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Locally Speaking
"This letter is reference to the
Coffee News and Brenda Plantz, the Coffee News
Representative. The Coffee News has been a very
inexpensive yet effective way to advertise my business.
I have had several new customers sign up with Mathnasium
because they saw us in the Coffee News.
I have also very much
enjoyed working with Brenda. She is a "straight
shooter." She has been extremely helpful in targeting
the area that would be best served by my business.
She is also always reachable and informed about how I
can best use her services."
Thank
you.
Dr. Nancy
L. McHenry,
Owner/Director of Mathnasium of Covington
"The personalized service from Brenda and Jeanne is exceptional. The biggest
challenge I have faced in my business is the marketing piece. Without
the assistance, guidance and exposure from Coffee News, I would not have
enjoyed such a creative way to increase my sales. It works! Just hang in
there, every week I have an opportunity to reach potential clients."
Joni
Simply Stated Photography
Federal Way
Hi Brenda,
"Just a line or two to
express my appreciation for the Coffee News, Federal Way
North Edition. To dae, it is the most effective
print advertising medium that I have. I get
qualified leads several times a month, and I have signed
up enough customers from those leads to ore than cover
my Coffee News advertising cost by quite a margin!
I particularly like that you
target a very local market and that my ad "locks out"
the competition from that particular market. Also,
you offer great service at reasonable rates. Thank
you for helping my business prosper."
Andrea
Ratkowski
Mathnasium Federal Way
(253)
835-1314
federalway@mathnasium.com
Dear Brenda,
"Thank you so much for bringing
the Coffee News to our area. It has been a
wonderful advertising endeavor. In the beginning I
was a bit skeptical, I'm sure you remember.
You have done such a great job of
getting the Coffee News in so many locations that I now
get calls on regular basis from people who have found me
there! I couldn't be more pleased. I look
forward to doing business with you for many years to
come."
Sincerely,
Janice
Schutz
Janice's
Critter Care
Brenda Hello,
"My name is Wendy and I currently
do the advertising for Desert Sun corporate salons.
We gat a great return on the Coffee News and I want to
make sure that we are in all of them, and that I do not
miss an issue"
Wendy
Borgert Desert Sun Tanning Salons
www.desertsuntanning.com
"You have a very unique
publication in the community. It's entertaining
and fun to read. I'll be darned if it wasn't
exasperating to find that little coffee news man.
He's upside down in the Keller Williams ad. Very
clever."
Tim
Robinson
Robinsons
Federal Way News
Auburn
First United Methodist Church
Enjoy
being in the Coffee News and want to be as long as your
are around.
Thank you,
PastorGordon Schnee
July
14, 2007
Coffee News
ATTN: Brenda
3525 SW 339th Place
Federal Way, WA 98023
Dear
Brenda:
Just
a short note to say "Thank You!" for your publication.
You know, word of mouth advertising is by far and away
the best form of advertising. I can picture in my mind a
couple of good friends sitting around an intimate table,
drinking a cup of delicious coffee, and discussing the
events of their world. Have you read any good books?
Have you seen any good movies? This is where seeds are
planted and friends are motivated to buy the book or see
the movie.
The
weekly Coffee News is the only vehicle I know that
allows me to join in on each and every one of those
intimate conversations. It allows me to be the unseen
friend that asks, "Have you heard about Personal
Marketing Connections? What a great company, friendly
people, and a great way to save money." You allow me,
through Coffee News, to be a part of hundreds of coffee
klatches every week. Your little weekly publication is
the best "word of mouth" form of advertising that I can
invest in.
You
and your staff do a wonderful job and are a tremendous
asset to the Federal Way business and residential
community. In a world of high-tech gadgets, you allow
people to stop and smell the roses, enjoy a quite cup of
coffee, relax and read about the new and exciting
"things" of our local world around us. THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Michael Conner
PERSONAL MARKETING CONNECTIONS
Brenda
L. Plantz
07-28-06
Publisher
Northwest Coffee News
Dear Brenda,
Just a short note to say how effective the
advertising has been for us at Covington Animal Hospital
in Covington Washington. Our clients always
comment on how refreshing it is to have something to
read when waiting for our services "about town" that is
uplifting and always positive in nature. Our spot
in your publication has had a significant impact on our
revenue and ability to reach our clients in a low key
and friendly manner. Thanks again.
David W Maclachlan
Business Manager
VCA
Covington Animal Hospital
27045
174th Place S.E.
Covington Washington 98042
253-631-8616
Hi Brenda,
I just wanted you to know that the ad I running in the Coffee News is amazing. I had my first time homebuyer class advertised and a first time buyer called me so not only did I pick up a client but I am able to help someone realize their dream of homeownership.
Thanks so much for taking time to contact me. I love the paper, I love the contacts I make and I love working with you!
Sincerely,
Normajean John L. Scott Real Estate www.yourseattlehomessource.com"Coffee News is by far my best advertising investment, generating many calls every week leading to paying customers. Leads from Coffee News paid for six months of ads in two regions within two weeks of the first appearance of my ad. But the best thing about Coffee News is the quality of the leads. I don't get calls from people fishing for information or unwilling to pay the moderate rate for my services, like I have from newspaper ads and other media. Coffee News customers are most likely to be connected with solid businesses and most often give referrals to their friends and business associates. Coffee News is simply indispensable for my small business."
