Testimonials
Why former Mayor likes the Downs Mail
The former Mayor of Maidstone Cllr. Dan Daley loves reading the Downs Mail.
"The Downs Mail does a superb job as a local community newspaper," he said. "It serves the public with accurate news and has become a key part of the community."
Downs Mail - 'It's the best'
"When starting out in business it is vital you get good advice and value for money when advertising. This is exactly the case when you speak to anyone at the Downs Mail. After seven years of advertising I still have the same point of contact, the same great service and the same great value for money. I have tried many other forms of advertising and none come close to the response I get from the Downs Mail. I can honestly say that Downs Mail has been an invaluable part of my business success and I cannot praise it enough."
Adam Tester, Hydro-Dynamix, Maidstone.
John Hughes - Advent Electrical, Bearsted
"I think the news and feature coverage is excellent. The Downs Mail has the knack of providing exactly the sort of news local people want to read about. I have been advertising since the first issue and the Downs Mail still continues to bring a great response."
"A great local paper full of news, not just ads." (advertising for 9 years)
Gary Gilby, Gilby Plumbing, Bearsted
Downs Mail - 'keeps me busy all year round'
"I have had a great reponse from advertising with Downs Mail and I cannot thank it enough. When I restarted my business after my wife died, I had lost my confidence and didn't wish to return to door to door canvassing which can often be demoralising. It was then that I came across the Downs Mail and since using advertorial features I have had so many phone calls that I can keep myself busy all year round. Not only are they a cost effective meduim but they are also a newspaper that is well read and highly regarded."
Paul Dale - Paul Dale Fascias & Soffits, Egerton
"Its local and its guaranteed delivery." ( advertising for 9 years)
DE Stewart, Maidstone
Downs Mail - 'I recommend it to my business friends'
Wright Electricals are regular advertisers in the Downs Mail - and will be in future.
"We are very pleased with the response", said Alan Wright. "It's both well read and distributed via Royal Mail. I recommend it to my business friends"
Alan Wright - Wrights Warehouse, Maidstone
Great example of a local newspaper "The Downs Mail is a great example of everything a local newspaper ought to be and I enjoy reading it enormously."
Hugh Robertson, MP for Faversham and Mid Kent
"I'm pleased to advertise in a consistently good attractive and informative read." ( advertising for 9 years)
Steve Swan - Lincoln Furniture Warehouse, Maidstone
Downs Mail - 'Very personal and gets read'
'Gabriels Hill jewellers, Cornell's have traded in Maidstone since 1796. They advertise in all three Downs Mail editions in the three months before Christmas. So many people read it and we are delighted, especially with the number of youger people who come in. The Downs Mail seems very personal and gets read.'
Mr G Clifford - G Cornell & Sons Ltd, Maidstone
"The Downs Mail has totally changed my business with plenty of work in all areas and I will certainly continue to use the Downs Mail for my advertising."
Izzy Jones - The Cleaning Clinic, Maidstone
" I have had tremendous response since advertising in the Downs Mail and truly recommed it to any business." (advertising for 7 years)
Lynn Manning - Computer Trainer/Author, Coxheath
Downs Mail - "Well delivered and well read"" We've been advertising in the Downs Mail for six years and always found it to be a very effective form of advertising for us. We always get a measurable response proving that the Downs Mail is both well delivered and well read"
Mr. Bray - Bray & Son International Removers, Maidstone
Downs Mail – “Massively successful”
Since Maidstone's Russell Hotel £1m refurbishment it has used the Downs Mail to keep every one up to date. General Manager commented: "The Downs Mail has been massively successful for our hotel and recruitment advertising. So many people have come back to us due to the Downs Mail."
The Russell Hotel, Maidstone
"The Downs Mail is reliable, effective and well read. I've successfully advertised with them for over 100 editions."
Vicky Luckhurst - Directors Hair Studio, Bearsted
Is vital to the parish council
John Munson is now ex-chairman of the largest parish in Maidstone Borough - Boxley. The council sponsors a page in every issue of the Mail so that all parishioners have a chance to keep in touch with the council's news and views.
He said: "Since the Downs Mail started, there has been important and much-improved contact between the parish council and all our residents.
"We value the Mail for many reasons and know that through its delivery by Royal Mail it is reaching every one of our households no matter how inaccessible in rural areas."