Advertisers – Testimonials

Affluent Advertising is proud to have worked with many of the country’s most upscale
and high profile advertisers in each of our markets. These are just a few of the many client
recommendations we have on file... Browse through our client list below.

"On behalf of TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, we want to thank you for securing a successful partnership with Affluent Advertising. The distribution of your direct mailer reached key individuals directly in our target demographic. This direct mailing provided a timely and efficient marketing effort that resulted in prospective clients and closed sales. We strongly recommend Affluent Advertising to reach Seattle’s high-end, affluent professionals."
-- TPC Snoqualmie Ridge

"I wanted to send you a thank you note to you and your team for helping us bring the Hunt Club back to people's minds. The mailer went out a little less than three weeks ago, and the results have been great! I have to say that we have not seen that quick ROI with any other mailer or publication! I am happy to recommend Affluent Advertising to anyone who wants to see great results without sacrificing the image of their restaurant or service."
-- Sorrento Hotel

"We're delighted with the results"
--Teatro ZinZanni

"Chris, so far we have had the mailer turned in with four known sales totaling $14,288 (in the first three weeks the ad has been out). People do tend to hold on to the coupon for some time though, until they are ready to purchase our products. (so we know there will be more sales)."
-- Blind Alley

"Just a quick note to thank you for bringing Affluent Portland to our attention. It has been a huge success for us! In the past we had never participated in direct mailings, never quite sure if the targeted markets were indeed part of our demographics! Your direct targeting of specific areas has given us a return of twice as many as I anticipated. We are thrilled with our current redemption! Lots of new faces and friends as a result of your mailings."
--Oba

“The response has been amazing.”
-- La Plante Landscaping

"The spring 2006 mailing for Tolovana was quite successful and we look forward to similar results this fall. I’m glad I was finally able to find a well-targeted, high-end, nicely packaged shared mailing for Tolovana. It fits their target audience perfectly and delivers their message well."
--DSi (Advertising agency for Tolovana Inn)

"We are very happy with the effectiveness of the promotion. Usually I shy away from "discount" programs, but because yours is so specifically targeted and tastefully presented, it seems to fit well within the public image of Bluehour and Saucebox that I wish to promote. I also appreciate the company we keep in the program. You have come up with a good mix of businesses and cultural programs that all benefit from the mutual association. We are currently participating in our third mailing with terrific results."
--Bluehour & Saucebox

“In 2006, we once again included your postcard package in our Nutcracker marketing efforts and saw a 400% return on our investment. Year in and year out, this promotion generates higher per capita sales than any of the others that we run.”
--Oregon Ballet Theatre

“Your postcard package has been the single-most successful driver of new traffic to our store. It is wonderful to have an advertising vehicle that matches our image as well as delivers customers.”
--Stash Tea Company

"Thank you for creating such a great vehicle for Boyd's to advertise in. Affluent Portland is truly unique, and we are particularly impressed with the other local businesses that we are associated with in every mailing. We have been very happy with the results from the first two mailings and look forward to continuing our partnership with Affluent Portland."
--Boyd Coffee Company

"It was both surprising and exciting to see how many of the card redeemers had never been in my establishment! After 4 1/2 years and tons of press I thought I had fed nearly everyone in Portland, but I was wrong. We asked everyone who redeemed the cards if it was their first time to Mother's and at least 75% said yes!"
--Mother's Bistro and Bar

"There are many benefits to the Affluent Portland mailing program. New Customers are filling our tables from all over Portland. The postcard campaign is true to its namesake: Affluent Portland. It brings D.F. savvy customers who appreciate fine dining and are willing to pay the difference for high quality food, service and ambiance. The most important aspect of the post cards as a business owner is that we are able to track the profitability through tangible receipts and sales. Simply, it works."
--D.F.

"When we expanded our business into the Bend Marketplace, we looked for a targeted vehicle that would produce high quality prospects for our design team. Affluent Advertising came through, and has become a vital part of our media mix. Thanks!!"
-- Closet Factory

"A true success for our real estate division. The mailing has exceeded our expectations. Our first mailing generated enough traffic to get a 150% return on our investment and we expect to triple that in the next three mailings."
--The Inn on the Seventh Mountain

“In comparison to other marketing avenues we utilize, the postcard campaigns bring in more qualified prospects, thus, more business.”
-- Riverplace Athletic Club

"Just wanted to let you know how pleased we were with our Affluent Portland postcard. The card generated numerous phone calls from people interested in air conditioning for their home. Not only were we impressed with the look of our individual advertising piece, we thought the entire package of cards was very well done. We will look forward to the next mailing in July."
--First Call Heating & Cooling

"I wanted to thank you for putting together a great mailing last November...Wow! What a great surprise! In about 45 days, we have already received at least 30 leads with more coming all the time. Considering we only had a total 37 leads from mailings all year, the results were outstanding. The target market fits our profile and the professional first-class approach makes it succeed. I look forward to our next mailing in March."
--Neil Kelly

“You offer a service that is ideal for small local businesses. It gives you great exposure at a very reasonable cost. My investment with you has truly paid off. There is no better way for me to state my confidence in your service other than to say that I will continue to use it.”
-- Living Room Theaters

"My husband and I want to tell you how very pleased we are with your Affluent Portland mailer. We have tried numerous types of advertising programs over the years-drops in the Oregonian, upscale Portland based magazines and many local professional directories-which have had some success; however, the response we had with your Spring Affluent Portland mailer was the best we have had to date. We started receiving calls immediately and they continued until the expiration date on the mailer. I would definitely recommend Affluent Portland to any local companies looking for an upscale direct mail program at an affordable price."
--House Calls by Magic Maid

"We just wanted you to know that we are very pleased with Affluent Portland. The demographics are accurate with what you promised and we have saved ourselves the costly and frustrating experience of a hit and miss advertising campaign. We would recommend Affluent Portland to any business that wants to reach a high end clientele and we look forward to being associated with Affluent Portland."

