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GREATER SYDNEY NEW
DIGITAL
PROMOTION
AL
PACKAGES
inspiring greater sydney lifestyles
MAGAZINE & WEBSITE
MEDIA KIT
2020
Everything you need to know about promoting your business
in the only publication and website wholly dedicated to the Greater Sydney region
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OUR MISSION why a magazine so why should you be involved?
Greater Sydney Living provides just for Greater Sydney? Because we’re the only trusted media brand in Greater Sydney.
readers and website visitors with
information that is essential, Our readers know that only quality providers promote themselves in our magazine and
The greater Sydney region boasts a lifestyle on our new website. We’ve built the Greater Sydney Living brand with the aim of:
enlightening, helpful, sincere and grounded in community values, close family ties
entertaining, whilst ensuring we and a strong work ethic. We are a city of pride ● Promoting quality businesses in the region
maintain integrity. and progress; a region of change, growth and ● Encouraging purchases via our brand by: “We are the
opportunity. ONLY dedicated
Through a thorough understanding ● Inspiring readers with gorgeousness media brand cu
rated
of the unique aspects of the region, We have an enormous amount of government ● Educating readers about values and integrity specifically to su
it the
we give our readers a peek into and private spending taking place now and in the Engendering trust Greater Sydney
● region.”
various parts of the community that not-so-distant future. We are poised on the brink – Linda Gunek, Pu
● Providing a unique, dedicated and friendly voice for bli sher
they may not know about. of a bright, dynamic future, with a hugely diverse and Editor-In-Ch
all Greater Sydney LGA’s. ief
population ready to take advantage of change.
Both the magazine and website
cover social issues, infrastructure
Why? Because we hold our values in high regard and we’ll address the elephant in the room –
and give generously in both time and money. We’re
and property, interiors, hard workers, quiet achievers, fair and forward the benefits of advertising in print
entertainment, arts, culture, thinkers. We’re especially good at collaborating to Print is NOT dead for those discovering trust and value and understand that nothing
travel, fashion and beauty, dining, achieve our goals which builds loyal and trusted good is ever free!
philanthropy, business, local heroes, relationships. We help our mates.
celebrities and more. Print may have fallen by the wayside for businesses that believe digital is cheaper
Greater Sydney Living is designed to help readers (when in fact it’s not) but for brands that know and take pride in their worth, print is
We strive to give our print and web and website visitors discover: most definitely ALIVE and kicking goals!
advertisers effective promotional ● the people helping to make the region vibrant
Scientific research proves that readers retain information presented in print because
mediums that engage local target and exciting they utilise 4 sensory actions – sight, sound, touch and smell (love the smell of a new
markets using high quality imagery ● information on new developments and mag in the morning)! Compare this with digital which sometimes utilises 2 sensory
and editorial in the region’s only innovation actions – sight and sometimes sound. This, usually at wharp speed for one-tenth of a
dedicated, premium, coffee table ● popular cafés, restaurants, arts and second as they madly scroll past ads or get cranky with annoying pop-ups and forced
publication and website. entertainment venues viewing.
We only promote reputable ● health, wellbeing, fashion and beauty
So how does print really benefit you as an advertiser?
businesses – those that care ● educational options and children’s activities
Readers will remember you and they can easily find you again in the magazine. They’ll
about their clients and provide ● the latest lifestyle trends in home renovating,
remember you through the imagery used even if they don’t remember your company
excellent products and services. styling and taking advantage of the great name. (Try finding a digital ad again if you don’t remember the company name!)
If you are like-minded, then the outdoors both at home and whilst out’n’about
Greater Sydney Living brand is the ● local business services, opportunities as well
An even better question to ask is how can the Greater Sydney Living brand benefit
right promotional vehicle for your as profiles on small business people doing you? We’d be stupid to bury our print heads in the sand as we know that digital is
business. amazing things. effective in it’s own way. So we now give you the added option of advertising digitally
to boost your printed promotion. Readers can now find you in both print and digitally
Our publication regularly showcases exciting using our trusted brand as their prefered medium.
Linda Gunek things happening in greater Sydney which helps
PUBLISHER & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF to bring the region’s communities together with a
common vision growing a new proud identity. This is your opportunity to become a recognised and trusted brand
in this growing, dynamic region.
We want everyone to own the“Westie” label!
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we’re different! always improving...
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We want to provide the best ROI on your promotional
UNIQUE SUPERIOR VALUE investment as possible, so we are continuously
Annual Readership improving our reach and engagement by:
Greater Sydney Living is the only Longevity, Print, Web and Social
360,000 publication and website wholly
dedicated to the Greater Sydney
region
Media Support
● Advertisements are
considered current for the
● CONTINUOUSLY REVIEWING AND EXPANDING OUR
COVERAGE & DISTRIBUTION THROUGHOUT THE
[conservative estimate calculated GREATER SYDNEY REGION
● The magazine’s quality, entire three month on-sale
by number of copies distributed
by our merchandisers to high
presentation, content, retail period AND have an expected ● PROMOTING OUR NEW WEBSITE HEAVILY VIA THE
pricing and audience ensures shelf-life of up to one year MOST POPULAR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS showcasing
traffic locales]
your products are seen by a compared with other weekly a new and engaging, easy to navigate and reading format with
highly targeted audience or monthly publications search functions by Section, Author and Topic.
