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5 full colour Free Publication A The largest circulated “What’s on and events guide” The best in West Country Attractions Live Music Venues and Concerts The Ultimate Theatre and Entertainment Guide The ultimate guide to Nightlife Family Days out
Featuring the West Country and the English Riviera The South West’s Number One Enertainment Guide
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ABOUT US What’s On South Devon Magazine is a well established free A5 full colour glossy magazine published bi-monthly with all the essential information on Lifestyle, Entertainment, Live Music, Tourist Attractions, Eating Out, Nightlife, Events and What’s On listings. Every edition is targeted and distributed directly into the hands of readers who are most likely to benefit from the content and the services that our advertisers have to offer. We have over 200 dedicated distribution outlets within our prime target catchment area including, Exeter, Teignbridge, The South Hams and The English Riviera.
Distribution outlets include v Tourist Attractions v Live Music/ Entertainment Venues v Theatres v Leisure Centres v Retail and High Street Shops v Concert Halls v Restaurants, Café’s, Art Centres v Tourist Information Centres v Shopping Centres v Public Houses v Nightclubs /Night-life v Train Stations v Health & Beauty and many more outlets We appeal to all ages and the magazine has been the most popular publication of its kind. In this field we have remained un-rivalled ever since the creation of What’s On Publications in 1996. The magazine contains up-to-the-minute information about events, festivals, exhibitions
and shows which are taking place across the West Country. We take great pride in the fact that the magazine has continued to host the largest amount of clients and advertisers than any other publication in the Westcountry and we still have 75% of the clients we had over a decade ago. Our reputation is solid and consistent as with every edition the readership and circulation continues to grow. Our job and great responsibility is to maintain as being the number one guide for locals, residents and all the visitors we get to our beautiful region.
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OUR WHAT’S ON AND EVENTS GUIDE This includes all kinds We always of concerts, family entertainment, attractions, theatres and a host of go that many different kinds of events in the West Country. We circulate our theatre, extra mile live music listings and what’s on guide to many other forms of media, to get our including local newsadvertisers maximum response
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papers and radio stations, Facebook and social networking sites. We always go that extra mile to make sure that our advertisers and sponsors get the best possible service and the widest coverage and reach to their target audience.
INTERNET AND ONLINE MARKETING The official web address is www.whatsonsouthdevon. com with a popular mailing list for subscribers to receive updates when the new edition is available. The website features many exclusives, interviews and offers that can be downloaded or read on line. We attract thousands of regular readers and visitors every month.
Also providing the most comprehensive theatre, live music listings and what’s on guide in the Westcountry. We average around 50 thousand online readers per month and all the content in the magazine is available free online, including the current edition, where we get over a million visitors to our website every year. Our website has been specifically designed to
be compatible with all iphones, smart phones and ipads. We are very popular on the social networking site Facebook, with 10’s of thousands of likes and subscribers/followers. No stone is left unturned to make sure our clients get the response they deserve. We update our website and Facebook four times daily, 365 days a year.
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EDITIONS
There are 6 editions a year • Oct/Nov • Dec/Jan • Feb/March • April/May • June/July • Aug/Sept We offer a full comprehensive design service, all artwork is completed to the highest standard. All artwork is proofed and signed off prior to going to print. Supplied artwork is welcome – please ensure all artwork is completed in 300dpi - preferably full bleed.
Want to make more of our view then come along to THE View at Goodrington, our daytime café transformed into an after waterpark hours restaurant and bar with the best view in town. Out on the terrace or tables inside (that weather again!) we offer an all you can eat pizza and pasta buffet plus great value meals that everyone loves. Join us for a meal, a snack or just a drink – we’ve got a super ice-cream dessert menu too.
It’s time to make a summertime splash It’s a cool summer vibe that’s blowing through the park now that summer is really here. We’re looking forward to long sunny days, some chilled out lazing poolside and some storming flume action of course. Take a trip up to the top of the mighty tower to take on the Devil’s Drop. Don’t forget you can always use one of our wetsuits they’re free to hire (deposit required), if the good old British summer isn’t quite living up to expectations. You can have a fab time flumin’ the day away on the eight fantastic rides; tumbling tyre rides, twisting body slides and more. Great discounts when you come as a group of 10 or more and you can grab a great value Meal Deal to go with your fluming ticket – don’t forget you can buy all your tix on the website and dodge the queues.
Open every day through the season from 6pm ‘til late. Facebook has all the latest info so why not pop by the page facebook. com/splashdown quaywest or sign up to SplashMail on the website to get the latest news and special offers straight to your inbox, there are always fantastic fluming offers for the new season.
Don’t fancy the waterpark? Goodrington Sands is just brilliant for a day by the sea. The beach, with its Quality Coast Award, has super facilities and plenty of parking close by. Perfect for picnics, why not let the Sunrise Beach and Snack store take care of it all? The shop is also great for stocking up on seasidy bits too; nets, buckets, souvenirs and swimwear, you name it and you’ll pretty much find it there. The waterpark offers 2 hour sessions or all-day entry (maybe restricted in high season) which allows you to flume and go as you please, as much as you like in one day. Call 01803 555550 for full opening schedule or see www.splashdownwater parks.co.uk
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A full range of incentives and discounts are available for block bookings, this can include editorial, features & photos. Every Client is also featured on our web site and all our social media sites at no extra cost.
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We also offer a service where we can produce magazines or programmes for your business whether you are a charity, music festival or event of any kind, regardless of size and format. Please contact us for more information.
WHAT’S ON MAGAZINE SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Sponsorship of the publication itself is available. This would be an excellent branding opportunity for any business in the Westcountry. What’s On Publications is one of the longest time served media companies in the Westcountry. We have experienced continued growth since the creation of What’s On Publications back in 1996. Our trading reputation is exemplary with our suppliers, clients and our readership. This would be an excellent opportunity for any business that has a customer base in the Westcountry. We have an excellent relationship with all our advertisers including business owners, marketing companies and some of the biggest theatre and live music promoters in the world. Branding your business with us would be an excellent opportunity to be featured in a market where we have no credible competitors as an alternative. This is because we have maintained our reputation as the Number One magazine of its kind since its creation.
Opportunities What’s On South Devon Magazine in association with. . . (Your Company Logo) Or What’s On South Devon Magazine Sponsored by . . . (Your Company Logo)
What you would get v Front cover branding with the magazine title. v Double page spread advertisements in each edition for 12 months.
What’s On South Devon Magazine has gained a time served great reputation and is totally unrivalled as the number one entertainment and what’s on guide in the South West of England, covering the West country and The English Riviera. We are a family run business that employs local people and proudly uses local services and suppliers to design, print and produce our magazines.
v Your company branding on the editors notes and all the what’s on & events guide (6 pages) v Home page branding with the magazine title on our official website v Home page branding with the magazine title on our all our facebook and social networking sites.
For more details please contact the What’s On office – Price and schedule available on request. Page 7
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and inform you of local and national trends, what works & what doesn’t. If you need any advice on how to build and maintain a vibrant profitable business, including branding, artwork and anything you may need to know about a healthy online presences, I offer this service completely free of charge to advertisers. At Whats On we go the extra mile to make your business work to its full potential.
The magazine is owned and produced by Jamie Sinclair who has over 20 years experience in marketing, branding, advertising and running successful businesses. In addition to having a voice in my publication, as a client I’m more than happy to offer you as much marketing support and local knowledge as you may need within your chosen field, I can help
Contact All enquires 01803 405572 Email: info@whatsonsouthdevon.com Web: www.whatsonsouthdevon.com Facebook: What’s On South Devon
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