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Best Version Media connects local businesses to customers with innovative print and digital marketing solutions. We're committed to bringing people together and simplifying the advertising experience for small and midsize businesses across the U.S. and Canada.
Our full suite of marketing services includes:
• Print ads in our local magazines: We offer a variety of sponsorship opportunities in our monthly community magazines to keep businesses top-of-mind in a competitive market.
• Expert-crafted digital ads: From display to social media ads, we help businesses reach the right audience and track results.
• Online listings: We help local businesses manage their online business information, improving their searchability and reach.
• Review management: From one convenient dashboard, businesses can monitor customer feedback and respond to reviews across various platforms.
Best Version Media Reviews Summary
Best Version Media has a rating of 4.6 stars from 351 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with Best Version Media most frequently mention great job, local businesses and photo shoot. Best Version Media ranks 1st among Local Advertising sites.
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My entire family loves this magazine! It not only keeps us informed on what is going on in our city but it gives us detailed information concerning businesses in our area. Very relevant, and a wonderful resource!
A wonderful place for us to go to learn more about our neighborhood, and to find good businesses. Over the last couple months I have called two advertisers (one roofer and the other a painter) on things we needed done. I called them... because they chose to sponsor our neighborhood magazine.
Thanks for all your support, Leslie! We strive to bring communities closer together by connecting local businesses with residents like yourself.
Very professional and love the community outreach. This magazine and company is bringing families and businesses together in our community!
Thanks for the great review, Beth. We're excited to hear how meaningful the publication is to your community!
We love our community magazine! It's nice to learn about our neighbors in a positive, happy and community driven magazine. Really enjoy the recipe section and my daughter loves the Kidz Corner. And really love supporting our local small businesses that are so awesome to bring this monthly magazine to us.
Thanks for the review, Elaine! We strive to connect businesses with local residents and we're elated to hear you and your daughter enjoy the magazine each month.
Just stay away its that simple. Signed a contract went through2 new sales reps in 2 months, and than didn't have one for another 4. Send me a proof for an ad, and need it back in less than 24 hours with pictures. Sales people are scammers and offer one thing but don't deliver. They know they have you stuck by their contract. Don't make the same mistake a lot of us have, you are better off putting the money out for free than to pay and deal with the hassle of Best version Media.
We strive to provide every advertiser with great customer service and all the resources necessary to run a successful campaign. We hold all of our Publishers to the highest ethical standards regarding the signing of ad agreements. We also expect our clients to honor their end of the signed agreement as we continue to place their ads in front of a great audience.
It took time but branding and getting a community to trust and value your services will take time. Only 6 months in and we are seeing fantastic results. Grateful.
Thank you, Leah! We're so happy to hear our branding strategy is providing positive results for your business.
Did not see a single coupon come my store. Impossible to get out of the agreement and have not been delivered a copy of the last 3 versions to see if I am even in the magazine.
Our magazines are one of the most powerful tools for local businesses and we strive to put every advertiser in front of a great audience. We can guarantee that relevant eyes are seeing your advertisement each month.
The salesrep. Was untrained and mislead us with the lack of knowledge and lack of communication skills. Complete scam! Provided a 1 year contract/ad package in writing and then changed the written contract to reflect fees rates that were not discussed after the fact. After speaking to them on the phone about the matter it was confirmed that the organization is being run by a group of disgusting human beings.
We hold every one of our Publishers to the highest ethical standards when it comes to the signing of ad agreements. In the event of a Publisher acting unethically, our Client Support team deals with the situation swiftly and fairly for everyone involved. We will continue to provide this client with excellent customer service for the duration of our signed agreement.
As a new business owner I was overwhelmed with so many marketing/advertising options out there. I have found my neighborhood magazine to be the most effective. I'm thankful for the knowledge the sales rep had in explaining branding. Best Version Media magazines are quality, and community driven.
Thanks for the review, David! We're happy to hear our branding strategy has been effective for your business.
I was the victim of a high pressure salesman and got locked into a 3 year contract. Tried to get out of it to no avail. The publication is in my community where I live. It may as well be junk mail. No calls... no nothing. Such a waste. I am looking at legal options to get out of it. STAY AWAY!
We hold our Publishers to the highest ethical standards when it comes to the signing of ad agreements. When an agreement is signed, we expect the client to hold up their end of the deal the same way we hold up ours. Our magazines are successful because we provide businesses with a branding opportunity that requires a consistent, long-term effort to be successful.
There is no way I would ever sign a contract obligating me for $1441 even if I lost my business but that is where I am at today with this sham company. I am being threatened with a lawsuit and collections as I type this.It is akin to extortion. Sure. Each publication caters to a different market with local content but is still BMV.The sales rep emphatically told me that I can cancel if I needed to for any reason. Especially if I lose my business! The ad did not produce but I was only in the magazine for three months before I had to close.
