Partnerships with The Oxford Magazine
Discover tailored opportunities to connect with Oxfordshire’s engaged, discerning audience while directly supporting independent local journalism and content creation.
Why partner with us
The Oxford Magazine exists to provide independent, free-to-access coverage of life across Oxfordshire — from culture and business to events, public affairs, and the everyday stories that shape our communities.
To keep this content open and independent, we offer structured partnership opportunities that allow organisations and individuals to contribute directly to the sustainability of local journalism, while also gaining meaningful visibility and publishing access across our platform.
Unlike traditional advertising, partnerships are designed as an ongoing relationship with the publication. They provide a clear framework for contributing to independent media while enabling partners to share news, updates, events, and ideas with a highly engaged local audience.
This approach ensures we can continue to publish editorial content without paywalls, while maintaining editorial independence and avoiding reliance on intrusive or unrelated advertising models.
In return, partners gain a visible presence across The Oxford Magazine ecosystem — including directory listings, publishing allocations, and enhanced discoverability across relevant content categories.
Partnerships are not sponsorships of individual articles. They are a structured way to participate in, support, and benefit from a growing independent media platform serving Oxfordshire.
Explore how each partnership tier provides a different level of visibility, publishing access, and platform presence.
What partners get
Partnerships with The Oxford Magazine are built around three core areas. Together, these elements create a structured way to connect, publish, and maintain visibility across the platform.
Visibility
Reach an engaged Oxfordshire audience through directory presence and contextual placement across relevant areas of the platform.
Publishing Access
Use allocated credits to publish events, announcements, features, and other approved content — subject to editorial review.
Platform Presence
Maintain a lasting presence on The Oxford Magazine through a dedicated directory listing linked to all your published content.
Partnership Tiers
Each partnership tier provides a different level of visibility, publishing access, and platform presence across The Oxford Magazine.
Listed Partner
Best for:
Organisations seeking a credible, permanent presence within The Oxford Magazine ecosystem.
Overview:
A foundational partnership that provides essential visibility and access to publishing tools across the platform.
Includes:
- Directory listing on The Oxford Magazine
- Basic visibility across relevant directory categories
- Annual publishing allocation
- Standard content review and publishing workflow
Positioning:
A simple and effective way to establish a presence and share updates with our audience.
Annual investment:
£180 per year
Featured Partner
Best for:
Organisations looking to actively share content and increase visibility across the platform.
Overview:
An enhanced partnership with increased publishing access and improved visibility within relevant areas of the site.
Includes:
- Enhanced directory listing
- Increased visibility across relevant platform sections
- Higher publishing allocation
- Priority placement within directory categories (where relevant)
Positioning:
Designed for partners who regularly publish updates, events, and announcements.
Annual investment:
£360 per year
Premier Partner
Best for:
Organisations with ongoing activity who require strong visibility and regular publishing capability.
Overview:
A premium partnership offering greater exposure, increased publishing capacity, and stronger platform integration.
Includes:
- Prominent directory listing
- Stronger visibility across relevant content areas
- Higher publishing allocation
- Increased amplification of published content across the platform
- Enhanced partner profile visibility
Positioning:
For active organisations seeking consistent visibility and regular engagement with audiences.
Annual investment:
£720 per year
Signature Partner
Best for:
Organisations seeking a tailored partnership with maximum visibility and strategic collaboration.
Overview:
A fully bespoke partnership designed around specific visibility, publishing, and platform integration needs.
Includes:
- Premium, tailored directory presence
- Bespoke publishing allocation structure
- Priority editorial consideration (subject to editorial guidelines)
- Custom visibility and amplification arrangements
- Dedicated partnership support
Positioning:
A tailored partnership designed in collaboration with The Oxford Magazine team.
Minimum investment:
From £1,200
One-Off Publishing Options
The most successful partnerships engage with our audience through a combination of tried and tested opportunities, creating multiple ‘touch points’.
Display advertising
High-visibility placements across the website allow your brand to reach our audience with maximum impact and elegance.
Branded content
Share your story through authentic features, product highlights, or event coverage, seamlessly integrated with the magazine’s editorial voice.
Directory listing
Feature your business, venue, or service in our curated local directory. Connect with readers looking for trusted recommendations and increase visibility within the community.
Event listing
Starting from £30 per event†.
Promote concerts, festivals, theatre performances, and community events directly to Oxfordshire’s engaged readers. Submitting your event is quick, easy, and effective.
Experience hosting
Showcase immersive experiences, workshops, or live events that connect your brand with our audience in meaningful and memorable ways.
You’ll be in good company
Leading brands, venues, and organisations trust The Oxford Magazine to deliver credibility, reach, and meaningful engagement across the local community.
Our approach
Every partnership is built on collaboration, transparency, and a reader-first ethos. We combine strategic planning with high-quality creative execution to ensure campaigns are authentic, elegant, and effective.
Initiation
We begin by understanding your goals, audience, and desired outcomes. This stage includes initial contact, proposal development, and campaign planning. Together, we define objectives, timelines, and deliverables to create a clear roadmap for success.
Delivery
Our in-house team brings campaigns to life with professional copywriting, photography, short-form video, graphic design, and strategic creative support. Every element is carefully executed to align with your brand and our editorial voice, ensuring maximum engagement and impact.
Reporting
We conclude each campaign with detailed insights and reporting, demonstrating performance, reach, and audience engagement. This helps inform future campaigns and provides a transparent view of the impact your partnership has achieved.