Coffee News
“What People are saying...”

Hi Alastair, this could have been a commercial.

A young man (18-20 ish] walks into my shop armed with a Coffee News under his arm and ask's to purchase a gift certificate for his hard working Dad's Birthday gift. They have never been in my shop and are planning 'Spa pkg's for Christmas gifts as well.

How do you like em apples ?.

I had to tell you about this and Thank you. I have received so many new clients because of Coffee News.

p.s. please don't increase my great rate because of the $$$$ I am making ...lol..!

(Alastair's note:- I did not increase rates! )

We have tried various ways to publicize our program. The one week that you listed our program resulted in three phone calls.

More response from men than any other publication.

Thank you

Doug Mackie     Mensheds Manitoba Inc.  832-0629

 

Funny thing - I had two people come into my shop within the last two business days telling me they saw my ad in your newspaper. I would like to renew please!

Thought I would just drop you a line, haven't had a chance to return your call. I have been pleased with the feedback thus far, it is good to know that somebody sees and reads the AD

Dear Alastair, I have had my ad running in your Coffee News for over 2 months. I am very pleased with the positive response that my ad has received. It has generated many new contacts and prospective clients.

You were very knowledgeable and helpful in suggesting possible ad layouts and you took the time to research my business in order to help me convey a concise message. Thanks again Alastair. I look forward to future dealings with Coffee News.

Best regards,
Marc Lessard

Corinne and Alastair, I am very pleased to give you feedback on the effectiveness of advertising through your Coffee News.

I had previously been advised that submissions can only be featured in your What's Happening section when numbers and space will permit. Once again, you graced our request by featuring the advertising for the peer support group, Beginning Experience, in your March 28-April 3 issue. This was to broadcast the April 8th start date for the Levels peer support for those who are separated, divorced or widowed. Our call line monitor has advised that there have been at least 26 calls in just the last few days.

Thank you for your assistance in the promotion of this ministry for all those whose can benefit by this service.

When putting an ad in the Coffee News, I received phone calls inquiring about my fees and services. I have received a lot of on-going business from going this route of advertising. In my experience and opinion, it only takes one client/customer to get the “ball rolling” and to date the “ball” has been non-stop rolling. Thank you Coffee News.

Courtenay Pottinger
Phenomenal Cleaning

Alastair,
Before advertising in the Coffee News,I was a little bit hesitant on whether or not the ad was going to work. The uncertainty of "comfort" zone, but I believe in trying new things. We ran the ad for one month, and the response has been wonderful.

I have interviewed ten people, who had no clue as to who we are, and hired three.

Coffee News definitely works and I'm glad we signed on.

Andy Russo
Human Resource Manager
Pulford Community Living Services Inc.

Hello Alastair:
I just thought I would drop you a quick note to tell you how thrilled we are with the results of our COFFEE NEWS ADS. As you know, we started using Coffee News in April this year, mostly on a test basis to allow us to evaluate results. The first month was so successful we opted to extend the ad for the entire summer. In May our results we even better than April and it just keeps rolling.

What is even more significant, we have closed new business which was initiated by the Coffee News ad. This new business would not have been possible using our traditional advertising approach. Thanks to Coffee News, we have opened a new source of customers, and the price is right, too.

Best regards,
URETEK CANADA INC.

Just a quick note to say Thank you.

Our transition, after 5 years at Meadowood Drive in St Vital, to the Grant Park Shopping Centre went relatively well despite the small hiccups one encounters in such an endeavour.

I must admit the response from our ads in the Coffee News were beyond all expectations. Well wishes from our loyal client base to a host of new customers. All, I might add, very happy with the new location.

More importantly I would like to thank you for the professionalism exhibited by yourself and your enthusiastic co-workers.

Paul Rodgers
President, Simmons Mattress Gallery

Since starting my business over 2 years ago, one of the best things I have done is advertise through the Coffee News. The clients and referrals have been incredible and this form of advertising has been so beneficial to a lot of the success of my business today. Thanks Coffee News for getting word out about businesses all over town and putting smiles on so many faces.

Christy Kim
Face Up Salon and Spa
Winnipeg, Manitoba

Advertising in Coffee News generated many quality leads for our event and it also provided a great platform to announce our show to the women of Winnipeg. I would recommend Coffee News to any company who needs to get the word out about their product or service in the Winnipeg area. Keep up the good work...

Shelley Whyte
Winnipeg's Ultimate Women's Show

“I was one of Jean Daums' first customer's way back in the early 80's. Coffee News was the only advertising we did for a new idea I had for my business. It worked great. To this day, I advise businesses that ask for my opinion to try Coffee News. It is very affordable for small business and gets results. Keep up the good work!”

Carolyn Zimmerman
Ladies Who Launch

Thanks again for placing that information for us in the What's Happening Section. The event (Opportunity Fair for Former Street Involved-Adults)was successful and a there were quite a few people who said they saw it in the Coffee News.

H. Hartry
Organizing Committee

“I just wanted to write and thank you for your help in my advertising ventures. You were very friendly and helpful when it came to explaining how things were done. I look forward to working with you now and in the future.”

Paul Marcoux
“Murray Chevrolet Hummer, Sales & Leasing Professional”