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Readership survey 2023/2024 (Advertising)

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Thank you for reading and supporting our publication.  We strive to bring you the most informative and timely news and realize there’s always room for improvement.  

We recognize that your time is valuable, and your comments are important to us. Please take a few minutes to complete this brief questionnaire and you will be entered into a drawing for a special prize.

Thank you in advance for your valuable time and thoughtful opinions.
1.How would you characterize your readership of the publication? (Please select all that apply.)
2.Including yourself, how many people typically read or look through your copy of this publication?
3.What is your preferred method for engaging with this publication?
4.How did you hear about this survey?
5.Thinking about the publication, how frequently do you read the following coverage areas (either in print or online)?
Always
Often
Occasionally
Never
Not available in this publication
Sports
Jobs
Health Care
Public or Legal Notices
Religion
Agriculture
Lists & Surveys
National
Real Estate / Construction
Manufacturing
Law
Politics
Breaking News
Environment & Energy
Business
State & Local Government
Small Business
Police & Crime
Classifieds
Hospitality & Retail
Entertainment / Things to do
Finance
6.How important is it to you that this publication covers the following topics?
Extremely important
Very Important
Somewhat important
Not very important
Not at all important
Jobs
Lists & Surveys
Religion
Agriculture
Politics
State & Local Government
Police & Crime
Finance
Entertainment / Things to do
Environment & Energy
Hospitality & Retail
Small Business
National
Breaking News
Manufacturing
Sports
Law
Real Estate / Construction
Public or Legal Notices
Health Care
Business
Classifieds
7.When making buying decisions, what is the MOST IMPORTANT consideration?
8.When making buying decisions, how likely are you to trust an advertisement based on where you see the ad?
Very likely to trust
Likely to trust
Neutral
Likely to mistrust
Very likely to mistrust
Local newspaper
Local newspaper website
Google ad
Social media ad
Personal recommendation
9.Have you considered or made buying decisions from businesses as a result of an advertisement seen in this publication?
10.Where do you look for information when considering what to buy?
11.What type of information do you look for in advertisements?
12.Which types of businesses or services do you or the members of your household plan to shop at in the next 12 months?
13.How often do you or any members of your household read the following in this publication?
Always
Frequently
Occasionally
Never
Not available in this publication
Classified ads
Retail store ads
Ad inserts
Real estate ads
Automotive ads
Content focused special sections such as Home Improvement, Medical, Back to School, etc.)
Political ads
Public or Legal Notices
Contests and promotions
14.Do you prefer important public notices to be published in the local newspaper and its website or posted on a government-operated website?
15.Are your buying decisions influenced by advertising or content you see in this publication?
16.What is your age?
17.What is your gender?
18.What is your residential zip code?
19.What is your combined household pre-tax income for last year?
20.What is your highest level of education?
21.Are there any final comments you would like to make?
22.To be entered into the prize drawing, please enter your contact information below.  Winners will be selected and contacted by February 23, 2024.
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