● The website serves to further ● Promotional packages offer
boost your brand presence print, web and social media ● PROVIDING FREE WEB ARTICLES bowing the public
and provide a dedicated site promotional opportunities push-back of news site subscriptions. Free content drives
Facebook Reach for the region. ● We have a genuine interest in
more website visits, therefore more promotional views. New
articles as well as articles from current and past issues
236,000+
your success are uploaded daily, all FREE to read. (BUT, to protect and
TARGETED leverage your brand and our print readership, we’re keeping
We attract readers with above REACH the very best articles for each quarterly print issue.)
average incomes in these
Engagement demographics:
We have reached milestones
well ahead of schedule:
● SOURCING AND PUBLISHING ARTICLES FROM
36,000
POPULAR LOCAL BLOGGERS to bring a familiar voice
● Both male and female readers ● Covering more than 266 to each LGA and to ensure a fresh, interesting reading
– aged 25+ suburbs experience every time.
25% Ages 35-44 ● Local Government Areas with Readership over 360,000 per
22% Ages 45-54 median weekly incomes
●
● FORMING NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS to further
annum expand our reach, understanding, and, most importantly,
11% Ages 25-34 above $1525
● Over 8,000+ largely organic continue to build trust.
. 9% Ages 55-64 Suburbs with weekly incomes
● social media followers
75% Female over $2500 ENGAGING READERS WITH COMPETITIONS AND
(FaceBook, Instagram and ●
https://www.facebook.com/ SPECIAL OFFERS to bring added value and attract and
● Interested and/or involved in LinkedIn - both GSL and Linda
GreaterSydneyLiving/ engage your audience.
the greater Sydney region Gunek profiles)
● Listed on iSubscribe and ● EXPANDING AND IMPROVING OUR SOCIAL MEDIA
Magshop attracting new PLATFORMS to attract new followers, visitors and readers
subscribers weekly through inspiration and education.
Instagram Followers ● eNewsletters sent fortnightly/
HOLDING EXCLUSIVE, CO-BRANDED EVENTS to create
“Build a lifestyle
3,000+
monthly to our database of ●
anticipation, collaborate and provide you with the opportunity
d, more than 2000 targeted
around your bran contacts to engage face-to-face with our audience.
and the audien ce Ask us!
34% Ages 35-44
26% Ages 25-34
will follow.” ● GETTING OUT’N’ABOUT to ensure we know what’s going
24% Ages 45-54 – Eva Chen on where as well as to connect you with prospects
75% Female and of course, engage with our readers. GREATER SYDNEY
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Demographics, Distribution & Content Coverage
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Hawkesbury Heights.......41.3% Median Household Incomes
West Pennant Hills (part)....77.9% Data retrieved from Australian Bureau of Statistics
Glenbrook-Lapstone.......39.6%
Baulkham Hills...................62.6% and .idcommunity Demographic Resources
Winmalee-Yellow Rock...38.2%
Kenthurst...........................57.9%
North Kellyville...................55% LGAS COVERED:
Rouse Hill (part).................49.5%
We are curating content for LGAs with median household incomes
above $1,525/week including The Hills, Parramatta, Hawkesbury,
The Liverpool, Penrith and Blacktown LGAs. This represents 55.2% of
Blacktown City Income >$2500/wk the Greater West’s total population.
Hills Colebee.................... 59.3%
Blue Mountains Blacktown
Kellyville Ridge......... 56.8%
Stanhope Gardens.... 50.0%
The Ponds................ 49.0%
Total Population 1,241,233
Bungaribee............... 48.5%
Parramatta Rouse Hill (part)........ 45.7% We are
Penrith LGAS WITHIN SYDNEY’S continuously
GREATER WEST: expanding
Bankstown, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, our content
Liverpool Parramatta City Income >$2500/wk Camden, Campbelltown, Canterbury, coverage and
Lake Parramatta........ 53.8% Cumberland, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, distribution to
Penrith City Income >$2500/wk Hills, Liverpool, Parramatta, Penrith
Mt Vernon-Kemps Creek...... 54.1%
Epping....................... 49.0% include those
Liverpool City Income >$2500/wk Beecroft..................... 47.7% further west,
Badgerys Creek................... 54.1% Total Population
Denham Court (part) Leppington.....56.0% Pembroke Park.......... 45.3% north and south
Castlereagh-Agnes Banks.... 47.5%
2,249,659
Warwick Farm-Chipping Norton......47.2% Eastwood................... 44.5% of the Sydney
Mulgoa................................ 47.3%
Moorebank.....................................46.5% North Rocks............... 43.7%
Luddenham-Wallacia........... 45.2% CBD.
