6-Month Subscriber Survey

Your input will help guide Tri-Cities Central as we aim to keep you up to date on everything happening in Batavia, Geneva, St. Charles, and surrounding communities. Thanks in advance for your feedback!

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1.What is your first name?

2.What is your last name?

3.What city do you live in?

4.How often do you read Tri-Cities Central?

Every issue

One time per week

A couple of times per month

Rarely

5.Which best describes you?

I'm a local news enthusiast who wants to understand most of the key issues impacting our area.

I like to keep an eye on what's happening, especially local events and things to do.

6.Is Tri-Cities Central your primary source for local news and information?

Yes

7.What other sources do you use for local news and information? (Optional)

8.What’s one thing you wish Tri-Cities Central covered more?

9.What’s one feature of the newsletter you would never want to lose?

10.Have you ever attended an event you learned about from Tri-Cities Central?

Yes

11.Have you ever visited or purchased from a business you learned about from Tri-Cities Central?

Yes

12.Have you shared Tri-Cities Central with other people?

Yes

Not yet, but planning on it

13.If Tri-Cities Central were to add more content, which of the following topics would you be most interested in? (Select all that apply)

Future events beyond the week ahead

High school sports

Long-form commentary or analysis of local happenings

Major news/events in other nearby communities

Local non-profit spotlights

Opinion/editorial content

In-depth local history

Business events, opportunities & networking

Local trivia questions

Interviews with local officials or notable figures

14.How important is local journalism to you?

Very important

Somewhat important

Nice to have, but not super important

Not important

15.Do you have a paid subscription to any news publications?

Yes

16.If you answered yes above, what types of publications do you pay for? (Select all that apply)

Local news

National news

International news

Print magazine(s)

Independent newsletters

Industry publications

Cultural/lifestyle publication

Business/finance publication

Other

None of these

17.Which of the following benefits would you find valuable as part of a potential paid Tri-Cities Central subscription? (Select all that apply)

Exclusive local restaurant and retail discounts

Access to a comprehensive restaurant specials & happy hours hub

Exclusive long-form stories or articles

Access to a comprehensive community event calendar

Free entry to members-only events or meetups

Extra newsletter issues with more in-depth content

One-off breaking news emails

Topic-specific newsletters (dining/drinking, City Hall, family friendly, etc.)

Access to exclusive Tri-Cities Central community message board/online forum

A portion of membership proceeds going to local charities

I would support Tri-Cities Central for a modest fee without extra benefits

I would not pay for any membership/subscription regardless of benefits

18.Don’t worry: The Tri-Cities Central newsletters you already get will always be free. But we're considering a paid membership option with some bonus content and perks. Would you consider signing up for that?

Yes

Maybe, depending on the perks

19.Let's have some fun. Which of the following Tri-Cities themed items would you potentially be interested in? (Select all that apply)

Tri-Cities playing cards

Tri-Cities crossword puzzle book

Tri-Cities historic map prints

Puzzles depicting well-known local locations

Tri-Cities Trivia game

Tri-Cities Monopoly game

Tri-Cities historic photo wall calendar

Other (share ideas in comments at end of survey)

20.We plan to offer part-time marketing and consulting to local businesses. Would you be interested in learning more about marketing consulting services for your business or organization?

Yes

Maybe later

21.If you have any additional comments, questions, or wish to elaborate on one of the responses above, please share here. Suggestions welcome. Thank you for your time and feedback!

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