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REALTOR TESTIMONIALS
Real estate agents are a major consumer of Bench Billboard’s advertising.
"I have used your bench advertising for years now and have found it to be the most productive personal promotion available relative to the many other forms I've tried. I have had up to TWELVE (12) DIRECT SALES from the bench advertising and many indirect sales as well." - Len Wilson, Century 21 Group Mennon LenWilson
"It eases my professional introductions with prospects by creating a "pre-introduction." It also is boosting my client referrals by providing a constant reminder of my services." - Debra L. Dixon, Huff Realty debra
"They also economically compliment and reinforce the response of my other marketing.  The public really appreciates the seating you provide weary bus riders each and every day, which creates an even more positive setting for my message.” 
- Barbara Massman, Coldwell Banker West Shell
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“Please know that one year alone I sold two homes directly from one bench ad!!  This is in addition to many referrals and positive comments I receive as well.”
- Diane K. Remer, Remerica Hometown One
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“Many people at church mention my ads and they serve as an initial introduction to my potential customers.  They also reintroduce me to old contact thus boosting my referrals.  I’ve even made sales right off leads generated from my benches!” - Dan Lepkowski, The Gio Realtors dan

“I wish to thank you for providing me with an effective and affordable means to promote myself.  Please know that I get many sales leads directly from my bench advertising and have thus made home sales!  Thanks again for the return on my ad dollar.”  - Roosevelt Barnes, Barnes Real Estate Group

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INSURANCE TESTIMONIALS
Insurance agents are a top type of business Bench Billboard helps.

“I just have to let you know that I have been getting business directly from my bench ads!  The ads help me have as strong presence right in my area.  As I call on prospective clients, they feel thy already know me because they “see me everywhere”. 
- Jackie Meadows, State Farm Insurance

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“I really appreciate the fine service and advertising value you have provided my agency over the past four years.  My bench ads have worked very well for me.  They provide and inescapable “right between the eyes” exposure, day in and day out, exactly in my market area.”  - Jim Kelly, Allstate Insurance

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“Friends, old and new, are becoming aware of my profession from my bench advertising and are impressed by the attractive design. This is generating quite a grapevine “buzz” among those who know me.  The constant street side exposure is quite a morale booster and is boosting the effectiveness of my other marketing efforts.”  - Andre M. Williams, State Farm Insurance

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“The indirect, reinforcing effects are many.  The bench ads make me look very professional and add credibility in the marketplace.  I have been repeatedly told that after multiple viewings of my bench ads, soon to be clients then got a direct mail ad from me.  They stated the powerful bench ad, then mailer, “one-two” punch is what prompted them to call me and give me their business.” 
- Michael P. Carr, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

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“Your bench ads are a great asset to my practice!  Over the years, I’ve gotten two to three new clients each week directly from my ads as well as reinforcing my other promotions.  They are an excellent tool; also directing out of state client transfers to my office.”  - Eric S. Davis, Allstate Insurance

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FINANCE TESTIMONIALS
Loan brokers are among the many types of businesses Bench Billboard serves.

“Every month my bench advertising more than pays for itself with the calls directly generated.  It’s strategically placed and offers excellent exposure at a fair price.  People who know me and out-of-towners are reminded of my business and often immediately call me on their cell phones.  The wonderful ad design ties in well with, and compliments, my other marketing for even better results and cross promotion.” 
- Lin Baker, Branch Manager, Norwest Mortgage

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“With just one ad bench at a strategic location, I am able to let a key neighborhood know of my career change.  I know the ad is achieving its goals from all the positive feedback I receive.  I have gotten over thirty-five calls in one month directly from my ad!”  - Bob Bowman, Vineyard Mortgage Group

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“An astounding 50% of my business is coming from my outdoor advertising.  Homebuyers and sellers drive by my bench ads are promptly calling me.  I’ve even had twelve calls in one week from just one of my fifty bench ads.  Needless to say, the bench ads are yielding a huge return on my investment and the continual calls are keeping me very busy.” 
- Bradley M. Hogue, Sales Manager, Safeway Mortgage, Inc.

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“I have received many phone calls and great exposure from my four bench ads.  In the first two months of the campaign I closed many new loans directly from the bench ads. A commission from just one of these loans paid for the whole year already!” 
- Kacie L. Champion, Owner, Star Lite Mortgage

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“I’ve been using one of your wonderful bench ads for a year now and excited to say that we have received two loans right from the ad.  This has given us a strong direct return on our investment let alone all the bonus awareness and credibility the ad has generated for me.” 
- Phillip S. Forbes, President, Executive Home Mortgage, Inc.
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“I have been using your bench advertising for the past two years and have found it an excellent means to generate business.  The locations have served me well and the sign’s design was superb.  I would and have recommended Bench Billboard Company.  Your benches are well maintained and you have always responded promptly to any of my concerns.” 
- Ric Blum, V.P. / Manager, Ohio Loan Company, Inc.

