SME News Media Pack

Media Pack

Contents About SME News About SME News Testimonials Contributors SME News supports small and medium sized businesses by providing useful insights, start-up and entrepreneurial advice, general business updates as well as the latest news, upcoming small business trends and offering a trustworthy platform to business owners and entrepreneurs who are seeking the latest updates about the ever-changing industry. This publication is brought to you by international publisher, AI Global Media. It is free to subscribe to while also offering a dedicated newsletter and a large selection of award programmes which are all designed to recognise and celebrate the hard- work and dedication of small and medium business owners and independent professionals across the country. This quarterly digital magazine is free to receive and we would like to encourage SME owners and entrepreneurs within the UK to subscribe to this service to gain the required knowledge, support and advice to excel in this sector. SME News covers a diverse range of topics from how to finance your start up to marketing advice, customer retention and extensive knowledge on technology solutions that can improve business advancements. Testimonials Natalie Lewis - Director, Dynamic HR Services Dynamic HR Services is delighted to have been awarded ‘Best HR Management Consultancy’ in partnership with SME News. Proud to be recognised for striving to do things differently, and innovating in an industry which can sometimes appear staid. The SME news team have been fantastic. Thanks to everyone involved. Martin Rapley - The Bug Man The SME team are very friendly and helpful. SME News has helped to promote my business in a unique and very positive way. An award from SME means a lot to me as It is clear that they are team that are seeking out the best of British businesses and help them to succeed and grow. Our Awards Advertising Our Newsletter Online Audience Social Media About AI Global Media Contact Details

Contributors Awards The SME News award programmes are designed to eliminate prejudice against smaller businesses and firms and instead focus on highlighting the talent, achievements and commitment of these enterprises nationwide, no matter how big or small they are. Each of our SME awards programmes examines a specific region within the UK or a particular industry sector. To showcase the best of the best from this region or market, our dedicated team are committed to researching our nominees thoroughly in order to ensure that our awards act as a unique resource for our readers and showcase those who excel in their respective fields.

Forward Features We distribute the SME News magazine quarterly to thousands of readers across the SME landscape. We have included the details of our forward features below and we invite our readers to contribute a piece for each feature. The guide below shows the subjects each editorial will be focusing on, so feel free to reach out to contribute a piece on any of the various subjects. Q1 Publishing date: w/c 13th March 2023 Submissions Deadline: 27th Feburary 2023 The impact of the economy on SMEs The importance of data and analytics for SMEs Q2 Publishing date: w/c 26th June 2023 Submissions deadline: 30th May 2023 The advantages of cloud computing How cybersecurity can help strengthen your business Q3 Publishing date: w/c 25th September 2023 Submissions deadline: 29th August 2023 Marketing trends in 2023 Financing a start up Q4 Publishing date: w/c18th December 2023 Submissions deadline: 20th Novemeber 2023 Software’s every business needs How to achieve financial security as a freelancer Advertising Advertising with SME News allows you to reach your target market and showcase your talent and industry knowledge. Our popular online magazine and website offer a selection of ways to interact with your clients and highlight your skills. With so many different options to choose from and support across every stage of the process, it could not be easier to get your message across. Double Page-spread Full Page 420 x 297mm 210 x 297mm Please note publishing dates may change

Circulation SME News has a defiable presence across the SME market within the UK, which therefore means that our readers range from different industries. These include, but are not limited to, construction, business management, transport, energy, finance, retail and beauty. Our circulation currently stands at 78,000 and is made up of small and medium-sized business owners, as well as those who support and advise them. Newsletter Distribution SME News is pleased to have a dedicated web team to grow our online presence. Our team is constantly working to improve and perfect our website, newsletters, and social media platforms. Our online presence is only getting stronger, and by working with industry professionals to bring our readers the best content, we’re pleased to show the following: Circulation78,000 Open Rate %- 38.17 CTR %- 2.13

Website The SME News website attracts a vast array of users globally across the business landscape, providing them with the most up-to-date small business news, insights and advice. Web Users191,420 Web Page Views1,690,929 @SMENews Followers- 1.4k @SME__News Followers- 1,846 SME News 2,106 followers Social Media About AI Global Media SME News is published by AI Global Media, a UK based digital publishing house established in 2010. Through its brands AI Global Media is committed to delivering ‘Content You Can Trust’ and is dedicated in providing news, insights and features providing vital support to the followers, clients and readers of each title. At AI Global Media we value every reader, visitor, contributor and advertiser equally. As such, we work alongside each and every one of our stakeholders to create websites and magazines that act as unique resources for our readers and a means of communicating with specific audiences for our advertisers. Stats 12-month period (2022)

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