Run! Do not walk away from advertising with these frauds. But again, How would you know when you think you are doing business with a local?
Our Client Financial Services team handles all situations on a case-by-case basis. In the unfortunate and rare case of a client's business closing while under contract, we of course act reasonably once proper documentation is provided. Our team went above the call by providing this client with a fair solution and he is no longer under contract. His choice to misrepresent BVM in this post is unfortunate.
I have had an ad with this company for 2 years now and have not received a single call from it (I ask every customer how they heard about me). I called to see if they offer early termination and was told I would be held to the terms of the contract. So if you just want to throw some money away, this is the place to do it!
Repetition and frequency are both critical components of any successful branding strategy. Our proven advertising model requires a consistent, long-term effort to connect local businesses with the best possible audiences.
A wonderful positive platform for advertisers. The articles are lovely, they spotlight our local charities, have a kids corner and pets Corner. The community engagement is really delightful. I'm proud to be a part of the magazine.
Thanks Robert! We take pride in providing quality content to millions of residents every month.
Do not deal with this company. Came out and met an employee early last year. Told me about it and did not sign anything. A year later I received a call saying we had to do advertising, we signed a contract. I stated I did not and we are not doing advertising. Called again to harass me. Then this morning received this email "I have your card here_____ what is going on when
I phoned the number on the card the lady answered and said you are not the owner of______ and yet you signed a contract with me last may 25th
--If i don't hear from you i will have to report this I'm. Confused
Sent from myMail app for Android 707 3637 Joe
Report this? To who, the advertising police? I sent him an email back stating I spoke to him twice yesterday and to stop harassing me or I was calling the police. What kind of company would have a contract for advertising signed and then come back a year later to implement it? It's so incredibly crazy. Watch out for this shady company and their dealings.
We hold our Publishers to the highest ethical standards when it comes to the signing of ad agreements and interacting with clients. Any situation where these standards are not met is dealt with swiftly and fairly for all involved.
Really... no stars. A terrible experience from beginning to end. Screwed up, promises not met, just a horrible experience. I asked several times to be let out if the commitment for several reasons, first for promises not fulfilled, then we hit hardship and they threatened me with attorneys. Do not advertise with them!
I started with this company over a year ago with a small 1/8 page ad. I didn't realize the magazine wasn't being distributed to the entire town. Also, there is no target marketing. It just goes to everyone in a certain geographic area or zip code so if you are looking to advertise to a specific group of people DO NOT ADVERTISE in this magazine. They will not let you out of your contract either. They threaten you with law suits and collection agencies. They are a terrible company to do business with!
We started this journey with a desperate prayer and will to do whatever it takes to work life balance. BVM allowed us to take that leap, the leadership from CEO down to division manager and even our own colleagues validate each day, we did the right thing. We work closely with local businesses to get in front of their dream demographics. We have 5 magazines and are constantly getting business owners who receive the magazine who want to be in the magazine because they see the powerful branding platform. We love working and living in the communities we serve.
Be very careful with what your local rep tells you, especially when it is written down and compare it carefully with the contract you sign with them.
What was written down did not match the product I received. This is after I signed a 36 month contract so I'm stuck with them for another 30+ months. As of now I do not recommend this company for marketing.
Kathy Christian is Deceitful, dishonest and a liar. I have a paper she had written all the features and a price. I sign the contract thinking it was all included. I'm paying the price she wrote down but none of the features written. Kathy tells me the deadline is the 5th of each month. I have emails from her art designer David Wood telling me different deadline dates each month.
Their art designer David Wood is absolutely terrible. I had to hire an outside ad designer for my ads.
I do not want any new business owners to fall for this dishonest company.
This company is a spam. Do not give these people your money. They send you nasty threats when you try tocancel. They will continue to run your ad against your wishes.We never received a single hit from our ads.
BVM magazines reach millions of engaged readers every month. We are not spam. We are committed to honoring the agreements we have with our clients, putting their ad in front of a great audience.
Don't get into any contracts with these people. Advertising over the last year has been a disaster, they promise the world but fail to deliver. We have had 3 customers in the last year from paying $460.00 per month. I wish I had done more due diligence before I signed up.
Lee, I'm so glad to hear the success of obtaining three new customers. Some target markets are harder to reach than others and we love to provide a way to reach a niche market. Branding is a consistent, conscious effort that requires repetition to get your name out in the public eye. We can't make promises on how many new customers walk through your door, but glad to hear you had some success.
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Thanks Andrew! We're so happy to hear the magazine is enjoyable and helpful for your family.