Why advertise in the Handy Mag?
We offer a variety of advertising solutions, both in print and online.
Book anything from a twelfth page advertisement in six editions to a one-off double-page advertorial.
Distribution
With a readership over 100,000*, the Handy Mag is the only magazine delivered door-to-door by Royal Mail to all of Ryedale and the north side of York.
Handy Mag Ryedale is delivered to all domestic and business letterboxes in postcode sectors YO17, YO18, YO62, and YO60—that’s over 27,380 letterboxes.
Handy Mag York is delivered to all domestic and business letterboxes in postcode sectors YO32, YO31 1, YO31 8, YO31 9, YO30 1, YO30 4, YO26 6, and YO19 5—that’s over 27,300 letterboxes.
*Assumes 2 persons per household.
What's inside
Adverts & Advertorials
for local businesses, tradespeople, national brands, healthcare professionals, estate agents, attractions…nyone, in fact, who has something to offer people in Ryedale and York.
Local Life
What’s on, news from local groups, charities and support organisations, regular columns and articles.
Other content
Competitions, index of advertisers, homes & gardens, motoring, puzzles.
Our magazines are read cover-to-cover by an engaged readership, thus guaranteeing that your advert is going to reach your customers.
One-Stop Shop
No artwork? No problem.
With in-house designers and copywriters, we can help you to produce high-quality adverts, artwork, and content that will generate real results for your business.
Business Directory
Booking an advertisement in the Handy Mag comes with a FREE listing on our well-used online business directory. Directory listings can also be booked separately.
Advertising Rates
Our advertising rates are below. Please email or call us if you would like to book any advertising or have any questions.
We can help with your advert design and advise on the best rates and packages with discounts available for advertising booked in both magazines as well as discounts for longer term bookings.
We offer 10% discount for advertising in both magazines in the same month, 10% discount for bookings of 3 months, and 20% discount for bookings of 6 months.
All prices are per month and exclusive of VAT.
| ADVERT SIZE | RATE | DIMENSIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Full page | £335 | 210mm x 148mm |
| Half page | £184 | 91mm x 129mm |
| Quarter page | £106 | 91mm x 62mm |
| Eighth page | £65 | 43mm x 62mm |
| Twelfth page | £43 | 43mm x 40mm |
| Double page | £603 | 210mm x 298mm |
| SPECIAL POSITIONS | RATE | DIMENSIONS |
|---|---|---|
| Back page | £454 | 210mm x 148mm |
| Inside front page | £402 | 210mm x 148mm |
| Inside back page | £367 | 210mm x 148mm |
| Page 3, 5, 7, 9 | £367 | 210mm x 148mm |
Specifications & Format
Double page spread 210mm (h) x 297mm (w) or 216mm x 303mm incl 3mm bleeds.
Full page 210mm (h) x 148mm (w) or 216mm x 154mm incl bleeds.
Half page (Horizontal) 91mm (h) x 129mm (w)
Half page (Vertical) 187mm (h) x 62mm (w)
Quarter page 91mm (h) x 62mm (w)
Eighth page 43mm (h) x 62mm (w)
Twelfth page 43mm (h) x 40mm (w)
Ad formats accepted: pdf, jpg, tiff
Time to next deadline
For prime positions and advertorial features, please contact us.
Print & Delivery Schedule
Our copy deadlines are usually the first Tuesday of the previous month and magazines are distributed to letterboxes in the last week of each month.
| Edition | Deadline | Distribution Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| January 2023 | 6th December 2022 | 26th December 2022 |
| February 2023 | 10th January 2023 | 30th January 2023 |
| March 2023 | 7th February 2023 | 27th February 2023 |
| April 2023 | 7th March 2023 | 27th March 2023 |
| May 2023 | 4th April 2023 | 24th April 2023 |
| June 2023 | 9th May 2023 | 29th May 2023 |
| July 2023 | 6th June 2023 | 26th June 2023 |
| Aug/Sep 2023 | 11th July 2023 | 31st July 2023 |
| October 2023 | 5th September 2023 | 25th September 2023 |
| November 2023 | 3rd October 2023 | 23rd October 2023 |
| December 2023 | 7th November 2023 | 27th November 2023 |
| January 2023 | 5th December 2023 | 27th December 2023 |