"Your publication
is great! Lots of enquiries for both businesses
Best money spent in advertising so far. Good job ladies very
impressed!"
Gareth Cookson, Affordaprint and The Gallery
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“Just a
big thank you for the good advert you placed for the blood session.
It was very successful and we will be repeating it in December.
It is because of people like yourselves that the session was
more widely recognised.
Thanks!!”
Glenda, National Blood Service
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“Due to
the unique circulation area of Ouse Valley Living (which is
ever expanding), we are able to target the areas which suit
the requirements of our business. Also due to the content, format
and articles featured within OVL, we feel that it holds interest
and as such the magazine is kept as a reference tool by individuals
whereas newspaper/flyers and such are not. This means that advertising
in OVL provides a true 365 days a year advert in the homes of
our target market.
LWS has received from OVL on average (over a 52 week year),
since the start of advertising, 6 calls a week and from these
62.7% of them have been turned into orders. Beds Party Tents
has received 5 calls per week and from these 82.6% of them have
been turned into orders. These figures are impressive as any
marketing analyst will advise, and far exceeds all other advertising
that we participate in.”
Daniel Lewis, Beds Party Tents
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“A year
ago, we decided to expand our local promotional programme to
include Ouse Valley Living. Just as build quality and value
for money are essential features of the range of mowers and
garden machines we supply, the quality and content of the OVL
magazine and its local market coverage were important considerations
for us in this decision. Throughout the year, we have found
the service provided by Michele and Jacqui at OVL to be consistent
with the high standards of after sales service we set in our
own business. All in all we have enjoyed a very positive and
productive relationship with OVL.”
Gary Bass, Groundcare Machinery Services Ltd
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“www.buy-local.net
is an award-winning online farmers market that delivers a whole
basket of quality local produce to customers in Bedfordshire.
We are a startup business and the support we have been given
by the OVL team cannot be understated. We write a regular topical
column for Michele and Jacqui, along with a regular advertising
feature and sponsoring the ‘Where on Earth’ competition.
The exposure this has given us, on a tight budget, has allowed
us to build our brand and customer base, and get our message
over to local people. We are involved in many shows across the
summer months and OVL never fails to get a mention for people
who visit our stand! We are proud to feature in the improved
glossy magazine, and we feel this is a Community Magazine with
real value and no equal in our area.”
Rick & Lisa Sanderson, Buy-Local.net Ltd
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“We just
wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support
during our first year of trading. Your magazine has doubtless
played a huge part in our initial success, and although the
majority of Martyn's work now comes from referrals the Ouse
Valley Advert is always commented upon. The magazine is
so tastefully compiled it doesn't deserve to be anything other
than the great success it is! Martyn & I would like
to wish you continued success, and we are sure that the magazine
will grow from strength to strength - keep up the good work!”
Jane & Martyn Petters, Oakley Upholstery & Interiors
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“I met
you at the broom cupboard and advertised The Linnetts, apartments
for over 55s in Rushden, probably last year. Just thought I
would offer my congratulations to you both on the success of
your magazine. Well done. Successful and beautiful - a great
combination!! Good luck for the future".
Richard Houghton, Plough Developments
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“Both myself
and my clients have been thoroughly impressed with the continued
growth and success of Ouse Valley Living. It gives us exactly
what we need for the catchment area, both for advertisers and
with editorial. On top of that the production team is thoroughly
professional and pro-active in their help and support”
Ian Rowe, PR Matters
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“Jacqui
and Michele contacted me when they were launching Ouse Valley
Living and I gave them my commitment as an advertiser. The magazine
was unique in the area and I was happy to support a local venture.
OVL has continued to be reliably distributed and of superior
quality. Over the years, Jacqui and Michele’s dedication
and talents have enabled the magazine’s distribution to
expand ‘up and downstream’ – it has become
a household name!”
Claire Rachel Jones, The Green Room
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“Just had
to write to you both, to express how pleased I have been since
advertising in your magazine! I have just placed an advert in
the Ouse Valley Living, and have received 4 new clients within
one week! That’s what I call great business!”
Val Swonnell, Time For You Domestic Cleaning Services
