Retail People Magazine Media Kit 2023

ABOUT RETAIL PEOPLE MAGAZINE

Retail People Magazine is the official magazine of the Middle East Council of Shopping Centres & Retailers (MECS+R), a not-for-profit retail industry association with over a thousand members in the MENA region and beyond.

Intended for all retail and shopping centre industry professionals. Retail People Magazine is filled with fresh and great insights from retail experts who’s been in the region for many years. Each issue includes shopping centre updates, retail innovations, latest industry news, special reports, leisure & entertainment, FECs and a lot more.

RPM provides a unique channel for bringing people together, building connections, educating, discussing & enhancing new ideas to the professional community, as well as, showcasing exceptional events happening for the industry in the MENA region.

Retail People Magazine’s aim is to bring the best in every retail professional and raise their profiles at the optimum level in the industry locally, regionally and globally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How often is the magazine published?

Quarterly (February, May, August, November)

What is the magazine circulation? 15,000 contacts digitally

How it is distributed?

Copies are distributed to members, MECS+R hosted events and other partnerships. With readership in 60 countries, e-version is circulated to 15,000+ contacts on our database, available on MECS+R website, monthly E-Newsletter, MECS+R Social Media Platforms and Issuu.com website to reach more readers

Target Industry

Inside Front Cover Spread 265 x 410 275 x 420 33,000 9,000

DIGITAL MEDIA FORMAT

The artwork should be a press-ready PDF file generated through Illustrator or InDesign, saved on maximum resolution (300 dpi) in actual size with bleed and crop marks. All files should be formatted as high-resolution CMYK (300dpi). Please make sure to embed all fonts,

and graphics used within the advertisement. We are not held responsible for any color changes appearing in print if a color match proof has not been submitted.

For bleed size, add 1cm extra on all four sides after trim marks. Image loss in the gutter is 4 to 5mm on either side.

Please ensure that all text or logos are at least 10mm away from the trim on all sides.

If text runs across a DPS, please ensure that the text is 20mm away from the gutter on either side. All advertisements and insert placements to be determined by the MECS+R.

All advertisements are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

Are you searching for a secret weapon to kickstart your business growth? Are you planning to expand your territory or enter a new market? Are you looking to showcase your latest products or services?

Maybe it’s time to tap into the creativity of your people and reinvent the way you work together. Empowering people to think creatively motivates them to do things differently, and it can help you stand out from the competition.

Come and showcase your projects/developments, brands, products and services and get recognized in the MENA region through advertisements and advertorials.

Featured Cover

Alandalus Property

CLIENTS SAY

Over the past 21 years of full interaction with MECS+R, I’ve learned working within such great organization. I gain more than I give back!! I gain knowledge, experience and friendship that last forever. In addition, I also gain respect. By involving in the retail and shopping malls industry through MECS+R, I gain all that and add a great real value to my career and my business. Through Retail People Magazine (I was on the cover page on the first issue), I think it’s time to expand your voice and networking to a bigger range of people all over the MENA region a nd get new look on the brand new trends and news in retail and shopping malls industry. So God bless you all.

Mohammad I.B. Alawi Partner & Chief Executive Officer Real Estate Development Solutions

This is a great initiative by the MECS+R! It gives one an idea of the happenings and views in our industry in the region, draws attention to ideas that are trending and is another way to connect within our fraternity. It’s also a way for members in our fraternity to contribute to the industry. The magazine has evolved and has grown from strength to strength and I look forward to many more especially young people contributing to the magazine.

Having been a member of MECS+R since 1996 I have always appreciated the initiatives of the MECS+R Board and management under the capable direction of David Macadam and his talented staff.

From our humble beginnings over 27 years ago, MECS+R has grown to become the authoritative voice of retail real estate development in the MENA region.

Retail People Magazine is a well read publication and helps connect likeminded people in our industry to constantly improve their careers and professional accomplishments.

Phil Mcarthur, CRX, CDP, CSM

Chairman McArthur Retail Development Specialists

Retail People Magazine keeps the readers updated on where is the industry is heading, so your business can cope with the trends, and participating in articles, which I love to do here, will keep the community aware of your profile and involvement in the industry.

Eng. Wail Balkhair

Former Board President MECS+R

Avijit Yadav CMD, CSM, CLS, CDP, CRX

Chief Executive Officer

Tamdeen Mall Management

I have been a member of MECS+R for the past 17 years and wish to say ‘thank you very much’ for keeping me up-to-date with the retail and shopping centre developments, news and trends that are shaping the industry. In this dynamic shopping centre world, you have helped me to stay informed and astute at all times. Thank you MECS+R and the Retail People Magazine!

Having been a member of MECSC+R for many years and being part of the Gregory Vogt School E-Learning for Retail Real Estate Professionals, the Retail People Magazine has been a platform of exposure for POP and Upscale Retail.

Pop and Upscale Retail specializes in growing concepts into brands by activating space and creating inviting retail environments. Building and maintaining relationships with our tenants is the key to POP and Upscale Retail being successful as we are very much tenant focused and the MECSC+R leads us to great networking opportunities and provides us the exposure and brand recognition.

Teaching, informing, creating an impact and helping others, are all part of POP and Upscale Retail’s core values and to share those values with MECSC+R and the Retail People Magazine was an even bigger pull for us to work together.

Lizelle Fitoussi, CMD Marketing Director Merex Investment

As a long standing member of the MECS+R, Retail People Magazine provides an important channel for the industry to increase industry exposure about your product or brand. This is a strong vehicle to promote and be heard by a relevant audience across the GCC and wider network of industry peers. Moreover, it provides the opportunity for your brand to be associated with a strong and reputable association like MECS+R. It is seen as a ‘must-read’ with content often curated specifically for the trends we are seeing in our industry which makes it timely and relevant.

Hinton Executive Director - Marketing Dubai Holding Entertainment

Rachel Walton Owner & Partner Upscale Retail & Partner Director for Pop Retail LLC

“Retail is Detail” and the detailed insights of the Retail industry across the globe are extensively covered by Retail People Magazine; put together by an experienced team at MECS+R and with valuable inputs from the brands, consultants and professionals associated with the organization.

The magazine is a great opportunity for developers and brands to connect and to showcase what’s new in the Retail community; along with the latest trends in technology and shopper behavior. We at Al Othaim Group; engage in RPM as a developer & retailer; network with professionals around the globe; promote our offering and connect for business opportunities.

Chandan Baherwani Marketing Manager Aster Healthcare

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