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Your all-in-one Design and Production Powerhouse

Magazine masterminds or aspiring publishers? We're your experienced production partners! From dazzling magazines to annual journals and self-published gems, from show guides to event programmes and even hyperlocal newspapers, adverts, marketing materials, and artwork for social media — we craft your vision into vibrant reality — and all at wallet-friendly prices.

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visitors attending a trade show, event or exhibition

Why a regular magazine benefits trade shows, exhibitions, conferences and events

by Dean Cook • 14 Oct, 2024
In today's fast-paced business environment, trade shows, exhibitions, conferences and events play a crucial role in connecting businesses with potential customers, partners, and suppliers. Organisers seeking ideas to enhance engagement should consider publishing a regular magazine, as it can significantly improve the event's value proposition for visitors and exhibitors.
Printing plates determine the pagination of a publication

What is pagination? The art of compiling your content for print success

by Dean Cook • 17 Jul, 2024
In newspaper and magazine production, pagination primarily involves numbering and positioning editorial and advertising content as pages. It also enables the production artist to group pages, such as knowing where to add sections or supplements while working within a printer's printing plate and sheet arrangement to support print efficiency and costs.
a magazine designer preparing an advertiser's artwork

Are you looking to hire a magazine designer? How can we help?

by Dean Cook • 16 Apr, 2024
As an independent publisher, your vision is the driving force behind your magazine. But translating that vision into a visually stunning, reader-engaging publication requires a skilled and experienced magazine designer or a magazine production artist, as many often refer to the role.

The Magazine Production Company: Your Perfect Partner in Magazine Design

by Dean Cook • 05 Apr, 2024
Are you an independent publisher searching for a magazine designer to bring your vision to life? Look no further than The Magazine Production Company ( www.magazineproduction.com )!

Unveiling the powerhouse: what software do you need to design a magazine?

by Dean Cook • 06 Mar, 2024
So, you're ready to embark on the exciting journey of creating your own magazine! But amidst the flurry of brainstorming content and captivating visuals, a crucial question arises: 'What software do I need to create a magazine?'

How to design a magazine: It's more than just making a page look good

by Dean Cook • 02 Feb, 2024
So you have a fantastic magazine idea! It is filled with captivating stories, stunning visuals, and a message that will resonate with your target audience. You turn on your computer, fire up a design program, and think, "Piece of cake!" But hold on there, aspiring publisher. Creating a professional, print-ready magazine goes far beyond simply arranging text and images on a page.

The Dawn of the Hyperlocal Newspaper — is it better than a community magazine, and why every town and city should have one?

by Dean Cook • 02 Feb, 2024
The world of publishing in the UK is evolving, and with it, the way communities connect. While door-to-door community magazines hold a certain charm, a hyperlocal newspaper is a cost-effective powerhouse poised to revolutionise community engagement.

Strategic content powerhouse: Why your business needs a magazine (and how it pays for itself)

by Dean Cook • 31 Jan, 2024
In the age of endless scrolling and fleeting attention spans, it's easy to think print is dead. But what if I told you a well-crafted magazine could be your business's secret weapon to dominate your industry, engage your customers, and even turn a profit?

Production for:

Marketing and PR teams

We can take on the whole package of work to produce the professional looking magazine that you need.

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White labelling needs

If you need to call in extra skills and resources to support your own team in a discrete way.

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First time publishers

Producing your first magazine can be a complex experience, so let us help you from the start.

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  • “As usual, it has been an absolute delight to work with Toni. She is so good at understanding a brief, even when it’s fraught with vagueness and school politics, and delivering something exactly right.”

    Sara Randall

    Institut Montana Zugerberg, Switzerland

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  • “…an efficient, prompt and professional service combined with excellent knowledge of the media industry gave us complete peace of mind throughout the production process of our newspaper.”

    Paul Gibson

    Regional Media Group

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  • "No one understands magazine workflows better than Dean Cook but he also understands publishing and the pressures and priorities of his clients. His professional attitude is refreshing and it has contributed significantly to the success, profitability, efficiency and quality of our publication."

    Zenon Schoepe, former Editorial Director, 

    Resolution  magazine

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  • “Always supplying a first-class service offering great value for money.”

    John Hulme

    CJ Publishing

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  • “Just had a first glance and it looks fab as per usual…all in all, another job well done. Thank you."

    Z. Rahman, PR & Communications

    RAC

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  • "Toni, is amazing. Her work is fast and efficient and again totally understood my requirements immediately. My first launch of the magazine Wokingham Local was a tremendous success and I am sure will go from strength to strength. Thanks Dean and Toni."

    Jacqui Priestley, publisher

    Wokingham Local

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  • "First-class service. This was the first month I have used the company to produce a monthly magazine and everything went like clockwork and to deadline. Highly recommended."

    Neil Nixon

    C&M magazine

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  • "All done and approved. Well done yet again. I must admit, this was the most stress-free deadline month I’ve ever had…"

    Paul Gibson, 

    Bexhill News & Hailsham News

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