THE WESTCOUNTRY, WE’VE GOT IT COVERED. “Welcome to our first ever DCMedia brochure, I hope you find the information useful and insightful into Devon & Cornwall’s largest media company. With nearly 400,000 newspapers sold every week, print readership reaching 439,000 people weekly and 218,000 unique visitors to our websites every single day, we can provide the marketing solutions for any company, large or small. DCMedia employs over 380 dedicated, skilled and passionate journalists, sales and media professionals who every day of the year aim to provide news and information in the local communities they serve.”
MARK SAINSBURY Managing Director
A LITTLE BIT
ABOUT US
We are part of Local World, one of the largest regional media networks in the UK. DCMedia is the largest media company across Devon and Cornwall. We serve our communities through a variety of print and digital mediums. These include 9 long-standing newspaper titles, 3 magazines and 9 websites, plus many more niche print and digital platforms. The insight we put at our clients’ disposal to target both print and digital audience is transforming the local media landscape.
OUR PURPOSE Creating first class news content for local communities, and providing innovative marketing solutions for clients.
OUR CULTURE A fun and thriving atmosphere is what we like to create, with a real grasp on hard work. A place people enjoy working in!
OUR VISION Becoming the one-stop-shop for local news and marketing communications.
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CREATING CONTENT
IMPORTANT TO YOU Creating a multi-channel business in print, online, and on mobile has always been fundamental to our business strategy. Our aim is to bring you the latest Westcountry news, promotions, and competitions via one of our publications or online platforms. We want to work in partnership with you, the consumer, local communities, and local businesses to form content you can engage with.
Central to our strategy is the continuous development of our print portfolio throughout 2015. Our newspapers will be benefiting from redesigns, marketing campaigns, and improvements to our content process. We are seeing a changing consumer, one driven by instant content. As a result we are changing our relationship with you to one of dynamism and immediacy.
OUR NEWS OPERATION A changing consumer has meant we have adapted how we gather content. We have moved our news operation to one of non-role-specific content generation and delivery. Our editorial teams harvest, write, curate, publish, post, photograph, edit, and build content. Our ultimate goal is to create a single integrated newsroom, utilising an all-encompassing menu of valuable content, generated by our journalists and contributors across Devon and Cornwall.
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TEAMWORK
MAKES THE DREAM WORK We’re only as good as the people we employ. That’s why we believe it’s vitally important that the atmosphere we create at DCMedia is fun, thriving and with a real grasp on hard work. We strive to maintain an open culture where everyone is a hands-on contributor and feels comfortable sharing ideas and opinions. Without teamwork the dream won’t work at DCMedia. Our core purpose is about creating first class content for local communities and providing innovative solutions for advertisers, but actually it’s a little bit more human than that. We believe that life is local, and by celebrating and giving voice to local people, enriching lives and inspiring vibrant community spirit, we ultimately will be making local matter more.
“We recruit smart and determined people, favouring ability over experience. We seek people who have a lust for local life, and desire to help their communities work better.”
MICHELLE PUGH
Devon Weeklies Publisher
“It’s the editors, journalists, sales staff, marketeers, administrators, that make our business work. If it weren’t for them… well we wouldn’t have a business.”
NICK COPSON
Regional Marketing Director
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DEVON AND CORNWALL
BARNSTAPLE
TIVERTON
IS IN OUR DNA DCMedia operates across the Westcountry with seven offices throughout Devon and Cornwall. Within this area we produce and distribute 9 newspapers and 3 magazines. This ensures that all cities, towns, and villages in the Westcountry have access to at least one of our printed publications, in addition to 24 hour online access to our websites.
EXETER
Location Area Key
PLYMOUTH
Office Landmass
PENZANCE
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TRURO
TORQUAY
From Weymouth right through to Land’s End, our products cover a 10,000km2 area of the Westcountry. This ensures that the majority of the people in this area know about our publications. Our publications cover all the latest local news from around the region, in addition to all things business, sport, property, lifestyle, and entertainment. Furthermore our publications are now supplemented by their online counterparts, all of which are experiencing over 100% year-on-year audience growth.
