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
PUBLICATIONS
Neighbors of San Juan Capistrano
Residents & businesses of San Juan Capistrano
Dana Point Neighbors
Residents & businesses of Dana Point
Ladera Ranch Neighbors
Residents & businesses of Ladera Ranch
Wrangler Living RMV
Residents & businesses of Rancho Mission Viejo
AUDIENCE PROFILE
GEOGRAPHY
South OC: San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Ladera Ranch, Rancho Mission Viejo
HOUSING
Homeowners in planned, master-designed communities
INCOME
Upper-middle to high income households
INTERESTS
Community, dining, real estate, home services, wellness, events
ENGAGEMENT
High trust audience — neighbors reading about their own community
Most coveted spot — maximum visibility, first thing neighbors see
Inside Front Cover
High-impact placement facing the first editorial page
Inside Back Cover
Premium rear-facing position with outstanding reader retention
Two-Page Spread
Bold, commanding presence — ideal for powerful brand statements
STANDARD AD SIZES
Full Page
Premium full-page to upscale homes
Half Page
Strong mid-size brand awareness
1/3 Page
Eye-catching at accessible price
1/4 Page
Solid value for name recognition
1/8 Page
Smart entry point for locals
1/16 Page
Budget-friendly, broad reach
EXPERT CONTRIBUTOR PROGRAM
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.
Real Estate
Available
1 SPOT
Legal
Available
1 SPOT
Financial Planning
Available
1 SPOT
Health & Wellness
Available
1 SPOT
Home Services
Available
1 SPOT
Dining & Lifestyle
Available
1 SPOT
* Categories shown are examples. Contact Linda for current availability and a full category list.
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.
WHY PARTNER WITH LINDA
Hyper-local trust
Readers follow Linda because they trust her. Your brand benefits from that relationship.
Affluent, engaged audience
Reach homeowners in OC’s most desirable communities with real purchasing power.
Multi-channel reach
Print + Digital + Social. One partner, total coverage.
1.2M views per month & growing
Massive and growing social reach across Orange County.
Community authority
Linda is THE voice of community connection in South OC — neighbor-to-neighbor marketing at scale.
Linda Hakim · That SoCal Gal
Publisher, Best Version Media 949-584-1396 · LHakim@bestversionmedia.com · thatsocalgal.com