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Founded in 2021 Read This magazine is Banbury’s best known community publication. We are a team dedicated to getting the very best result for our customers while ensuring we play our part in contributing to a thriving community around Banbury. We are sales people, marketers, directors, designers, editors and very very bad dancers!Â
Meet The Team
Neil Gilkes –Â Director of Sales
With over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, I am proud to be one of the founders of Read This magazine. Our company is well-known for producing high-quality local community content and providing cost-effective advertising solutions. Our magazine is a must-have for any coffee table.
In 2021, we started Read This magainze using our own personal savings and have never relied on outside investments. I strongly believe in following my instincts and taking a unique approach to business. Prior to Read This magzine, I served as the Sales Director for Magazines and Media Ltd, also known as Your Letterbox magazine, for 8 years. I am thrilled to lead the sales function for the newly formed Read This magazine.
My passion goes beyond just your marketing campaign. I am committed to helping your business thrive and succeed.
Andy Davies –Â Director of Operations
Over his 23 years’ experience in business, he has worked with some of the biggest brands in the UK. Mainly in sales and team management for fast growing technology companies. His passion is helping companies grow.
He was a director with Your Letterbox for 8 years and was one of the co-founders. He is the link man for the business tying together all the systems and people to create a coherent and efficient operation.
He is excited to be heading up the operations function for Read This Limited.
Mike Donovan – Director of Content
He has enjoyed a long career in local Newspaper and Magazine publishing in Sydney, London and the Midlands where he has resided for the past 25 years.
His experience covers all aspects of local publishing including sales, marketing, creative design, editorial, management and leadership. He spent 20 years as Managing Director for a major PLC Newspaper Group. He was a director at Your Letterbox for 5 years and is delighted to be heading up all things content related for Read This Limited.
