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Dear V Reader,
We’re proud of our new digital edition of V Magazine for Women! We’ve
Thank you, V Magazine, for highlighting Breast Cancer Awareness Month
been able to harness the wonders of the web to add features that make our
in your recent e-news. As a 1½ year survivor myself, I relate to Rev. Brower.
content more enjoyable and informative, including audio, video, and slide
We’re blessed to have passed the disease stage (at least for now), so we
shows.
have the privilege of focusing our time and energy on helping others who
The new format is, in part, an essential move. Like most media these days,
face a similar journey.
we are feeling the constricted economy: as businesses struggle, they cut their
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ad budgets. As a complimentary publication, our life blood is our advertisers,
Lynn Kirk
How about an image of an envelope, the ones who enable V readers to pick up our magazine free each month. The
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even as a watermark?
fewer the ads, the fewer pages we can publish.
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
As our budget shrank, we faced difficult choices. As we explored the
possibilities, we realized how we could face reality, and spite it, too! Although
I LOVE your WONDERFUL magazine!!! Your magazine articles are always
we had to trim the print edition, with less room for the uplifting articles our
inspirational, informative, interesting, and memorable!
readers had come to expect, we discovered we could publish a longer, meatier
Thank you for the positive difference you make through V Magazine!
digital edition at a relatively low cost!
Sincerely,
Each month, we’re learning more about making full use of our two editions.
Eileen Abbott
Although in January we presented more previews, but only one full-length article,
a phone call from a distressed reader gave us reason to try a new strategy.
“I always look forward to picking up your magazine,” said Linda, “and was
I want you to know that I am very very pleased with the ad. It looks great
disappointed that so many of your articles instructed me to go online. I don’t
and I have already had a couple of people respond. Thank you!!!! I
even have a computer!” So this month, we included more complete articles
appreciate your assistance.
(albeit, somewhat abbreviated), with two articles online only plus an audio
Lisa
theatre review and a video story in our digital edition.
Lisa Elliott
We recognize that many of our readers still prefer print, sitting down with
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a magazine in hand, but we hope that even our print lovers will come to
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appreciate this new option!
Wow! With all that you have on your plate this holiday season, I am
With gratitude for your kudos and continued support!
especially appreciative that you took the time and the initiative to help
Is there some way
Annie Tobey, Editor & Co-Publisher
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity (RMHFH), once again. You
to make this look
are a strong woman, with a strong voice, (and a strong arm for that matter,
better?
I wanted to write and tell you how cool the digital version of V magazine is!
as I remember seeing you up on our scaffolding, hammering away at the
I had the opportunity to read through it this morning and I love the music, the
“Women Build” house). And, I continue to be grateful for the personal
videos-way, way cool!
support that you exhibit when engaging other women in understanding
Job well done.
the breadth and scope of the critical need for affordable housing.
Mary
You are working to help families work to build their own home and dreams.
Mary U. Maupai, Director of Development
Your information share about Richmond Habitat’s holiday fund-raisers helps
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spread our message regarding the homes we build in partnership with
Richmond-area families, and the 0% interest rate with which they buy these
I like it…
homes. As you know, these homes are not given away. But, the love and care
Julie
demonstrated by people like you who support Richmond Habitat is a true gift.
Thanks for the stories about which you have reported regarding RMHFH, the
Julie C. Hill, Regional V.P. Membership Sales & Sponsorship Development
commitment to hands-on activism, the journalistic professionalism, and the sense
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of humor and decency that you bring to your readers and fellow Richmonders.
Whether it’s a V-Magazine t-shirt with blue jeans and a hammer, or a power
Congrats!! This looks great!
suit and heels in the editorial board room - you are a positive force in our region.
Ed
Blessings to you and yours in the New Year, and always.
Ed Jackson, Photographer
Leisha
Leisha G. LaRiviere, President & CEO
Hey Annie,
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity
Congratulations on the new digital issue! V Magazine is my first read of a
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bonafide interactive digital newspaper, and I found it easy to read, informative
and fun. In particular, I really enjoyed the article about supporting our local
businesses. As a self-employed landscape gardener, I know how much I value
We welcome your input at TalkToUs@VMagazineForWomen.com!
when a client selects my business over a chain service.
Keep up the great work! Looking forward to the next issue!
Lib
Lib Northen
The Constant Gardener
804-921-9500

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