PB&J Publishing

11/11/2024

What lovely news to kick the week off with!🥂

So exciting to find out we’re a finalist in the Community Champion category at the 2024 Business Awards 🙌🥳

We’ve always been proud to serve as a platform for local businesses, charities and groups to share their news and upcoming activities, and are dedicated to representing and amplifying diverse voices within our publications. We have featured articles from individuals in the LGBTQ+, disabled, neurodivergent, and BAME communities, ensuring that a wide range of perspectives are reflected in our content ❤️

In the past year we have supported over 40 local charities, non profits and CICs through free content, design and promotion, and will continue to promoting art & culture organisations across the West Midlands through our work with ARTEFACTS magazine.

It’s so humbling to be recognised for our hard work - now I just need to just keep the imposter syndrome at bay! 😆

06/11/2024

✨ARTEFACTS WINTER 2024✨

Have you got your copy of the latest issue of ARTEFACTS magazine yet?? 👀

We’ve already had some lovely feedback from readers as physical copies are landing, and we’ll be hitting museums and galleries across Birmingham tomorrow delivering even more! Make sure to say hi if you see us out and about! 👋🏻🤩

23/10/2024

Your logo is the cornerstone of your brand’s identity, so it’s important to get it right. Here are five essential tips to keep in mind when designing your logo:

1. Consider Limiting Your Colour Palette
When creating your logo, it’s a good idea to aim for no more than four solid colours, and avoid gradients. Why? If you ever need to print your logo - whether it’s for screen printing or embroidery -you’ll likely be charged per colour. Fewer colours can result in lower costs. Plus, gradients don’t translate well in printing and can appear muddy or inconsistent. Solid, bold colours work best for clear, professional results.

2. Get Your Logo as a Vector File
A vector file is a type of image that can be resized without losing quality. This means your logo can be as small as a social media icon or as large as a billboard, without becoming pixelated or distorted. Vector files are essential for both digital use and print, where a higher resolution (300dpi for printing) is required. Without a vector file, enlarging a smaller image can result in a blurry or low-quality logo, so be sure to ask for one! Already have a logo but need it in vector format? We can help you convert your existing logo into a scalable vector file.

3. Request a Transparent PNG Version
When using your logo on different backgrounds, a transparent PNG is your best friend. Logos with a white background often look unprofessional when placed on top of a coloured background. With a transparent PNG, you can seamlessly place your logo on any surface - whether it’s your website, a poster, or branded merchandise - without the unsightly box around it. If you already have a logo but need to remove the background, we can create a transparent PNG for you.

4. Create Different Logos for Different Applications
One size doesn’t fit all when it comes to logos. A logo that looks great on a website banner may not work as well in a social media profile picture or on a business card. Having multiple versions of your logo, such as a full logo for letterheads and a simplified version for smaller spaces, ensures your brand looks sharp and consistent across all platforms. We offer comprehensive branding packages tailored to your needs, from our 'All In' Branding Package to our 'Social Media' Branding Package and even our flexible 'Pick n Mix' Package for businesses that need different versions of existing logos. We can help fill the gaps in your branding identity!

5. Have a Black and White Version of Your Logo
Make sure to have a black-and-white version of your logo to ensure it stays clear and readable in any situation where colour printing isn’t available. This can be especially important for things like photocopying or newspapers. High-contrast designs in black and white ensure no details are lost, keeping your logo effective in any medium.

Need help creating a professional logo that stands the test of time? Whether you’re a brand new business or start up, or an existing business looking for a complete rebrand, get in touch today for a free quote!

09/07/2024

Who's excited for the Worcester Show this August? You can read a little bit about what to expect in this issue of MyWorcestershire!

08/07/2024

WIN FREE TICKETS TO LAKEFEST!

We’ve teamed up with Lakefest Official to give away 3 sets of Family Tickets to Lakefest 2024 (worth £349 each!)