Voyager Point-Pleasure Point..........45.4%
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TOPICS COVERED Sections
● Attractions
● Personality Profiles and
Features
LOCAL LIVING
Local Living is what differentiates Greater Sydney
● Opinion pieces and anecdotes
Living from other publications. Greater Sydney
from local, well-known and
Living features content that covers the seven
respected bloggers
Local Government Areas in the greater Sydney
● Homes and Apartments region. Our focus will be on ‘Big Things’ in the
region including new developments and news. We
● Outdoor Living and Gardening
will also feature ‘Local Eats’ with recommended
● Restaurants and Cafés cafés and restaurants, ‘Council Programs’ where
local councils will be invited to share what’s on
● Recipes
the community calendar for residents in their
● Beauty, Health & Wellbeing area, ‘Attractions’ will highlight places to visit
and things to see, ‘Events’ will showcase what’s
● Fashion on the calendar for the season, ‘People’ will take
● Real Estate a look at locals of interest with a story to share
and ‘Council Services’ is a space to highlight what
● Shopping and Home wares your local council rates cover for your family.
● Pets
● Business and Work EATS
● Community, Philanthropy We love food and eating out and so do our
readers. Eats will feature local dining options OUTDOORS
● Seniors’ Issues
throughout the region as well as delicious The great outdoors is a key area of
● Travel recipes you can make at home. Eats will also interest for our readers and with
● Entertainment cover culinary experiences whether they be some of the most beautiful outdoor
festivals, food markets, activities, workshops or locations in NSW being right here
● Children and Education attractions like fruit picking - if it’s about food in in the greater west, we are spoiled
● Art, Music and Theatre greater Sydney, it can be found here. for choice when it comes to outdoor
HOME adventures. Our Outdoors section
● Family Matters Home is one of our key editorial pillars, is all about discovering new places,
focusing on beautiful properties in the region, exploring nature, travel and of course
real families and their stories, pets and your own backyard with a focus on
gardening. We are lucky enough to
“When times
animals and local real estate. Everyone from
our resident Interior Designers to our local have local green thumb and daughter
are good you real estate experts share their insights and tips of Better Homes and Gardens’ star
...
should advertise for readers, and our stunning pictorial features Graham Ross, Linda Ross contributing
e
but when times ar
of real homes will inspire our readers. to our gardening features.
tough you MUST
advertise.” “Home to big skies and bold vision, framed by the beauty of the Blue Mountains and Nepean River,
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TOPICS COVERED Sections cont.
● Attractions
● Personality Profiles and
Features YOU
● Opinion pieces and anecdotes Style is where you find
from local, well-known and all things fashion and
respected bloggers beauty related. Whether
if be styling tips from
● Homes and Apartments a wardrobe styling
consultant or hot tips from
● Outdoor Living and Gardening
a personal shopper, we’ve
● Restaurants and Cafés got you sorted. Must have
beauty products from
● Recipes
local shops or gift guides
● Beauty, Health & Wellbeing for special occasions like
Christmas or Mother’s Day
● Fashion
- Style is all about finding
● Real Estate the best buys right here in
our own region.
● Shopping and Home wares
● Pets FEATURED
● People in Business Our features are our lengthier reads, often relating to the theme of the
issue. Featured showcases profiles on people of interest or celebrities.
● Community, Philanthropy
It will include interviews with inspirational individuals and stories that
● Seniors’ Issues pique the interest of our readership. Featured is the destination for
our special reads of the issue.
● Travel
● Entertainment
● Children and Education TRENDING
● Art, Music and Theatre We love to find the products,
technology, books, events and stuff
● Family Matters that people want to know all about. WORK
Whether it be a cool local blog
Greater Sydney is a booming region on the rise, and business is no
our readers need to check out, or
exception. Greater Sydney Living shares inspiring and informative
amazing artisan wares that one of
“When times our talented local boutiques sells,
articles on local business, start-up businesses, working from home
and entrepreneurial endeavours. Our local business experts weigh in
are good you we love to be on the pulse with
to share their insights with informative advice, whilst real business
...
should advertise
what’s trending and share the latest
owners also have the opportunity to share their story about starting a
e and greatest finds with our readers.
but when times ar business in their local area.
tough you MUST
advertise.” “Home to big skies and bold vision, framed by the beauty of the Blue Mountains and Nepean River,
we are a region on the rise” excerpt from Penrith New West GREATER SYDNEY
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DISTRIBUTION four ways to communicate
● More than 150 newsagents
located throughout the
greater Sydney region, North FACE TO FACE
Shore and Sydney CBD as
well as further afield in NSW Co-branding an event with
tourist destinations us gives you the opportunity
PRINT to come face to face with our
● Free copies placed into readers and sponsors. There’s
The only magazine
waiting rooms, hair and no better way to build rapport
dedicated to Greater
beauty salons, retailers, Sydney helps readers retain than with a few nibbles and a
surgeries, hotel lobbies, information and enables drink or two.
cafés and tourist destinations easy reference back to your
providing high pass-on rates message. Your brand is
● Available in print and never hidden and doesn’t
digital format with seasonal compete with thousands
articles from prior issues of other unqualified SOCIAL MEDIA
uploaded to the website businesses.