“Your postcard package is a beautiful form of advertising which Emerge Medical Spa has found extremely effective.”
-- Emerge Medical Spa at Bridgeport

"I am writing this note to let you know how much we have benefited from our latest mailer with Affluent Portland. Within the first two weeks, we closed over $10,000 worth of new business. Thank you for all your personalized service, and having us be a part of your upscale product"
--Premier Window Coverings

"How often do you send out a packet of cards? I can't wait to get my next set - I love the glossy postcard feel. One happy customer - and I use so many of them."
-- Melissa Martinez, Austin, Texas

"My husband tossed the recent coupons sent. Could you send another copy to me at the same address. I actually use these and enjoy your advertisers and can't believe I am asking for more mail! Thanks!"
--Paula Buchanan

Spa W 125 NW Wall St. (541) 288-1485 www.spa-w.com	"The mailer response has been great. I am thinking it may be a yearly spring thing for us!"
Blue Teal	The Tower Theater
North Soles Footwear 800 NW Wall St. (541) 312-8566 www.northsolesbend.com	"The response from the mailer exceeded my expectations. We had multiple cards coming in daily. I was so excited to see so many new customers coming thru the doors!" --North Soles Footwear
Topolino 842 NW Wall St. (541) 318-5663 www.topolinobend.com	“I have advertised in The Bulletin, The Source, Bend Living, with flyers and other direct mailers. I soon realized that none of these ads were cost effective. I decided to try your mailer and the response was greater than I hoped for. The cost of the mailing not only paid for itself, but brought many new customers, for which I am very grateful." -- Topolino
Cafe Rosemary	Distinctive Dental
Black Butte Ranch Golf (541) 595-1500 (800) 399-2322 www.blackbutteranch.com	“I just wanted to drop you a note to let you know how pleased we are at Black Butte Ranch with the response to our mailings. As soon as the packets landed in the homes we started to receive calls & tee time bookings and they continued for weeks. It’s so nice to be able to track the response." -- Black Butte Ranch Golf
Merenda Restaurant	Cascade Festival of Music
Mountain Comfort Home Furnishings 1036 NW Wall St. (541) 388-4347 mountaincomfortbend.com	“We received seven cards in the first two days! The exciting news is that these customers have never been in to our establishment, I have been so happy with the results! Our ad paid for itself in the first weekend” -- Mountain Comfort Home Furnishings
The Enhancement Center 1323 NW Galveston (541) 317-4894	“I give my high recommendation to Affluent Bend. The results were amazing! I received over a dozen calls eth first few days & they have continued to see results. I am looking forward to the next mailing!” -- The Enhancement Center
Blacksmith
Wild Oats	"We have gotten a huge response from our Affluent mailing."
Pine Mountain Sports 255 SW Century Dr. (541) 385-8080 www.pinemountainsports.com	“Pine Mountain Sports has seen great results from our Affluent Advertising ad., so great in fact that we have participated in all three mailings now. We watch every penny we spend & the fact that we can track every sale makes this an easy investment for us. Keep up the good work!” -- Pine Mountain Sports
Scanlon’s located at the Athletic Club of Bend (541) 382-8769	"Our goal was to receive 100 cards back in 3 months. In the first three weeks we already have 48. We couldn't be happier." -- Scanlon's
The Inn on the Seventh Mountain	"A true success for our real estate division. The mailing has exceeded our expectations. Our first mailing generated enough traffic to get a 150% return on our investment and we expect to triple that in the next three mailings." -- The Inn on the Seventh Mountain
The High Desert Museum	Bob Thomas Chevrolet
The Driskill 512-474-5911	“We wanted you to know how thrilled we have been with the response to the three ads we have done in your upscale mailings. We are very selective about where we put our image & we were very pleased with the quality of the other advertisers in the mailings. You have helped us reach our target, upscale, affluent market that we find so hard to isolate with other forms of advertising. It’s been an excellent advertising vehicle for us & we would highly recommend you & any of your services.” -- The Driskill
Fast Frame	“We love the packaging & upscale look...in fact, I have many friends and clients comment about how much they like the look of your postcard deck...much better than other direct mail companies. The response has been very good, with over half the responses coming from new clients! We have advertised with similar companies and Affluent has produced much better for us.” -- Fast Frame
Indian Creek Golf	“After participating in 3 mailings over the course of the last year I feel qualified to make the following comments about our experience with Affluent Dallas. Overall I consider our promotions with Affluent Dallas to be successful both in terms of getting great exposure and direct response. We have wanted to target the upscale market for some time, and are very pleased with the results we have received thus far. I like the overall presentation of the postcards…the look and feel are very classy. Also, being included with businesses like Truluck’s, Gaylord Texan, the Dallas Opera & Texas Ballet Theater has been great for our image. I like having an exclusive also. Most of the advertising venues we use (magazines) I’m competing for attention with other golf courses…this makes the cost even more appealing…we appreciate that very much! I’ve also noticed that repetition has played an important role in the overall success of our ad as the response to our offer has increased with each mailing. We are currently receiving 10 to 15 cards back per week.” -- Indian Creek Golf
Bend Chem Dry	"We are averaging a card a day response & we couldn't be happier with our results." -- Bend Chem Dry
Access Knowledge	“One of our clients told us it was the clear, concise message on your mailer that clinched it for him. Thanks for listening to us and presenting our message in such a powerful way.” -- Access Knowledge