Competition closes THIS FRIDAY 12th July so you’d better hurry if you want to win 🙌🏻🥳

To be in for a chance of winning simply email your name and the correct answer to this question to [email protected] :

❓Where is Lakefest held?
a) Westnor Castle
b) Eastnor Castle
c) Southnor Castle

Full T&Cs can be found on page 34 of this issue of MyWorcestershire magazine
(https://pbjpublishing.aflip.in/MYWJune24)

Lakefest prides itself on creating a hugely enjoyable, family friendly festival where music, entertainment, family activities, fairground rides and creativity collide to produce an unmeasured Festival that will capture the hearts and minds of attendees, regardless of age! 🙌🏰

🎶 Headliners:
The Libertines
Olly Murs
Rudimental
The Stranglers (Official)

⚠️Winners will be contacted directly by Lakefest organisers via email - you will never be asked to provide payment information, be aware of scams!

🥳GOOD LUCK🥳

18/06/2024

Absolutely delicious brunch - if you haven’t checked out this rural Worcestershire beauty, well, why not?? The food is top notch, there are reindeer, a fabulous outdoor play area, it’s dog friendly AND there’s a cheeky 10% off voucher in this issue of MyWorcestershire magazine 🙌🏻🦌🌿

You can read all about Rise + Grind (and a whole host of other Worcestershire businesses) in our Great Days Out feature now - go pick up a FREE copy of MyWorcestershire or check out the digital version in our bio 👀

29/05/2024

Always nice to receive such a great testimonial from a client! 🙌🏻

We’re currently working on our Aug/Sept issue of MyWorcestershire which will include our Education Special as well as the annual Wedding Feature - for more information on advertising your business to tens of thousands of readers across Worcestershire pop us a message or email [email protected]

25/04/2024

The blue bell is the sweetest flower
That waves in summer air;
Its blossoms have the mightiest power
To soothe my spirit’s care.

💙🩵💙

A beautiful netwalk amongst the bluebells in Worcester Woods this morning, connecting with nature and likeminded business women 🥰 Thank you wonderful for organising, facilitating, inspiring, and of course capturing moments with your awesome photographs 😘

22/04/2024

The digital version of the Summer24 issue of ARTEFACTS is ✨ONLINE NOW✨

Follow the link below for an early peak at this fantastic issue and keep an eye out to pick up your FREE copy from next week when the physical copies land 🙌🏻

📩 Did you know you can receive the latest copy of ARTEFACTS magazine straight to your door (before it hits shelves) by becoming a member of the Friends of Birmingham Museums & Art Gallery?? Membership for a family of 4 is only £4.33 a month and includes free and discounted entry into a range of Birmingham’s historic properties! Check out page 10 for more info 📝

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11/04/2024

🥳IT’S OUR BIRTHDAY!🥳

Did you know MyWorcestershire turned one year old this week! ONE WHOLE YEAR of writing, designing, producing, printing and distributing our very own magazine 🙌🏻🥹

Did you know that PB&J share a birthday too?? Today is also our birthday - Paul (PB) and Jess (J) not only share a company, house and two small humans, we also share a birthday! 😆🥰

10 years of birthdays and building things together definitely deserved a glass to be raised🥂

If you want to celebrate with us go and pick up your FREE copy of the April/May issue of MyWorcestershire magazine which is OUT NOW - and let us know your favourite feature 👇🏻💕

Cheers!

10/04/2024

Lovely (albeit rather soggy) morning net-walking at this morning ☔️🌳 Thanks to Sam & Ellie for leading us around the fabulous 30 acre grounds, and allowing us to connect with other local business people over a coffee 🙌🏻 Fingers crossed the sun decides to join us next time! 🌤️😅

02/04/2024

Another cracking article by Discover History on page 20 of the April/May issue of MyWorcestershire magazine - a great read about the Worcestershire Regiments ahead of the 80th Anniversary of D-Day this June!