Our presence is strong and
regularly
growing organically daily:
● Annual subscriptions
Facebook: 3,075+
(four issues) available at facebook.com/GreaterSydneyLiving
greatersydneyliving.com.au as Instagram: 3,000+
well as via iSubscribe.com.au instagram.com/GreaterSydneyLiving
and MagShop.com.au Twitter: 580+
- Print issue $39.95 Linda’s LinkedIn: 1200+
- Print & Online $59.95 NEW
- Online only $23.80 WEBSITE
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Our new site provides fresh
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READERSHIP the only website dedicated
360,000
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• Saving on weekly campaign costs campaign! advertising campaign! with a FEATURED WEB ARTICLE!
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• Keeping viewers up to date on your on desktop and tablet devices and in portrait desktop and tablet devices and in landscape within the GSL Section chosen
latest offerings every 4 weeks orientation on mobile devices orientation on mobile devices. • Readers can click/tap on your URL link at
• Your ad will run for a minimum of 28 days • Your ad will run for a minimum of 28 days the end of your article or on linked keywords
• Keeping your business front of mind
• Viewers can click/tap your ad and be • Viewers can click/tap your ad and be within the body of your article to be directed
by having a consistent presence to your prefered landing page(s).
directed to your web page. directed to your web page.
• Cementing your business as the • Your article will be edited and designed
experts in your industry by providing CHOOSE YOUR SPOTLIGHT AD POSITION: CHOOSE YOUR HIGHLIGHT AD POSITION: by our professional team of editors and
a new article every 4 weeks HOME PAGE from $125/week HOME PAGE from $100/week designers.
Premium positioning on our Home page with With premium positioning on our Home page • Your article will be shared once during the 4
• Controlling your cashflow with
advertising limited to 3 SPOTLIGHT ads per 9 and advertising limited to 2 HIGHLIGHT ads weeks via our FaceBook Page.
monthly billing per 9 articles
articles at any one time.
• NOTE: article topics/content must be
• Tracking statistics on your ads and SECTION or AUTHOR PAGE from $110/week SECTION or AUTHOR PAGE from $85/week discussed by our advertising/editorial team
articles every 4 weeks so you can Your SPOTLIGHT ad placed on the Section Your HIGHLIGHT ad placed on the Section prior to acceptance.
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A CAMPAIGN TO Print pricing per quarterly issue MOST POPULAR CASUAL
SUIT YOU book 1 issue
NUMBER OF ISSUES pre-book issues6 pre-book issues4 pre-book 3 issues pre-book 2 issues
$ per issue
We understand that every business $ per issue $ per issue $ per issue $ per issue
AD TYPE & SIZE (18mth campaign) (12mth campaign) (9mth campaign) (6mth campaign)
(issue current 3 mths)
has different marketing requirements (List Rate)
and we’d hate for you to miss out on
promoting your wares to the Greater Platinum Brand Partner Double Page 6700 6995 n/a n/a n/a
Sydney audience. Gold Brand Partner Full Page 3725 3920 n/a n/a n/a
So we’ll customise a package to suit Brand Presence Double Page Spread 4892 5040 5337 5635 5930
you.
Brand Activator Full Page 2718 2800 2966 3130 3295
The more you tell us about your
Brand Builder Half Page 1497 1545 1634 1724 1815
business, the better able we’ll be to
provide you with a fully customised Brand Vision PLUS Third Page 998 1030 1089 1150 1210
campaign. Brand Vision Quarter Page 747 770 815 860 905
If you’re after something bespoke, Sectional Shopping Guide 1/9 Page 335 345 n/a n/a 500
have a chat with our experienced
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We’d love to brainstorm ideas with Artisan Finds 1/3 Page article (by invitation) n/a n/a n/a n/a 475
you!
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linda@gsliving.com.au or
barb@gsliving.com.au NEW Add a web article or ad campaign on our website!
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DESIGN AND to magazine advertisers – protecting your brand’s
reputation and furthering your leverage.
