Print Management & Procurement
One partner for every printed item — litho, digital and large format — expertly bought, quality-checked and delivered. We manage the whole process so you get the best price, the right finish and on-time delivery, every time.
Professional Print, Managed From Start to Finish
Print management is the process of outsourcing the procurement, production and delivery of all printed materials to a single specialist partner — who specifies the right print method, buys competitively from a vetted supplier network, oversees quality control and coordinates distribution on your behalf.
For marketing teams it means one point of contact for every printed item, consolidated buying power that reduces unit costs, and seamless integration with fulfilment and mailing — so your brochure, catalogue or direct mail piece moves from press to doormat without touching multiple suppliers.
Every Format, Fully Managed
Brochures
Holiday guides, product brochures and corporate literature in all sizes and finishes.
Catalogues
Retail and mail-order catalogues — saddle-stitched, perfect bound or loose-leaf.
Magazines
Consumer and trade titles with premium cover finishes and bound-in inserts.
Direct Mail
Personalised mailers, letters and self-mailers — printed, enclosed and posted.
Leaflets & Flyers
Short- and long-run promotional print for campaigns, inserts and events.
Large Format & POS
Banners, pop-ups, exhibition graphics, posters and point-of-sale displays.
Stationery & Forms
Letterheads, compliment slips, business cards and business forms.
Promotional Items
Branded merchandise and printed extras to support your campaign.
The Right Print Method for the Job
Choosing the right process is the single biggest factor in print cost and quality. We advise on the best method for your quantity, budget and turnaround — and buy it at the right price.
Lithographic Print
The gold standard for longer runs. Outstanding colour accuracy, Pantone and metallic inks, and the lowest unit cost at volume — ideal for catalogues, brochures and magazines.
Digital Print
Fast and economical for short runs and print-on-demand, with variable-data personalisation so every copy can be unique. Perfect for tests, reprints and targeted mailings.
Large Format
Big, bold and built to be seen — exhibition stands, banners, posters and retail POS printed to virtually any size on a wide range of materials.
Six Steps From Brief to Delivery
Brief & Specify
We take your brief and recommend the best format, stock, finish and print method for your goals and budget.
Quote & Procure
We tender your job across our vetted printer network and bring you the most competitive price — no mark-up surprises.
Artwork & Proof
We prepare or check your artwork and send a proof for sign-off, so what you approve is exactly what prints.
Print & Quality Check
Your job goes to press and is inspected for colour, registration and finish before it ever leaves the printer.
Finish & Fulfil
Lamination, binding and special finishes applied — then delivered to you, or into our fulfilment house.
Distribute & Report
We pick, pack and post to your customer list as a Royal Mail Partner, with weekly distribution reporting.
Better Print Buying, Built In
Managing print in-house is time-consuming and rarely gets the best price. As a print management partner we consolidate your buying, leverage the combined volume of all our clients, and remove the cost and admin of dealing with multiple suppliers.
- Competitive supplier pricing passed directly to you
- A single point of contact for every printed item
- Print audit to identify and remove unnecessary spend
- Consistent quality and brand control across all jobs
- One consolidated invoice instead of many
- Stock holding and call-off so you only print what you need
Why manage print with us?
The Details That Make Print Feel Premium
Lamination
Gloss, matt and luxurious soft-touch lamination to protect and elevate.
Spot UV & Foiling
Raised spot UV, metallic foil blocking and embossing for standout covers.
Binding
Saddle-stitch, perfect bound, wiro and case binding for any page count.
Paper & Stocks
Uncoated, silk, gloss and specialist stocks in a full range of weights.
Print Responsibly, Without Compromise
Lower the environmental impact of your campaigns without sacrificing quality. Through our print partners we can specify responsible materials and processes, and help you communicate those credentials to your own customers.
- FSC®-certified stocks from responsibly managed forests
- Carbon Balanced paper to offset production emissions
- Recycled and post-consumer-waste stocks
- Vegetable-based inks and water-based coatings
- Right-sized print runs and stock call-off to reduce waste
Ask us to quote your next project on FSC®-certified or Carbon Balanced stock — often at little or no extra cost.
Print, Fulfil and Distribute — All in One Place
The real advantage of working with Lifestyle Media Group is that we don't just print — we manage the entire journey from production to the consumer's door. Combine print management with our fulfilment, lead generation and email marketing for a single, joined-up campaign.
- Print managed and delivered to our fulfilment warehouse
- Picked, packed and despatched to your consumer list
- Royal Mail Partner in Quality discounts reduce postage
- Weekly distribution reports keep you informed
- Lead generation to build the list of people to send to
Travel & Tourism
Holiday brochures, destination guides and attraction leaflets.
Retail & Mail Order
Seasonal catalogues, product brochures and promotional inserts.
Charity & Cause
Appeal mailings, supporter magazines and fundraising packs.
Publishing
Consumer and trade magazines, part-works and subscriptions.
Your Questions, Answered
Get a Print Quote
Tell us your specification, quantity and timescales — call 01223 495 599 or send us your brief online and we'll come back with a competitive quote.