When we set out to create a magazine for Jersey in 2004, our goal was simple; to create a progressive magazine that is both visually and editorially engaging to entertain a forward thinking Jersey readership. We’ve always had a bit of a thing against the term ‘lifestyle magazine’. In Jersey in recent years it seems everyone with a printer and some sales banter has a lifestyle magazine. Gallery is different. We actually care about the quality of what we produce. Now in our third year we are firmly established as the media of choice for stylish and forward thinking brands looking to reach Jersey’s discerning consumers.
Don’t be fooled by pushy salespeople or magazines with ficticious sister publications. We’re all about Jersey and all about premium quality and we try to make sure that’s what set’s us apart.
How did it all start?
Well, glad you asked….Late in the summer of 2004 we realised that there was nothing we wanted to look at in terms of media in Jersey. We had the local paper, which whilst being OK at feeding day to day news, didn’t enthral us. Jersey’s ‘Number one weekly magazine’ (it’s was the only one and is no more. R.I.P 24se7en) only seemed to target housewives that watch TV and the selection of local magazines was pretty dire. We set about creating something that would be premium quality, both in terms of production value and editorial content but also be engaging, have a sense of humour and not be afraid to refresh the parts other Jersey media cannot reach.
The Facts
Gallery is A4. It is a full colour, market leading quality magazine that is the essential companion for the discerning Jersey resident. The best quality entertainment, leisure, culture, fashion, event and listings guide, the magazine is read by a spectrum of readers from 18 to 50.
From 48 page beginnings, Gallery now runs at a full 96 pages. Although we’ve grown, we’ve not compromised our content; Although we are advertising funded, we are also never more than one quarter full with advertising.
Each month Gallery is themed and is full of cultural and lifestyle features that include a fashion shoot using local fashion, models and stylists, beauty product and treatment reviews, home and property features and profiles, restaurant reviews and food features, local culture and music events reviews and listings, test drives and motoring pages, and a tri-annual recruitment special.
Distribution
10,000 copies of Gallery are distributed each month with readership at approximately 30,000 making Gallery Magazine one of the best ways to reach 18 – 50 year olds in Jersey. Gallery Magazine has developed a comprehensive distribution network of over 300 locations, which are replenished on a regular basis, including cinemas, theatres, tourist information centres, hotels, shops, cafes, supermarkets, bars, pubs, clubs, offices, restaurants, salons and health clubs. Our full Winter Edition and 2008 delivery schedule will be online next month.
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