Simon_CSK Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Have just received this Months LRO and on Page 241 there is a full page advert that can only be discribed as being at home in the Daily Sport. I don't consider that I am a prude in any form but do not feel that this is appropriate in a Landrover Magazine just would like to canvas opinion am I right or am I just getting to be an old over protective parent? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Got my copy today & was very surprised to see those type of ads in what's meant to be a family magazine, any youngsters seeing it will be sure to ask their parents whats these adverts for. certainly way out of place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave78 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 I haven't seen it, but my general view is that a Land Rover magazine should be for and about Land Rover's. It should be suitable for all ages to read, which from the tone of the first (and second) post it would suggest that this is not the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 This has been mentioned on the other LR forum i use, I haven't seen the ad myself but it appears quite a few have found it inappropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pux Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 i cannot belive that tat they have printed in the back of LRO its like reading a max power mag :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Not seen it, someone got a scanner? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Not seen it, someone got a scanner? Chris +1. I gave up buying LRO years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark90 Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Is it the pic of Millsy advertising the free fleece? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Is it the pic of Millsy advertising the free fleece? No it's Quick Fist. They've started to advertise themselves B) B) Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 No it's Quick Fist. They've started to advertise themselves B) B) Steve Hmmm a 'quick fist' would be required if a reply to the mentined ad's on the 0909 *** **** numbers was dialled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 Hmmm a 'quick fist' would be required if a reply to the mentined ad's on the 0909 *** **** numbers was dialled I haven't seen the ad, Ralph so no idea, however the potential for chat lines in LR mags is huge... "Discuss your flange needs with out resident experts" "All greased up and ready to go, call.." etc etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 these ad's are more the type that would be in lads mags like FHM,GQ,Nuts for example, I think most of you get the idea. defo not the thing for a main stream LR mag that is looked at by children in some households. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 agreed, just couldn't miss the opportunity for some brevity, especially after a few glasses of wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 7, 2007 Share Posted November 7, 2007 on a serious note though, like it or not the editorial side of a mag is normally very removed from the ad sales side. With the buying demographics of LR mags you can see why these type of ads crop up. I would suspect that there is a similar percentage of buyers that are males between a certain age group. Remember that subscription forms or competition entry forms don't capture the rest of the family that read the mag. etc So in summary, it's right to voice your objections but don't necessarily blame the editorial side as they are probably just as surprised to see the ads too. Cheers Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbocharger Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 They’re in business to make money, same as everyone else. Ads make money, same as the cover price does. The circulation might drop a little but the difference is more than covered by the additional revenue of this advertising from businesses with massive profit margins and nearly no overheads. Vote with your feet/wallet – I did and donated to this forum instead. Better tech and no ads! On the other hand, the mass migration of people to forums may have led the circulation to drop so far they need to cast a wider advertising net to stay afloat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 What's that, LRO concentrating more on bottom line than Land Rovers? Surely not? all the other comics are the same though, I'll bet their advertising crews are sitting there saying "why didn't we think of that?" Apparently the Shire LRC club mag is mag of the month, despite the fact I keep slating them wonder if I printed a slating in the club mag they'd notice? I just hope Mr Kidd lives up to his word and turns TOR around (again) so there might actually be something worth reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Please be assured that no more chatline ads will appear in LRO. Some idiot of an Emap ad person sold a group deal across a number of titles, including LRO, without checking whether we accept them. We never have done, and won't in the future. This costs us in lost revenue, but LRO is a family mag, and we want readers of all ages to enjoy it. I was absolutely furious to see the page – the first I knew about it was when I saw the printed issue, and it was too late to do anything. But it won't happen again. John P Editor-in-Chief Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 That is good news from the editor. Was it LRW that carried an ad for a suspicious looking "vibrating massager" for months on end?: Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 There is a mag here in Aus that is just brill. It is everything you want. Its all about Winch challenge events, racing, rock crawling , and then add on and product reviews and things like how to put portals on your truck and other stuff . Also lots about racing and everything you want . What TOR should be like. I think they need to look at it and take note Next time you see Jules ask him for a look at a copy of Dirt Comp Mag There is their webb site is Dirt Comp Mag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 these ad's are more the type that would be in lads mags like FHM,GQ,Nuts for example, Well same company prints the mags Good old Emap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 things like how to put portals on your truck Who'd do that? if you read LRO you'd know that Land Rover is the ultimate at everything and if it doesn't bolt-on it's not worth having. And to think people have accused me of being a cynic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Who'd do that? if you read LRO you'd know that Land Rover is the ultimate at everything and if it doesn't bolt-on it's not worth having.And to think people have accused me of being a cynic Jon have you seen the mag i am talking about at Jule's. If not Ask him at the next meet and he will show you one. Its a great mag. Long time since i have got a mag and read it from front to back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headhunter Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Presumably December LRO will become a collector item if JP ensures no further such ads will appear John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Presumably December LRO will become a collector item if JP ensures no further such ads will appear John mm i would say i doubt it is up to him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reads90 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Bit of a bummer really for me as i wont get to see this mag untill jan as we get them 2 months later down here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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