The blogs purpose is to provide Philly, those from Philly, those who love Philly, and just about anyone else with interesting reads and photos about the Philadelphia Area, Celebs in Philadelphia, Celebs from Philadelphia, Music, Sports, and other things we dig in the 215. Including contests, interviews, festivals, products and more.

Background and Format: Independent Power Asia is focused purely on independent power and cogeneration. Each issue provides market, technical and product news, supported by comment and analysis from industry professionals. Based in West Sussex the publication caters specifically to Asia & Pacific Rim. Audience and Readership: Readership: buyers, users and specifiers of back-up energy systems operating in Asia. Deadline: Deadlines can be found in the media pack here. Time of Publication: February/March and Autumn. Circulation: Source: Publisher. Ad Rates: A media pack can be viewed here.

Background and format: Independent Practitioner Today is published by The Independent Practitioner Today Limited monthly and is aimed at doctors, GPs and other medical professionals who have a private practice. Covers news, features on working with inspectors, the Care Quality Commission, buying or selling a business and revalidation.  For more information about advertising rates, Advertising Manager Margaret Floate can be reached on +44 (0)1483 824 094 and at margifloate@btinternet.com Circulation: Source: ABC

Background & Format:  The Independent Print industries Association (IPIA) was formed in 1990 as a not-for-profit Trade Association focused on helping its members grow and develop their businesses in the print industry. Their website have a news section where it features the latest news in the printing sector, including new printing processes, technologies.  The website also promotes printing trade business fairs and printing events aimed at printing professionals.  Audience & Readership:  It is aimed at printing business owners and printing industry professionals.  Ad. Rates: For advertising queries please contact sharron@ipia.org.uk.  Other Information:  News section of the website is only accessible to IPIA members.      

Covers the meat-processing industry, including food safety and other industry issues.

Independent Record is a daily newspaper published for the residents of Helena, MT and surrounding areas. It covers local, state and national news, weather, sports and community events.

Independent Record Online covers News.

Background and Format: Established in 1995, Independent Retail News is a monthly magazine for owners of independent convenience stores. It provides information that helps in the day-to-day running of stores and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest news and product information. Audience and Readership: Targets exclusively owners and proprietors of independent grocery outlets who have fewer than ten stores. Deadline: It is best to send the editorial content around one month prior to publication. Time of Publication: Monthly Circulation: Source: ABC. Ad Rates: Advertising information is available here. Other information: There is no general phone number. Contact the editorial team directly. Gorkana Alert: Monday 18th May 2009 At Independent Retail News, press releases regarding consumer goods and retail should now be sent to irn@metropolis.co.uk Gorkana Consumer Alert: Monday 18th May 2009 Press releases for Independent Retail News regarding consumer goods and retail should now be sent to irn@metropolis.co.uk Gorkana alert: Tuesday 3rd March 2009 Independent Retail News and TalkingRetail.com have been bought by Metropolis Publishing Group. In light of this the editorial teams have merged. David Shrimpton takes on the role of Editor across both publications, supported by Features Editor Mike Dennis and Products and Drinks Editor Andrew Skingley. Helen Lyons (nee Baldock) remains Publisher. All editorial contacts can now be reached on firstname.surname@metropolis.co.uk. The new address of both publications has changed to: 6th Floor, Davis House, 2 Robert Street, Croydon, CRO 1QA. The switchboard number is now +44 (0)20 8752 8181, and direct lines are as follows: David Shrimpton, +44 (0)20 8253 8704 Mike Dennis, +44 (0)20 8253 8705 Andrew Skingley, +44 (0)20 8253 8706 Helen Baldock, +44 (0)20 8253 8700 Gorkana Alert: Thursday 1st July 2004 Independent Retail News has taken on a number of new editorial staff in recent weeks. Replacing Daniel Pearce who, as previously reported by Gorkana, has moved to The Publican as Deputy Editor is John Kirwan. John returns to Highbury Business (publisher of Independent Retail News) where he was previously deputy editor on Motor Trader before going freelance. He can be contacted on +44 (0)1322 611234 and j.kirwan@highburybiz.com Steven Maxwell joins the title as senior reporter, replacing Shirley Kumar who moved to Community Care. Steven will also be responsible for feature writing on Checkout magazine. He can be contacted on +44 (0)1322 611237 and s.maxwell@highburybiz.com Tracey Gregory becomes the title's new reporter and she can be contacted on +44 (0)1322 611242 and t.Gregory@highburybiz.com. This is Tracey's first full-time editorial position after graduating from the Mitcham Journalism Training Centre. Tony March has replaced Ian Mooney as production editor. He can be contacted on +44 (0)1322 611243 and t.march@highburybiz.com

Previously titled "Cover". Focuses on the everyday business needs of independent retailers and buying and selling wholesale merchandise on the Internet. Covers topics such as marketing, management, the Internet, business news, new products, security, technology and legal issues, as well as providing company profiles and trade show information. Includes information for prequalified online wholesale buyers including retailers, wholesalers, distributors, manufacturers, liquidators and buyers of wholesale merchandise. Content concentrates on all aspects of running an independent retail store. IndependentRetailer.com DOES accept bylined articles/submissions on any and all topics related to the business of independent retailing. Topics should focus on marketing, management, technology, finance, store security, and other areas of interest like Industry Trends & Innovations, How-To Articles, Products & Services Reports, Retail Success Stories and Marketing & Research Update. Articles should be 250 to 500 words Please provide associated links and contributors should supply a headshot and a 120 word biography for the Contributor’s Page on IndependentRetailer.com.

Written for elementary and secondary school educators. Covers information and issues pertaining to elementary and secondary independent, private institutions. Created as a forum for exchange of information regarding elementary and secondary education with an emphasis on independent private education.