Find out how simple it is for you to win more customers
The magazines were started in 2009 by Gary Prince after a long career as a golf professional and a later position as manager of a local golf club.
Being a local resident himself Gary recognised that it would be of huge benefit to local businesses if they had an effective advertising platform, so, he started with the Barton Bugle and subsequently expanded his portfolio to include a further four magazines for the BH25 and BH23 areas: Highcliffe Herald East,Highcliffe Herald West, New Milton Mail and the Mercury.
Gary spends his spare time with his lovely wife Sally and their huge hound, the inimitable Bernese Mountain dog, Bertie. And of course, playing golf!
Our monthly magazines are read and often kept by thousands of locals who enjoy a great mix of community stories, what's on guides, interesting articles about our local history and quality editorials plus of course an excellent range of advertisments showcasing local tradespeople and businesses.
We have a really simple purpose: to provide an effective advertising platform where local business and community groups can tell people about their services and products.
Because local business needs to advertise to get more customers and local people need local business to get their goods and services from.
It’s a symbiotic relationship where everyone benefits, not least of all the local economy and the employment opportunities it affords.
We have first-hand knowledge of just how much self-motivation, not to mention self-discipline, it takes to keep your own business growing and thriving.
We always strive to make it easier for other entrepreneurs and business owners to do the same.
DISTRIBUTION The magazines are published monthly, and hand delivered by
Royal Mail.
The Barton Bugle covers 4037 homes and
businesses, New Milton Mail3272, Highcliffe Herald East4481, Highcliffe Herald West4905and New Milton Mercury 5915 (New
Milton Mercury covers New Milton North of the railway line, the far East part of Barton, Ashley,
Bashley and Wootton).
Our total monthly distribution is 22,610 magazines, reaching well over 50,000 local residents!
ONLINE COVERAGE
Our magazines are published monthly on our website & social
media so you will get an online presence at no extra cost.
NEW PEOPLE ARE MOVING INTO AREA EVERY MONTH
In most cases these residents are new
to the area and have no local knowledge. They are looking for guidance and the magazines
offer the perfect opportunity for businesses to get themselves in front of these new potential
customers.