Advertising in Circus
With a core audience aged 25-44, Circus is the first choice for connecting with the next generation in Bath and Bristol.
Key Information
Schedule 2023
22 - Early Spring
Artwork 13 January
Out 1 February
23 - Late Spring
Artwork 17 March
Out 5 April
24 - Midsummer
Artwork 19 May
Out 7 June
25 - Late Summer
Artwork 14 July
Out 2 August
26 - Autumn
Artwork 15 September
Out 4 October
27 - Winter
Artwork 17 November
Out 6 December
Distribution
Circus is published every two months, across a 25-mile radius from Bath and Bristol.
Every issue we print and distribute 7000 free copies of Circus via our opted-in network of 400+ coffee shops, workspaces, hotels, restaurants, bars, independent shops, hair salons and offices throughout Bristol, Bath, Frome, Bruton, Corsham, Stroud and other towns in the south-west.
The paper in Circus is accredited by the World Land Trust’s Carbon Balanced project, which offsets the carbon emissions created through the paper manufacturing process by protecting some of the world’s most biologically significant and threatened natural habitats.
All our stockist deliveries are made using zero-emission electric cargo bikes.
We also mail 300+ copies directly to local VIPs, businesses and influencers.
Circus is available to read online in high definition, which delivers a further 2800+ views per issue.
Charity Discount
We are happy to offer a 50% discount on advertising to all registered charities, social enterprises and not-for-profit community organisations. Please email us for more details.
Audience
61% of readers are aged 25-44 (this rises to 70% of our Instagram followers).
60% of readers have lived at their current address for five years or less.
31% of readers run their own business.
53% of readers work from home (35% from an office).
Engagement
The average amount of time spent reading a copy of Circus is 24 minutes.
85% readers agree with the statement “Circus is the best local magazine I’ve read”.
Circus readers score Circus an average 4.4 out of 5 stars.
25% readers have responded to an advertisement in Circus.
17% readers have paid for a product or service advertised in Circus.
Source: Readership Survey, Customer IQ September 2022
Circus Directory
The Circus Directory is a promoted showcase of independent creative businesses in the south-west, published in every issue of Circus. An entry in the Directory costs from £95 per issue. To book your entry please get in touch.
The Guide
The Guide is a curated round-up of the best events taking place across Bath, Bristol and the south-west. Promoted event listings are available, please get in touch for more details.
Advertorials
Engage on a deeper level with our readership through creative campaigns across the Circus network, that deliver your brand message using our house style.
Advertising features are produced in collaboration with the Circus creative team and benefit from the same design and editorial standards as the printed journal, along with the endorsement of the Circus brand.
If you would like to advertise in Circus please email simon@circusjournal.com or call 07816 322056
“We are thrilled with the outcome of our adverts in Circus. We had at least two sales directly from the first advert - it’s working incredibly well.”
— Jack Shaw, Little Green Rooms“Advertising in Circus has been so successful for us. As a new local business, we wanted to get instant exposure and our adverts have secured some brilliant projects.”
— Nina Cooley, Room Studio Architecture and Interior Design““As a new business to Bath, Circus has been fantastic for our brand awareness. We’ve actually had people come in off the street with a copy of Circus in their hand because they’ve seen us in there and want a tour. “
— Clare MacLeod, House of St. John's“We've had a great response to being in the magazine. We've had a few customers who mentioned that's where they found us, and made some new connections with local brands, too!”
— Katie Brown, MIMMO Studios