THE
TOM GROUP LTD
The TOM Group Ltd publishes three Taranaki monthly community magazines – one in the Fitzroy/Merrilands area, one in the Oakura/Omata area and one in the Okato area.
Each publication carries specific information about local events and people, making the 'news' relevant to each community. The emphasis is on positive, interesting current events and historical information.
Non-profit organisations, such as sports clubs, publish regular articles on their activities and without the TOM, would struggle to find a regular voice in the community.
Schools, preschools, kindergartens and playcentre are another feature of the TOM and the publicity in the TOM is exciting for the children and is a positive way for schools to raise their profile.
The TOM publications regularly feature individuals who have had recent success in their chosen field, i.e. sport, music, school, work, etc.
Businesses use the TOM as an effective advertising medium, targeting specific communities. The TOM sits on coffee tables longer than a newspaper and there is a positive spin off from being associated with a publication that is community orientated and locally owned.
THE TOM TEAM
Director and Owner of The TOM Group Ltd.
Kim Ferens of Omata. Diploma in Business Studies, currently studying towards a Graduate Diploma in Journalism. Worked with the TOM for seven years as a writer, editor, advertising rep and accounts manager.
Graphics.
Ron Stratford, C&G(Lond), NZTC(Typ.), a graphic designer with more than 45 years experience in the printing and graphics industry (a dinosaur), has worked with the TOM team for seven years and never gets tired of it. You can contact Ron at origin@xtra.co.nz.
Identity & Web Development
Alex Ferens, currently studying Visual Communication Design, majoring in Graphic Design at Massey University in Wellington. My theory behind any work I do is to make it unique, elegant and functional within the context of contemporary art and design. Contact and Portfolio at alexferens.com.
Other team members include.
Two Proofreaders, six part time writers and one advertising representative.
TOM delivery is carried out by the local postie in Omata and Okato, in Oakura local school children deliver to the Oakura Village and in Fitzroy, local sports clubs deliver the TOM as a club fundraiser. TOM is also available on subscription for people out of town or overseas who want to keep in touch with local events, subscribe here.