Testimonials

I want to thank you for your visit last week. Talking with you about the particulars concerning pricing and of being a PAGE member prompted me to look into some cost savings. After review of what we have spent, we will be saving over $6,000 next year and I have you to thank for that. Bonnie Meehan, CFO/Controller - Peninsula Daily News (Port Angeles, WA)

We used Bob McInnis for training and ad design and he delivered well beyond our expectations. Immediately after Bob completed his training, we started generating new revenue. I expect nothing less than a 1,000% direct return on his training. We're already on our way. Brandon Eyerly, Publisher - Press Enterprise (Bloomsburg, PA)

Our PAGE membership has helped us grew and improve our products. Thanks to you, we get quality newsprint and supplies at a fair price. Garrick Feldman, Editor and Publisher, Arkansas Leader (Jacksonville, AR)

Just wanted to say how thrilled I am today to be a PAGE member. A few weeks ago, I went to place my regular newsprint order, for delivery in three weeks. I was shocked to be told by our regular supplier that they could not get me any newsprint for six weeks! They explained that the market had "shifted", that the supply/demand balance had changed, and that all the manufacturing capability was already taken.

I was in danger of loosing a major commercial printing customer, plus running out of newsprint for our own newspapers. You really came through for us. Two paper trucks are being unloaded at my plant right now, just in time to get my commercial customer printed and keep our newspaper presses on schedule.

Thanks so much for being there with all the benefits of the cooperative when we really needed you. I have never regretted joining PAGE - but now I am literally celebrating that decision. Jay Nolan, President, J. Frank Publishing (London, KY)

We recently had a visit from PAGE Ass't GM Steve Schroeder as part of an operational evaluation. The emphasis was on the technology part of our business.

While Steve was with us he uncovered a number of opportunities to refine and change the way we were doing things that helped us to improve our efficiency and profitability while giving our people a sense of empowerment. Steve also prepared an executive summary that has been used to streamline a number of departments as well as help us to budget for future projects. Many times a "consultant" will tell you what you want to hear and charge you for his time. Steve took the experience that he has had along with the experience he has gained by working closely with other PAGE newspaper partners to make recommendations that were measurable and cost effective.

I would recommend a site visit from PAGE to help with best practices that can be customized and implemented in your market. Jim Sprung - General Manager, The Villages (FL) Daily Sun

I like the clean design of the site and it is very easy to navigate. With this website, PAGE Cooperative becomes much more transparent. It shows all the features available and the benefits for members and suppliers. I love the access to our account and the possibilities to update with valuable information for the members. I think it is so important to let people in the industry know what possibilities are available for newspapers -- this website is a great platform for knowledge sharing. Katharina Gruber - Marketing Manager, NELA

Joining PAGE was the best money-saving step our newspapers have taken. We have saved untold thousands upon thousands of dollars in newsprint, film and ink purchases alone. Buying everything from computers to office supplies through PAGE has produced significant savings every year.

PAGE makes everything so easy. We contact the cooperative's approved suppliers directly and place our orders. We never have to worry about keeping up with dozens of direct bills or credit card bills. PAGE pays the vendor and sends us the bill and invoice with full explanations.

The staff of PAGE could not be more cooperative. It is the proverbial "lean" but not "mean" organization that seems to do everything right. Even when a minor glitch occurs, PAGE personnel see that is straightened out almost immediately.
The courtesy of the staff is unparalleled. In an age of "robot answering" devices, you can easily get a real person on the phone or via email at PAGE.

I recommend that any newspaper interested in improving its bottom line check out PAGE and join it as soon as possible. Thomas Toles, Business/Printing Manager - MainStreet Newspapers (Jefferson, Georgia)