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Originally Posted by Doug
There’s a Polish chap that stands outside Tesco’s in Cleveleys, he calls out mildly but few seem to see him.
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That seems to be the case in small towns, unlike the big cities.
Apparently they have to buy the magazine for seventy pence, and sell it on for £1.50, keeping the eighty pence profit, which there doesn't seem to be many of in Accy.
I do think they need to rethink their marketing, as people assume it's actually about homelessness.
This is from their website...
'The Big Issue is a weekly entertainment and current affairs magazine. The Big Issue group magazines have a shared aim – to produce consistently exciting, engaging and entertaining content, with the addition of stories relevant to the local communities in our regional editions in the North and South-West of England, Wales and Scotland. In every edition we publish a broad and balanced selection of articles, from investigative news features and in-depth spotlights on international issues, to reviews by leading critics of the week's must-see film, theatre, music, DVDs, gigs and visual arts, alongside challenging social comment and exclusive celebrity interviews.
Over the past 16 years The Big Issue has built up a strong reputation for journalistic integrity - our name is one which the readers, contributors and interviewees alike can trust. This reputation is a key factor in our continued success in attracting such a wide range of stars, whether they come from the world of arts, politics or sport, to grace our covers on a weekly basis. Sir Paul McCartney, David Beckham and George Michael are just a few of the celebrities who have chosen to talk to the Big Issue first over the years.'
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