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CELEBRATING 15 YEARS OF THE BEST OF KENT ™
COME WITH US AS WE TAKE A FOND LOOK BACK OVER THE PAST 15 YEARS OF insideKENT MAGAZINE. FROM AN INTERVIEW WITH FOUNDER ADAM READY BY EDITOR SAMANTHA READY, TO TEAM IK’ S BEST MOMENTS, SOME THROWBACK PICS TO SOME LOVELY BIRTHDAY WISHES- HERE’ S TO 15 YEARS OF YOUR FAVOURITE KENT MAGAZINE- THANK YOU FOR BEING PART OF OUR STORY!
Alook back on 15 Years of insideKENT with Founder & Publishing Director, Adam Ready, by Editor and Creative Director, Samantha Ready
So, Adam Ready, here we are, 15 whole years of insideKENT magazine! I joined you 13 years ago with my first ever review feature with you on our Ticket to Ride in Liverpool, which feels like a lifetime ago and yesterday all at once, and then took the editorial helm with you six years ago. It’ s fair to say that it has been an incredible journey- not just of better writing( on my part) but also for bigger and better issues, incredible reach and the formation of a wonderful iK team, loyal readership and fabulous clients. What are some of your best memories and achievements over the last 15 years?
Wow, there are just so many, especially over 15 incredible years, but I think standouts for me have been making amazing partnerships with some incredible people, organisations and businesses that all fly the flag for Kent including Visit Kent, Produced in Kent and the Wine Garden of England to showcase so many amazing producers, hardworking establishments, hospitality offerings and attractions that all make Kent a great place to visit, a great place to live and of course a great place to publish insideKENT!
Cast your mind back to 2010, we were emerging from the economic crash of 2008, had a massive general election leading to the coalition government, Chelsea pulled off the double and there were three massive launches: the iPad, Instagram was made available to the public … and … this fab mag! What sparked the original idea for insideKENT?
Simply, I was just really passionate about meeting people and learning about their businesses. Being from a sales background, I loved learning about marketing and advertising, but then really just found my passion in speaking to people about what, why and how they did what they did. What was their story? That sparked my own interest and I realised that there was a real
“ You guys have a fantastic business, and from one family business to another – I love what you do! I look forward to celebrating 20 years with you!”
STEFANO CUOMO, MACKNADE
“ Happy birthday to you guys and love working with you as always x.”
NATALIE HENNESSY, WOODFIRE PIZZA
“ A very happy 15th birthday to insideKENT! Thank you to the fabulous team for all your support and I wish you continued success for the next 15 years and beyond!”
DR. CHRISTINE OR
“ Sam and Adam, you’ ve built a big, beautiful thing. insideKENT isn’ t just a magazine, it’ s a buffet of brilliant people and dangerously moreish stories! Happy birthday, it’ s looking fabulous!”
AJ SHARP, SHARP PR
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