My name is Kara Davy and I am the owner of See Spot Clean, a full and self serve pet grooming facility in Goodyear. We have been advertising with Up the Hill Magazine since its inception, and those marketing dollars have really paid off.
I am always very picky with my marketing because it can be very expensive and yet very ineffective. I have tried numerous publications and more often than not, I am dissatisfied with the results.
Up the Hill Magazine has been a refreshing change from the norm. Not only are Al and Catherine fabulous to work with, with an excellent understanding of the challenges we small business owners face, but the publication itself is spectacular. It is very well rounded, containing interesting articles and useful information for all ages and interests. The layout and design is very appealing and we get a flood of coupons coming in each time a new issue hits the mailboxes.
I have been so impressed with the results that I immediately signed up for their new Pebble Creek publication, as well. I have no doubt that it will be a stunning success.
Thanks, Up the Hill! See Spot Clean gives you two paws up!
~ Kara Davy, May 2011
I just want to thank you for helping me with my ad in Up the Hill magazine.
I love the Hometown feel of the magazine.That is important in my line of work. People need to feel comfortable with someone that is watching their home and I think when people see my Ad in your magazine they realize its nice to deal with someone local and a part of the community.
People tell me all the time they found me in your magazine and the fact that you helped me pull my ad all together is even better.
It's nice to see your beautiful magazine laying on a coffee table. I know my information is readily available.
Thanks again, Debbie Hudson Goodyear Homewatch
~ Debbie Hudson, June 2011
I started advertising in Up the Hill and Viva magazines in order to target my advertising directly to local customers. I have found the publications to be of high quality, and well distributed. The residents of these areas appear to be using the magazines monthly.
I have also taken advantage of the web site and facebook updates, adding small blurbs for special sales, and promotions.
Every time I have placed a sale on the website, my sales for that weekend have spiked over the same promotion earlier in the year before I added local advertising. I have even had to add extra staffing during the promotions.
I am convinced these publications are helpful, and looked at by the customer. Al and his team have been extremely helpful in changing my ad as needed and always responding with lightening speed.
I am pleased to be part of such a high quality publication. I look forward to continuing my ads in future editions and future neighborhoods.
~ Bill Jarboe, Sherwin Williams
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