or offers.
  • Medium-Term (4-6 months): Great for building brand recognition and targeting seasonal trends.
  • Long-Term (6 months to 1 year): Best for establishing your brand as a market leader and maintaining continuous visibility.

Multiple studies suggest that repeated exposure over time significantly enhances audience recall and engagement. Thus, we generally recommend a minimum advertising period of three months to maximize effectiveness.

Next Steps: To make the most informed decision, consider scheduling a consultation with our team. We can help analyze your advertising needs and recommend the best size and duration for your adverts. Call us at 01202 894397.

I don't have artwork, can you help?

Absolutely! We understand that not every business has in-house graphic design capabilities, so when you purchase advertising from us, we offer complimentary design services to ensure your advert looks professional and captures the essence of your brand.

Here’s how it works:

  1. Send Us Your Materials: Provide us with your logo, any high-quality images you would like to include, and the text or key messages you want to feature in your advert. If you have specific brand colors or fonts, please send those details as well to ensure brand consistency.
  2. Design Drafting: Our skilled graphic designers will use your materials to create an initial draft of your advert. We strive to capture your vision while also advising on best practices for magazine advertising.
  3. Review and Feedback: Once the first draft is ready, we’ll send it to you for review. You can suggest any changes or improvements you’d like to see.
  4. Final Approval: After you approve the design, we’ll prepare the artwork for print and ensure it meets all the technical requirements for high-quality reproduction in our magazine.

Timeframe: From receiving your materials to final approval, the entire process typically takes between 1-2 weeks, depending on the complexity of the design and speed of your feedback.

Getting Started: To initiate the design process, simply reach out to our advertising team with your materials and we’ll guide you from there. Our goal is to make advertising as easy and effective for you as possible.

By offering these design services, we ensure that even advertisers without graphic resources can effectively reach their audience through our magazine. Don’t hesitate to contact us to get started!

What are your rates?

To view our latest rates, get our media pack here

Do you offer discounts if I book for longer?

We offer discounts for bookings of multiple months and/or multiple magazines, just tell us your needs and we will work out a custom package to suit you

How do I select the right category for my advertisement?

At the back of all our publications, we include a handy advertisers index, where you can find a categorised list of all the advertisers within the book. When booking, please specify if you would like a specific category

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