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MEDICAL TESTIMONIALS
Medical offices are a big part of the businesses Bench Billboard promotes.

“Please know our bench ads paid for themselves within the first two weeks and have since done so many times over.  We were surprised at how effectively they work as a direct response medium.  Another benefit is that patients are always saying they see our attractive bench ads all around.  We see this as also providing an excellent reinforcement to our other marketing efforts.” 
- Henry J. Bell Jr., President, Bell Family Chiropractic, Inc.
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“You worked with us, suggested alternative ideas and enhancements in such a way that our ads are better than we expected.  Many people have made comments about our signs so we know we are generating awareness for our practice that did not previously exist.” 
- Hubert W. Russell, Jr., Russell Chiropractic Health Center, P.C.
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“I have found that the benches serve as an economical way to keep my name constantly in the public eye, enhancing efforts to broaden my customer base.” 
- Dr. R. G. Packo, Packo Chiropractic

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“…we were able to reach markets outside our immediate area to build consumer awareness.  The outcome has been new clientele coming to us from a greater distance.  The benches are an important element and enhancement of our media mix with fantastic exposure at ideal locations.  The exceptional quality in the appearance and design of our ads further demonstrates your professional service.”  - Denise Taddonio, Director of Physician Relations, Vision Open MRI

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“We’ve found 30 to 40% of those checking in to our facility indicate that it’s the bench advertising that brought them to us.  These excellent results, your professional service and artwork, and affordable rates keep us coming back to your year after year.” - Dorothy Waterhouse, Program Director, Clark County Health Department

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“The recent increase in clientele is a strong indication that the bench advertising is working for our client.  I found it easy to target particular areas down to individual neighborhoods like no other media can do.”  - Angie Bugert, Director of Consumer Media, The Lauerer Markin Group, Inc. paramount

ATTORNEY TESTIMONIALS
Attorneys are among the many types of businesses Bench Billboard supports.

“I want to thank you and your staff for the excellent service and great placement of our bench billboards.  We received plenty of positive feedback and business from them during our 15+ months of use.” 
- Stevin J Groth, Esq., Groth & Associates, Attorneys at Law

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“We know we are getting a solid return on our ad investment and our bench ads regularly generate inquiries for our services.  The indirect effects are noted in our being told our name is “everywhere”… This market dominance, coupled with the public service of the benches at bus stops, reinforces our other advertising tools and boosts our prestige and credibility in the entire community.” 
- David W. Craig, Craig, Kelley & Faultless Attorneys at Law

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“I have been more than pleased with the service and products provided by your company.  Advertising on your benches certainly helped me to increase my revenue and went a long way to helping me establish my law practice.” 
- Paul J. Dickman, Attorney at Law
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“This means of advertising has given me excellent name recognition in my community.  As matter of fact, half of my new clients mention that they saw my name on a bench so they gave me a call.”  - Jef Fifer, Fifer Law Office, Attorneys at Law

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“It appears that the name identification, coupled with the bench seating utility or service, creates a more acceptable communication than many other forms of solicitation.” 
- Richard C. Eriksen, J.D., Eriksen Tax Service

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“For a small practice, you provide an affordable means of exposure that’s perceived in a very positive manner.” 
- William E. Hesch, Esq., CPA

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RETAIL TESTIMONIALS
Retailers count on Bench Billboard's powerful exposure.

“The ads greatly enhance our point of purchase efforts.  There is a feeling that the ads are “everywhere” around the retailers and market.  The field sales people are thrilled with the exposure they’re receiving.”  - Janice L. Ryan, Field Manger, RJ Reynolds reynolds
“Eight months after starting the bench ad campaign our business was up about 30% over the previous year.  Quite a jump!  Our discriminating clientele has given favorable feedback on our bench ads.  We also continue to see many new customers in our showroom and thus sales as a direct result of our choice bench ad locations.  Additionally, the top of mind awareness Walton’s receives is great.” 
- Bruce A. Walton, President, Walton’s Distributing, Inc.
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“Our use of your bus stop bench ads contributed greatly to our success this year in meeting our sales goals.  We are happy to say that we sold many of the highest end (and other) appliances because people saw then on our bench ads.  Also, the gorgeous ads you designed created the upscale image we needed and generated lots of positive talk.”  - William J. Zetterberg, President, Angert’s Appliances

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“Your bench ads have allowed us to target areas immediately around our stores effectively creating a vast net of extended signage.  This generates the needed awareness not only for Murray’s but also the local store’s location.”  - Tom Schuck, CPA, Controller, Murray’s Discount Auto Stores

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“The proof if the pudding, as they say, is in the tasting; and addressing that saying, my business is up 30% over last year and the only variable is that I am using bench advertising where I haven’t in the past.” 
- Anthony J. Palozzolo, Owner, Ounce O’Gold

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“We’ve had many months of “up front” exposure on the benches and I can say that our business has grown significantly directy because of my great looking ads and choice locations.”  - Anthony J. Giglio, GYNOT Ltd., dba A.J. Ramon’s Gourmet Deli ramons

AUTOMOTIVE TESTIMONIALS
Car dealers turn to Bench Billboard for growth.

