Make The Most of Magazine Reader Panels
Do you love to read magazines? Now you can add even more to your enjoyment of these periodicals by joining magazine reader panels. Realizing that soliciting opinions from subscribers and newsstand purchasers was a great way to improve loyalty, get valuable feedback and improve circulation rates, many successful magazine publishers have launched reader panels.
Being on a reader panel is free of charge and often open to both paid subscribers and occasional purchasers. Participants will receive a variety of perks including free samples, free coupons, product testing and review, and sweepstakes / contest entries. Additionally, most reader panels also have user forums where you can connect with other fans who share similar interests.
The first step in joining a panel is to visit the website of your favorite magazine; most will have a direct link connecting you to the registration forms. If the panel is somewhat exclusive, you may have to search around on the internet, check survey site databases or visit forums to figure out how to join. If you are joining a number of reader panels, it is a good idea to create a spread sheet with the web address, your user name and password. Also, check into your reader panel web sites at least once a week to see if there are any new online surveys or other fun projects – you may not always be emailed about new opportunities. Below is a list of some popular reader panels that offer online surveys, fun polls and other worthwhile incentives.
All You Reality Checkers
Cosmopolitan Reader Panel
Cooking Light Table Talk
Fitness Magazine Reader Panel
Glamour Glam Spotter
Good Housekeeping Panel
InStyle Magazine Trendsetter
Lucky Style Spotter
Marie Claire Velvet Rope Club
More Magazine Reader Panel
Oprah Magazine DevOtee
ReadyMade Magazine ReadyMaker Panel
Tell Harlequin Reader Panel
Vogue Insiders