Guest publisher Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 Yesterday I posted on a Sport Z Magazine link and asked for your help in getting the subscribers to a level that would justify me taking Sport Z bi-monthly. I am very pleased to see as many HybridZ members saying such nice things about our magazine. Art, Dave and I would love to take Sport Z to the next level, but before we can take it to a bi-monthly publication, our revenues need to grow. We need more subscribers, pure and simple. As you have no doubt noticed, our advertises grow with each issue and we have at least two new advertisers coming on board with the Spring 2004 issue. Advertisers now know that we are for real and are beginning to trust us. If the subscription base increases by 3,000 Z lovers, advertising grows and we go bi-monthly. If I have the revenue to make it happen, it happens! HybridZ, thank you for your suppoprt for these three years plus. Your support and supporters like you is what keeps us going. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ON3GO Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 im glad i helped out abit..... i dunno if you saw my other post? but i asked if there was away i could donate maybe alittle something, what ever spare change i could, you know instead of buying stupid crap i wont ever need mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest publisher Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 im glad i helped out abit..... i dunno if you saw my other post? but i asked if there was away i could donate maybe alittle something' date=' what ever spare change i could, you know instead of buying stupid crap i wont ever need mike[/quote'] Mike thanks. Spreading the word about Sport Z is the best thing you could do for us. Your offer is humbling and appreciated. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nic-Rebel450CA Posted December 11, 2003 Share Posted December 11, 2003 I'll be ordering my first subscription soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Just subscribed for 2 years. Looking forward to gettng my first issue. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Bob, As you know, we are a close nit group here on HybridZ.org. I was the first to come out and be VERY skeptical of another attempt at a Zcar publication. You won me over... Well Art did, but that is another story for another day. I must admitt you guys have done one hell of a job. We appreciate all your magazine does to support the Zcar community, and in allowing smaller vendors the ability to showcase products. Let's face it. Here at HybridZ, we are about performance, and every issue of SportZ seems to focus on some aspect of making a generation Zcar perform to it limits... We especial appreciate that segment. From all of us, and especially from a now defunct vendor who needed the spot light shown on him before a major event, I'd like to say THANK YOU for doing what you do and PROVING me wrong. I wish you many many more successful years, with many times over the subscribership! Mike Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I am very satisfied with Sports Z mag. I too have renewed and plan to continue to suport you guys effort. I'm just glad their is a magizine devoted the the Z out their to suport !! Thanks again Joel Soileau Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 I'm due for another 2 year renewal. I love getting a Z specific magazine in the mail!! It really makes it worthwhile to see some of our members cars in there, and you certainly have not disappointed us! Rick Markus and Rick Johnson are two HybridZ members with very decent writeups and pics from recent past. Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest V8wannabe Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Just finished placing an order, can't wait to get my first copy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Been a subsciber since the beginning So does that mean that hybrids will get some more coverage int eh coming issues? Tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SportZ2 Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 As long as I have, build, work under and at some point drive a V8 Z, there will always be a place for HybridZ. (Where else do I get to ask stupid questions and get good answers). I'm already working on getting another feature for down the road and look for JSR to be in the Spring issue. Don't forget Pete, he made it in all be it in a small way, but in it none the less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Neil Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Perhaps you could run a promotional offer. For example, subscribe for 1 year, get one available back issue free; 2 years, 2 back issues free. I think there was some sort of promotion for HybridZ members when I suscribed a couple of years ago. P.S. I have not yet gotten my latest issue. Has everyone else gotten theirs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Neil, I've notices that us guys on the right coast don't seem to get them as quickly... Im still waiting as well, but DID renew for two years... Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280Zen Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Got mine the other day Good issue, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest publisher Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 As long as I have' date=' build, work under and at some point drive a V8 Z, there will always be a place for HybridZ. (Where else do I get to ask stupid questions and get good answers). [/quote'] Finally, you admit to stupid questions. Eh, eh, eh... Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest publisher Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 Perhaps you could run a promotional offer. For example' date=' subscribe for 1 year, get one available back issue free; 2 years, 2 back issues free. I think there was some sort of promotion for HybridZ members when I suscribed a couple of years ago. [b']Robert speaking: We have run promos and some of them have produced orders. No major spike, but we appreciate everyone who has learned to trust us. We've only done the free back issue once and currently offer a free issue with a 2 year subscription.[/b] P.S. I have not yet gotten my latest issue. Has everyone else gotten theirs? Robert speaking: Looks like Santa traffic is killing us this year. The Winter 2003 issue has been out in the mail for two weeks and MANY HAVE NOT RECEIVED THEIRS. I get all over the USPS and noting kicks them into gear. I went through a year of auditing to qualify as Periodical (formerly 2nd. Class) and I only see a small improvement over Bulk Mail. Art, Dave and I do everything we can to get the issue out in time and then watch the USPS sit on it. Frustrating stuff! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pparaska Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Don't forget Pete, he made it in all be it in a small way, but in it none the less. Yeah, thanks! That was pretty wild seeing my car in that shot at the drag strip and my name in print! My wife and kids were very excited! Too bad it was rev limited to 4500 rpm at the drag strip - operator error! (BTW, I did recently get the 2800 lb w/o driver pig to run a 12.78@110.4) The mag is really great! And I like the 64 page format. With so many different models of Z out there (240Z/260Z/280Z/280ZX/Z31/Z32/350Z) it is difficult to get alot of info on any one model into one issue. More pages help. I'd be happier to see 80 or more pages, with more detailed content on the 4/yr schedule you have now than 64 pages every 2 months. Alex - that's a great shot of your car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavyZ Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Don't forget Pete' date=' he made it in all be it in a small way, but in it none the less.[/quote'] Yeah, thanks! That was pretty wild seeing my car in that shot at the drag strip and my name in print! My wife and kids were very excited! Yeah, I did catch a glimpse of your car towards the back of the issue--but we need a full-on color spread of your car with specs!!!!!!!!!! Did I hear the words future centerfold? It couldn't happen to a nicer car. I can only dream... Davy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest publisher Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Yeah' date=' thanks! That was pretty wild seeing my car in that shot at the drag strip and my name in print! My wife and kids were very excited! [b']Pete, this can't be your first time in Sport Z -- can it?[/b] The mag is really great! Thank you sir. And I like the 64 page format. With so many different models of Z out there (240Z/260Z/280Z/280ZX/Z31/Z32/350Z) it is difficult to get alot of info on any one model into one issue. More pages help. I'd be happier to see 80 or more pages, with more detailed content on the 4/yr schedule you have now than 64 pages every 2 months. Pete, see earlier post. When the revenue supports 72 page or 80 page, we'll be there. If you can possibly front me about $275,000 to null-out my personal investments to date, we'll be there for the Spring 2004 issue and beyond. Impossible you say?? Me too! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillZ260 Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 Just got my latest Saturday, have read just about all of it so far, and Love IT! Thought it was funny to see all the diferent z owners wanting to see more of their type of z coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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