Accent is a vibrant colour glossy publication, attractively designed and highly readable, concentrating on local news, entertainment and business with regular fashion, interiors, leisure and motoring features. Successfully established in Newcastle back in 1999, Accent has gained recognition as a quality magazine reaching a high AB audience. With a circulation of 18,000 copies, of which 14,000 are delivered free into prime residential areas, it reaches business people and decision makers in their homes. In addition to its residential distribution, 4,000 will be delivered directly to business and hotels and it is available in all good newsagents. Accent magazine offers you an excellent opportunity to reach and influence a unique target audience.
Job title: Managing Director
Mick set up Accent Magazines in 1999 and has overseen the company's growth to become the North East's largest independent publisher. Starting with Accent itself, the company now publishes titles such as North East Times, North East HouseHunter, South Tyne & Wear HouseHunter, Manchester Living, Accent Distribution was also launched last year.
Contact: mbohare@aol.com
Job title: Sales Director
Mike has been a Director of Accent Magazines since January 2001 and is responsible for the commercial performance of the magazine. He has almost 20 years' industry experience and is also a partner in Accent's sister title, North East Times.
Job title: Editor
Kevin has been at Accent from day one (Sept 99), in fact he was involved in the planning of the company long before that and played a major part in establishing Accent. Previously he has worked for Newcastle Chronical and Journal Ltd and The Gateshead Post. Areas of responsibility include, book, restaurant and travel writing and design, layout and production.
Contact: kevin.wright@accentmagazines.co.uk
Job title: Deputy Editor
Rachel joined Accent Magazines Ltd in 2004 after completing her degree in Linguistics and English Language at the University of Durham and she hasn't looked back since. Now the deputy editor of Accent, Rachel is your main contact for fashion, beauty and business news.
Job title: Staff Writer
Rebecca has been writing for Accent Magazines since November 2006. Regular contributions to Accent include Notes to Self and Engine Torque, as well as features and interviews. Rebecca has a first class degree in English Language and Literature, and an MA in Literary Studies from Newcastle University.
Contact: rebecca.eves@accentmagazines.co.uk
Job title: Staff Writer
Alison joined Accent in September 2005 after graduating from Northumbria University with a 2:1 in Social Science and working as a research journalist for CGA Centro Ltd. She writes the arts, interiors and the city scene sections of the magazine.
Contact: alison.cowie@accentmagazines.co.uk
Job title: Designer
Peter has been with the company since 2005, working alongside the editor in the design and production of the magazine. After completing his higher national diploma in Newspaper design and information graphics, Peter was Inter-railling around Europe and gaining work experience at several graphic and newspaper companies before he settled at Accent.
Contact: peter.mallon@accentmagazines.co.uk
