MEDIA KIT 2026
That SoCal Gal
Print | Digital | Social Media
Linda Hakim — known across Southern California as That SoCal Gal — is a dynamic community publisher, social media powerhouse, and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience. She manages four highly respected community magazines and commands 900K+ views and growing across her social platforms, making her a trusted voice for local business promotion across Orange County
Residents & businesses of San Juan Capistrano
Residents & businesses of Dana Point
Residents & businesses of Ladera Ranch
Residents & businesses of Rancho Mission Viejo
South OC: San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Mission Viejo
Homeowners in planned, master-designed communities
Upper-middle to high income households
Community, dining, real estate, home services, wellness, events
High trust audience — neighbors reading about their own community
Access to 24 OC publications through BVM network
Most coveted spot — maximum visibility, first thing neighbors see
High-impact placement facing the first editorial page
Premium rear-facing position with outstanding reader retention
Bold, commanding presence — ideal for powerful brand statements
Premium full-page to upscale homes
Strong mid-size brand awareness
Eye-catching at accessible price
Solid value for name recognition
Smart entry point for locals
Budget-friendly, broad reach
Position your business as the go-to authority in your field. Expert Contributors write a quarterly article published in the magazine — only one expert is accepted per category, giving you exclusive ownership of your niche in the community.
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* Categories shown are examples. Contact Linda for current availability and a full category list.
Community stories & local business spotlights
6+ business pages, growing engagement
Magazine communities, local events & news
Multiple pages, broad local reach
Lifestyle & community connection
~5 million friends, mostly local & highly engaged
Print Advertiser Instagram Perk: Print clients are added as collaborators on up to 5 of Linda’s Instagram business pages — gaining immediate visibility to her entire following at no extra cost.
Readers follow Linda because they trust her. Your brand benefits from that relationship.
Reach homeowners in OC’s most desirable communities with real purchasing power.
Print + Digital + Social. One partner, total coverage.
Massive and growing social reach across Orange County.
Linda is THE voice of community connection in South OC — neighbor-to-neighbor marketing at scale.
Publisher, Best Version Media
949-584-1396 · LHakim@bestversionmedia.com · thatsocalgal.com
Ready to reach a highly engaged OC audience?
Reach out today.