DURATION 4 WEEKS 16 WEEKS 32 WEEKS 48 WEEKS
BEST PRICE
PHOTOGRAPHY
WEB PROMO TYPE POSITION $ Per Week $ Per Week $ Per Week $ Per Week
Book any of the following print ads to become eligible
SERVICES to book a web advertisement or article: SPOTLIGHT Web Ad
Large web advertisement
Home Page 155 145 135 125
• Platinum Brand Partner (ad or article included in print package) - horizontal on desktop Section or Author Page 140 130 120 110
Our expert designers are available - verticle on mobile
• Gold Brand Partner (ad or article included in print package)
to create your advertisement at the - change your ad every 4 wks Article Page 130 120 110 100
• Double Page spread (ad or article)
following prices:
• Full Page (ad or article) HIGHLIGHT Web Ad Home Page 130 120 110 100
• Print Double Pg Spread – $650 Small web advertisement
• Half Page (ad or article) - vertical on desktop Section or Author Page 115 105 95 85
• Print Full or Half Pg – $550
• Third Page (ad or article) - horizontal on mobile
• Print Third or Quarter Pg – $350 - change your ad every 4 wks Article Page 100 95 85 75
• Quarter Page (section or author page ad placement only)
• Web Ads – $250 first frame and • Sectional Shopping Guide (section page ad placement only) FEATURED Web Article Section of your Choice 130 120 110 100
$150 for each additional frame
• Photography, Video, eNewsletter
marketing – P.O.A. Our eNewsletters average 30% open rates! Promote your Offers for $130/eNews. ASK US HOW
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IDEAS?
We aim to distribute each issue Magazine publishing schedule & material deadlines
during the first week of every quarter Please supply your
but we can only do that if you provide
your material on time!
Greater Sydney Living is published quarterly at the beginning of each season. material on time!
We are here to help you do just that!
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You have 90 days between each issue
Autumn 2020. . . . . December 20th. . . . . . . January 30th. . . . . . February 4th. . . . . . March
to prepare your material. If you’re We always send a reminder 30
having trouble coming up with ideas, Winter 2020. . . . . . March 30th . . . . . . . . . . April 19th . . . . . . . . May 1st . . . . . . . . . . June days before your material is due
don’t hesitate to contact Linda, Barb Spring 2020. . . . . . June 30th . . . . . . . . . . . July 19th. . . . . . . . . August 1st. . . . . . . . September so please respond to let us know
or our editor Amanda. Summer 2021 . . . . Septemer 30th . . . . . . . October 18th. . . . . . November 1st. . . . . December what’s happening.
With our understanding of the unique Autumn 2021. . . . . December 20th. . . . . . . January 30th. . . . . . February 5th. . . . . . March It’s very hard for us to extend
Greater Sydney region and many Winter 2021. . . . . . March 30th . . . . . . . . . . April 19th . . . . . . . . May 1st . . . . . . . . . . June deadlines as we have a small
years of marketing experience we’re though highly dedicated team and
sure we can help to come up with The material deadlines above are absolute. You will be sent a reminder 30 days in we do our very best to ensure
clever, eye catching promotions. advance of the material deadline so please ensure you prepare and submit your each issue is released on time.
advertisement or editorial with imagery prior to these dates.
We also provide professional
advertisement design at very
reasonable prices.
Call Linda Gunek or Barb Howard on Website material deadlines
02 8883 5895 or email
YOUR
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along with material specificiations to pass on to your designer.
PHOTOGRAPHY All web promotions are to be taken in 4 week blocks – no exceptions – and we require
SERVICES 7 days from receipt of your payment, promotional material and/or approval of your
article, to upload your promotion.
Our expert designers are available
to create your advertisement at the We cannot guarantee your campaign run dates if your promotional material is
following prices: received less than 7 days prior to your campaign “go-live” date.
• Print Double Pg Spread – $650 You will be advised as soon as your promotional material is loaded and we can also
• Print Full or Half Pg – $550 provide statistics at the end of each 4 week campaign so you’re able to tweak it to grab
• Print Third or Quarter Pg – $350 the attention of your target audience – just ask us!
• Web Ads – $250 first frame and
$150 for each additional frame Please supply your promotional material 7 days prior to your web promotion go-live date!
• Photography, Video, eNewsletter We cannot guarantee your requested run dates if we don’t receive your material 7 days in advance.
marketing – P.O.A. Of course we’ll do our best but please remember we have a small though highly dedicated team.
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advertisement dimensions
Each perfect bound quarterly magazine is A4 (210mm wide x 297mm high), printed full colour on high quality
FILE DELIVERY CDs, DVDs, USB Drives, Email (to 9Mb) or email a satin stock. Subscriptions are mailed during the 1st week after each issue release.
DropBox link to your file.
PREFERRED FILE FORMATS Adobe PRESS QUALITY PDF or 300dpi PRESENCE & PLATINUM BRAND PARTNER
JPEG. Please prepare all PDFs using the Press Quality setting in Adobe Double Page Spread
InDesign, Illustrator or Quark software. With Bleed: 420mmW x 297mmH +5mm bleed all round
OTHER ACCEPTABLE FILE FORMATS InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator. OR Without Bleed: 400mmW x 282mmH
Notes: Ensure text is set at least 6mm from edge dimensions and that no text appears within
Please ensure all fonts and images are packaged with the file and that all 15mm of the centre to allow for magazine perfect binding (otherwise text may disappear into
images are CMYK. RGB and Spot colours are not accepted. ILLUSTRATOR the gutter).