Western Morning News westernmorningnews.co.uk
Product Information The Western Morning News is DCMedia’s only publication to circulate throughout the entirety of the South West. It is available 7 days a week, with a new Sunday edition introduced in 2014. The Western Morning News focuses on rural, political, and economic issues surrounding the South West, whilst also reporting on Westcountry life and successes. The Western Morning News’ circulation area covers Devon and Cornwall, but also extends into parts of Somerset and Dorset. Newspaper Readership
64,940
Every Wednesday
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Every Wednesday
Every Thursday
Every Saturday
Newspaper Circulation
24,977
Every Saturday
Circulation Area Office
Online Daily Unique Visitors
19,350
Every Saturday
Online Daily Page Views
49,333
Every Sunday
Daily Total Audience
78,385
Every Sunday
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The Herald plymouthherald.co.uk
Product Information The Herald is Plymouth’s best-read daily newspaper. It has been serving the people of Plymouth for over 100 years and has firmly established itself at the heart of Plymouth life. Available 6 days a week, The Herald’s main content focus is on issues surrounding the city of Plymouth, including the latest in business developments, entertainment, and sport. The Herald not only covers the Plymouth but also extends into the surrounding areas of Tavistock, South East Cornwall, and Ivybridge. Newspaper Readership
54,258
Every Monday
Every Wednesday
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Every Wednesday
Newspaper Circulation
20,715
Every Thursday
Online Daily Unique Visitors
76,029
Every Friday
Circulation Area Office
Online Daily Page Views
383,123
Every Friday
Daily Total Audience
67,732
Every Saturday
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West Briton westbriton.co.uk
Product Information Established in 1810, the West Briton is one of three DCMedia newspapers solely dedicated to serving the people of Cornwall. It is available to purchase every Thursday, with separate editions available in each of the major locations within the West Briton’s circulation area. The West Briton’s content focuses on Cornish life, business, entertainment, and sport. Its core circulation area is Truro but its coverage extends to the areas of Redruth, Camborne, Falmouth, and the surrounding Cornish area. Newspaper Readership
68,823
Every Thursday
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Newspaper Circulation
24,871
Every Thursday
Circulation Area Office
Online Daily Unique Visitors
21,978
Online Daily Page Views
81,273
Daily Total Audience
71,985
Every Thursday
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Express & Echo expressandecho.co.uk
Product Information The Express & Echo has been serving the people of Exeter for over 100 years. It is DCMedia’s only bi-weekly publication and is available every Monday and Thursday, with a brand new edition established in 2015. The Express & Echo deals with content that the people of Exeter and East Devon want to read about. It predominately circulates in the Exeter area, but also extends into the areas of Tiverton, Exmouth, Honiton, and the surrounding villages in East Devon. Newspaper Readership
48,624
Every Monday
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Every Monday
Newspaper Circulation
17,070
Every Thursday
Online Daily Unique Visitors
31,425
Circulation Area Office
Online Daily Page Views
127,415
Daily Total Audience
58,206
Every Thursday
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Cornish Guardian cornishguardian.co.uk
Product Information The Cornish Guardian is the second of three DCMedia newspapers solely dedicated to serving the people of Cornwall. It is available to purchase every Wednesday. Similar to the West Briton there are separate editions available in each of the major locations within the Cornish Guardian’s circulation area. The Cornish Guardian’s content focuses on a range of Cornish topics. Its main circulation area is St Austell, but its also covers the areas of Bodmin, Newquay, and the surrounding central Cornish area. Newspaper Readership
53,944
Every Wednesday
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Newspaper Circulation
19,198
Every Wednesday
Circulation Area Office
Online Daily Unique Visitors
15,092
Online Daily Page Views
50,875
Daily Total Audience
56,431
Every Wednesday
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Herald Express heraldexpress.co.uk
Product Information Born out of the rivalry of two newspapers, the Herald Express has been serving the local South Devon community since 1925. Available to purchase every Wednesday, the Herald Express brings a vibrant mix of different news topics. Within the South Devon area Torquay is the Herald Express’ main circulation area. Its circulation also extends into the areas of Paignton, Newton Abbot, Brixham, and the surrounding towns and villages in South Devon.
