Howdy Everyone,

I've just this minute finished the layout for Issue#1 of the new mag and delivered it to the printers. I can now take some time to chat on the forum.

Firstly, a big thank you for all the well wishes and comments of support for the magazine. Launching a National Magazine is a daunting task, and if it were not for the encouragement of businesses and individuals alike, the task would be almost impossible.

From a 100% bias viewpoint, the magazine looks great. The first issue will be 72 pages full colour glossy, with the page content increasing to 110 by years end. There's something in it for everyone, and I have enjoyed meeting so many Volkswagen people and sharing their stories.

I have noted a few questions about availability of the magazine on the forum. Yes, subscriptions will be available, and details are in the first issue. Yes, your local newsagent should be selling it, but to make certain, ask your local newsagent to specifically request the title from NDD, the magazines national distributor. And for those debating whether subscription or newsagent shelf is the best way to go, please keep this in mind. I am more than happy to fill subscription orders, and I am more than happy for you to buy it off the shelves. NDD will be more likely to renew any distribution deal if the copies sell well. And a distribution deal is the key to VMA surviving.

I hope you will enjoy the magazine, and I will be attending quite a number of VW events this year, starting with DUBS By The Pub in Qld on Sunday, 8th of February.

Come and have a chat.

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor
VMA

Good luck Craig.

From talking to you it sounds like you really are keen for this one to be a good goer.

Craig

Thank you for filling one HUGE void on the Australian newstands

I hope you venture goes well

I look forward to reading the stories as well as looking at the pictures! :o

Look forward to buying the Mag.....All the best.

N!

Looking forward to it! Now to work on the wife re subscription............

yeahhhh ive gotta reminder on the 11th
to buy it lol
alot of type 3's innit??need some ideas

dom

Cheers Craig,

All the best mate. 1 x supporter here.

Bronze.

great, looking forward to it
would u know by chance if any mags are headed to newcastle newsagents, and if so, which ones? im sure the boys would like to know
thanks and good luck
sam

:sandrine
Thank you for opening the door here in Australia for all VW owners to have a local mag. (again)
For too long we have all been buying overseas's mag's, & now its gonna' be great knowing that we can look in your mag, see anything & buy it here locally & admire the VWs & know that we could see that VW on our street at any time.
I realize you have put hard work & effort into your new mag....Thank you... it is appreciated.
I will be getting a subscription asap.
Judy

Hi Craig

Ditto to all the above positive comments.

I've already sent my cheque in for the subscription.

Lets all get behind it so it never dies!

Good on ya bro
Can't wait to get my copy at dubs at the pub!
Rob...

Welcome Craig as ive said before.


The best thing for everyone to do is go along to their local newsagent the one they usually go too and ask them to order fron NDD for the 11th of FEB the NEW VMA maggazine.

This will give NDD some idea of how many copies to send to each of the newsagents selling them.

I just hope one of our local newsagents will carry it here in
WaggaWaggaWaggaWaggaWaggaWagga.........sorry, I got carried away there
Roger.

They will if you go in and ORDER it before the 10 th Feb

Here here Craig - looking forward to perusing the pages early in Feb!! :thumb

Was at the newsagents today enquiring about it. The best they could do was "never heard of it and we have no listing"?? Twits....will have to try elsewhere!!!!!!!:jesus:bounce

Wahoo!!! Good One:thumb

I'll ask at McGills in the city

try at the NEWSPOWER OR SOMETHING BIH LIKE THAT they have every mag there

dom

Hi Guys,

Remember, this is a new title, and is not officially listed until February.

Newsagents have thousands of magazine titles to contend with each day, so they may not be totally committed to chasing a request for something they have not seen yet.

If you ask them to make a note of your request, I'm sure as Feb 11th draws near, NDD will make them aware of it in due course.

The good news is, because I am on the forum, if you look like still missing out after February 11th, drop us a line and I'll arrange to put things right.

Cheers
Craig Hughes
Editor
VMA

Here's a little trick I did for a friends novel.

When ever you see it stocked. Move it to the most prominent position and what ever was there move that directly below it.

It will catch more eyes and hopefully sell more copies.

The mag/book that had the best position before it was usurped usually paid a lot for the privilege - there is a reason!

I think i used to do that as well Matt....

Awesome ! I was looking for a local VW but couldn't find out and had to settle with a UK one - and that was my first, and last !

Can I assume, it'll be available at most newstands / Borders ?

One more buyer to the mag here and going to dubs a the pub should be a ripper:vader