Trying to launch a magazine on to UK newsstands can be a daunting experience for many new and even experienced publishers.

In the UK there are many distributors to newsstand and SH Circulation can introduce you to these and help you decide which distributor suits your needs and your magazine launch best.

Through a newsstand distributor, you may have access to over 50,000 retailers of magazines that include supermarkets and chainstores such as WH Smith, Martins and RS McColls to name a few. Acceptance in these types of outlet are subject to presentation and acceptance which can never be guaranteed.

To make a presentation of your magazine to a distributor you will need to be well prepared. Some of the information you will need includes an ISSN or ISBN number, a media kit, a dummy magazine or a printed issue together with a retail budget as now most supemarkets and chain stores will require publishers to purchase space or promotional units in store.

From the appointment of a newsstand distributor, it can take approximately 3 months to make the necessary presentations to retail to gain newsstand distribution which should be noted when planning a launch.

If you are an international publisher looking to bring your magazine to a UK audience, SH Circulation can guide you through the process of importing your magazine into this market.

SH Circulation can help and guide you through the complex process of UK newsstand distribution.

Visit our main distribution website: www.pineapple-media.com

** It should be noted that SH Circulation cannot guarantee distribution, copy sales or trade acceptance of any product represented. SH Circulation is a consultancy and some services are provided through third parties.