Welcome to The Grapevine

Your local community magazine.

​We are a completely independent publication, run by a resident for the residents.

The Grapevine Magazine is packed full of information about local products and services in and around the Walsall, Burntwood, and Cannock areas. We provide  readers with the latest news and events happening in the community. Our goal is to keep our readers informed and connected to their local community. We strive to provide a platform for local businesses to promote their services and products.

Advertising in The Grapevine is a great way to reach a local audience and promote your business or event. With a wide range of topics and features, The Grapevine is the perfect platform to get your message out to the local community.

We offer competitive rates and a variety of packages to suit your needs. Contact us today to find out how we can help you reach your target audience.

​We offer low-cost, quality, and effective local advertising.

Established in 2011, The Grapevine (Walsall edition) is distributed FREE to over 17200 selected homes and businesses in and around Essington, New Invention, Coppice Farm Estate, Short Heath, Pelsall, Bloxwich, Little Bloxwich, The Turnberry Estate, Newtown, Great Wyrley, and Cheslyn Hay, over a two-month period.

The Grapevine Cannock edition is distributed FREE to over 8300 homes and businesses in and around Four Crosses, Shoal Hill, Norton Canes, and Hawks Green, bi-monthly.

The Grapevine Burntwood edition is distributed FREE to over 8000 homes and businesses in and around Chase Terrace, Boney Hay & Burntwood Green,

bi-monthly.

Advertising works best when done consistently.

By advertising consistently, you can ensure that your business remains visible and top-of-mind for potential customers. This will help you to build a loyal customer base and increase your sales. Additionally, you can take advantage of our discounts for long-term commitments to maximize your advertising budget.

Without a physical shop front, many small businesses remain unknown to the local area. The Grapevine can help to bridge this gap and make your business visible to the people who live nearby.

If you're looking to advertise your business in the Walsall, Burntwood, and Cannock areas, The Grapevine is a perfect choice. We are an independent publication, run by a local resident, and not affiliated with any other local magazines. You'll always be dealing with the same person when you contact us, and our friendly, non-pushy approach has kept our advertisers coming back month after month. Give us a try today!

Our rates are highly competitive and we offer discounts for extended bookings. If you'd like to learn more, please take a look at our testimonials page to see what our customers have to say. Don't hesitate to reach out and I'll be happy to discuss your needs.

Jayne Spencer - Proprietor/Editor

Benefits to advertisers and residents

WE KEEP IT LOCAL

Our magazine contains local content and local advertisers. Evidence suggests that local services are preferred by local residents.

IT REALLY WORKS

Advertisers regularly re-advertise month after month. This is because of new business generated through advertising in our magazine.

LONGEVITY

Unlike free newspapers and leaflets, the magazine is read and retained until the next issue.

QUALITY

Our magazines are a handy A5 size, full color, glossy throughout, and printed to a very high standard.

REGULAR THEMED ARTICLES

The magazine is not only a business directory but also includes useful local information.

Our interesting articles also provide reading for all audiences.

COMMUNITY SECTION

Our ‘What’s on...' pages offer free space for non-profit organisations to inform the rest of the community what they are doing. This is a valuable outlet for clubs, classes, and local events.

PRICE

The Grapevine offers low-cost, quality advertising at an affordable price. We target every type of customer you want. Discounts are offered for longer bookings. 

DISTRIBUTION

WALSALL EDITION:  Essington, New Invention, The Coppice Farm Estate, Short Heath, Pelsall, Bloxwich, Little Bloxwich, The Turnberry Estate, Newtown, Great Wyrley & Cheslyn Hay.

17200 over a two-month period.

CANNOCK EDITION: Hawks Green, Four Crosses, Shoal Hill, and Norton Canes

 8100 copies bi-monthly.

BURNTWOOD EDITION: Chase Terrace, Boney Hay & Burntwood Green

7200 copies bi-monthly.

COPY DEADLINE FOR

May-June editions 

 8th April

We accept all major credit/debit cards