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The Power of Advertising in The Virginia Gazette
“Great response so far [to the help wanted ads]. Even getting people from Richmond, so they must be seeing it online.” -Joe Hertzler Hertzler & George
– The Gazette Works. 01.30.2010
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The Power of Advertising in The Virginia Gazette
“Thank you for running my advertisement for a pink razor Motorola cell phone. A very nice young lady purchased it and called me back to say how pleased she was. I had planned to call her that evening to see if she was happy with her purchase but she beat me! Thanks for your help!” -Charlie Habich
– The Gazette Works. 02.13.2010
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The Power of Advertising in The Virginia Gazette
“We had a lot of calls… sold it to someone from Maryland who saw it on cars.com, so that’s a good selling point for your ads— it reaches the internet and I think those sites are much more reliable than craigslist.” -B. Coleman
– The Gazette Works. 02.17.2010
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The Power of Advertising in The Virginia Gazette
“For rentals you can not beat the Gazette for response. Whenever I have a rental and I run an ad I get lots of response from my ad. The reach that the newspaper has with print & online is such a plus in helping me with my rentals. ” -Elaine VonCannon RE/Max Capital
– The Gazette Works. 02.27.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “I received three serious calls for my Nissan Altima. The first person who saw the car bought it. I’m doing more advertising with The Virginia Gazette.” -Cindy Stevens
– The Gazette Works. 03.10.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette Thank you to the Virginia Gazette and Cindy Jenne in the advertising department. I called to get information about placing an ad in the classifieds to sell a bed. It could not have been more convenient. I was able to email the necessary information. We received several phone calls and sold the bed. Thank you for providing us with a simple and rewarding solution. -Molly Stout
– The Gazette Works. 03.20.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “I had one call on my refrigerator and I sold it! A lady in West Point was looking for an almond color refrigerator to match her other appliances and was thrilled to find it!” -J. Raughton
– The Gazette Works. 03.27.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “We received an excellent response to our ad in The Virginia Gazette for standard poodle puppies. The people who responded were all suitable puppy owners, and we are thrilled with the interest the ad provided.” -Kris Kiley
– The Gazette Works. 04.17.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “If I had 30 trailers to rent, I could have rented them all through the classified ad in The Virginia Gazette.” -Fred Hirsch
– The Gazette Works. 04.24.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “We received six calls on the bunk bed and took the highest offer of $300, exactly what we were asking. Communications with the buyer worked great through email and phone contact.” -Barbara Murray
– The Gazette Works. 05.01.2010
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The Power of Advertising in The Virginia Gazette
“The first person who looked at the van bought it by 11 a.m. on Saturday morning. We got 15 more calls. What a good response!” -Larry Fowler
– The Gazette Works. 05.08.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “The second guy who called me, bought the car.” -Mr. Dunaway
– The Gazette Works. 05.22.2010
ds e i f The Power i s s a of Advertising in l C The Virginia Gazette “The response to my rental ad and helpfulness of The Virginia Gazette staff has been great. My house rented faster than I would have ever thought.” -Joe Scordo
– The Gazette Works. 05.29.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “I have been very pleased with the response I have recieved from my Transitions by Margi ad. I have recieved numerous emails and calls, and I know people are reading the ad when friends and neighbors comment on it. Thanks for all of your help!” -Margi Gasiorowski
– The Gazette Works. 06.05.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette "As a long standing business in Williamsburg, we depend on The Virginia Gazette for marketing. The staff always go above and beyond to make sure our advertisements look professional and are up to date." -Berkeley Realty Property Management
– The Gazette Works. 06.12.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette "My ad in the Home Improvement Directory has more than paid for itself." -Matt Daniels MD’s Exteriors
– The Gazette Works. 06.19.2010
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The Power of Advertising in The Virginia Gazette
“As much as I've advertised in the Gazette, this is my first help wanted/ "CareerBuilder" ad. Much to my delight, I've been averaging 10-12 responses per week- mostly e-mail- even outside of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The response to my advertisement was far superior than I had anticipated. I presume I shall find a successful candidate shortly.” -Susan Spellman, Realtor
– The Gazette Works. 06.26.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “The Virginia Gazette classifieds work great. I was able to sell my washer and dryer after the first day in the paper. Thank you!” -S. Miller
– The Gazette Works. 07.07.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “The ad worked great. I got a lot of calls and rented the house.” -Robert Cope
– The Gazette Works. 07.17.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “We rented our house on the first day the ad came out. We got a call at 8:30 that morning and showed the rental at 3 p.m. and rented it!” -Kathryn Goode
