1963-Voice Of The Tennessee Walking Horse 1963 May Voice | Page 14

May, 1963 12 ADVERTISING MAKES THE BIG DIFFERENCE! There is a proven saying in the business world . . . "the best advertising can't sell a poor product." This applies to the horse world as well. Advertising cannot help a poor horse win. BUT ... it can make a big difference with real contenders. WHY ADVERTISE? 1. To Familiarize everyone with your horse's name, his looks and way of going. 2. To point out past accomplishments. 3. To indicate ambitions for winning. 4. To promote your trainer and stable. WHERE TO ADVERTISE? 1. In the ONE publication that specializes . . . . VOICE WHEN TO ADVERTISE? OF THE TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE Remember what happened in 7962 1. When your horse becomes a con­ tender for top honors. 2. When you should be winning more but are not well enough known. 3. When you want to keep a winning horse on top. 4. At the beginning of the Season. 10 Voice Advertised Horses Win Titles 23 Other Ribbons Also Taken By Our Celebration Entries (Reprinted from October, 1962 issue of THE VOICE.) The Voice Editor claims nothing at all but he and his Secretary-Wife (Mary Frances) are Mighty Proud of the fact that every horse that partic­ ipated in the Celebration—which had been previously advertised in any issue of the Voice—won a ribbon with one small exception. One advertised horse did not participate because of an in­ jury to a prospective rider. Our box score at the Celebration for the 23 advertised horses shows the fol­ lowing: 1 Grand Championship of the World; 9 Other Championships of the World in various classes—each class at the Celebration representing a Championship of the World in its specific classification, and including Co-Champions in the 2-year-old Stal­ lion Class that was split into two di­ visions for the prelimentary; 7 Reserve Championships of the World for second places; 3 Third Place Ribbons; 3 Fourth Place Ribbons; 6 Fifth Place Ribbons; 1 Sixth Place Ribbon; 1 Seventh Place Ribbon; 1 Ninth Place Ribbon; 1 Tenth Place Ribbon; Grand Total: Ten World’s Cham­ pionships out of the 24 awarded at the Celebration; 23 other ribbons. Advertising Rates For The Voice Current advertising rates for the Voice, un­ changed since its inception, follow—with our pages measuring a full 10 inches in depth and each of 3 columns being 2 1-3 inches wide— price does not include engraving cost which must be added: Front Cover—$250, none available until after September, 1963; Inside Front Cover or Inside Back Coyer—$180. Other inside pages $125. All other sizes at $5 per column inch for space used. A discount of 20 per cent is applied to consistent or standing advertising, Revision of rates is expected by Jan. 1, 1964 as we anticipate a spectacular rise in circula­ tion. in fact, it is already spectacular. Classified Advertising, $5 minimum with 10c per word for ad exceeding 50 words. Stud Registry listings—$2 per month, with at least 6 months minimum recommended, musi be paid in advance. Thanks to all. BAG. VOICE OF THE TENNESSEE WALKING HORSE (A monthly magazine devoted exclusively to this breed) Editor, B en A. G reen Author—“T he B iography " S helbyville , T enn . M ary F rances G reen Wife and Secretary P. O. Box 96