FILES MUST HAVE ALL FONTS CONVERTED TO OUTLINES/PATHS text exclusion zone
and IMAGES EMBEDDED. We do not accept QuarkXPress, CorelDraw,
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, or any other Microsoft software
generated files.
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CROP & BLEED MARKS are required on DPS and FP ads only at an Full Page
additional 5mm on trim dimensions. Half, Third or Quarter page ads do With Bleed: Trim size 210mmW x 297mmH + 5mm bleed all round
not require crop marks as no bleed accepted on these ads. OR Without Bleed: 185mmW x 282mmH
Note1: Ensure text is set at least 10mm from trim edge.
COLOURS Please ensure that all colours are converted to CMYK prior to
creating press quality PDFs or finalising raw files. Ensure that all black
text is set to 100% K only and not rich black made up of RGB or CMY.
text exclusion zone
IMAGES Should be a minimum of 240dpi at 100% scaling in CMYK mode.
Vector (line art) files should be a minimum of 800dpi, in CMYK. Image
file formats should be jpeg, tiff or composite eps and should not be
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compressed. Colour profiles should not be embedded in images. (Ensure Half Page Third Page
profiles are unchecked when saving images in Photoshop). Horizontal: 185mmW x 134mmH 60mmW x 282mmH
(no bleed allowed) (no bleed allowed)
FONTS We accept both PostScript and TrueType fonts. When packaging or
or collecting files for output, ensure that printer and screen fonts are
included. PDFs should have all fonts embedded. Fonts should not be Vertical: 92mmW x 282mmH
(no bleed allowed)
stylised. Convert all fonts to outlines/curves.
NAMING Please name the file with the advertiser name and the
appropriate ad size abbreviation, e.g. DPS, FP, HPV, HPH, TPV or QP.
VISION SECTIONAL SHOPPING GUIDE
DISCLAIMER No responsibility will be accepted for inconsistent or Quarter Page 1/9 Page
unexpected printing results for files that are not supplied in accordance 90mmW x 134mmH Supply your business name, phone, website
with these specifications. (no bleed allowed) address, one horizontal high resolution jpg
Note1: your ad will be placed alongside another and a product or service description (40 words
ARTWORK SUBMISSION AND QUESTIONS Submit your press ready one or three quarter page ads on the page. maximum).
artwork to barb@gsliving.com.au. Direct any technical graphic design Notes: 2Your ad will be created by the Publisher. 3Your image
queries to Melanie or Linda on 02 8883 5895. will be cropped to fit 56mm wide x 43mm high. 4Complete 1/9
ads are not accepted. 5Your ad will appear alongside up to eight
others on the page. 6NO LOGOS
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FILE DELIVERY YOUR YOUR
Email (to 9Mb) or email a
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formats at the following sizes:
2100 px wide x 1350 px high AND
1020 px wide x 1350 px high
Main Article images should be
supplied at the above sizes and
additional images to appear SPOTLIGHT HIGHLIGHT FEATURED WEB ARTICLE REQUIREMENTS
within the body of the article WEB AD REQUIREMENTS WEB AD REQUIREMENTS
should be supplied at 1050 x 1050 SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING:
SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING: SUPPLY THE FOLLOWING: We require both landscape and portrait versions of your main image
PREFERRED FILE FORMATS We require both landscape and portrait versions of your We require both landscape and portrait versions of your so it displays correctly on both desktop and mobile devices:
JPEG, PNG, GIF OR SVG (for ad so it displays correctly on both desktop and mobile ad so it displays correctly on both desktop and mobile
devices: devices: 1. Main image for Desktop and Tablet Display:
vector files only) 2100 px wide x 1350 px high in either in JPG, PNG, GIF or SVG
1. For Desktop and Tablet Display: 1. For Desktop and Tablet Display: (for vector files only)
COLOURS 2100 px wide x 1350 px high in either JPG, PNG, GIF 1020 px wide x 1350 px high in either JPG, PNG, GIF
Colours should be RGB or SVG (for vector files only) or SVG (for vector files only) AND
AND AND 2. Main image for Mobile Display:
NAMING 1020 px wide x 1350 px high in either in JPG, PNG, GIF or SVG
Ensure you label your files with 2. For Mobile Display: 2. For Mobile Display: (for vector files only)
the name of the advertiser 1020 px wide x 1350 px high in either JPG, PNG, GIF 2100 px wide x 1350 px high in either JPG, PNG, GIF
or SVG (for vector files only) or SVG (for vector files only) 3. 1 or 2 additional images to appear within your article at a
and the appropriate ad size
minimum size of 1050 x 1050 px in either JPG, PNG, GIF or SVG
abbreviation, (e.g. Spotlight, 3. URL address for viewers to click/tap through to 3. URL address for viewers to click/tap through to (for vector files only)
Highlight or Article) along with 4. Campaign Start Date and End Date 4. Campaign Start Date and End Date
any other explanatory labeling. 4. Words – 400-600 words in MSWord .doc file
Your campaign will run for a minimum of 4 weeks (28 Your campaign will run for a minimum of 4 weeks (28
days) days) 5. URL address for viewers to click/tap through to