Read MyWorcestershire APRIL/MAY 2024 by PB&J Publishing on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

04/02/2024

🌸SPRING IS ON THE WAY🌸

It certainly felt so this weekend while we’ve been distributing the magazines - and it made such a welcome change to have the sun shining as we drove all over the county ☀️☺️

We’ve made a huge dent in our magazine piles in the last 48hrs by covering Evesham, Pershore, Cropthorne, Droitwich Spa, Kidderminster, Hartlebury, Bransford, Powick, Malvern and The Tything - and I’ll be back at it tomorrow as I tackle Worcester City Centre 🤩

As usual - a huge thanks to all the local businesses who kindly agree to take copies of MyWorcestershire for their customers 🙌🏻 your support and kind words are always SO appreciated 💜

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend and is feeling ready to take on the week ahead! 🫶

Love PB & J
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03/02/2024

✨OUT NOW✨

The Feb/March issue of MyWorcestershire magazine is out now! Full of community news, interesting articles, local businesses, puzzles, and a jam packed ‘What’s on’ section featuring workshops, classes, events, shows and fun days out for all the family!

We’ll be hand delivering copies across Worcestershire over the next week, so keep an eye out to pick up your FREE copy!

In the meantime you can check out the digital version via the link below 🙌🏻✨

https://issuu.com/pbjpublishing/docs/mywfeb24lr

03/02/2024

✨OUT NOW✨

The Spring 24 issue of our award winning ARTEFACTS magazine, produced on behalf of the Friends of Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery, is out now!

Look out for copies landing in museums, galleries, libraries and theatres across the West Midlands over the next week!

In the meantime you can check out the digital version via the link below 🙌🏻✨

https://issuu.com/pbjpublishing/docs/artfeb24lr

11/01/2024

🌟 £5000 raised for MNDA! 🌟

Back in September we designed, printed and published a fabulous cookbook, Margaret’s Cakes & Bakes, on behalf of Margaret Ainscough and a group of her friends, to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

The charity cookbook is packed full of Margaret’s recipes, lovingly compiled by her friends now that Margaret (who suffers from MND) is no longer able to bake herself.

We worked closely with Margaret, her friends, taste testers and a talented illustrator over the summer to put together this beautiful book which has since sold over 500 copies!

Combined with the money raised through donations at the book launch, Margaret and Jan were able to present a cheque for £5000 to the Herefordshire and Worcestershire branch of the Motor Neurone Disease Association this week 🙌🏻🥳

A huge congratulations to Margaret and her team for their tremendous fundraising effort, it’s been such an honour to work together on this project 🧡

Copies of Margaret’s Cakes & Bakes can be purchased for £7.50 from Cradley Village Shop or by emailing [email protected], with all proceeds going to

27/12/2023

M E R R Y 🎄 C H R I S T M A S

We hope everyone’s had a lovely Christmas, however you’ve celebrated, and that you’ve managed to find some moments of calm amongst the chaos ❤️

We’ve stepped away from the magazines for a few days to enjoy time with our little boys, playing board games, going on welly walks and eating an impolite amount of cheese 😅

With two copy deadlines waiting for us in mid January as well as a re-jig of our work set up, we’re intentionally using this time to pause, rest and reflect on this incredible whirlwind of a year!

It was this time last year, during twixmas, that the idea of starting our own publishing studio was first being floated around - and here we are a year on with 9 magazines, a charity cook book and a national award under our belts!

I think that’s definitely worth us raising a glass (or three!) too! 😄🥂

09/11/2023

Earlier this week we were invited to be the guest speakers at the Herefordshire MG Owners Club, talking about print and publishing, and what it’s like owning a small business 🤓🖨️📚

It was definitely WAY outside my comfort zone, but such a fantastic experience with really positive feedback! I took a selection of publications produced by as well as a selection of personalised gifts we make at .uk - we even had some cake from one of the recipes in the charity cookbook - Margaret’s Cakes & Bakes - that we published in September!

It was a great opportunity to make some new connections, take some orders and collect donations for

Thank you so much for inviting us to talk - another thing to tick off the bucket list! 😅✅

*No photographic evidence of me actually speaking as the lady taking pictures forgot - she very kindly claims she was far too enthralled by my fascinating presentation! 😜😂