Newspaper Readership
58,823
Every Wednesday
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Every Wednesday
Newspaper Circulation
21,530
Every Wednesday
Online Daily Unique Visitors
23,725
Circulation Area Office
Online Daily Page Views
110,817
Daily Total Audience
63,179
Every Wednesday
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North Devon Journal northdevonjournal.co.uk
Product Information The North Devon Journal has been serving the North Devon community since 1824. It is available to purchase every Thursday. The North Devon Journal’s main content focus is on issues surrounding the area of North Devon, including the latest in business developments, crime, and sport. The North Devon Journal predominately covers the town of Barnstaple but also extends into the surrounding North Devon areas of Bideford, Ilfracombe, and South Molton. Newspaper Readership
55,534
Every Thursday
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Newspaper Circulation
20,372
Every Thursday
Circulation Area Office
Online Daily Unique Visitors
21,373
Online Daily Page Views
82,618
Daily Total Audience
59,555
Every Thursday
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The Cornishman cornishman.co.uk
Product Information The Cornishman is the third of three DCMedia newspapers solely dedicated to serving the people of Cornwall. Unlike the Cornish Guardian and West Briton, The Cornishman serves the communities of West Cornwall. Its core circulation area is Penzance, but its coverage also extended into St. Ives and the surrounding West Cornwall towns and villages. The Cornishman is a weekly publication and is available to purchase every Thursday. Newspaper Readership
35,018
Every Thursday
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Newspaper Circulation
13,011
Every Thursday
Online Daily Unique Visitors
5,7152
Circulation Area Office
Online Daily Page Views
24,173
Daily Total Audience
35,995
Every Thursday
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Mid Devon Gazette Series middevongazette.co.uk
Product Information
Circulation Area
The Mid Devon Gazette is the name given to the series of four newspapers circulating throughout the Mid Devon area. These newspapers include the Tiverton, Crediton, Culm-Valley, and Bampton and Dulverton Gazette. The circulation area of each of these editions covers these areas plus the surrounding villages and towns of each title. The Mid Devon Gazette series is available to purchase every Tuesday. Newspaper Readership
22,978
Every Tuesday
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Newspaper Circulation
8,241
Every Tuesday
Office
Online Daily Unique Visitors
4,070
Online Daily Page Views
25,647
Daily Total Audience
24,208
Every Tuesday
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Magazines Cornwall Today
PL Magazine
West Magazine
Cornwall Today is Cornwall’s biggest and bestselling magazine. Proud of its Cornish roots Cornwall Today is the monthly publication for all things Cornish. Covering local topics ranging from of dining out, countryside and beach walks, Cornish produce, plus much more. 10,000 copies are circulated throughout Cornwall each month.
PL Magazine is a monthly glossy magazine that covers the Plymouth area. Providing a mix of topics, including Fashion, Health & Beauty, and Homes & Gardens. PL informs and entertains on everything that’s local to Plymouth. 13,000 copies distributed each month to ABC1 households and leisure businesses in and around Plymouth.
Part of the Western Morning News on a Sunday, West is a weekly magazine. West offers lifestyle features such as culture, fashion, books, and gardening. Additionally West comes with a seven day TV guide and in depth interviews with wellknown regional personalities.throughout Devon and Cornwall.
Circulation Area
Circulation Area
Circulation Area
Office
Office
Office
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HELPING TO GROW
YOUR BUSINESS DCMedia is about more than just news coverage, it’s about promoting your business too. When it comes to marketing we understand that your business requires a fully integrated approach in order to get it noticed. Therefore we can provide a complete package of different marketing services that extend across various platforms to suit your needs.
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Take a look at our print and online marketing services below. They are designed with one thing in mind, growing your business. To learn more about these services please speak with your Multimedia Sales Representative.