DISCLAIMER
5. Position Required - Home, Section, Author or Article 5. Position Required - Home, Section, Author or Article 6. Section Required
No responsibility will be accepted
for inconsistent or unexpected Page Page 7. Teaser (max.300 characters) for google indexing
display results for files that are 6. Payment: We require payment in advance for all web 6. Payment: We require payment in advance for all web 8. Tags (6-12) for google indexing
not supplied in accordance with promotions. If your web campaign is to run prior to promotions. If your web campaign is to run prior to 9. Campaign Start Date
these specifications. your print advertisement then payment for both print your print advertisement then payment for both print
10. Payment: We require payment in advance for all web
and web promotions is required in advance and web promotions is required in advance
SUBMISSION AND promotions. If your web campaign is to run prior to your print
QUESTIONS advertisement then payment for both print and web promotions
TIP – WHEN PREPARING YOUR ADS: TIP – WHEN PREPARING YOUR ADS: is required in advance.
Submit your web ready files
Remember that your advertisements will appear at the Remember that your advertisements will appear at the
to barb@gsliving.com.au. proportionate size! The dimensions have been set to ensure your proportionate size! The dimensions have been set to ensure your IMPORTANT NOTES:
Direct any technical graphic ad is displayed without pixelation on any sized screen. ad is displayed without pixelation on any sized screen. • All images must be supplied separately to your MSWord.doc file
design queries to Melanie or Keep in mind that your ad will be viewed on mobile devices most Keep in mind that your ad will be viewed on mobile devices most • Remember that your images will appear at proportionate sizes. The
Linda on 02 8883 5895. of the time so keep your ads attractive and easy to read with a of the time so keep your ads attractive and easy to read with a dimensions have been set to ensure your image is viewable without
great image and just a few words to grab the viewer’s attention. great image and just a few words to grab the viewer’s attention. pixelation on both desktop and mobile devices.
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The Greater Sydney Living team requested the knowledge of an Advisory Board consisting of highly successful professionals with decades of experience
in the marketing and promotions industry. We are honoured and excited to have the following individuals on our Advisory Board:
LINDA GUNEK STEPHANIE DALE DEBBIE BURGESS HARDEEP GIRN
Publisher & Editor-In-Chief Greater Sydney Corporate CEO, entrepreneur and successful Joint Managing Director of Bright Print Group, CEO and Executive Producer
Living, business owner and Director of SHE business owner Founding Director of SHE Connective Accredited EP with Australian Film Institute &
Connective Stephanie was General Manager with RL Polk - Debbie Burgess has been the joint Managing Screen Producers Australia, Know My Group
Linda started her publishing career as a a large international direct marketing company Director of the Bright Print Group, one of Hardeep is a Sydney-based film producer and
graphic designer, producing and managing and one of the largest Direct Marketing in Sydney’s leading commercial printing and director.
the production of various industry titles. Australia managing programs for Toyota, IHG related services organisation, since 2002. Since 2015 his films have been short form,
She founded Sydney Hills Living magazine, Hotels, Pizza Hut, Vodafone, Streets, AMP, Sun The Group employs over 130 people at custom- commercial and feature length documentary.
rebranded to Sydney Hills & Hawkesbury Living Alliance, Oticon, 3M, Roche, Philips &, Breville built facilities at Wetherill Park and Newcastle.
and is now rebranding to Greater Sydney Living. to name a few. Throughout his work as an accredited
Debbie holds an MBA from Macquarie Australian Film Institute (AFI/AACTA) and
She is the owner of byDesign Graphics Pty Ltd She launched DMC Advertising Group, D~M Graduate School of Management, is a Member Screen Producers Australia (SPA) professional,
and byDesign Publishing Group Pty Ltd as well Connection and The Winning Process. This of the Institute of Public Accountants, and a he has been able to develop headline
as a Director of SHE Connective. was awarded Best New Product Innovation Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company descriptions into well written and produced
She has won the Western Sydney Women – Hills at the Suncorp Western Sydney Business of Directors. content.
Business Woman Award as well as being Highly Excellence Awards in 2010. DMC Advertising
Group also won Business of the Year. She has sat on numerous industry boards and is He has six regular shows that run through
Commended in the 2018 Hills Shire Council’s also the Founding Director of SHE Connective, digital channels and have rapidly growing
Locals for Locals Community Contribution Stephanie has been awarded Entrepreneur a community-based charity for women founded audiences.
