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Media Information 2016The Region’s leading business publication

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The magazine is available for pick-up in selected business outlets or mailed directly to senior leaders in business, government and education via our subscription service. Additional copies and subscriptions can be purchased through the website.

Press releases and ideas for articles and other content should be forwarded to the editorial team at editor@businessleader.uk.com. The editors reserve the right to reject stories or to edit content.

Trailblazers are the extraordinary people who make things happen in business. They lead from the front, spot new opportunities and challenge convention.

Now for the first time Business Leader Magazine will seek out the most talented Trailblazers from across the region and recognise their achievements. This is a groundbreaking, exciting event with unprecedented media coverage and publicity.

We’ll feature the elite ‘who’s who’ of South West business leaders – the Trailblazers - in our April publication, with over 30,000 magazine readers. Then, on Thursday 23rd June, we’ll host an exclusive champagne reception and fine dining event when the South West’s Top 10 Trailblazers will be announced. Each of the top 10 will be interviewed and profiled in our July edition of Business Leader Magazine.

Throughout 2016 Business Leader will be hosting a series of events. Our round-table debates focus on current issues and topics facing the business community, and attract some of the most influential leaders to attend. Previous topics have included Mergers & Acquisitions, the Skills Shortage and Sales & Marketing.

These events are a great way to raise personal profiles and position thought leaders and experts in their field.

We also team up with organisations to host special events – perhaps showcasing a new business opportunity or initiative, or focus on a town, city or commercial project.

Events are typically led by our editorial team while our in-house photographers and video production people can cover the event, ensuring high profile media coverage in the magazine and online.

Business Leader has the largest and most influential list of senior decision makers and key influencers in the South West, so contact our team to discuss your event idea.

BUSINESS LEADER EVENTS, ROUND TABLES AND DEBATES

Contact our Business Development Team on 01934 428 779 for more information.

2016FEATURESLISTEdition: Jan - Mar 2016

Sector Feature: Food & DrinkHR Feature: Education and TrainingCorporate Feature: Finance & Investment

This print edition lands W/C February 8 2016 and will cover the months of February & March.

Edition: Apr - June 2016

Sector Feature: Leisure & TourismHR Feature: RecruitmentCorporate Feature: International and Export Review

This print edition lands W/C April 25 2016 and will cover the months of May & June.

Edition: July - Sept 2016

Sector Feature: Engineering/ManufacturingHR Feature: Apprenticeships and GraduatesCorporate Feature: Business and the Law

This print edition lands W/C 20th July and will cover the months of August & September

Edition: Oct - Dec 2016

Sector Feature: Creative IndustryHR Feature: PensionsCorporate Feature: Mergers & Acquisitions

This print edition lands W/C 12th October and will cover the months of November & December

DEADLINESAdvertising copy needs to be received by the end of the third week of the month prior to publication. Press stories, news and articles should be submitted by the same date for publication in the print magazine, although we may run stories beforehand in the weekly email newswire. We reserve the right to change details without prior notice.

Contact our Business Development Team on 01934 428 779 for more information.

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Businessleader - The magazine for business and enterprise

Business Leader connects the business community across Bristol and the West of England with an influential magazine, weekly email Newswire, online news portal and high profile business events.

With 30,000 readers, the print magazine is now firmly established as the most credible and influential media in the region, with expert editorial content, insightful features and relevant, timely interviews with leading figures in business, government and education.

Published quarterly, the magazine is mailed directly to CEOs, directors and key decision makers within the SME, mid-market and corporate sectors. It is also available through a network of distribution points including hotels, executive lounges, high profile sports venues, serviced offices and other business touch-points.

The weekly email Newswire is now the largest news bulletin in the South West, packed with the latest news, articles and interviews and delivered to the inbox of over 28,000 business leaders every week.

A COMPELLING PLATFORM TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS

THE BUSINESS LEADER TEAM

Our editorial team includes leading journalists, researchers and writers who are actively involved in the Bristol and West of England business community and have a strong commercial edge.

Behind the editorial team is a company with over 40 people and substantial resources, including a

visual studio for design, photography and video production, an expert digital marketing team and a management team with extensive corporate, business and finance experience.

What’s more, the circulation list is managed in real-time by Insight Data, the award winning data and research company, to ensure only relevant, qualifying people receive the magazine.

Business Leader is the most powerful and credible platform to promote your business, raise your profile and connect with the regions business leaders and key influencers. We’ve interviewed global business icons like Sir Richard Branson and Lady Michelle Mone OBE, so association with the magazine instantly positions you as leader in your field.

We work with organisations to find the most effective marketing solution for you, often tailoring a complete package that can include advertising in print and online, sponsored content, editorial features, direct marketing and event collaboration.

• Display advertising in the magazine, with over 30,000 readers

• Sponsored columns and special editorial features• Advertising banners on the website portal and

weekly newswire • Dedicated ‘expert’ content on the website • Sponsorship and promotion at Business Leader events• Targeted email marketing to our 28,000 subscribers • Complete direct mail service to our circulation list• Video interviews and content

CONNECTING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITYThe new Business Leader website (Jan 2016) provides visitors with a complete online business portal with the latest local business news, national news, interviews, events and expert business information and content spanning finance, legal, HR, property, marketing and more.

Contact our Business Development Team on 01934 428 779 to discuss an advertising and marketing package tailored to your business needs.

The Business Leader Awards is the highlight of the business calendar for the region. It celebrates and recognises business success and brings together over 300 high profile leaders in business, government, politics and education.

The awards are exclusive, prestigious and high profile, hosted at a top hotel with champagne reception, 4 course gala dinner, awards presentation hosted by a leading celebrity and a spectacular night for finalists, winners and guests. It is the must-attend event of the year.

The Business Leader Awards represent an outstanding sponsorship opportunity, with enormous promotion, a ‘who’s who’ line up of guests, and association with the most prestigious awards event of the year.

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