HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Huron Expositor, 1994-08-03, Page 2WANT'TO KNOW
WHAT YOU THINK!
The Huron Expositor welcomes you to join our readership survey. We are interested in
your views on what your community newspaper should be. Simply follow the
instructions (shown below) and return the survey to the Huron Expositor office, located
at 100 Main Street S., Seaforth. (Mail slot available if after hours).
Your opinion will help us shape your community newspaper to better serve all local
residents.
Upon return of the survey your name will be entered into a draw for a complimentary
one night accommodation for two at the luxurious Metropolitan Chestnut Park Hotel in
Toronto.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We look forward to hearing from you.
INSTRUCTIONS
• Simply fill out the survey below
• Cut it out of the paper
• Return to the Huron Expositor in person or by mail at:
P.O. Box 69
Seaforth, Ont.
NOK 1 WO
• If you prefer to give your answers over the phone, our survey
interviewer will gladly write down your responses, by calling 527-0240
• Should you have any questions or need further assistance regarding
the survey please call 527-0240
QUESTIONNAIRE FOR READERSHIP SURVEY
Name:
(Your name will not be used in the newspaper. If you prefer anonymity
when filling out this questionnaire simply write 'Participant' where the
name is listed).
Address:
Phone number:
QUESTIONS
1) Circle the answer which best describes you:
a) I ain a subscriber to The Huron Expositor.
b) I buy The Huron Expositor weekly atthe newsstand.
c) I occasionally buy the newspaper at the newsstand.
d) I read a neighbour's copy, etc.
c) I rarely read The Huron Expositor.
2) Plcasc circle the appropriate categories.
Male Female
Age: under 19 19-29 30-45 46-60 60-75 over 75
3) Plcasc read the following list and indicate which of these features is
most important ar1(1 least important to you by ranking them from 1 to
12. A number one rating would be your favourite news feature and a
number 12 would be your least favourite.
Yeas agonc
Columns, editorials
Letters to editor
Entertainment pages
Sports coverage
Agricultural coverage
Council news
police au1(1 accidentcoverage
schools and education stories
Local correspondents
Recreation Preview
Ilistorical features
4) Do you think The Huron Expositor should include more non -local
features suchaspopular national columns, even if it means deleting a
current, local feature?
Yes No
5) If The -Huron Expositor were to.add a national feature pleat e.In
which feature you would most like to see, putting a number one
feature you would like best and a number 10 by the one you woit'ld
least.
Crossword puzzle
Ann Landers -style advice colunul
Dear Doctor health column
National editorial cartoon
comic strip
recipes
humour column
financial advice column
Seniors or lifestyle column
Area stockyard results
6) Should the Huron Expositor report the names of people convicted in
court, including impaired driving and assaults?
Yes No
7) Would you support. the printing of names of those comictcd in court
if the person convicted was a member of your family or someone close
to you?
Ycs No
8) Should The Huron Expositor use the names of accident victims?
Ycs No
9) What. area of the newspaper would you like to sec improved?
10) What comment would you like to leave with us`?
The Huron Expositor thanks the 150 people who were randomly selected for our initial
survey and appreciates their responses. If you have not returned your survey please
send to above address. Thank you for your time and good luck on the draw!
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