Print Advertising
Online Advertising
Sponsorship
SEO and Social Media
We can create print advertising for your business to appear in any one of our 12 print publications across the Westcountry, quite literally putting your business into the hands of hundreds of thousands prospective customers. We create print advertising that is striking and stands out on the page. Whether you’re looking for one-off advertising or support for your marketing campaign, we have a pedigree in accommodating your advertising needs.
Hand in hand with our print advertising is our online advertising service. Visited by over 200,000 unique visitors daily, our websites are the perfect platform to advertise your business to local people. Whether they are browsing our sites via mobile or desktop device we can provide online advertising for each platform type. Furthermore our online advertising comes in a variety of different shapes and sizes to suit your needs.
Get your business noticed via our sponsorship platforms. We have a variety of different sponsorship opportunities for your business to take advantage of. These include sponsorship of any one of our events and awards. Here your business will be able to sponsor specific award categories. Sponsorship opportunities also include sponsorship of our publications. Here your business will be able to sponsor newspaper supplements and columns.
Optimising your website is key to attracting the thousands of people who use search engines daily to find local businesses. Therefore we can offer your business a full page-by-page analysis of your website. This is with a view to implement on-page SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) to effectively optimise your website for search engines. In addition to this we will also create and brand profiles on two social media platforms for your business.
Business Directory
Video Content
Website Creation
Recruitment
Get your business noticed online by thousands of potential customers. As part of our online presence we have a section dedicated to getting local businesses noticed - our Business Directory. Instead of building an online audience from scratch, the business directory puts your business in front of thousands of people in the local area. Get your business listed on our Business Directory and we’ll create a page dedicated to it.
Why not say what your business needs to say through video content. Get your business noticed by thousands online, through major video content sites such as YouTube. Over 80% of web users view video content and we can make sure it’s your business’s video their viewing. We’ll work in conjunction with you to make sure your videos are promoting your business in the ways that you want. Helping your business stand out from the competition.
Having an online base for your business is vital for success in today’s digital world. We can produce your website from scratch and provide support to enable you to edit it, working with you to create a site which effectively promotes your business. We will even arrange for your business’s web domains to be transferred. Choose from a variety of website designs that fit your specific business style, and watch your online presence grow.
Find local candidates for your job vacancies with our recruiter services. Place a vacancy online 24/7, and the same vacancy in your local newspaper of choice. In addition search our CV database and get access to a range of local applicants with our simple-to-use online booking service. Our Recruitment products are available for a 7 to 14 day posting, and also the CV candidate view. Additionally you can even reach nationally if you like.
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SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR
PUTTING ON
A SHOW
Our events and awards programme has been established for many years now, celebrating the diversity and success of the areas in which we publish. Championing business excellence, sporting achievements, and community heroes are all regular dates on our annual events calendar. Over the past years several hundred companies and individuals have entered into, or taken part in some way with our awards. 22
The Herald Sports Personality of the Year
Express & Echo Sports Awards
Taking place in February, this events presents Plymouth with an annual opportunity to celebrate the sporting successes of the past year.
March sees the annual Sports Awards for Exeter and East Devon. This is an opportunity to celebrate and reward an abundance of sporting prowess.
The Cornishman Community Awards In July we celebrate those people in Cornishman’s circulation area who have gone the extra mile to really help others.
Pride of Exeter Express & Echo Pride of Exeter Awards November sees a celebration of those unsung heroes in Exeter and East Devon. For all those that go above and beyond for their communities.
Take a look at our growing event schedule below. They are designed with one thing in mind, celebrating the local community and growing your business. To learn more about these services please speak with your Multimedia Sales Representative.
Herald Express Business Excellence Awards
Cornish Guardian Community Awards
Express & Echo Business Awards
The Herald Business Awards
What’s On Cornwall Awards
North Devon Journal Business Awards
Taking place in March, this event is an opportunity to celebrate and reward the businesses and individuals driving the South Devon area economically forward.
Every March there is an opportunity to celebrate those people in Cornwall who have gone the extra mile to really help others.
March also brings this event that celebrates and rewards the businesses and individuals driving Exeter and East Devon forward.
The Business Awards in April is an opportunity to celebrate the businesses and people economically driving Plymouth forward.
