Many of you who read Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors may not realize that you’ve already become “Reader Leaders.” The first step is simple: recognizing the names of our advertising Sponsors and understanding that their support makes it possible for this magazine to arrive in your mailbox each month—free of charge—and to be available online at TheNEMag.com.
You truly become a Reader Leader when you “get it.” Not simply when the magazine shows up in your mailbox, but when you find yourself eagerly reading each new issue—just like your friends and neighbors throughout Newtown Edgmont. That’s when you understand how Bringing People Together is happening monthly through our social-media-in-print. And when business owners “get it,” they see the value of being part of something that connects the community in a meaningful way. That’s when they choose to join as advertising Sponsors.
Our mission of Bringing People Together is rooted in delivering a simple pleasure: the enjoyment of sitting down each month with a magazine that celebrates our town and the people in it. For many residents, it has become a monthly highlight—made possible entirely by the financial commitment of our Sponsors.
Reader Leaders also play an important role in helping us grow. Introducing new local businesses to the magazine is often easy because so many of them rely on Newtown Edgmont residents for their success. When business owners understand how much homeowners value this publication—and see that readers intentionally support the companies that advertise—the circle is complete.
Thanks to your loyalty, our Sponsors know their investment in this community is worthwhile. Local businesses depend on us to help grow their visibility and strengthen relationships. And in turn, we depend on them to help sustain and grow our free hometown magazine. Together, we keep Newtown Edgmont connected by Bringing People Together.
Bob Blaisse
Publisher, Newtown Edgmont Friends & Neighbors