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Local advertising that reaches 336,000 homes

Magazine advertising and leaflet distribution across 57 local areas in Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Delivered by hand, every four weeks, since 2005.
Homes reached
336,000
Local areas
57
Delivery cycle
4 weekly
Trading since
2005
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Magazine advertising

Get seen on the kitchen table, not scrolled past

Your advert goes through the door by hand in an A5 magazine that people keep around the house. That means you are still being seen weeks after delivery, from a single booking.

You choose only the areas you want. If one local area covers where you work, that is all you pay for. Add more areas as you grow and your rate per area comes down.

  • Five advert sizes, from an eighth page to a double page spread
  • Prime positions including front cover, back cover and centre pages
  • Bigger discounts the more areas you book
  • Artwork handled for you if you do not have any
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Leaflet distribution

Your leaflets, delivered with the magazine

Already got leaflets printed? We will get them into homes across the same 57 local areas, carried by the same delivery team that brings out our magazines.

Your leaflet travels inside the magazine, so it arrives as part of something people already look forward to rather than loose paper on the mat.

  • Delivered by hand across your chosen areas
  • Every round is GPS tracked, so you know the job went out
  • Choose one area or as many as you need
  • Goes out on the same four weekly cycle as the magazines
How Leaflet Distributors Work in the UK Everything You Need to Know

6 reasons why we're the right choice for your business

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You can cherry pick the best local areas to suit your business!

If one local area is all you need then that’s all you pay for. But, if you want more, just cherry pick the best areas and take advantage of our great multiple booking discounts giving you a wider, more than any other magazine!

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You can choose any two magazines from our 57 local areas and you get a third one FREE!

*Based on current rate card prices only on a minimum booking period of two issues.

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Advanced distribution system

Fully GPS Tracked!

You’ll get in front of the right customers with the right frequency. Our unique, tried and tested distribution system has proven since 2005 to get the best response rate ever. This ensures the widest coverage in the most cost effective way ensuring optimum return on your investment. Plus, all of our Distributors are fully GPS tracked to give you peace of mind!

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Loved by locals!

Local residents have been receiving our magazines for over 19 years and the response has been fantastic! They really look forward to each issue and just love using the businesses in the magazines. In short, we’re the widest read publications in the area.

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It really works!

Red Rose Directories, the pioneers in magazine advertising, boast a 19-year legacy of delivering outstanding results for businesses. Join us for effective local advertising in respected areas. Our advertisers stay with us, testament to the success and affordability of our magazine advertising solutions.

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Leaflet distribution

You can get your leaflets and brochures hand delivered by the same professional delivery team that distributes Red Rose Directories and all GPS tracked!

Work with us in just 3 simple steps…

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Choose your areas

Use the pricing calculator to see what it costs, or give us a ring and we will talk it through with you.

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We get you ready

Send over your artwork, or ask our design team to put your advert together for you.

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Your advert goes out

Delivered by hand across your chosen areas on the next four weekly cycle. Then you follow up the enquiries.

Get started now and book your local advert online

What our Residents and Advertisers say about us

About Red Rose

We care about getting you results from your advertisements.

Since 2005, we’ve been empowering local businesses to find customers and thrive. As seasoned experts in magazine advertising, local advertising, and connecting businesses with their communities, our local business directory has become a must-have resource. 

Residents frequently express their enjoyment of browsing through our magazines, discovering and supporting local businesses. But our commitment doesn’t end there!

We offer comprehensive services, including designing, printing, and distributing your leaflets to homes within our extensive 336,000 catchment area.

Our dedicated team, well-versed in local marketing strategies, is ready to assist you. If you have a local advertising project in mind, call us today and let’s bring your vision to life!

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57 local areas across Greater Manchester and Lancashire

From Bolton outwards, each individual magazine covers its own patch. Have a look at the full list and find the areas that matter to your business.

Not sure which one is right for you?

Tell us what you do and where your customers are, and we will point you at the option that makes the most sense. No pressure either way.

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How do I know which size advert is right for my business?
Not sure which fits? The pricing calculator will show you what each size costs in the areas you are interested in.

Eighth page. Our smallest advert, and the easiest way to test an area. Room for your logo, your contact details and a point or two about what you do.

Quarter page. If you are a sole trader or working on the tools, this keeps you comfortably busy without bringing in more work than you can handle.

Half page. You get strong visibility across the area and a noticeably higher response rate.

Full page. You become impossible to miss on the page.

Double page spread. Best if you have a lot to show, several products or services, or you want to run an advertorial that tells your story properly.

Prime pages. Front cover, back cover, inside front, inside back, page three and centre pages. Maximum exposure and the strongest brand recognition in the magazine.