May is an opportunity to celebrate the variety of arts, leisure activities, entertainment, and music, Cornwall has to offer.
Taking place in June, this event is an opportunity to celebrate and reward the businesses and individuals driving the North Devon area economically forward.
PRIDE OF MID DEVON AWARDS
English Riviera & South Devon
WMN
countryside AWARDS
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CITY & WATERFRONT AWARDS
Mid Devon Gazette Pride of Mid Devon Awards
Western Morning News Countryside Awards
The Herald Get Hired
Herald Express Tourism & Hospitality Awards
The Herald City & Waterfront Awards
Herald Express Pride of South Devon Awards
Taking place in July, this event is a celebration of those unsung heroes in the Mid Devon area, acknowledging those that go above and beyond.
In September we acknowledge the hard work of businesses, organisations, and individuals contributing to the countryside.
Taking place in September, Get Hired is an opportunity for the people of Plymouth to meet local businesses and find out about potential job vacancies.
Taking place in October, this event is an opportunity to reward hospitality businesses and indidivuals in the English Riviera and South Devon area.
In October we recognise and reward the businesses and people in the City Centre and Waterfront areas of Plymouth.
Taking place in October, this event is a celebration of those unsung heroes in the South Devon area, acknowledging those that go above and beyond.
TORBAY
PRIDE OF PLYMOUTH
COMMUNITY
AWARDS
SPORTS AWARDS
AWARDS
West Briton Community Awards
North Devon Journal Community Awards
Western Morning News Business Awards
North Devon Journal Food, Drink & Tourism Awards
Herald Express Torbay Sports Awards
The Herald Pride of Plymouth Awards
November is an opportunity to celebrate those people in the Cornwall are a who have gone the extra mile to really help the community.
Taking place in November, this event is an opportunity to to celebrate those people in the North Devon area who have gone the extra mile to really help others.
November sees this annual opportunity to celebrate the great work of the people and businesses driving Devon and Cornwall economically forward.
Taking place in November, this event is an opportunity to reward those businesses in the North Devon area speciallising in food, drink and tourism.
Every November the Sports Awards presents South Devon with an annual opportunity to acknowledge the abundance of sporting success in the area.
Taking place in December, this event is a celebration of those unsung heroes in Plymouth, acknowledging those that go above and beyond the call of duty.
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A HUB OF
CREATIVE ENERGY CreativeHub is the new creative agency at DCMedia, providing a complete range of design services for clients. The CreativeHub specialises in generating creative ideas that drive desire and demand. The goal, to maintain the best possible brand communication for your business. Offering clients a full agency package without the agency price tag with creative services such as brand communication and advertising. The combination of a multi-skilled and experienced creative team ensures clients access a broad range of talent through a single agency hub.
“Our aim is to ensure your business is communicating effectively through impeccable, well thoughtout design that is delivered on time and within budget.�
KATIE MURPHY
CreativeHub Manager
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GET IN TOUCH
WITH US
If you’re interested in the services that the CreativeHub has to offer please don’t hesitate to contact them. Whether it’s more information about the services provided, or a quote for design work, the team at CreativeHub are at your service:
CREATIVE SERVICES
creativehubs.co.uk
Advertising
Branding
Advertising is the cornerstone of any business’ marketing strategy. From one-off advertisements, right through to campaign based advertising, CreativeHub is the agency for you. CreativeHub can design advertisements that grab the audience’s attention with well thought out concepts that deliver maximum impact. CreativeHub can also provide advertising in both print and online.
For any business to be recognised it needs strong branding. It’s a foundation piece in your marketing communication and one you do not want to be without. Whether you’re after a new logo or a refresh of an existing one, CreativeHub offers cost effective branding packages from £350. Furthermore CreativeHub can help apply your brand to your marketing materials too.
+44 1872 247 510
info@creativehubs.co.uk
Cornwall Studio
High Water House Malpas Road Truro TR1 1QH
Editorial Design
Digital
If you’re after editorial design you’ve come to the right place. Behind the scenes at DCMedia the CreativeHub work on a vast majority of editorial designs. Past designs have included the new Western Morning news on Sunday publication, and student magazine Toast. Editorial design services CreativeHub can offer includes, newspaper and magazine design, advertorials and brochure design.
