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      Not a scam. But very tough to get going with such a rigid system. - Publisher Best Version Media Employee Review

      4.0
      Feb 26, 2026
      Publisher
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      Pros

      -First, I want to point out that BVM is 100% a legit company despite what some redditors say. They are very professional and offer a good amount of tools for you to succeed (for publishers in the field anyway). -They do all of the print & digital ads & fulfillment, the billing, they supply a good amount of marketing materials, and their Back Office system is comprehensive and always works great. -There are indeed people who make a lot of money in this space. They have "made it to print" and have built those connections to make it happen. -There is an (optional) conference call every morning focused on a different topic. The best is when you can listen to other publishers do cold calls so you can hear what they say.

      Cons

      -The biggest hurdles are: 1. The minimum contract commitment is 1 year. Business owners are very hesitant to commit to this, especially when you are brand new and haven't proven any results for them. 2. There are no free trials. With so many free offers out there these days, people want to try something before they commit to it long term. 3. The cost is not cheap. One of the first questions I get from a business owner is, "How much does it cost"? And although I can see the value in the package that we offer, owners are looking at the total cost. 4. I really wish the company would give more success stories. They have almost 20 years of data, but don't provide any case studies of business owners that have signed with publications and grown their business. 5. Cold calling. You will start out by doing cold calling. They advise you to do 45 calls per day. This is not tracked and up to you to do it. To BVM's credit, they did not sugar-coat this. Cold calling sucks and you need tough skin to push through. But, eventually, you start to make connections and have to do it less (at least that's what I've been told).

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      Best Version Media Response
      3mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share such thorough and balanced feedback. We’re proud to provide comprehensive admin support and ongoing training, tools, and resources designed to help entrepreneurs build successful businesses. We also understand the challenges you mentioned, from contract commitments to the realities of this sales-focused role, and we’re grateful for the candid insight. Feedback like this helps us continually refine our approach so we can better equip our Publishers with the support they need to grow with confidence.

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      5.0
      Mar 3, 2026
      Content coordinator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Everyone - from publishers to designers and corporate office staff - is helpful and eager to see the whole team succeed. Other content coordinators are wonderful about sharing information that would be relevant to magazines outside of their area. Quarterly webinars also keep us abreast of what's new.

      Cons

      Some things within the software can occasionally be clunky; but IT listens to suggestions and always works to make improvements.

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      Best Version Media Response
      3mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience as a Content Coordinator with us! We're so glad to hear everyone has been so accommodating and helpful. We truly appreciate the feedback and will continue to refine our tech and systems to better serve our local writers.
      1.0
      May 1, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Independent...kinda. You're not really as independent as they say. They harass you if you don't go at a certain pace.

      Cons

      Let's be honest: You're SCAMMING local business owners. No intelligent or experienced business owner will use these products. They're outdated with predatory contracts. Some of the publishers even told me how they lie by omission to reel them in.

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      Best Version Media Response
      4w
      While we're disappointed to hear about your experience, we strongly disagree with the claims made in this review. Our solutions help local businesses build brand awareness, strengthen community connections, and grow, and our continued growth reflects the value we deliver. We also hold our sales teams to the highest ethical standards, with ongoing training, coaching, and support centered on professionalism, transparency, and long-term client success.
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