Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Advertising Partner in Minehead, Somerset
Word Gets Around is a community-focused publication owned by Clive and Paul Smith. Established in 2019, we deliver 11,000 magazines bi-monthly across West Somerset, combining print and digital platforms to support local businesses and communities. Our services include print advertising, digital marketing, graphic design, and website creation, with a commitment to integrating multi-channel strategies for maximum impact. With over 25 years of combined experience in design and publishing, we prioritise local relevance, offering limited advertising spaces to ensure a clean reader experience. Our team works closely with advertisers to create tailored campaigns, while our online platform extends content accessibility and interactivity.We actively collaborate with community groups, schools, and charities to promote local initiatives. Backed by 75% of advertisers who have partnered with us for over five years, we focus on transparency, affordability, and long-term value. Our integrated approach ensures businesses remain visible through consistent branding across print and digital mediums. We pride ourselves on understanding regional needs, offering flexible advertising solutions, and fostering community engagement through curated content.
Services
Print Advertising
Digital Marketing
Graphic Design
Website Creation
Community Directories
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of combined experience in design and publishing
- Our integrated print-digital advertising approach maximises brand visibility
- We focus on local West Somerset market knowledge and community needs
- Our team includes an associate lecturer in graphic design at Bridgwater & Taunton College
- We guarantee 75% advertiser retention over five years through proven results
What people say
Great local advertising platform
Fascinating historical articles
Free community resource
Consistent publication schedule
Supports local businesses
Services
Print Advertising
Our print advertising reaches 11,000 West Somerset households bi-monthly through A5 format magazines. We offer eighth-page to full-page ad options with competitive pricing and long-term booking discounts. Advertisers benefit from high engagement rates and complementary digital integration opportunities.
Digital Marketing
We provide digital advertising solutions including leaderboard banners, category-specific placements, and homepage features. Our platform offers analytics tracking and cross-promotion with print campaigns. Services include monthly subscription options with VAT-transparent pricing structures.
Graphic Design
Our design team creates logos, branding materials, and print/digital assets with First Class Honours expertise. Services include client consultation through production stages, ensuring consistent brand identity across all marketing channels and materials.
Website Creation
We build responsive websites from basic start-up platforms to bespoke solutions. Services include content management system integration, SEO optimisation, and cross-platform compatibility testing. Our designs focus on user experience and business conversion goals.
Community Directories
Our directories showcase local businesses, clubs, and charities with verified contact information. We provide free listings for community groups and paid enhanced listings for businesses seeking greater visibility in both print and digital formats.
People
Clive Smith
Editor
With decades of business experience, Clive transitioned from corporate roles to establish Word Gets Around. He oversees editorial direction and business strategy, leveraging his marketing expertise to develop community-focused advertising solutions.
Paul Smith
Designer
Paul leads design operations with a First Class Honours degree in Graphic Design. He manages client projects from concept to completion and lectures at Bridgwater & Taunton College, sharing industry insights with emerging designers.
Questions
How can local businesses advertise in your magazine?
Businesses can contact us directly via phone or email to discuss advertising packages. We offer print and digital options with flexible booking periods and long-term discounts.
What areas do you cover for print distribution?
We deliver to Minehead, Watchet, Williton, Dunster, and surrounding West Somerset areas, covering TA23 and TA24 postal codes with 11,000+ bi-monthly distributions.
Do you offer design services for new businesses?
Yes, we provide comprehensive design services including logo creation, branding materials, and marketing assets with expert guidance from initial consultation to final production.
Can community groups get featured in your magazine?
Community groups can submit information for free listings in our directories and may be featured in articles highlighting local initiatives and events.
What payment options are available for advertisers?
We accept monthly direct debit payments for long-term bookings and offer tiered pricing with discounts for consecutive issue bookings across multiple issues.
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Reviews (4)
Wendy Nickels
Oct 05, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality
Really look forward to receiving these brochures, theyre are always packed with interesting articles and information
Really look forward to receiving these brochures, theyre are always packed with interesting articles and information
Mark Terrell
Mar 17, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Paul and the team at Word Gets around are fabulous! Highly recommend if youre looking to create branding for your business
Paul and the team at Word Gets around are fabulous! Highly recommend if youre looking to create branding for your business
Emma Greenhow
Jan 07, 2020
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I contacted Paul to design a logo for my business. He was fantastic and produced some great designs, one of which was absolutely perfect! I'm excited to continue to work with Paul and can highly recommend his service
Teresa Wort
Nov 13, 2019
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"I'm not techy and having my very first website built was a bit scary and exciting, but straight away Paul put me at ease. I was able to ask any questions and not feel silly. He designed my logo, has helped with design of adverts and posters, and during the last couple of years his gently nature and listening skills to what I have wanted as the customer, has been priceless"
