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essential marbella magazine is a high quality glossy lifestyle magazine freely distributed on the Costa del Sol, targeted towards an International audience of English speaking residents and visitors. With a lively mix of interesting editorial and vital local information, we aim to entertain as well as inform our readers on how to get the most out of this unique area.
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Andrea B. Bojti - General Manager / Creative Director
Having been with essential since day one, Andrea is integrally involved with all aspects of the business. With her 10 years of experience in media, including national titles, she works closely with the Publisher, harnessing her creative intuition and graphic design skills in overseeing the image and style of the magazine.
Susanne Whitaker - Production Manager
With a degree in International marketing and experience of publishing gained with the Financial Times in London, Susanne joined the essential team in 2002. As Production Manager she works directly with our clients and acts as the main point of contact for all incoming artwork.
Marisa Cutillas - Associate Editor
Marisa has a degree in Law and Arts, majoring in Ancient History and Literature. Having worked as a teacher and Director of Studies, her passion lies in the English language and management. At essential, she is responsible for coordinating contributors and for writing numerous articles, including beauty, fashion, health and art.
Mariano Jeva - Accounts Manager
Mariano has a degree and MBA in business administration and was previously employed as a University lecturer in accountancy in his native Argentina. Since arriving in Marbella he has specialised in the real estate market, but eventually settled with essential and is now responsible for all client accounts.
Belinda Beckett - Assistant Editor
Belinda, a qualified NCTJ journalist, has worked for the Daily Express, freelanced for national magazines and travelled the world as Features Editor on the UK Travel Trade journal, Travel Weekly. Since packing up her PC for Spain in 1992 she has worked in TV and written for many of the coast's English language publications.
Monika Guarducci - Administration
Monika plays a key part in the team as the first point of contact for all incoming calls and visitors to the essential offices. With a degree in property management, her main functions are to manage the reception area, to offer support to the accounts department and to deal with the administration.
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With 7 years of publishing experience and in-depth insider knowledge of Marbella and the surrounding area, essential magazine is the benchmark for lifestyle publishing on the Costa del Sol.
It has achieved considerable recognition within the expatriate community for it’s commitment to quality and professionalism and has become a vital marketing tool for those wishing to access this exclusive and lucrative market.
This market leading status has been achieved by a small International team who are committed to providing a friendly and personalized service to clients from around the world.
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“... Having worked for many years in publications on this Coast, it became a logical conclusion to finally launch a lifestyle magazine that is both entertaining and informative while simultaneously portraying local and international themes.
essential magazine is the result and its unprecedented level of popularity ensures everyone involved is enthusiastic and motivated. It is a genuine pleasure to work with a publication that is highly respected and valued by both residents and visitors alike
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IAIN BLACKWELL
Publisher / Director
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