Award. of the Year on two separate occasions and upon her winning the Western Sydney University
received the University of Western Sydney’s His ability to bring together collaboration
Linda recognised an opportunity to draw Woman of the West Award in 2016.
Leadership Award. partners has been evidenced in numerous
together and promote the greater Sydney
films, segments and stories. These partners
region. She is keen to play a role in developing In 2008 Stephanie developed a business have included corporates, NGOs, government
its new identity and drawing together a united, womens’ mentoring program – Lingerie Logic, ministers and agencies, celebrities and
proud community. wrote the book Lingerie Logic (published consumer/industry groups.
Due to the diversity and scale of this burgeoning in 2010) and is a frequent keynote speaker
throughout Australia . His work in the charitable sector has developed
audience, Linda has requested strategic advice
and produced over 100 creative works.
from Stephanie Dale, Debbie Burgess and Stephanie holds Board positions on Parramatta
Hardeep Girn, all of whom are successful in Park Trust, Past President of Parramatta
business and have an excellent understanding Chamber of Commerce, is the Chair of the
of our region. Greater West Appeal Committee for the
Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal and a mentor
at Norwest Mentoring Program.
Contact: linda@gsliving.com.au
Phone: 02 8883 5895
“Unity is strength ... when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” Mattie Stepanek GREATER SYDNEY
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Greater Sydney Living is produced by leading media professionals with decades of experience in publishing and promotions via print, web and
social media platforms.
CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
We are bringing on new contributors with each issue. Our
current contributors are:
LINDA GUNEK Publisher & FEATURES WRITERS – Lincolne Innis, Joni Leimgruber and
Editor-In-Chief Victoria Louis
GARDENING – Linda Ross
Linda has worked in the publishing HAWKESBURY – Melissa Leenman
industry for over 23 years, Interested
in promoting HILLS – Cara Cochran
contributing to print, radio, web, Submit your busines
s? INTERIOR STYLING – Jeanine Michel
and social media. your media Call Barb!
releases and
She has lived in the Hills district LIVERPOOL – Christine Knight
story ideas to
for more than 45 years (on and off), AMANDA NICHOLLS Amanda BARB HOWARD PARRAMATTA - Rob Shehadie
has been married to John for nearly Editor Marketing & Brand Strategist
PENRITH – Kim Marie Portman
29 years and is the mother of two
adult sons. Amanda has worked in the publishing Barb has been extremely active in the PETS – Dr Rob Zammit
She is in regular contact with the industry for 17 years, starting her greater Sydney community for many years. RENOVATING – Cherie Barber
region’s residents and businesses, career as a journalist on a local She has a “can do” attitude backed up by WESTERN SYDNEY WOMEN – Amanda Rose
and is always looking for ways to western Sydney newspaper. more than 21 years experience working
serve and promote others. Amanda went on to work in senior within the Sales and Marketing fields.
We are currently on the lookout for new contributors in the
Beginning in 2015 as Sydney Hills editorial positions and edit two The scope of her career has included following areas:
Living, Linda grew the magazine to national publications including eight working with large corporates, retail
encompass the Hawkesbury district years at the market leading Total Girl sales, internet sales divisions, real estate BLACKTOWN
and changed the masthead to magazine. property management to her lifestyle BLUE MOUNTAINS
Sydney Hills & Hawkesbury Living. Amanda has a Bachelor in photography business. TRAVEL
Spotting a gap in the market, Linda Communications (Journalism) from She enjoys learning the needs of business
decided to expand again to include Western Sydney University and HEALTH, BEAUTY & WELLBEING
and developing brand strategies by turning
the greater Sydney region hence a Master of Publishing from the ideas into solutions through collaboration HOMES
this last re-brand to Greater Sydney University of Sydney. and brand marketing campaigns.
Living. If you are or you know of a popular blogger/personality for
Amanda’s career has seen her working She enjoys feeding her curiosity of new your local area that may like to write for us, please contact
Linda is an strong advocate of in digital, magazines and newspapers. finds, hidden gems, good food and chasing Amanda Nicholls at editor@gsliving.com.au
integrity and ethics both personally Amanda grew up in the Penrith region the perfect coffee, with her camera in
and in business, providing quality, and is now Mum to two beautiful hand.
collaborating, connecting, daughters who she is raising with her
promoting and assisting others Barb lives in Penrith with her husband
husband Corey in the Blue Mountains. David and their two children.
however she is able. “Hand picked writers
editor@gsliving.com.au to ensure a relevant read
Contact: linda@gsliving.com.au barb@gsliving.com.au
Phone: 0433 346 720 every time.”
Phone: 02 8883 5895 Phone: 02 8883 5895
or 0418 110 673 or 0408 611 631 Linda Gunek
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