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What we do?

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Peninsula Living (Northern Beaches South) was launched in 2001. Every month, 57,000 magazines are delivered into homes and businesses, from the Spit Bridge to the Roseville Bridge and north to the Narrabeen Bridge. Peninsula Living is delivered in the first week of the month.

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Peninsula Living Pittwater (Northern Beaches North) was first published in April 2006. Every month, 30,000 copies are distributed, into homes and businesses, north of the Narrabeen bridge to Palm Beach and west to Terrey Hills. Peninsula Living Pittwater is delivered in the last week of the preceding month.

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North Shore Living was launched in 2011. It is the only publication to cover from Mosman to North Sydney to Chatswood and has a monthly distribution of 47,000. North Shore Living is delivered in the first week of the month.

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Active Networks is a diversified marketing and communications business, serving local communities throughout the Northern Beaches and lower North Shore. Our brands are cherished and trusted for being a primary source of local stimulating, reliable and accurate community information.

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Designed to support local business it brings Northern Beaches and North Shore residents the very best of deals and events.Far more than a directory it enables business to present their entire business through reviews, galleries, video and product.

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Exclusive to residents of the Northern Beaches and North Shore this facebook group allows you to keep up with community issues, advertise your business, search out a recommendation, recruit your next team member or have your say, any day anytime.

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Whether you are looking for someone to do your social media or search engine marketing or optimise your website for search (SEO) Active Networks Digital has you covered. Our values are built on a platform of transparency, accountability and trackability.

The People

Active Networks started life as a single magazine publisher in 2001. Today we reach communities across the Northern Beaches and North Shore through print, digital and social. We are a marketing company that publishes, ably led by our Publisher and Editor–in-Chief
Stephen Indersmith

Stephen Indersmith

Founder and Managing Director of Active Networks
Stephen Indersmith started Peninsula Living in 2001. Since then he has added Peninsula Living Pittwater and the North Shore Living magazine. On the digital front residents can find all the local daily news at Northsidelivingnews.com.au or shop locally at Thinklocal.com.au. Stephen launched the community facebook group Buy Sell Swap and Connect in 2018, the largest one of its kind. With the addition of Active Networks Digital he can now market local business across print, digital, social and search. When Steve’s not working he enjoys family time with his wife and three teenage boys
Stephanie Aikins

Stephanie Aikins

Editor-in-Chief
Stephanie Aikins has taken on the role of Editor-in-Chief for the Peninsula Living, Peninsula Living Pittwater and North Shore Living magazines. Stephanie has been a driving force in providing locals with engaging, compelling content in our daily digital news platform Northsidelivingnews.com.au. She has previously fulfilled the roles of News Editor and Journalist for the publications, developing a real passion for local news. She has also previously worked as a journalist in the areas of finance and lifestyle news. When she’s not hunting down a story, she’s spending time with her family and partner or delving into a good book.

Active Networks

Our Company Mission

Our mission is to provide customers with a medium to grow their businesses; readers and consumers a means to tell their stories and connect with local business and community groups a voice to encourage local engagement. We always act with integrity and honesty, building ongoing relationships based on understanding, trust and a genuine commitment to delivering value.

Our Company Vision

Our vision is to be a diversified marketing and communications business, serving local communities throughout Sydney. Our brands are cherished and trusted for being a primary source of stimulating, reliable and accurate community and business content. Our customers demand our products because we:

  • Have trusted local brands, delivering real value
  • Provide customised service
  • Are respected for the honesty and integrity of our advice
  • Are committed to delivering results