Oooh, look... some magazine coverage!
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Oooh, look... some magazine coverage!
We managed to get a full page feature in Cumbria Life - a local magazine - this month. If you're interested, there's a copy here:
Kendal Cottages - Cumbria Life - November 2010
One or two friends have seen it and commented, but there have been no enquiries. Still, can't do any harm.
Kendal Cottages - Cumbria Life - November 2010
One or two friends have seen it and commented, but there have been no enquiries. Still, can't do any harm.
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Thanks, both of you!
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Thanks, GG.
If I get lots of guests with pristine teeth/hair, I'll know why.Giddy Goat wrote:Yes, great Paul and these mags have a certain shelf life I feel sure: dentists, hairdressers etc so the enquiries may yet come.
Don't want to put them off now.Giddy Goat wrote:No pic of the dynamic duo though!
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That's a great piece, but what I'm wondering is:
How many people who live or work in Cumbria are in your target market ?
Looking on the positive side, guests holidaying at neighbouring properties will see what they are missing and where they need to book for next year
How many people who live or work in Cumbria are in your target market ?
Looking on the positive side, guests holidaying at neighbouring properties will see what they are missing and where they need to book for next year
** Richard
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Thanks, Richard.
It's not probably our main market but the magazine is bought (and subscribed to) by visitors as well as locals. I'm unsure of the figures but hopefully it can tap into some of them.
We've also found this year that a number of our guests have been visiting family in the area so there's good reason there, I suppose, to make locals aware.
It's not probably our main market but the magazine is bought (and subscribed to) by visitors as well as locals. I'm unsure of the figures but hopefully it can tap into some of them.
We've also found this year that a number of our guests have been visiting family in the area so there's good reason there, I suppose, to make locals aware.
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To me, who grew up with the print media, there are few things more pleasing than a well laid out magazine article. Just seems like proper grown-up advertising compared to all this ephemeral internet stuff. And, as GG says, good magazine articles have built in longevity and pop up in the oddest places, still working hard on your behalf as they yellow and fade.
My only tiny criticism is that the (well-composed) lead picture just feels a bit cold and wintery in this context and might have benefitted from the addition of a little warmth and sunshine, or more interesting lighting. But otherwise – great stuff!
Jim
My only tiny criticism is that the (well-composed) lead picture just feels a bit cold and wintery in this context and might have benefitted from the addition of a little warmth and sunshine, or more interesting lighting. But otherwise – great stuff!
Jim
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Thanks again. We've had fleeting mentions in the national press, too (Guardian, Telegraph and Times) but mostly they have come to very little.
Guardian: 2 enquiries, 0 bookings
Telegraph: 0 enquiries, 0 bookings
Times: 2 enquiries, 1 booking
I agree with you on the photos, Jimbo. They were all taken before we finished the property and I've not really had a chance to get back in and re-take them yet. The property has been pretty much continuously occupied and the little time I've had at changeover hasn't tended to be coupled with good weather. Hopefully I'll be able to update them soon but alas, it won't be any use for this article...
Guardian: 2 enquiries, 0 bookings
Telegraph: 0 enquiries, 0 bookings
Times: 2 enquiries, 1 booking
I agree with you on the photos, Jimbo. They were all taken before we finished the property and I've not really had a chance to get back in and re-take them yet. The property has been pretty much continuously occupied and the little time I've had at changeover hasn't tended to be coupled with good weather. Hopefully I'll be able to update them soon but alas, it won't be any use for this article...
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I've mentioned it on our blog and linked to the article from there.
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Well done KC! Great article and lovely pics (though I take Jimbo's point). The one by the river immediately makes me want to stay there.
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