Local Women Magazine - Northern Ireland's Premier Magazine

WE ARE LOCAL WOMEN

Local Women is Northern Ireland’s bestselling magazine - written by women for women.

Since our launch some 12 years ago, we remain unique in that we are the only publication in the country aimed directly at women.

At Local Women we put females centre stage and shine a light on their achievements. From community groups and charity workers to entrepreneurs and business owners, we write about the people who make a di erence to local communities.

We o er an entertaining mix of features, fashion, health advice, weddings and coverage of social events – with an emphasis on what is happening in local communities. Our attention to detail and interaction with our readers and customers has ensured that we are the most important magazine for women in Northern Ireland.

Local Women is available on the first Thursday of each month at newsagents across the country and can be purchased via digital download at ISSUU. It is priced at £1.

OUR READERS

Our relatable real-life content gets to the very heart of every story and allows us to connect with our readers. Our content is carefully designed to create a sense of loyalty. Our readers are a community and have a very real sense of ownership of the magazine and are incredibly responsive. We have a deep understanding of the reader and what really matters to her – family, friends, and wellbeing. We o er entertainment, practical advice, and inspiration.

OUR STORIES

Our team is headed up by award winning editor Kim Kelly who has worked extensively in national publications both here and in London and Dublin. We work with the best female journalists in the country and specialise in thoughtprovoking stories which celebrate the extraordinary things that make ordinary people so fascinating. Whether it’s a serious emotional read, a quirky tale or a community-based story, our features capture our readers’ imaginations.

OUR FASHION

Our fashion shoots are glamorous, aspirational, and a ordable. We showcase the hottest trends from local boutiques using realistically sized models, using our own photographers and stylists who are sourced from the individual communities.

SOCIAL MEDIA

We have a vibrant social media presence with tens of thousands of followers on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. We have moved with the times, and we enjoy creating content to engage our readers. Social media has given us new ways of working with our customers so we can promote their brands on a wider scale.

OUR ADVERTISERS

From household names like Firmus Energy and Coca-Cola, to independent businesses which are the life blood of the local economy, we o er bespoke advertising packages to all our clients.

Every client has a campaign tailored to their own needs. We don’t just o er advertisements – we can promote your business with features, competitions, photo shoots and social media packages.

Clients can choose to advertise in one magazine or all five, depending on budgets and geographic locations.

READERSHIP

Based on an average of our sales, our readership is estimated at 255,000 per month.

Our magazines can be found in many major hotels and waiting rooms across the country.

We also regularly attend major sporting, community and social events and hand out magazines to spectators.

OUR AWARDS

Annually we host the Local Women Business Awards which have been sponsored by firmus energy for the past three years. These prestigious awards are now a major event in the Northern Ireland business community. In 2022 we also hosted our first ever Local Women Inspirational Women of the year Awards – also sponsored by firmus energy. This inaugural event was extremely successful, and we will continue to run these awards which celebrate the role of inspirational women in our communities.

Sponsorship for an individual award costs £1,500.

LOCAL WOMEN