With a population of nearly half a million, Manchester is the second largest urban zone in the UK behind London. It is now also widely regarded in political, cultural and historical terms as an important commercial centre. On top of that more than 5 million people live within a 30 mile radius of the city. With such a dense population the potential for leaflet distribution in Manchester is huge.
Often described as the 'Capital of the North', Manchester is at the centre of art, media, education and commerce in the North West. In a recent poll Manchester was regarded as the best place in Britain to site a business. Economically the city is one of the fastest growing in Europe and is part of the Greater Manchester region which has a workforce of 1.2 million people and a GDP of £28 billion.
Manchester has always been at the forefront of new developments in industry and technology. As far back as the industrial revolution it was considered to be essential to the country's economy with a booming textile industry that exported to every corner of the know world. Recently it has emerged as a major player in new, technology driven, industries.
Fuelled by increased investment over the past decade, Manchester has undergone incredible regeneration and has experienced a period of sustained growth. During this time it has played host to the XVII Commonwealth Games and seen the construction of The Arndale Centre, the UK's largest city centre shopping mall.
Despite this rapid growth the city's industrial past has been preserved and many of the old mills have now become apartments and office spaces. They sit comfortably next to brand new glass and steel buildings and provide an eclectic mix of old and new architecture which mirrors perfectly the cosmopolitan make-up of the city.
Manchester lies at the heart of the North West, alongside other notable cities like Liverpool, Preston and Carlisle. With the profile of the North West growing each year its cities are making increasingly regular and favourable appearances in National and European surveys. With this in mind the possibility for reaching a wider audience using leaflet distribution in the North West is extremely encouraging.
A healthy mix of local, regional and international markets operate out of the region meaning leaflet distribution in the North West has the capability of reaching many different areas, and thousands of people, in a short space of time; the region's economic growth and market strength show no sign of slowing. As the area's reputation grows over the coming years so too will the reputation of the cities that lie within the North West region, including Manchester. Leaflet distribution in such a high profile, developing region is an ideal way to get your message across or advertise your products and services.