– The Gazette Works. 07.24.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “I have been advertising my rentals with the Gazette for years with great results. I feel like my Rep knows my needs and always takes the time to do what will work best for my ad & my budget.” - Paula Sheldon Sheldon Properties
– The Gazette Works. 07.31.2010
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The Power of Advertising in The Virginia Gazette
“My car ad worked great. It couldn’t have gone better and I got my asking price.” - Ron Moreau
– The Gazette Works. 08.07.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “We placed a 2-week classified ad for furniture and received three calls. Two people came to see the bed and we sold it!” -Liz Montalvo
– The Gazette Works. 08.14.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “It took two weeks to sell my scooter, but with a little patience it paid off and we sold it!” - Betty Greene
– The Gazette Works. 08.21.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “I got a call on the van the second day following the ad and it sold the next day!” -R. Bailey
– The Gazette Works. 08.28.2010
ds The Power ifie s s a of Advertising in l C The Virginia Gazette “We have had a long-standing relationship as customers of The Virginia Gazette. The exposure in print and online has proven valuable to our agents and the customers that we service. The Virginia Gazette’s design team never fails to assist us in delivering our message in a professional and eye-catching manner that has repeatedly proven successful. The customer service is exemplary, working with extraordinary responsiveness and providing feedback and suggestions that improves upon our work. We have been impressed with the ability to advertise in The Virginia Gazette cost-effectively and quickly, as our needs often require last-minute updates and changes. Working with multiple print agencies, we can easily say that The Virginia Gazette surpasses the competition in every way.” -Angela CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty
– The Gazette Works.
09.04.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette "Placing a rental ad in The Virginia Gazette is like betting on Seabiscuit. It always wins!" -Arda Odabasio
– The Gazette Works. 09.11.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette "I was on vacation for a couple of days. When I returned there were 10 calls on my answering machine. I sold all my items the next morning. My ad in The Virginia Gazette did what it was supposed to do - sell my furniture." -Suanne Diedzic
– The Gazette Works. 09.18.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette "Thank you very much for your help with our ads in The Virginia Gazette for our St. George’s Hundred yard sale. It was a success and I appreciate your guidance and patience." -Valerie Trovato
– The Gazette Works. 09.25.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “That color on my ad really worked out! I had seven people who came by the open house at White Oaks. It works!” -Timothy Meyer Long & Foster Realtors
– The Gazette Works. 10.02.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “I get much better results selling stuff through “That color on my ad really the Gazette classifieds than on big online selling sites. Folks who answer Gazette ads are polite worked out! I had seven and show up when they say they will.
people whothe came byhas the Among the things Gazette helped me sell: a bassinet, 2 bookcases, 2 CD storage units, open house at White Oaks. a coffee table, 2 desks, dog stairs, a dresser and nightstand, a Philadelphia Eagles jacket, stereo It works!” equipment (including a cassette player and a -Timothy turntable), a TV, and a wicker trunk.” Meyer — Kathy S. Long & Foster Realtors
– The Gazette Works. 10.09.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “We have been very pleased with the responses we’ve received from the recruitment ads in The Virginia Gazette. The Gazette has helped us reach our target market.” - Terri McIlwean Colonial Connections
– The Gazette Works. 10.16.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “Thanks to you, I sold my Dell monitor from Wednesday's advertisement. Once again, thanks for your help!” - Charlie Habich
– The Gazette Works. 10.23.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “The ad brought positive response for the Office Administrator position. We appreciate all your assistance in this search for Temple Beth El.” - Retta Temple Beth El
– The Gazette Works. 10.30.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “My ad in The Virginia Gazette rented the property. Consistency is the key.” - D. Eyster
– The Gazette Works. 11.06.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “The day after we listed our condo in The Virginia Gazette, we rented it!” - Jamie Van Bergen
– The Gazette Works. 11.13.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “We got 50-60 responses to our help wanted ad and had to cancel the ad after only two issues.” -Sharon Terry RoMack Fiber Optics
– The Gazette Works. 11.20.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “We got some good calls from the ad and sold the truck.” -Robert Davis
– The Gazette Works. 11.27.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “My ad in the Home Improvement Directory has helped me tremendously. It has helped me triple my business this year.” -Ed Killingsworth
– The Gazette Works. 12.04.2010
s d e fi The Power i s s of Advertising in Cla The Virginia Gazette “The ad to sell our van was very successful and the vehicle is sold. We are getting tons of phone calls.” -Patty Harris
– The Gazette Works. 12.11.2010