Best Version Media

Best Version Media: hyperlocal magazines and marketing for local businesses

Best Version Media (BVM) is a company headquartered in Brookfield, Wisconsin, that produces more than 1,300 hyperlocal magazines distributed across the United States and Canada. Its activity combines print advertising in monthly publications, geotargeted digital ads, and online presence management tools for neighborhood businesses.

The company was founded in 2007 with six local magazines in southeastern Wisconsin. In 2013 it launched its first Canadian publication, which began an expansion across all ten provinces. In 2018 it added digital advertising to its marketing solutions, in 2021 it surpassed 1,000 communities with a publication, and in 2025 it added listing and review management services.

Print publications and community reach

BVM's monthly magazines are mailed to households in selected neighborhoods and are designed to stay on coffee tables and kitchen counters. According to company data, its publications reach more than 48 million homes annually and operate in more than 1,300 local communities. Each magazine is managed by a local Publisher who lives in the same community it serves.

Canadian publications are produced and managed entirely in Canada, with a local Publisher and Content Coordinator, although the U.S. headquarters provides administrative support. Canadian magazines are printed in Canada and funded through local business advertising.

Digital marketing and online presence solutions

Along with print advertising, BVM offers geographically targeted digital ads to reach the local community across multiple devices 24/7. The company also provides tools to manage listings, monitor reviews, and keep business information up to date online across multiple platforms. Clients have a unified dashboard where they can track ad performance, manage reviews, and update their business information.

BVM's approach integrates high-impact print, geotargeted digital advertising, and online presence management to position your brand consistently across print, social media, and search.

Business model and Publisher network

BVM Publishers are independent contractors who live and work in the communities they serve. The company supports them from its headquarters so they can focus on building relationships and community impact. BVM also offers the opportunity to start a local publication as an independent marketing business, with no start-up costs, according to the company.

The company has served more than 94,000 local businesses since 2007 and has more than 1,300 communities with their own publications.

History and recognition

Founded in 2007 with six magazines in southeastern Wisconsin, Best Version Media reached 500 publications in 2018, surpassed 1,000 communities in 2021, and in 2022 introduced listing and review management services. In 2025, according to company data, 92% of employees consider it a good place to work, 95% say people care about each other, and 95% believe management hires people who fit in well.

Presence in the United States and Canada

Best Version Media operates in the United States and Canada. Its headquarters is in Brookfield, Wisconsin, and it maintains an office in Peterborough, Ontario. The company has teams working remotely across North America, in addition to staff based at its headquarters.

Locations

Main location: P.O. Box 505, Brookfield, WI 53008 · Phone: (262) 320-7054

Canada location: PO Box 40082, RPO Charlotte, Peterborough, ON. K9J 8R9