About Modern Magazines
We are a family run local advertising business based in Dorset. We are very proud to say that many of the businesses that appeared in the very first edition of Dorset Publications 19 years ago, are still advertising in the directory today.
We pride ourselves in monitoring the delivery personally to ensure all magazines are delivered door to door in their respective areas. Whether you are a sole trade plumber, electrician, gardener or have a company of 100 or more employees, we can promote your business to local people for you through advertising in our publications.
With a range of fantastic rates, we also offer a FREE design service if you require help creating your perfect ad. Just follow the instructions on our Contact page
Whether you are a sole trade plumber, electrician, gardener or have a company of 100 or more employees, we can promote your business to local people for you through advertising in our publications.
19Years experience |
22Publications |
337k+Monthly Readers |
100’sHappy advertisers |
Why choose us?
Our readers are incredibly proud and passionate about where they live, our local magazines offer a sense of community and serve as an important ‘hub’ where locals can learn about their surroundings including your products and services.
Do not fall for the myth that ‘print’ is dead. In an age where the online space has a sea of digital ads, your local magazine has far less competition, enabling you to stand out from the crowd.
Advertising in reputable local magazines like ours allows local people to become familiar with your business, and in the long run encourages brand loyalty.
While digital ads come and go, print ads have staying power. Our magazines can be read countless times, and can be strategically places where viewership of your ad can be maximised.
Inside the Magazines
Our magazines are placed directly in the hands of your local consumer through door to door distribution and are also avaliable at large retail outlets with high foot traffic
Here is a breakdown of what we put inside our magazines.
Business Directory Advertising
Over half of our magazine pages are dedicated to advertisers, and serve as a categorised local business directory,
Regular Features
Interesting regular features such as our stargazing pages offer a lifestyle element that provides a constand and engaged audience.
Original Content
Our original content includes ‘The Adventures of Daichi’, as well as out puzzle and games pages.
Community News
Because we are all about community, we dedicate some of our magazine to the local news and information from that area, like The Councillor’s Column.
Free Professional Design
*When you book and pay for your advertising space
Wanting to advertise, but don’t have a design yet? Don’t worry! Have your advert professionally designed by our team of experienced and creative designers.
We are able to:
– Take exsisting designs and adjust them into the correct format for our magazines
– Recreate business cards or flyers for use in our magazine
– Create your ad from scratch for you, based on your design brief
Tips on the ideal advert, from our design team:
A minimum of 40% imagery and a maximum or 60% text. Make sure any text isnt too small to read, usually 8-10px at a minumum
High resolution images and logos. Make sure nothing is pixelated or out of focus.
Prepare the 3x C’s you want to include in your advert. Content, Copy and Contact details.