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> In a message dated 3/21/99 2:04:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, Gbouff1 writes:
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>
> Hi John,
>
> Here's my 2 cents on what I would like to see in a Triumph magazine. For
> what it's worth, I currently subscribe to Triumph over Triumph. While there
> have been some very interesting articles, I will not be renewing my
> subscription. The reason; no USA content, almost no USA advertising, and it
> is very expensive for a 24 page magazine that has only 6 issues a year. I
> would subscribe to a Triumph magazine that had the following content, which is
> not necessarily listed in the order of importance.
>
> 1. HISTORY; Articles on the history of Triumph especially racing and
> production. Personal stories of former drivers and engineers/production
> personnel.
>
> 2. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS; Lots of them, I don't know any owner that doesn't
> like to look at the "baby" pictures of his or her model. Show details of
> production changes for those of us doing restorations.
>
> 3. DO IT MONTHLY; A monthly magazine holds my interest and keeps the
> publisher "in my face" this appeals to me as well as your advertisers.
>
> 4. OWNER OF THE MONTH; Detailed article on owners from around the world on
> their restoration, rallying, or racing exploits, etc.
>
> 5. CALENDAR OF EVENTS; Promote this as THE forum to keep Triumph
> enthusiasts informed of major events.
>
> 6. LOCAL CONTENT; I am interested in what is happening in England. I am
> VERY interested in what is happening in the USA. Our friends in Australia
> probably feel the same way. Feature articles and advertisers from around the
> world.
>
> 7. MAKE IT INTERESTING TO ALL GROUPS; Include regular articles on the
> current happenings in racing, restoration, modifications ( I can hear the
> purist grinding their teeth).
>
> 8. NEW PRODUCTS; Give vendors a forum for the introduction of new products
> or services.
>
> 9. E-MAIL: Establish an e-mail site to get current feedback on the response
> to the publication. In include these responses in "letter to the editor".
>
> Well, that's enough pontificating for now, I hope that these thoughts are of
> use to you.
>
> Regards,
> Gary Bouffard ( Connecticut, USA)
> 59 TR3A TS58399 >>
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> Subject: Re: What makes you buy a classic car magazine?
> Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 14:04:03 EST
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> Hi John,
>
> Here's my 2 cents on what I would like to see in a Triumph magazine. For what
> it's worth, I currently subscribe to Triumph over Triumph. While there have
> been some very interesting articles, I will not be renewing my subscription.
> The reason; no USA content, almost no USA advertising, and it is very
> expensive for a 24 page magazine that has only 6 issues a year. I would
> subscribe to a Triumph magazine that had the following content, which is not
> necessarily listed in the order of importance.
>
> 1. HISTORY; Articles on the history of Triumph especially racing and
> production. Personal stories of former drivers and engineers/production
> personnel.
>
> 2. COLOR PHOTOGRAPHS; Lots of them, I don't know any owner that doesn't like
> to look at the "baby" pictures of his or her model. Show details of
> production changes for those of us doing restorations.
>
> 3. DO IT MONTHLY; A monthly magazine holds my interest and keeps the
> publisher "in my face" this appeals to me as well as your advertisers.
>
> 4. OWNER OF THE MONTH; Detailed article on owners from around the world on
> their restoration, rallying, or racing exploits, etc.
>
> 5. CALENDAR OF EVENTS; Promote this as THE forum to keep Triumph enthusiasts
> informed of major events.
>
> 6. LOCAL CONTENT; I am interested in what is happening in England. I am
> VERY interested in what is happening in the USA. Our friends in Australia
> probably feel the same way. Feature articles and advertisers from around the
> world.
>
> 7. MAKE IT INTERESTING TO ALL GROUPS; Include regular articles on the current
> happenings in racing, restoration, modifications ( I can hear the purist
> grinding their teeth).
>
> 8. NEW PRODUCTS; Give vendors a forum for the introduction of new products
> or services.
>
> 9. E-MAIL: Establish an e-mail site to get current feedback on the response
> to the publication. In include these responses in "letter to the editor".
>
> Well, that's enough pontificating for now, I hope that these thoughts are of
> use to you.
>
> Regards,
> Gary Bouffard ( Connecticut, USA)
> 59 TR3A TS58399
>
> --part0_922053800_boundary--I'd add a DIY section ala practical
>classics...thanks for the interest!!
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