Desert Publications

Desert Publications, Inc. was formed in 1965 by Milton W. Jones to continue publication of the desert area's monthly magazine, Palm Springs Life and to encompass the ownership of Milton W. Jones Advertising and Public Relations Agency. Milton W. Jones is President of Desert Publications, Inc. He and his son, Frank, are the sole stockholders of the corporation. The magazine's first issue was in 1958. It contained a total of 12 pages with a single one-third-page advertisement. Some two years later, Palm Springs Life bought The Villager, a magazine that had been published in the desert since 1948. In 1978, the company began publishing annual, hardbound, prestige hotel room magazines under the title GuestLife. GuestLife magazines focus on attractions, historical sites, shopping and more in their respective regions, including advertising/editorial spreads on fine restaurants and galleries. They are placed in guest rooms of prestigious hotels for visitors' convenience. Regional Media Advisors acted as advisor to Desert Publications, Inc. www.guestlife.com