Background and Format: My Watford News is a free monthly newspaper covering local news, sport and events. It is part of the My News Magazines group covering Hertfordshire. Audience and Readership: It is aimed at residents of Watford and local businesses. Time of Publication: Friday - second week of the month. Frequency: 12 issues a year. Circulation: The publisher does not disclose individual circulation figures. Circulation for the group is 75,000 (Source: Publisher). Ad Rates: Advertising information can be found here. Other Information: There is no news desk email address. Editorial enquiries are best directed to Group Editor Nik Allen or the lead staff member on the title.

Background and Format: Launched in 1916, My Weekly is published by DC Thomson Media weekly and is aimed at women who want to learn more about celebrity news and style as well as novel writing. Covers short stories, book reviews, health & wellbeing, lifestyle, cookery and charity days and events. There are also pocket romantic novels included in each issue. The media pack is available from: www.myweekly.co.uk/advertising/ Circulation: Source: ABC Awards: 2018 - PPA Scottish Magazine Awards, Email Communication of the Year: My Weekly Newsletter (nominated) 2012 - Scottish Magazine of the Year Awards, Sales Performance (nominated) Alerts: Gorkana Consumer Alert: Wednesday 8th August 2007 As of this week, My Weekly magazine will be dropping its food pages and only including pages on recipes. For any enquiries concerning the recent changes or any food related issues please contact Mary Milne, the Cookery and Food Editor. Mary can be reached on +44 (0)1382 575 110 and mmilne@dcthomson.co.uk

Background and Format: My Weekly is a women’s magazine that covers real life stories, recipes, well being and beauty. Audience and Readership: The magazine is aimed at women over 35  Other Information: The editorial team generally prefer to receive enquiries by email. Deadlines are 6 weeks in advance of publication.

  Name of PR Opportunity Fashion Products Title of Magazine Section Looking Good Name of PR Opportunity page Looking Good Description of PR Opportunity A page displaying fashion and beauty tips, with clothes and makeup examples Stories and Products not considered Only fashion and beauty considered Leadtime Four weeks Deadline Six weeks Sample Requirements Yes Image Requirements No done through their own picture desk Press Trip/Meeting Requirements N/A Best Journalist Contact Audrey Patterson - apatterson@dcthomson.co.uk Commissioning Editor Contact N/A Freelance Contact N/A Preferred way to approach contact Email Top Tips N/A Additional Notes N/A Ad Hoc Opportunities N/A  

  Name of PR Opportunity Celebrity Celebrity Description of PR Opportunity A two page spread interviewing a celebrity about a project their invovled with at present. A one page spread interviewing a celebrity asking various questions on various topics Stories and Products not considered Anything that does not involve celebrities Anything that does not involve celebrities Leadtime 4 weeks 4 weeks Deadline 6 weeks 6 weeks Sample Requirements N/A N/A Image Requirements No done through their own picture desk No done through their own picture desk Press Trip/Meeting Requirements Yes Yes Best Journalist Contact Susan Anderson - sanderson@dcthomson.co.uk Susan Anderson - sanderson@dcthomson.co.uk Commissioning Editor Contact     Freelance Contact     Preferred way to approach contact Email Email Top Tips     Additional Notes      

Background and Format: My Weekly is a women’s magazine that covers real life stories, recipes, well being and beauty. The Fiction Editor covers short stories and book reviews for the magazine and the online blog.  Audience and Readership: The magazine is aimed at women over 35 Other Information: Freelance submissions have to be sent 6 weeks in advance

  Name of PR Opportunity Health Section Title of Magazine Section Health Name of PR Opportunity page Health Section Description of PR Opportunity A two page spread with various tips on healthy eating and exercise to help you get in shape Stories and Products not considered Only health and exercise tips accepted Leadtime Four weeks Deadline Six weeks Sample Requirements N/A Image Requirements No - done through their own picture desk Press Trip/Meeting Requirements Yes Best Journalist Contact Karen Byrom -   kbyrom@dcthomson.co.uk   Commissioning Editor Contact N/A Freelance Contact N/A Preferred way to approach contact Email Top Tips N/A Additional Notes N/A Ad Hoc Opportunities N/A  

  Name of PR Opportunity Profile Opportunity Profile Opportunity Title of Magazine Section Celebrity Celebrity Name of PR Opportunity page   It's a wonderful life... Description of PR Opportunity A two page spread interviewing a celebrity about a project they are involved with at present A one page spread interviewing a celebrity asking various questions on various topics Stories and Products not considered Anything that does not involve celebrities Anything that does not involve celebrities Leadtime Four weeks Four weeks Deadline Six weeks Six weeks Sample Requirements N/A N/A Image Requirements No - done through their own picture desk No - done through their own picture desk Press Trip/Meeting Requirements Yes Yes Best Journalist Contact Susan Watson -  swatson@dcthomson.co.uk  Susan Watson -  swatson@dcthomson.co.uk    Commissioning Editor Contact N/A N/A Freelance Contact N/A N/A Preferred way to approach contact Email Email Top Tips N/A N/A Additional Notes N/A N/A Ad Hoc Opportunities N/A N/A  

  Name of PR Opportunity Shopping/Mixed Product Page Name of PR Opportunity page Shop Till You Drop Description of PR Opportunity Page giving you advice on what to buy to fit all figures Stories and Products not considered Anything that does not involve clothes Leadtime Four weeks Deadline Six weeks Sample Requirements Yes Image Requirements No - done through their own picture desk Press Trip/Meeting Requirements N/A Best Journalist Contact Audrey Patterson - apatterson@dcthomson.co.uk Commissioning Editor Contact N/A Freelance Contact N/A Preferred way to approach contact Email Top Tips N/A Additional Notes N/A Ad Hoc Opportunities N/A  

Background and Format: My Weekly Specials is a monthly supplement that accompanies My Weekly. It includes celebrity interviews, puzzles, real life stories, fashion and beauty news. Audience and Readership: The supplement is aimed at women over 35 like the main magazine and who are interested in reading more features. Deadline: Copy must be submitted two months before publication. Time of Publication: The supplement is published during the third Thursday of the month. Circulation: Source:Publisher Distribution: The supplement is available through retail in its print format and is available at newsstands. It is also available through subscription here. Ad rates: For more information about ad rates, please contact Craig French at cfrench@dcthomson.co.uk and at +44(0)207 400 1058