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create an incredible print ambassador for the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
“I am pleased to work with such an amazing group
of media professionals,” said Lisa Lanier of Focus Publishing, LLC. “I plan to work closely with Michael, Mary and their team to transition the loyal customers of SSM to the new and fabulous Discover South Mississippi magazine. I will continue promoting our recently added project, The Coupon Concierge, a print and digital advertising platform which includes a FREE LIVE
APP for smart phones and other digital devices. I’m not going anywhere! We are adjusting our marketing strategies and working with M2 Media for a smooth transition. I am honored and proud to be a part of this process!”
M2 Media Corporation is the publisher of the region’s top-rated gaming and lifestyle magazines. In 2016, South Mississippi Living, Jackpot! magazine, Mississippi/ Louisiana Gaming News and Discover South Mississippi will have an annual readership topping 6 million in print and online.
“In addition to publishing the top-rated gaming and lifestyle magazines for two decades, we set a goal of giving back to our communities in terms of volunteering and supplying marketing and editorial support to regional nonprofit organizations and charities,” Mary Sunderman said. “Because of the strong support of hundreds of advertisers, we are able to donate about $100,000 a year in marketing support to help these amazing organizations get the word out and grow their events.”
PUBLISHERS OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI LIVING magazine, Michael and Mary Sunderman purchase See South Mississippi magazine from Lisa and Starlin Lanier.
See South Mississippi will be re-branded and re-launched as the quarterly publication,
Discover South Mississippi.
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