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Town Topics Survey
How satisfied are you with Town Topics in general? (1=Very Dissatisfied, 5=Very Satisfied)
1 2 3 4 5
Please use this space to elaborate on your answer choice. (optional)
2)
How often do you read the paper?
Every week Almost every week At least once a month Less than once a month Hardly ever
Which part of the paper do you like most? (Please pick up to 3)
Arts Theater Culture Calendar Classifieds Real estate Sports Municipal News Feature stories Advertisements
4)
Of the following, which would you like to see more of in the paper? (Check all that apply)
Municipal news Human Interest Feature Stories Business Financial coverage University news and announcements Coverage of children’s events (at schools and in town.)
Which one of the following additions to Town Topics would you like us to pursue? (Please indicate any additional suggestions in the comments section at the end of this page.)
Section dedicated to the University Spanish page Opinions and commentary page Style and society section Political/social cartoon (“New Yorker” Style) Cross-word puzzle More interactive web site TV show on local cable access
6)
Which other papers do you read? (check all that apply)
Times of Trenton New York Times U.S.1 Wall Street Journal Princeton Packet
What would you think if Town Topics began running a color photo on the front Page?
I would like it a lot It might be nice It does not matter to me at all I would not like it
8)
How do you feel about the paper visually? (check all that apply)
The paper is charming the way it is-don’t change a thing The paper could be more modern The columns are too narrow The text is too small I don’t like how I have to follow the stories throughout the paper (stories aren’t contained on one page) There are not enough pictures The space between columns is too narrow The paper appears too cluttered
In which of the following locations would you like to see color added to the paper?(Check all that apply)
Title and logo Photo on front page Real Estate section Masthead (see Page 2 of Town Topics upper left hand corner) Advertising Sports photos Nowhere-I like the current black and white look
10)
Which of the following statements best describes how you feel about the sports section?
I am satisfied with the sports coverage in Town Topics I would like to see a greater emphasis on Princeton University sports I would like to see a greater emphasis on high school sports I would like to see an athlete of the week or month column I do not read the sports section
Throughout the year Town Topics runs special insert supplements that either pull out of the paper or are printed on the center pages. Over the past few years the different supplements we have run include (but are not limited to): Wedding/Special Event Planning Guide, Summer Camp Guide, Spring and Fall Home Improvement Suplement, Communiversity Issue, Mother’s Day, Graduation page, Health & Beauty, Back to School, Real Estate supplement and Home for the Holidays.
Which of the following statements best describes how you feel about the Town Topics supplements?
I enjoy reading all of the different supplements I only read the supplements that pertain to me and people I know I don’t remember the last time I read one of the supplements I throw the supplements out
12)
Which of the following supplements was useful and/ or enjoyable to you? (check all that apply)
Special Event Planning Guide Summer Camp Guide Home Improvement Supplement Communiversity Guide Mother’s Day Issue Graduation page Fitness Guide Back to School Supplement Home for the Holidays A Whole New You
If we were to change the design of the supplement section, which of the following changes would you like most? (Please lets us know any suggestions in the comments section below.)
A glossy magazine style supplement As a center section in the paper Letter sized newsprint booklet Different subjects for the supplements
14)
How often do you log on to the Town Topics web site, http://www.towntopics.com?
Once a week or more More than once a month Once a month Less than Once a month Never
Which of the following would you like to see added to our web site? (check all that apply)
Late breaking editorial news Local election results Movie listings Weather report Classified ads Real Estate SAVE pet of the week Town Talk Police Blotter Sports scores Local sports schedules Advertisements Topics in Brief
16)
How interested are you in watching a Town Topics weekly news program on TV 30 that airs on Thursday evenings?
Very interested Somewhat interested I would maybe watch every once and a while I would probably not watch the show I am not able to view TV30 I am not familiar with TV30
Please use the space below to send us any additional comments or suggestions. (limit 500 characters):
18)
This section is optional. The purpose is to help us understand more about our readers.
Princeton Borough Princeton Township Montgomery Township Franklin Township Plainsboro Township West Windsor Township Lawrence Township Hopewell Township Other
Please indicate your gender:
Female Male
20)
Please indicate the range that includes your current age:
18 and under 19-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75 76-85 86-95 96-105
Please indicate the highest level of education that you have achieved:
Less than high school High school College Graduate or professional school Post-graduate
22)
How long have you lived in this area?
Less than 2 years 3-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years more than 20 years
How many people live in your household?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 more than 7
24)
How many members of your household read Town Topics?
Which of the following statements best describes yourself? (check all that apply)
I am a student I am recently married I am single I have young children I have been married for more than 7 years I have children that are in middle school or high school I am retired
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