The magazine, ‘Village’ is currently distributed to local villages in and around Piddle Valley and Blackmore Vale in Dorset. It makes no secret of being aimed at affluent residents, being delivered direct to homes with a value of £850k or more.
The publication is the product of collaboration between strategic marketing agency Cre8ive Wisdom and advertising sales and distribution specialist, Mogul Media.
Publisher of ‘Village’ and Managing Director of Cre8ive Wisdom, Neil Armstrong, explains:
“There was a real gap in the market for a luxury lifestyle magazine aimed at people who live in the Dorset countryside, but also still have one toe in the city.
Mogul Media MD Danny Nash and I pooled our substantial publishing and distribution experience to create our first issue. We’re delighted with the positive reception we’ve received and hope to make the magazine monthly, with different editions in different parts of Dorset as soon as we can.”
Mixing the very best of opulent rural living and city trends, the first issue features Julia Bradbury as its cover girl with an exclusive interview and competition by the ‘Countryfile’ star.
The restaurant review section highlights gastronomic delights, both rurally and in London. The first issue features The Priory restaurant in Wareham, specialising in locally-sourced dishes, and the prestigious London restaurant, The Ivy.
The fashion-oriented ‘Lookbook’ section includes an interview with top London designer Maria Grachvogel while the ‘Treasure Trove’ article looks at jewellery designer Tessa Metcalfe.
Village magazine may be picked up from quality restaurants, hotels and other establishments in Dorset.
For more information about 'Village', or to view the latest edition online, visit www.villagemags.co.uk.
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