We’re excited to share a new chapter in our story! Contemporary Media, Inc., the publishers of, well, us, here at Memphis Parent have decided to change up our look and distribution (!!!).
Beginning with our August 2020 issue, our content will come to you on coated-stock (glossy) paper and will be saddle-stitched (essentially, stapled); this is a departure from our past as a newsprint, folded publication. And we are getting resized to a smaller, magazine size (8.5x10.875 inches), rather than our previous tabloid size.
What does this mean for our distribution? Well, starting in August, we get to ride along with our sister publication, Memphis magazine, to ZIP codes in family-dense neighborhoods (see full list of those ZIP codes below). In addition to being poly-bagged with Memphis, we will continue to distribute free copies to easily accessible locations throughout the city. Part of our mission, and a part we are strongly passionate about, is the availability of our content to parents of all walks of life and income levels. Parents and grandparents who do not subscribe to Memphis will still be able to find copies in community centers, libraries, and select grocery stores. We will publish that list as we wrap our August issue.
In this new chapter, we will be produced four times per year: March, May, August, and October. We will continue to produce Camp Guide, Cover Kids, Family Choice Awards, and more of the familiar content that you have come to expect. We will also continue to host our events throughout the year, including Camp Expo and School Expo and keep you updated on family-friendly events throughout the area.
Last but certainly not least, we will continue to provide a host of digital content for you, both on memphisparent.com and on our social media platforms. We will strive to grow our digital engagement in this new era, as well as our lasting connections with families throughout the Mid-South.
Thank you for being a part of our family! We couldn’t do it without you.
Memphis magazine subscribers in these ZIP codes will receive Memphis Parent 4x per year:
38002, 38016, 38017, 38018, 38103, 38104, 38111, 38117, 38119, 38120, 38122, 38125, 38133, 38134, 38138, 38139, 38654, 38671, 38672
To become a yearly subscriber to Memphis magazine, you can do so here for only $9 (use code STAYHOME)! To learn more about Memphis, visit their website here.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us through any of our social channels or email ashley@memphisparent.com.