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Metropolis is a publishing group, established in 1994, that specialises in Consumer, Business and Travel Publishing alongside Public Sector Contracts and Reward & Benefit programmes for consumers and Corporate partners. Metropolis Publishing Group Website
CONSUMER PUBLISHING
Record
Collector
Established in 1979, Record Collector is the world's
leading authority on rare and collectable records. Each
month the magazine spans 50 years of music history,
covering every era and every genre - pop, rock, psychedelia,
soul, rock & roll, reggae, soundtracks - and more. Record
Collector uses expert writers from around the world
to present a comprehensive package of detailed and fascinating
features, news, reviews, interviews, valuations and
advice. Vinyl, CDs, DVDs, books, posters, memorabilia,
record fairs, auctions . . . every aspect of the booming
worldwide market in rock and pop history is captured
each month in Record Collector. And with thousands of
records and other musical items advertised in every
issue, Record Collector is the leading forum for all
dealers, buyers and sellers of music collectables. "A
strange, wonderful monthly trip into the heart of rock
and roll . . ."
Rare
Record Price Guide
Established in 1987 and published every two years, Rare
Record Price Guide is the world's leading authority
on prices of rare and collectable records pressed in
the UK. The Guide covers every era from the 50's onwards
and every genre - pop, rock, psychedelia, blues, soul,
rock and roll, reggae, jazz, dance, indie, country,
folk, exotica - and more. The Guide is compiled by the
expert writers of Record Collector and provides an A-Z
guide to the rare and collectable UK releases with catalogue
numbers, B-sides, release dates and current mint values
for every UK single worth over £5, EP over £8, CD single
over £8, LP over £12 and CD over £18. The guide features
over 100,000 entries spanning 1500 pages.
Book
and Magazine Collector
Established in 1984, Book and Magazine Collector is
the UK's leading publication for lovers of rare books,
magazines, comics and related memorabilia. Written by
leading experts and beautifully illustrated, Book and
Magazine Collector covers a wide range of literature
from the 18th Century to the present day. Features range
from detailed studies of classic authors like Dickens
and Trollope to interviews with modern bestsellers like
Frederick Forsyth and Bernard Cornwell. Cult authors
like JRR Tolkien and JK Rowling are celebrated, and
there is a strong emphasis on children's books and other
collectable genres, especially crime fiction and comics.
Family
History Monthly
Established in 1996, Family History Monthly is the leading
British magazine in the rapidly-growing family history
and genealogy market. It offers a unique blend of authoritative
and friendly advice. Published every 4 weeks, it is
a 'must-read' for anyone involved in genealogical research,
while offering a helping hand to beginners. Carefully
researched and beautifully illustrated articles on all
aspects of family and social history are supplemented
by a wealth of news and reviews. Family History Monthly
offers comprehensive reviews of the latest genealogy
software, key web sites and other new media tools and
applications now available to the family historian.
Subscribers enjoy a range of additional benefits from
free CDs to reduced admission to museums and attractions.
Kindred
Spirit
Launched in 1987, Kindred Spirit is the UK's leading
magazine on Mind Body and Spirit. It is available throughout
the UK on the news stand as well as through most leading
New Age and health food shops. Published bi-monthly,
every article provides information that will inspire
and inform readers so that their lives can be enhanced
through a holistic vision of wisdom, health and understanding.
Since publication Kindred Spirit has featured all kinds
of discoveries both in the spiritual and in the scientific
world, as well as revelations into the workings of the
human mind. Many complementary medicines, products and
therapies are also prominently featured. Kindred Spirit's
website complements the magazine, offering a comprehensive
online mail order shop, a virtual jukebox, articles,
directories and much more.
Countryman's
Weekly
Launched as a weekly national newspaper in 1993, Countryman's
Weekly is widely accepted as the voice of the UK's country
sport community. Distributed via the news trade and
available in newsagents and via subscription the newspaper
is compulsory reading for anyone who participates or
enjoys spectating in a wide variety of sport in the
British countryside. Written by enthusiasts for enthusiasts,
every week Countryman's Weekly runs news and features
on gundogs, lurchers, terriers, falconry, hunting, game
shooting, rough shooting, wildfowling, fishing, stalking,
game keeping, pest control, gun trade news, sporting
history and has a comprehensive round up of country
shows and game fairs throughout the UK. The paper also
produces The Countryman's Weekly Handbook, an annual
publication providing a comprehensive guide to the countryside
sporting year.
BUSINESS PUBLISHING
National
Plant Hire Guide
National Plant Hire Guide was first published in 1961
and was quickly established as the leading directory
for the UK Plant Hire Industry. We are proud to offer
our customers the most comprehensive guide to hire companies
across the UK. It is easy to use, and an essential source
of information for professionals in the building and
construction industry. The National Plant Hire Guide
is widely known as "the Bible for UK plant hire".
Building
Products Magazine
Established in 1976, Building Products is the 'Best
Read Monthly' in the building/architectural sector.
