MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN

CONGRATULATIONS to gt magazine on reaching its 20th anniversary milestone.

gt is one of News Corp’s leading regional magazine offerings, a premium lifestyle publication dedicated to telling the stories of the many individuals and businesses doing great things in this region.

We are a company of storytellers, dedicated to telling the stories of the communities we serve and committed to our role as the voice of our readers.

What makes gt so special is the ownership and loyalty of you, its readers. It is your magazine. Among its pages are the faces and stories of your family, friends and idols.

Your neighbour whose small business has made it globally; your barista who has upgraded and expanded your favourite cafe or your football hero who is an old boy of the school you drive past daily.

Sifting through the pages of unrivalled lifestyle, home and real estate content each Saturday is a ritual locals hold dear to their hearts.

The region’s readiness to embrace the good news stories of this town is evidenced by the masthead’s journey from a monthly to fortnightly and now weekly supplement.

Its writers are ingrained in the region and have their fingers on the pulse, ready to tell the story they know everyone will be talking about — before they even know of it. gt is Geelong. Its standing as the region’s premium lifestyle offering is shown through its loyal advertisers, many of whom have been on the journey since day one.

The very first edition, in September, 1999, was an advertising sell-out with local businesses eager to be part of Geelong’s next big thing.

Among them were the likes of Harvey Norman, Duffs Jewellers, Geelong Arts Centre, Geelong Racing Club, Brax Window Treatments, St John of God and several real estate agents.

gt proudly leads the way as the home of Australia’s biggest real estate print product, with its record 216-page edition last year recognised across the company.

Special food and wine, spring racing and International Women’s Day editions are among those embraced by readers and advertisers alike.

Annual education, gift-giving and school holiday guides are must-haves.

gt’s commanding and credible position in the marketplace only continues to strengthen as the years pass.

Happy birthday to a remarkable publication, congratulations to the team and thank you to you, our loyal readers.

MICHAEL MILLER

Executive Chairman, News Corp Australasia