COMPANY NEWS (February 2003)

Fast Growth

In September 2002 we sent out our electronic company newsletter to nearly 600 companies associated with the grounds care industry. Pitchcare had been in existence for exactly 12 months, and we celebrated our 1st birthday with just over 2,000 members.

5 months on and we have surpassed the 3,400 mark, membership growing by a current average of 16 per day! 

Pitchcare has become the buzz word in the industry. Groundsmen and greenkeepers view the site as revolutionary, vibrant, creative and know that our constant aim is to raise the profile and awareness of all those who work within grounds and sports turf maintenance. Even our competitors, the mainstream magazines servicing this sector, have raved about the excellence of the site.

Invitation

As a result of this phenomenal success, we are asking you to consider allocating some of your marketing budget to an advertising medium which measures success for you. We carry accurate statistics on everything that happens on the Pitchcare site, as well as having a growing database of IT literate, progressive people working out in the field. Around a third of our members return at least weekly to read articles and we've become the first stop for people seeking up-to-date information and advice.

Who Uses Pitchcare?

In the month of January 2003; 22,251 people accessed Pitchcare, reading a total of 128,029 pages between them. To put that into perspective, it is equivalent to over 3,000 people reading a trade magazine cover to cover! We have enjoyed record growth nearly every month since we launched, and we haven't even scratched the surface. The use of the internet can only continue to grow, as more and more people get on-line.

To Confirm What Pitchcare Could Do For You

Whatever your marketing/sponsorship spend, we would like to prove ourselves to you, so here are a few testimonials from companies that already advertise and promote their business using the Pitchcare vehicle.

Steve Hayman, (Sales Manager- Fleet Line Markers):- Just a quick note to say a big thank you to all at Pitchcare for making 2002 such a great success. We found your website to be a great tool for ourselves as well as a launch pad for selling our line marking products to your members.

Lynn Hilton (Publicity Manager-SISIS):- We have been very pleased with the leads generated by Pitchcare and with an increased advertising spend are looking forward to a great year!

Selina Flynn, (Communications And Promotions Manager- Ransomes/Jacobsen):- Pitchcare from its infancy was a great idea that we were happy to be involved in. The feedback and traffic generated to our own website and dealerships has been excellent and we are keen to help the progress of such a unique and growing marketing medium. There is no doubt any of our early fears have been laid to rest, with over 450 leads generated to date. 

Kevin Utton-Sales Manager- Harrod UK:-The Pitchcare website is an imaginative and innovative way of keeping Turf Care Professionals up to date with the latest trade information on standards and equipment. Harrod UK is delighted to be associated with the site. We have received valuable feedback from the Pitchcare site and look forward to continuing our excellent working relationship with them again in 2003. 

Please have a look at the site and judge for yourself its potential contribution to your business, we are at www.pitchcare.com. We would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to the above people and all our other sponsors and advertisers.

Be A Part Of It

Pitchcare was formed to provide an interactive hub, a place where knowledge is shared and problems solved. Currently, membership is free and we want it to remain so. We are dependent upon the industry for support and, to date, we've received just that from some of the biggest names around. The support received is very much a mutual association. The companies that have advertised and marketed their business with us have enjoyed record year sales.

Advertising with Pitchcare starts at just £300 +VAT for the year, so what are you waiting for? Please contact us to see how we can help your business build. Listed below are just a few of the many opportunities to market your business on Pitchcare. You can call us on +44 (0)1902 824392 or e-mail sales@pitchcare.com. We look forward to hearing from you. Alternatively, if you know what you want, complete our order form below and let us do the business for you.

Marketing Opportunities

We have a wide range of marketing opportunities. Tick the relevant box or boxes and fill in your details on the form below. A representative will contact you as soon as possible. Classified adverts will be placed online within an hour of receipt. All advertisers will also receive a company profile and a link on the links page.

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