We at The Legends at Heritage Place of Sartell have had a great experience working with the Times for our newspaper advertising campaign. They have taken the time to sit down and really listen to us about the care that we provide to seniors and the ads they have developed for us show this attention to detail. The ads have garnered many positive comments and even better we receive inquiries each day followed by tours which result in people moving in! Thank you, Shawna, Barb, and Theresa for all of your help!

Kathy Pfeifle, Administrator
The Legends at Heritage Place, Sartell

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G & J has tried many ways to advertise to our residential market and to date the most successful has been a coupon ad run sporadically in the St Cloud Times, supported by additional advertising running continuously. Shawna and the staff at the times has been very knowledgeable and helpful in taking our message and ideas, and turning them into effective marketing. Especially appreciated is the diligence in keeping us informed of what is going on with our campaign, suggesting additional opportunities, and not letting things fall through the cracks, since time is often at a premium.

Tom Steinkopf
G & J Awning

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I think every good marketing plan needs to include both internet and print ads. Based on the # of homes I sell that are direct leads form print, I could not afford not to use Homefinder and the St Cloud Times as marketing resources.

Chuck Zwilling, Realtor
Coldwell Banker-Burnet

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I just want to share our deep appreciation for the St. Cloud Times.  We opened our business in 2005 in Waite Park, MN.  The first few years were a struggle to get things going.  I kept doing radio advertising but continued to have mediocre results.  I contacted the St. Cloud Times just to run one ad to see if I got any calls.  I was skeptical.  Needless to say, we ran our first ad in the St. Cloud Times with a special offer and guess what?  The phones were ringing!!  I ran a few more ads and before I knew it, I had tripled my business in a month.  From 2007 to 2008, our sales increased 198%.  It is definitely important to have a strong media mix.  I feel that the St. Cloud Times should be a part of everyone's media mix.  They attract well-educated and savvy consumers - the type of consumer that every business owner wants to attract.  THANK YOU, St. Cloud Times for being reasonable, providing great customer service and an excellent graphics team that helped our business grow so much in the last year!

Natalie Spitzka
Midwest Weight Control 

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