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Two community magazines pitch recreation department publishing options; vendors say they can update online posts between print runs
Summary
The commission heard presentations from Profile Magazine and Go Big Multimedia (Grosse Ile Grande). Both vendors described print and digital distribution, stated turnaround and update policies, and responded to commissioner questions about deadlines and online updates.
The Community Recreation Commission heard presentations Feb. 6 from two local publishers that responded to a request for proposals to publish the department’s program materials.
Robin Moyer, representing Profile Magazine, said the publication is a high‑gloss, full‑color quarterly with direct mail to Grosse Ile homes and additional distribution to visitor lobbies and local businesses. Moyer said Profile provides a digital flip book at GrosseIleProfile.com and can include extended coverage across other quarterly issues.
Representatives from Go Big Multimedia (the Grosse Ile Grande), Will and Sherry Evans, presented their media kit and described five distribution methods they offer: an online flip book, social‑media postings, direct mail to all homes, direct mail to businesses and news‑rack/countertop placement. They said the Grande produces a monthly publication and offers a guaranteed direct‑mail program with proof of delivery and that they will post updates on their website and social channels between print runs.
Commissioners asked both presenters about production timelines, deadlines and the ability to update event cancellations or date changes online after print. Both vendors said they can update the online flip book or website between print runs; Go Big Multimedia recommended ad copy be supplied two weeks before deadlines and said the typical workflow allows a paper to be mailed to homes the Thursday following final press inserts.
Neither presentation included pricing details; the commission indicated it will review proposals and consider product fit and distribution methods. No contract or vendor selection occurred at the Feb. 6 meeting.