Dale Mirenda, Proprietor
Computer Cure
206.355.0080
dalem@compcurepro.com
From: "Barbara B. Horton" <hortonbb@comcast.net>
Super news! I just used a super roofer who advertised in the Coffee News a couple of weeks ago. The Coffee News is a great way to find local people who provide quality services (including US)!
Barb Horton Coffee News Reader
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Hi Brenda,
I just wanted you to know that the ad I
am running in the Coffee News is amazing. I had my first
time homebuyer class advertised and a first time buyer
called me so not only did I pick up a client but I am
able to help someone realize their dream of
homeownership.
Thanks so much for taking time to contact me. I love the
paper, I love the contacts I make and I love working
with you!
Sincerely,
Normajean
John L. Scott Realty
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Read
Testimonials from around the Country
Over time we have received so many testimonials from readers and advertisers alike. Really too many to list them all here, but below are just a few.
Follow the lead of these business owners whom realize the full benefits of advertising in your local Coffee News!
“The exposure is there. I believe people are seeing
the ads and therefore increasing their awareness and
my name recognition. I like the flexibility of the ad
content as well as the inter-linking of various media.
I get the same exposure for less cost as the local paper
and actually get better results!”
Douglas F. Cmelik, American Express Financial Advisors,
Inc.
Lincoln, Nebraska
“In
six months, I've seen a 600%
return on my advertising investment!
I'm very happy with my results
in Coffee News!”
James
DeVries, R & J Woods
Lincoln, Nebraska
“An important and attractive element of Coffee News
to me is the ability to advertise directly to the area
of town that I am teaching in. The response to the ad
has been wonderful and it certainly has proven to be
an effective advertising tool for my program. I appreciate
the cost-effective nature as well as the quality of
the ad. I would like to see the Journal-Star try to
match it!!! While I was only able to run my ad
for a short time before my classes began... I still
felt I got my money’s worth.”
Shawna Gordon, Kindermusik Educator
Lincoln, Nebraska
“I liked the fact that Jeff was willing to meet me
after normal business hours to accomodate our schedule.
He was very upfront and honest ... very pleasant to
do business with.”
Barbara Sorensen, In Your Dreams
Lincoln, Nebraska
“I found Jeff to be very responsive to my needs and
willing to share information, and Coffee News compares
reasonably to the other advertising we’ve done.”
Don Myers, Experience Works!
Lincoln, Nebraska
"I
just had to send you an e-mail to let you know that
the Coffee News advertisement is really paying off for
me. This is great! I'm getting calls every week. I've
performed for a four-year old's birthday party in Brandon
this weekend. I've received calls for banquets, meetings,
etc. Coffee News was one of the best things that I could
do."
Diane
Williams, Storyteller
Madison, Mississippi
“Effective
and affordable! Where else can I put my business advertising
in front of so many readers at such an affordable price?"
Phil
Terry, Terra Nova Wines & Spirits
Madison, Mississippi
"Since starting my ad in Coffee News, I have had tremendous response. I would
highly recommend placing your ad with them because of their extensive
coverage both in the City of Clinton and surrounding areas."
Mildred
Burt, Manager
Broadway Terrace Apartments, Clinton, MS
"I have gotten lots of response from my ad in Coffee News. It works better
than Yellow Pages!"
Z.E. "Brandy" Lambert, Attorney at Law
"I have
used the Coffee News for several months and it has been a life saver. I get
calls from all over the area. Thanks, Jonni, for introducing me to Coffee
News!"
Lilly Jackson
Nu-Beginnings, Inc.
“Advertising
in Coffee News has brought us a lot of attention. People
at the ballfield are commenting on my ad and our lender
in the Vicksburg area has gotten numerous calls from
the ad. Coffee News has really helped increase our visibility
in the communities we serve. We love it!"
Lacey
Hicks, Norwest Mortgage
Clinton, Mississippi
“I've
already received seven calls off my ad, and one of them
turned into five new customers! Coffee News is great!"
Cedric
Manning, Mr. Mobile
Jackson, Mississippi
“Advertising
in Coffee News is the most affordable and effective
way we've found to keep our business message in front
of the public in an effort to reach new members. We
get lots of calls. And I love walking into restaurants
and watching everyone reading Coffee News!"
Tammy
Overstreet, Members Exchange Credit Union
Jackson,
Mississippi
This has helped people know about my name change. Also, have done a courtyard
New Orleans mural, some portraits and a faux finish job from my Coffee News ad!
Jeanette Jarmon -
Art by JNet
Clinton, MS
What a great way to
target your marketing to a particular community and promote your business!
Chip Sanders Agency,
State Farm Insurance
Rankin County, MS
I
have new clients who would have never known about my small business were it not
for my ad in Coffee News!
Denis Sanders -
Pet Sitters Plus
Jackson, MS
"I just had to send you an e-mail to let you know that the Coffee
News advertisement is really paying off for me. This is great! I'm getting calls
every week. I've performed for a four-year old's birthday party in Brandon this
weekend. I've received calls for banquets, meetings, etc. Coffee News was one of
the best things that I could do."
Diane Williams, Storyteller
Madison,
Mississippi
Hi Brenda,
I just wanted you to know that the ad I
am running in the Coffee News is amazing. I had my first
time homebuyer class advertised and a first time buyer
called me so not only did I pick up a client but I am
able to help someone realize their dream of
homeownership.
Thanks so much for taking time to contact me. I love the
paper, I love the contacts I make and I love working
with you!
Sincerely,
Normajean
John L. Scott Realty
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