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Tania and Melanie have been publishing local magazines for 12 years. The partnership evolved from a being fellow publishers running their own magazines, then buying and running one together and finally consolidating all their titles under one umbrella, Discover Magazines Ltd; now the Solent’s number one portfolio of local community magazines.
Melanie is the creative arm of the partnership having spent 25 years in marketing communications management within SME and corporations. Over the years, she devised many advertising campaigns, co-ordinated direct mail programmes, exhibitions, sales conferences and managed press relations. As a marketing junkie with never ending ideas she particularly enjoys brainstorming with owners of start up businesses.
“We are well aware that many of small businesses are challenged by time and expertise to successfully manage their marketing. Advertising is a minefield where mistakes can be costly. We want Discover advertisers to benefit from the support we can give by offering our expertise, advice and experience, not just in advertising but in marketing and small business solutions.”
With her background in programming and IT services, Tania is especially good at exploiting the latest technology resulting in a very efficient, small business. Tania founded The Chandlers Ford Directory 14 years ago which is now published by Discover Magazines as Discover Chandlers Ford. Her experience in publishing communities magazines is unique as she also sources all the articles for Discover. She has the patience and skills that many of us only dream of to implement web based software and apps on the market. She’s happy to share these nuggets with Discover Magazine customers. Discover Magazines is run using all these services so they are practical, tried n’ tested solutions.
Hi, I'm Melanie on the left and co-director of Discover. I've got 30 years experience in advertising and marketing communications; working internationally, locally and with advertising agencies. I apply this knowledge to our magazines, making them response focussed for our advertisers and I personally advise every new advertiser that comes on board about advert design, placement and how to get the best from their investment in Discover.
Together with Tania Houston, co-director of Discover who has 30 years experience in building efficient marketing systems using the latest technology we uniquely offer our customers more than just print advertising with "Bonus Marketing Services"; a full range of lead generation ideas and solutions to take the hassle out of advertising and marketing your business.
We give every advertiser, big or small our personal attention; helping with design, marketing plans and suggesting an appropriate booking in terms of effectiveness, budget and expectations. Please don’t hesitate in asking for advice; after all, successfully advertising local businesses is what we do best and it costs nothing to share our experience.
Visitors are welcome to discuss their advertising requirements, use our advertising library for ideas and design inspiration and receive free advice. Within the walls of the Design Chapel, in this quiet corner of Southampton Common, are a number of businesses in the design field, including Discover Magazines. There is free 4hr parking outside. Park at the end of Cemetery Road, walk through the stone arch into the cemetery and the chapel is just ahead of you.
