Spreading the news ... all over town

Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Look around the next time you travel down Washington Street -- yard signs that say "I (heart) NDM" will be popping up, with subscribers joining the effort to affirm the newspaper's commitment to literacy by reading the newspaper and helping to grow the Nevada Daily Mail's subscriber base. "We feel it is important to thank our loyal subscribers for supporting their local newspaper and our commitment to community building," said Publisher Julie Simpson. Ralph Pokorny/Daily Mail.

"Spreading the news about what's going on in your community is what we're all about," said Nevada Daily Mail Publisher Julie Simpson. "So, starting this week, we'll be spreading the news in a whole new way. We've found a way to get the word out about all your local newspaper has to offer, and to say thank you to some of our loyal subscribers at the same time."

Yard signs will be popping up in town that say, "I (heart) NDM." Gracious subscribers have given the Nevada Daily Mail permission to put up the signs, and to newspaper is thanking them with a free, two-week extension on their subscriptions. Plus, some of their neighbors will be getting issues of the Nevada Daily Mail absolutely free in their mailboxes for the next two weeks.

For nearly 130 years, the Nevada Daily Mail has participated in furthering local citizens' goals for engaging young people, caring for the community's elderly and disabled, and building a strong community. Local newspapers are a cornerstone of community support, and in many cases the only regular and constant source for the local news.

The effort, too, helps to promote literacy in the community and is a big thank-you to readers of all ages for their continued support; and as Nevada Daily Mail Marketing Director Marcia Lawrence was placing some of the signs on Monday, a group of area children ran up to her, pleased that they and their families were being recognized.

"It's a fun way thank everyone, and to remind our readers of the great value the Nevada Daily Mail has been for all these years," said Nevada Daily Mail Editor Lynn A. Wade. "You get feature stories about interesting, fun things you never knew about people in this area, school news, sports, records like births, deaths, and police reports, government news, entertaining comics, lifestyles news, puzzles, special coverage of timely topics from time to time, plus information you need to know about sales, specials and other offers from local businesses. It's all delivered to your mailbox, five times a week. "

The signs and free sampling will move on other areas of the community as the promotion continues; but anyone can sign up for a new subscription at any time. Call (417) 667-3344 today or stop by the Nevada Daily Mail offices at 131 S. Cedar Street, Nevada to get a subscription started. Don't wait to "Read all about in the Nevada Daily Mail," Simpson said.

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