Metro Periodical Partners is publishing distribution at its best.
Metro Periodical Partners owners and staff have been helping publishers be successful for decades. We know our local communities, and we take pride in supporting the publishers who strengthen them.
We have built solid partnerships within our communities to ensure all publications reach the audiences they need and Minnesota readers have access to their community information.
Print is our passion, and we believe it is a strong support for bringing communities together.
Comprehensive Services
Distribution Planning
We customize your distribution plan to meet the specific needs of your publication and it’s readership.
Read moreWarehousing and Storage
We take care of the logistics of getting your publication into the hands of your readers.
Read moreDelivery
We understand the importance of getting your magazine into the hands of readers on time, every time.
Read moreClean Display
We ensure that your publication is always showcased in the best possible light.
Read moreRack Rentals
We offer rack rentals and rack space with or without additional distribution services.
Read moreWe’re knowledgeable about making benefits higher
There are different types of Distribution Services.
Metro Periodical Partners cares about your publication reaching its readership and you achieving your unique business goals. We have a proven record of successful, long-term partnerships and look forward to creating more.
Why choose us?
Expertise and Market Intelligence
We possess a deep understanding of the markets that we serve. We maintain a seasoned staff that is well-versed in consumer behavior, market trends, and the competitive landscape.
We can provide insights into where publications are performing well and which are not and why. We offer feedback on customer preferences and emerging trends, allowing you to make informed decisions, optimize your reach and budget, and develop targeted strategies that drive business growth.
Market Expansion
One of the primary benefits of partnering with Metro Periodical Partners is our ability to extend your company’s market reach. We have established networks and relationships with retailers and other businesses that have grown with us for over 30 years.
These networks would be difficult for publishers to develop and maintain independently, allowing publishers that work with Metro Periodical Partners the opportunity to reach larger, broader audiences.
Cost-Effective Services
We work to strategically place your publication in the hands of the right readers while keeping your budget front and center. Our prices are comparable to individuals and businesses that offer nothing but delivery. At the same time, we offer distribution planning, crucial strategic guidance, receipt of publications from your printers, warehousing, storage, delivery, re-stocking, and recycling.
Rather than incurring these costly responsibilities, our publishers get more and spend less.
Metro Periodical Partners enhances efficiency and cost-effectiveness, contributing to the growth and sustainability of our client’s publications.
Well-Motivated and Experienced Personnel
Distributors are not just intermediaries but strategic partners essential for business growth and prosperity.
We employ motivated distribution experts and delivery personnel who understand our local networks and readers. Every person working with Metro Periodical Partners has long-standing relationships with the businesses we deliver to. They know what to look for when delivering your magazine and will offer feedback and suggestions to ensure your publication gets maximum exposure in locations that make sense.