Having some sort of online presence in today’s digital world is essential for any business to succeed. Our team are constantly exploring the possibilities of online communications so are perfectly placed to develop your digital presence. CreativeHub can offer a range of services from website design, search engine optimisation, email marketing, and online advertising.
Devon Studio
Studio 5-11 Millbay Road Plymouth PL1 3LF
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OUR
PEOPLE DCMedia currently has employed over 380 staff across its 7 centres. Collectively the senior management team has almost 300 years of experience in print and online publishing. Experience which has allowed each member to play an important part in managing and developing DCMedia’s publications and online platforms.
Mark Sainsbury Managing Director
mark.sainsbury@dc-media.co.uk @markdsainsbury
Cornwall Weeklies Publisher fiona.shaw@dc-media.co.uk
Bill Martin
Western Morning News Editor bmartin@westernmorningnews.co.uk @billmartinwmn
Mark has spent the last 24 years working in the Media industry in various senior positions in locations including Plymouth, Exeter, Torquay, Taunton, Falmouth and Wales. Mark has been Managing Director of DCMedia since its inception in January 2014 when two companies South West Media Group and Cornwall & Devon Media combined into one.
Fiona started her career in the media industry in 1988 and has a huge amount of experience. Fiona prides herself on having strong customer relationships and enjoys working with the sales teams to initiate and implement, new, fresh and creative ideas that maximise customer response levels. She is results driven and loves a challenge.
Bill has been working in journalism for nearly 30 years, with the majority of his career spent in the Westcountry. After a spell working in Fleet Street, he was Editor of the Herald in Plymouth for seven years, before taking over the Western Morning News in 2012. Bill has always been proud to champion the region, its businesses and its people.
Michelle Pugh
Nick Copson
Paul Burton
Devon Weeklies Publisher mpugh@dc-media.co.uk @michellepugh1
Michelle has worked in the media industry for over 22 years. She has a proven track record in creating, developing and building solid relationships and delivering great results for clients. Michelle is a customer orientated, creative individual and leads her management team to be just the same, always striving for the best and encouraging great ideas.
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Fiona Shaw
Regional Marketing Director nick.copson@dc-media.co.uk @lemansstart
Nick has worked for the media industry for 16 years, 14 of them with this business, in various locations across the South West and Wales. His grounding is in marketing, branding, and advertising, but his passion is news media, and making local media matter more. Driven by challenge, Nick’s goals are to achieve measurable success in every field we operate.
The Herald Editor
pburton@plymouthherald.co.uk @pburton_herald
Paul has worked in almost every role in the newsroom before becoming editor of the Express & Echo in Exeter. In December 2013 Paul then became editor of the The Herald in Plymouth. Paul brings a strong digital agenda to titles while aiming to produce high quality printed products with a complimentary commercial focus.
Jacqui Walls
West Briton and The Cornishman Editor jacqui.walls@dc-media.co.uk @jacquiwalls
Jim Parker
Herald Express Editor jparker@heraldexpress.co.uk @hejimparker
Patrick Phelvin
Mid Devon Gazette Editor patrick@middevongazette.co.uk @pphelvin
Jacqui started her career at the Press Association in London and moved to the Nottingham Post after six years and a brief spell in television. She joined the Cornwall team in 2009 as Editor of The Cornishman and took on the West Briton five years later. She is passionate about the media industry and leads by example.
Jim is in his 40th year working as a journalist, and 37th year with DCMedia. He is passionate about his newspaper and the businesses and the community it serves. Jim is a people person and encourages his staff to follow that ethos to ensure the Herald Express remains at the heart of of the South Devon community in print and online.
Patrick is the Mid Devon Gazette Editor. He has worked for both regional and national media outlets in a career spanning 16 years. He is committed to the Mid Devon area, is passionate about the businesses and people there. When it comes to journalism he challenges staff to try new ideas, be bold and never produce anything dull.
