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September 13, 2012updated 14 Sep 2012 6:48pm

Archant launches new glossy magazine in Fulham

By Andrew Pugh

Archant London has launched a new monthly glossy magazine called the Fulham Resident.

The 68-page “hyper-local” title is being delivered to 13,500 homes in selected areas of Fulham and is said to reach 89 per cent of its “tightly defined community”.

The magazine is produced by the same team that work on sister-title The Resident, which was launched more than 14 years ago in Kensington and Chelsea, and firther launches are being planned in Islington and Wimbledon.

Content includes neighbourhood news, going out guides, education, people, homes and interiors, romance, health and beauty. High-profile contributors include chef Marco Pierre White and food writer Tom Parker Bowles.

Publishing director Sharon Kirby said: "The Fulham Resident marks a new beginning for us at Archant London and has been very well received by advertisers.

“The title is a product of the dedication, passion and drive our team has to produce market-leading titles that meet the needs of our audiences.”

Publisher Helen Richmond added: "Reception for the Fulham Resident has been very strong, demonstrating how much appreciation our innovative approach has had."

Editor-in-chief Vicky Mayer said: "We're thrilled with our first issue and are looking forward to giving other local London audiences their own magazines which also meet these high standards.”

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