Building Products is used by all segments of the industry
to identify and learn about new products and innovations
in the market, trends and technical advice. Published
in A4 format, it has an average ABC circulation of over
29,000 per month. It has unrivalled levels of information
about its circulation including demographics on registered
readers
Laboratory
News
Labnews.co.uk, the on-line presence of Laboratory News
magazine, offers the latest news, features, products,
jobs, opinion polls, competitions and giveaways and
is aimed at scientists and science professionals from
all backgrounds. Users can also get involved in debates
by leaving comments on articles and have the opportunity
to sign up for our regular e-mail news alerts, providing
all the latest information straight to their inbox.
Laboratory
News Directory
Labnewsdirectory.co.uk is the UK's largest and most
comprehensive independent online directory of laboratory
equipment suppliers. The site provides an easy to use
tool to source laboratory suppliers easily and effectively.
Simply search by name, category or keyworda nd you'll
have access to over 500 of the UK's leading labortaory
suppliers with more being added every day.
The
Landscaper Magazine
Established in 1998, The Landscaper is the magazine
for the industry's professionals. The Landscaper provides
the landscaping community with news, reviews, hints,
tips, advice, trends and features about all aspects
of the industry Published in a handy A5 size, The Landscaper
is a glossy title which helps its readers to develop
their businesses. With a monthly circulation of over
7,000, its readers include landscaping contractors,
designers, architects arborists, greenkeepers and other
key professions across both the public and private sectors.
Frontier
Magazine
Frontier and Frontier Brands are the leading magazines
in the global travel retail business offering an in-depth
coverage of the latest trends and developments in the
industry. With an audited circulation of almost 4,000,
Frontier is an essential read for executives around
the world to keep abreast of this fast-paced environment.
The
Trader Magazine
The Trader is the UK's No1 stock buying and wholesale
guide. Specialising in a wide range of bulk and volume
goods including Trade clearance, budget and discount
lines, surplus and dead stock, ex-catalogue goods, discontinued
ranges and pallet loads, The Trader is the most up-to
date guide around. Published and read monthly by almost
46,000 market traders, small retailers, independent
traders, e-Bayers and car booters etc, our supplier
categories cover a wide range from clothing, Jewellery
and fashion accessories, to household & fancy goods,
toiletries, electrical and the very latest crazes and
novelties.
IEM
(Previously Industrial Exchange and Mart)
IEM (previously Industrial Exchange & Mart) is the widely
respected weekly publication recognised for the buying
and selling of new and used industrial equipment including,
machine tools, forklifts, racking, modular storage,
portable cabins, platforms, stillages partitions, generators,
heating & ventilation, air-conditioning, conveyors,
lifting gear and much more.
Northern
Pages
Northern Pages is high quality service sector based
directory published by Metropolis International (UK)
Ltd. It is a brand new, truly unique business to business
directory, aimed at specifically targeted buyers within
commercial and industrial businesses.
Hobsons
Boarding Schools Directory
UK Boarding Schools provide first-class education to
children from 7-18 years of age. Hobsons Guide to UK
Boarding Schools provides you with all of the information
you need to help you choose the right boarding school.
Duty
Free News International
Duty-Free News International has been the leading news
publication of the global travel-retail industry for
more than 20 years. Each monthly issue offers analysis
of the latest retailer and supplier news along with
in-depth coverage of markets, trends, industry issues,
people moves and company news. The analysis-driven print
issue is supported by round-the-clock news delivery
through web and email services. Duty-Free News International
is read across the world by senior executives working
for travel retailers, luxury brand owners and distributors.
SMARTSAVE REWARD & BENEFIT PROGRAMMES
Metropolis is a market leader in providing benefits
and rewards programmes to public sector and corporate
clients in the UK Metropolis's Benefits and Rewards
Programmes feature savings and benefits at 1,000s of
participating merchants the core of which are 20% discounts
at leading entertainment venues available without restrictions
at all times for up to 6 people through its Smartsave
Technology platform.
Discount
Britain Save 20% at London and UK Tourist Attractions
Discount Britain saves a visitor to London £££'s at
top attractions and popular restaurants in London. Save
20% for up to 6 people. Just print the page with the
Smartsave code number and take this to any of the London
attractions or restaurants listed on the site to save
a massive 20% off the total bill. No pre-pay! No restrictions!.
New
York Smartsave
New York Smartsave saves a visitor up to 20% at
top attractions in New York for up to 6 people. Just
print the page with the Smartsave code number and take
this to any of the New York attractions. No pre-pay!
No restrictions!.
PUBLIC SECTOR CONTRACTS
ResCard
ResCard is a service Metropolis provides to the citizens
of Westminster on behalf of Westminster City Council.
It is designed to promote accessibility to art and leisure
facilities in the borough and to provide real cost savings
to residents. ResCard currently has approximately 50,000
members representing almost 1 in 3 of the adult population
in Westminster. Cardholders receive an electronic membership
card that enables them to obtain the discounts and,
every 3 months they are sent an updated 48-page, full
colour handbook which sets out the locations where they
can save. Metropolis negotiates the discounts, publishes
the handbook, prints the cards and provides the customer
service and fulfillment directly to Westminster Residents.
