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Buying a “Best in Business” award?

You can call me Ray, or you can call me Jay, or you can call me Johnny or you can call me Sonny, or you can call me RayJay, or you can call me RJ… but ya doesn’t hafta call me Johnson.

That’s a great line from the comedian Bill Saluga in the 1970s… but in this case, it would be “Don’t call me Jay.” My company, Camden Associates, has never hired or given an email address to anyone named Jay Weinberg, or any Jay at all.

Not sure if you’d call this a scam, but buying a “Best of Business” award is pretty slimy. Here’s the full email:

From: Mia Broadbent email hidden; JavaScript is required

Subject: Camden Associates – 2017 Best in Business

To: Jay Weinberg

Hello Jay,

I hope that my email finds you well.

I am getting in contact with you today on behalf of Wealth & Finance INTL Magazine with regards to Camden Associates’s selection within our upcoming 2017 Best in Business Awards.

2017 has been a tumultuous year for the global market, with both economic and political factors taking their toll on the worldwide stage, causing uncertainty for businesses of all sizes and of all sectors. In light of such uncertainty, we have launched our 2017 Best in Business Awards in order to celebrate those firms, such as Camden Associates whom despite an unprecedented amount of uncertainty, have consistently demonstrated excellence and innovation throughout the year. This selection serves to recognise that you are the very best within your sector. One of an elite few.

Now that Camden Associates have been officially recognised within our 2017 Best in Business Awards, you are automatically entitled to a complimentary digital certificate along with a simple listing within the magazine.

If, however you would like to get a head start on your promotional activity prior to the upcoming new year, I have included the different levels of coverage we offer. Alternatively, if there is something specific you wish to have included with the coverage, let me know as I am able to put together a more bespoke package. Please see the options below:

Option #1: Platinum Coverage this is just 1,595 GBP and would include the following:

  • Main front cover image and headline
  • A front-end double page inclusion in the magazine (up to approx. 1800 words)
  • Inclusion of your article on our website
  • 1 personalised Best in Business crystal trophy
  • A 2017 Best in Business logo for your own marketing
  • Camden Associates’s logo in the monthly newsletter
  • Awards certificate
  • Full rights to the PDFs for you to use as you wish

Option #2: Silver Coverage this is just 795 GBP and would include the following

  • A sub front cover headline and image.
  • A double-page inclusion in the magazine (up to approx. 1800 words)
  • Inclusion of your article on our website
  • A personalised Best in Business crystal trophy crystal trophy
  • A 2017 Best in Business logo for your own marketing
  • Awards certificate
  • Full rights to the PDFs for you to use as you wish

Option #3: Bronze Coverage this is just 495 GBP and would include the following

  • A Single Page inclusion within the magazine (up to approx. 900 words)
  • A personalised Best in Business crystal trophy crystal trophy
  • A 2017 Best in Business logo for your own marketing
  • Awards certificate

(P&P is exclusive on packages with a trophy. VAT will be charged for UK and EC sales unless in receipt of a valid EC VAT number)

We will be publishing details of our Best in Business Awards within November both on our website and in our digital publication which will is distributed to our 130,000+ circulation.

We have an entirely in-house editorial and design team who will assist you in putting together all items associated with your package. Trophies and logos are available to order individually on request also.

If you would like to go ahead with one of the stated packages, simply reply to confirm the package and cost, i.e. Agreed Silver Coverage 795 GBP.

To go ahead with the free certificate only please respond confirming this.

If you have any questions regarding the award, the magazine or packages please don’t hesitate to get in touch and I will be more than happy to help.

I look forward to receiving your response,

Have a great day.

Kind regards,

 

Mia Broadbent – Media Executive
Wealth & Finance International
T: +44 (0) 203 725 6844