Jon-Paul Hedge
Lisa Templeton
Fiona Stoddart
Express & Echo Editor
jphedge@expressandecho.co.uk @jphedge
Jon-Paul has worked in the newspaper industry in Devon for the past 13 years. He believes in journalism which is accountable to the community a newspaper serves. Since taking over in Exeter in 2014 the Express & Echo has launched a brand new edition, moved back into the heart of the city and seen tremendous growth online.
North Devon Journal Editor lisa.templeton@northdevonjournal.co.uk @walkinglisa
Lisa is the editor of the North Devon Journal, and a journalist with 25 years experience in the media industry. She is committed to informing and entertaining her readers of the North Devon Journal with engaging and relevant news, online and in print. This offers advertising clients a powerful platform from which to engage with customers.
Devon Dailies Media Sales Director fiona.stoddart@dc-media.co.uk @fiona_stoddart
Fiona has 34 years of experience working as part of this business. She has undertaken many roles within the sales department, including telesales, field sales, and sales management. As a strong sales person Fiona has developed and built strong business relationships which have enabled her to identify and develop growth at DCMedia.
Louise Uncles
Newspaper Sales and Promotions Director louise.uncles@dc-media.co.uk @louiseuncles
Louise has worked in the newspaper industry for 13 years. Her roles during those years have included canvassing and retentions, field sales, tele-marketing, regional promotions, training, events, and brand marketing. Louise enjoys challenges, being creative and leading a team of staff that enjoy reacting to day-to-day news stories and outdoor promotions.
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PROVIDING EXCELLENT
CLIENT SERVICE
At DCMedia we are passionate about both print and digital media. We have the breadth of experience necessary to successfully harness this passion in order to benefit our clients. Throughout the Westcountry over 12,000 businesses used our services in 2014. We are dedicated to providing the best media services to our clients, and all businesses across the southwest.
Larry Speare Larry Speare
“I’ve been advertising with The Herald for a number of years now, and I can honestly say I can’t fault their service. It was an honour to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at The Herald’s Business Awards this year. My family and friends thoroughly enjoyed a most wonderful evening.”
Sheila Barker
Tregenna Castle Hotel “Tregenna Castle Hotel consistently receives an enormous response from advertising in the West Briton and The Cornishman. It has made a real impact on the amount of business we do in the shoulder months. We are delighted with the results and definitely recommend the opportunity to other local businesses.”
Sue Bushnell Bushnell & Green
“Advertising in the North Devon Journal has really raised my profile online and in print. Since we started we have seen a significant increase in new instructions and enquiries. For a crucial local market like ours the Journal along with increased reach the website gives us is absolutely essential to our objectives.”
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JUST SOME OF THE BUSINESSES WE WORK WITH
KITLEY
HOUSE PA X
POTIOR
BELLO
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GET IN TOUCH
WITH US
We are always ready to help you out. If you need to get in touch with us, please do so at any one of our seven offices across Devon and Cornwall, or for more information about DCMedia and our products visit us at our websites.
Plymouth
Truro
Studio 5-11 Millbay Road Plymouth PL1 3LF
High Water House Malpas Road Truro TR1 1QH
(01752) 293000
(01872) 271451
plymouthherald.co.uk westernmorningnews.co.uk
westbriton.co.uk cornishguardian.co.uk
Exeter
Barnstaple
Queen’s House Little Queen Street Exeter EX4 3LJ
Liberty Road Roundswell Business Park Barnstaple EX31 3TL
(01392) 349000
(01271) 343064
expressandecho.co.uk
northdevonjournal.co.uk
Torquay
Penzance
Barton Hill Road Torquay TQ2 8JN
Chapel Street Penzance TR18 2JB
(01803) 676000
(01736) 335512
heraldexpress.co.uk
cornishman.co.uk
Tiverton Raymond Penny House Phoenix Lane Tiverton EX16 6LU (01884) 258826 middevongazette.co.uk
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Part of Local World Ltd Copyright Š DCMedia 2015 All details correct at time of going to press Publication Date: 01/07/15