Stark Services has led in subscription processing services for small and medium-sized publications since 1972. Stark has complete systems and constantly adapting technologies for every circulation need. Our deep and experienced staff handles any kind of paid and/or controlled project. Great tools don't build the right circulation by themselves, so our professionals support you in planning and executing audience development marketing, audit management, and budgeting for results.

Stark is reliable, stable and self-training resource to make sure you can take care of every circulation need. With 65 people serving a very diverse 100+ magazines, we are the right size to "turn on a dime" with you. When plans or staffing changes, we change with you. You will be sure to keep and build the asset that helps you sell ads... the right audience of subscribers for you.

How STARK Works?

Publishing is "Who, What, Where, When and Why". Fulfillment is often reduced to "How"... the way to get everything completely handled on time, analyzed, and off your desk. Stark provides great systems and best practices to "sweat all the details" on your behalf. When you identify all your costs and opportunities, our "apples-to-apples" comparison checks out very well. But what makes Stark very different is that we boldly provide you an extra "orange" as needed. Our on-site circulators work with you to apply plans, labors, software and hardware to accomplish your specific goals.

Since Stark has every technical feature readily available, we talk you through a series of questions to provide the right fit. We don't simply present buttons for you to choose and push. We work for you as your active circulation partner to any extent you find appropriate. We are a service, NOT an agent that is paid per subscriber. This kind of audience development becomes even more useful and complex as you branch out into other media.

The sum of your advertisers, audience and the media that bridge their common interests is your niche. Stark specializes in the audience side of your business, so that your advertising revenue is strengthened on an ongoing basis.