“Over the years we’ve continually used many of your bench ads because they work and create positive imagery and feedback for our dealership.  Although it’s hard to quantify, we know that bench ads have brought in many new customers directly and indirectly.  Indirectly, we find them to be a wonderful foundation medium making our other efforts more likely to generate sales leads.  We’ve found that your ads to be most appealing in design and the benches well maintained.” 
- Michael C. Kelsey, President, McCluskey Chevrolet-Geo
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“We are very satisfied with the awareness generated in the exact trade area we desire.  We can even target specific street corners!  We find bench ads a unique means of promotion that makes our dealership stand out in a crowed market.” 
- Mark Sweeney, President, Walt Sweeney Pontiac/GMC
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“I wanted you to know that Campus Ford is very happy with the success of our bench advertising.  People are seeing them “everywhere” and we are generating broad market awareness for Campus Ford at low cost.  Our substantial market presence is raising the morale of our personnel because of the pride it instills.” - Raylene Slusser, Marketing Director, Campus Ford

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“They are very visible and frequently seen.  Every day they build awareness for my stores so I’m a likely choice for any needed tires.  They even create the pereption that I have a larger business by virtue of being seen “everywhere” in our trade area.” 
- Jeff Pohlman, President, Jeff Pohlman Tire and Auto Service
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“The Bench Billboards have been great.  As you know I’m a one shop operation and people seeing the benches think I’m a much larger operation.  The cost if fair and the advertising works very well. I’m very pleased.”  - Earl F. Ingels, President, Allstate Transmissions

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“Our overall experience with Bench Billboards has been a good one.”  - Jerry Carpenter, General Manager, Liskey’s Professional Wheel & Brake Service

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SERVICE TESTIMONIALS
Consumer service businesses achieve success with Bench Billboard's help.

“The revenue and transaction volume…have increased significantly over the normal run rate during the time period the (bench) advertising was in place.”
- Dave Grabel, Market Development Manager, Western Union

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“The stop lighted intersections where our mini-billboards are located creates and inescapable presence “24-7”.  This has generated a significant boost in revenue and positive brand awareness for Monster.com.”
- Steve Cooper, Market Manager, Monster.com
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 “We receive many calls consistently each week that bring us new business and a return on our investment.  Often drivers will call immediately upon viewing our bench ad using their cell phone.  We find locations produce regularly over time and yield a strong neighborhood presence all day, every day, that can’t be turned off and won’t go away.”
- Terry Martin, Owner/Operator, We the People
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“We’ve been in business since 1964 and have found the ads are the best value for the dollar and fits well within our budget.  Also, your benches are well maintained and you have always responded promptly to any concerns.” 
- Kelly Vaught, Arab Termite & Pest Control Company

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“Being fairly new, growing company I spend a lot of money on advertising, and I think, dollar for dollar, the benches have turned out to be the best advertising I have.” 
- Larry F. Taylor, Taylor Air Heating & Cooling

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“Please know that since my bench advertising has been displayed these past three months, they have doubled my sales.  I can say with confidence that your ads are responsible, as they are the only promotion I’ve done.  I’m getting a strong return on my investment and I’m very happy.” 
- Joseph A. Dudley, Owner, Carpe Diem Dermal Arts Studio
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MISCELLANEOUS TESTIMONIALS
Bench Billboard helps many types of businesses that have broad public appeal.

 “Since 1968 we have been the beneficiary of Bench Billboard’s fine advertising services. Our attractive eye level ads bring us two things; firstly is new business.  Secondly we maintain a dominant, day in, day out, presence that amplifies the effectiveness of all our other marketing efforts.”
- Bill Rutherford, President, Rutherford Funeral Homes

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 “As a dedicated patron of advantageous bench advertising for at least the past forty five years, our company has stayed for a sustained good number of years in the forefront of our large Greater Cincinnati customer base.  Your billboard benches have been our principle and most significant advertising source.” - Will Richshafer, President, Will’s Pawn pawn

“It is, without at doubt the very best long term advertising program we have ever tried in our 21 years of car washing.” 
- K. Wayne Domigan, Vice President, Minute Lane Car Wash

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“We’ve been able to evaluate our bench ads and find that about 20% of our foster parent recruits are calling solely from our bench ads wishing to have a child placed in their home.” 
- Bonita M. Campbell, MS, LSW, Director of Foster Care & Adoption
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“The geographical spread was excellent, and we were able to get exposure from your benches in a lot of urban areas that are difficult to reach with more traditional techniques such as yard signs.  I would recommend your benches highly to other candidates, especially in races where name identification is critical.” 
- Congressman Steve Chabot, Chabot for Congress

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“We are happy with the design and the great locations we were able to secure.  We know that they are generating the top of mind awareness and image we desire.” 
- Jana D. Holman, Vice President, Source Net, Inc.

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