What we do?
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.
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.
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 40,000. North Shore Living is delivered in the first week of the month.
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.
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.
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.
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
Lucy Sym
Acting General Manager
Lucy brings over 8 years of expertise in digital strategy to her role as Acting General Manager. With a strong background in driving business growth through innovative digital solutions, she is committed to leading the company toward continued success. Outside of her professional life, she is a dedicated mother to two young children, balancing work and family with passion and dedication.
Michelle Giglio
Editor in Chief
Michelle brings international magazine experience to Active Networks, having worked as Features Editor in London of The Mining Journal. Back in 2000, she started as a cadet in local newspapers, working on The Mosman Daily, which in its hey day was awarded Australia’s best suburban newspaper numerous times. Michelle continued her career with News Corp, working at national newspaper The Australian in Sydney before moving to London. She loves being back in local magazines, reporting on the heart and soul of news.
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:
