PRESS RELEASE: December 2008

The first issue of WORKLIFE magazine, published by Re-Publish Media Limited, will be distributed throughout Manchester city centre from 8th December. Designed to make the combined culture of business and lifestyle accessible to a broader readership the magazine will be positioned alongside the most cutting-edge titles.

The magazine has two halves, business, and lifestyle with two corresponding front covers. The double sided format allows the magazine to stand out with greater impact and through which, brings ‘lifestyle’ and ‘workstyle’ together in a playful but functional way. The content ranges from features, fashion, news, sport and gadgets on one side, to the flip side of business articles including brand reviews and economics for entrepreneurs.

The Rejuvenate Group has assembled a talented team, under the energetic leadership of Anna-Louise Gilhooley, including the best of local and international writers and design innovators, and has given them free reign to produce a magazine that reflects the North-West’s own dynamic attitude towards its culture and business.

“WorkLife is what Manchester’s been waiting for. My approach to my worklife balance is that like so many in our vibrant city; ‘business is a lifestyle choice’. In an ever changing market place dominated by fashion led titles, WorkLife offers unique editorial content with the emphasis on modern living where our readers can find a balance between work and play. We’re delighted at the calibre of both our contributers and advertisers and despite the current economic climate WorkLife will go from strength to strength harnessing the dynamism, passion and tenacity of the team and our network” said Group Managing Director, Anna-Louise Gilhooley.

Designed to interest the hundreds of thousands who work, live and visit Manchester, the magazine will be published bi-monthly and will be distributed with 10,000 print copies across Manchester and over 20,000 digital e-zines circulated per issue. Price £ FREE.

Highlights of the first issue:

- Cover Feature: The king of pop Pete Waterman
Known for his onslaught on the pop world and huge success in the charts, Pete Waterman is worth £30 million according to The Sunday Times Rich List. Producing and writing over 200 hit songs in 25 years and winner of countless awards, including an OBE, WorkLife speaks with Pete to find out more about the man behind the music.

- David Strettle interviewed by Sarah Walker
Sarah Walker meets the renowned English rugby union star, David Strettle. They discuss his sporting talent, growing up in Warrington, life living in a mansion and being named as the Professional Rugby Player’s Association Young Player of the Season.

- Shazan Qureshi delivers the Economics of Entrepreneurship
Shazan Qureshi speculates on the origins of the burger and its links with the economic climate and strategy for survival.

- 2 Do Lunch: A unique take on micro-networking
The concept is simple: a business lunch for two professionals. But the twist, the interesting part, is that it’s blind. The technical term that WorkLife have coined for this social experiment is micro-networking. So, two willing volunteers who are confident enough to take a risk on the chance of business benefit step alone into a high end restaurant and wait to see who will join them for their lunch break…

- Art’s: Sarah Walker on painter Paul Kenton
Sarah Walker meets up with Paul Kenton whose work is published by Washington Green and sold throughout Manchester city centres’ Castle Galleries. His work is a free-flowing fusion of various media, capturing the essence of location and Sarah Walker finds out how he creates an atmosphere with free shapes, dripped lines and colour.

- A Gothic Christmas: Fashion Shoot, designed by Hasan Hejazi
Four pages of fashion photography of Hasan's gothic designer pieces in the run -up to his new exhibition and following his nomination at this years ‘Best of Manchester’ awards.

Notes to Editors:

The Rejuvenate Group of companies was formed initially in 2007 and brings together three talented entrepreneurs. With over 25 years combined experience in advertising, design, marketing and print the team have ambitious plans to expand and grow within the publishing industry with the introduction of WorkLife magazine and plans for an Asian glossy title to follow in 2009.

ANNA-LOUISE GILHOOLEY (Group Managing Director and Work Editor) is recognised amongst her peers as a formidable management consultant. Anna-Louise has worked for corporate giants Centrica, British Gas and The Automobile Association, before deciding to branch out on her own and set up Rejuvenate. Anna-Louise’s passion and vision has seen Rejuvenate become a major force in the Manchester business world and is now set to support others with integrated solutions and the WorkLife publication. Anna has an exceptional talent in project management and extensive knowledge and experience of the commercial world which she is passionate to bring to life through relevant business content. She has a strong determination to succeed and her ambition to combine corporate, creative and social cultures is delivered with belief and enthusiasm.

SARAH WALKER (Life Editor) is a creative jewel in the WorkLife crown. She possesses a wealth of experience across the creative industries and brings strong ambitions to deliver further publishing opportunities for the Group. Sarah is a pivotal force behind the WorkLife publication and oversees the ideas and content of each LIFE issue; including fashion, beauty, art, interiors and food & drink. With a background in art direction and copy writing Sarah has the flair to push the boundaries and creatively direct the design led approach that will keep WorkLife at the forefront of its sector.

SHAZAN QURESHI (Head of Advertising and Digital Media) is a marketing professional with over 15 years experience in direct marketing, advertising and branding. Shazan has worked for some of the UK’s leading brands including masterminding the global re-branding of the Royal Bank of Scotland, and in senior roles at advertising giants Omnicom and WPP. Shazan shares his knowledge as a guest writer, in ‘Brand Review’ and ‘The Economics of Entrepreneurship’, and uses this expertise to partner with the right advertisers, working with them to achieve ROI as well as deliver innovative and integrated digital publishing solutions.

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