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MagManager

by MagManager Ltd · Since 2014
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Quick facts
VendorMagManager Ltd
Year launched2014
StatusActive
LocationAgincourt Square, Market Tavern, Monmouth, Wales NP25 3BT, GB
Countries served1+
Languages15
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierNO
Free trialNO
Contact salesYES

About MagManager

MagManager is an all-in-one magazine publishing and flat plan management platform designed to simplify the operational workflow of publishers, editorial teams, and media businesses.

MagManager is an all-in-one magazine publishing and flat plan management platform designed to simplify the operational workflow of publishers, editorial teams, and media businesses. Built specifically for magazine production and publishing management, MagManager combines booking management, invoicing, artwork handling, flat planning, reporting, and print-ready publishing tools into one centralized cloud-based system. The platform helps publishers streamline production processes, reduce manual work, and maintain complete control over every stage of publication management.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Built purely for publishers, replacing messy spreadsheets with a dedicated CRM and visual flat plan.
  • Saves hours of data entry by connecting directly to Xero, QuickBooks, and Stripe.
  • Drag-and-drop layout tools make last-minute page changes instant and effortless.
  • Advertisers can upload their own artwork, cutting out endless back-and-forth emails.
Cons
  • Excellent for magazines, but too niche for businesses selling non-media products.
  • Requires a constant internet connection to access your business data.
  • It manages the layout, but you still need external software (like InDesign) for the actual graphic design.

Features

Key features

Comprehensive Sales Reporting

Generates instant reports on sales forecasts, renewals, booking history, and sales representative performance via a real-time KPI dashboard.

Client Portal for Advertisers

Provides a dedicated space for advertisers to upload their own artwork and approve proofs, reducing manual back-and-forth communication.

Artwork Management & Status Tracking

Allows team members and designers to upload artwork directly to the flat plan with a graphical view of the status (e.g., booked, received, approved).

Print-Ready PDF Generation

Creates high-resolution, print-ready PDFs directly from the flat plan, including pre-flight checks and warnings for artwork issues.

Stripe Payment Integration

Automatically adds Stripe payment links to invoice emails and PDFs, allowing advertisers to pay instantly and improving your cash flow.

Automated Invoicing & Accounting Sync

Connects directly with major accounting packages—Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, KashFlow, and FreeAgent—to automate billing and keep financial data in sync.

Drag-and-Drop Flat Planning

Effortlessly build magazine layouts by dragging and dropping ads and editorial content, with the ability to add or remove pages in real time.

Integrated CRM & Lead Generation

Manages customers, prospects, and a complete timeline of communications, including searchable flags, contact history, and sales gamification alerts.

Automated Content Features

Automatically creates indexes of advertisers and can generate digital flipbooks or "digital editions" of the magazine directly from the layout.

Shared Team Access

Supports unlimited user accounts with customizable permissions, ensuring designers, sales reps, and publishers can collaborate securely in one workspace.

Integrated Communication Tools

Supports batch email mailshots, personalized booking confirmations, and the ability to send SMS text messages to client lists. Data Security & Cloud Accessibility: A web-based "Software as a Service" (SaaS) platform that requires no installation and provides secure access from any device with an internet connection.

Additional features

Artwork Management Workflow

Tracks the status of every ad (e.g., "Received," "Approved," "Missing") and allows designers to upload files directly to the relevant slot on the flat plan.

Stripe Payment Integration

Embeds secure payment links directly into invoice emails and PDFs, enabling clients to pay via credit card for faster collection.

Automated Invoicing

Generates invoices automatically from your bookings and syncs them directly with accounting software like Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, and FreeAgent.

Dynamic Flat Planning

An intuitive drag-and-drop interface for building magazine layouts, allowing you to move ads and editorial content between pages instantly.

Print-Ready PDF Export

Automatically generates high-resolution, print-ready PDFs of your entire magazine or individual pages, bypassing the need for manual assembly.

Client Artwork Portal

Provides a self-service portal where advertisers can upload their own files and approve proofs, reducing manual emails and administrative work.

Lead Generation & CRM

Tracks potential advertisers and clients through a specialized database that monitors communication history, sales flags, and follow-up tasks.

Real-Time Sales Reporting

Features a dashboard with instant reports on sales forecasts, booking renewals, and representative performance to track business growth.

Shared Collaborative Access

Supports multiple users simultaneously (sales, editorial, and design) with customizable permissions to ensure everyone stays in sync without overwriting work.

Automated Index & Content Tools

Automatically generates alphabetical "Index of Advertisers" and can convert your flat plan into digital flipbooks or mobile editions.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

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Countries served
15
Interface languages
10
Billing currencies

Available in

All Countries.

Interface languages

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