Cottage Country Connection was founded in 1994 as the Causeway Connection, then later sold and renamed the "Connection" Celebrated 20 Years in April 2014 Now "Cottage Country Connection" New Ownership in January 2014. A Magazine Style FREE Monthly Newspaper with 29,000 readership in print, over 17,000 online flipbook readers each month and over 16,500 plus total social media followers. Delivery to homes in Lakefield,including post boxes in Bridgenorth, Ennismore, Young’s Point, Woodview, rural routes surrounding Stoney & Clear Lakes, Buckhorn & Douro Dummer. Select locations in Peterborough, Bethany, Bobcaygeon, Asphodel Norwood,Coboconk, Fenelon Falls, Burleigh Falls, Cameron, Dunsford, Haliburton, Minden, Kinmount, Kirkfield, Lindsay, Omemee & Rosedale. PLUS -> numerous pickup locations throughout the region! Supporting editorials, contests, marketing assistance and radio support. Visit our digital edition at www.connectionnewspaper.com Tweets @KawarthaSocial AND @ConnectionNewsP Pinterest http://www.pinterest.com/ConnectionNewsP/ Facebook @Cottage Country Connection and @Donna Matthews "It's Your Market and We Deliver It!" Diamond Lead Sponsor of the upcoming May 30, 2015 Global Angel Charity Organization Plane Pull Challenge at Peterborough Airport. Join us! Diamond Lead Sponsor of the Global Angel Charity Organization and the 2014 Plane Pull Challenge.

1. Thank You!
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2. Monthly Newspaper
29,000 Readers
Over 17,700 online readers each month
Over 16,500 Social Media Followers
www.ConnectionNewspaper.Com

3. Uniting Peterborough County
& the Kawartha Lakes
www.ConnectionNewspaper.com
29,000 Print Readers + 17,700 Online Readers + 16,500 Social Media Followers

4. Over
17,700
Readers
of our
Online
Magazine
Each Month!
To visit an
advertisers
website
simply click
on their
advertisement!!
www.ConnectionNewspaper.com 29,000 Print Readers

5. Three NEW Columnists
and
One NEW Editorial
Contributor!

6. FOOD
With Chef
Brian Henry
www.ConnectionNewspaper.com 29,000 Print Readers

7. SPORTS
Scott
Cherwaty
www.ConnectionNewspaper.com 29,000 Print Readers

8. Writers & Editorial Contributors
Murray Miskin – Cottage Country Connection, Miskin Law
Donna Matthews – Cottage Country Connection
Gwyneth James – Cody & James
Katie Peat – R&J Machine
Victoria Whitney – Griffin’s Greenhouses
Charles Harwood – Harwood Kitchens
Michelle Chalmers – The Original Flame
Scott Cherwaty – Peterborough SportsXpress
Chef Brian Henry – Food Columnist
Annie Siegel – Darling Insurance
Lynn Hill – Peterborough Kia
Emily Ireland – Kids Corner
Judy Keith – Chemong Audiology Hearing Unlimited Magdy Karma – Chemong Pharmasave
Russ Sanders – Those Were The Days
Saina Saedi Kendelati – News From The Station
Pat Robertson– Due North Kennels
Andy Assinck – Dreamview Enclosures
Mel McLeod – McLeod’s Eco Water
Jon Oldham – Peterborough Museum
Julianna Stonehouse -The Athletics Centre at Trent
Gail Courneyea – Angels Of Flight Canada
Dr. Terry – Parkhill Animal Hospital
Uniting Peterborough County & the Kawartha Lakes

9. Radio Support 30 x per day
Each distribution week on Magic 96.7

10. In Print – Online – On Social Media
www.ConnectionNewspaper.com

11. FREE Contests!
For Advertisers
Ask us for details!
705-652-8777
CottageCountryConnection@gmail.com
www.ConnectionNewspaper.com

12. TESTIMONIAL
Congratulations to the "Connection" for serving
Peterborough County and the Kawartha Lakes for
20 years. The Connection is a wonderful mix of
information, education, current events and
news. Connecting communities through this
type of media is important in the city and in rural
areas and the Connection does just that.
Happy Anniversary Connection!
Lynn Hill, Peterborough Kia

13. In Print – Online – On Social Media

14. @KawarthaSocial
9,255 Followers
@ConnectionNewsP
1,800 Followers

16. Donna Matthews LinkedIn
Join Me & Harness The Power of LinkedIn!

17. Cottage Country Connection

27. Diamond Sponsor
Global Angel
Plane Pull Event
May 30, 2015 Join Us!
www.GlobalAngelCharity.com

28. Cottage Country
Come relax with us.
896 Followers

29. TESTIMONIAL
Happy 20th Anniversary!
Love the new look of the paper and fantastic
growth and distribution increase - well done.
Looking forward to many more years ahead!
Shirley Manning, The Paw Spa
Congratulations to Cottage Country Connection on your 20th
Anniversary - that is quite an achievement for any business.
The Angels Group of Companies, is proud to count your
company among its family of service providers. We look
forward to continuing our association with Cottage Country
Connection and wish you much continued success.
Gail Courneyea, Angels of Flight Canada, Global Angel
Charitable Foundation, Exodus Studies and Angels
Global Healthcare
“What an amazing journey The Connection newspaper has
had over the years. Congratulations on your
20th Anniversary! Thank you for your contribution to the
community and Best Wishes in the years ahead!”
Betty Smith, Applewood Retirement Residence
"Thank you for twenty years of
helping keep cottage county
connected with the stories and
images that matter to our
community. We look forward to
many more years of great reading."
Jon
Oldham, Peterborough Museum

30. 29,000 Print Readers + 17,700 Online Readers + 16,500 Social Media Followers

31. Kyla Gutsche
Owner of Cosmetic Transformations Inc.
Donna has helped me on numerous
occasions to raise the profile of my company
in the community and beyond. She is a
dedicated professional and delivers
superlative service.
November 21, 2012
TESTIMONIALS – Donna Matthews
Gwyneth James MBA CPA, CGA
Partner at Cody & James Certified General Accountants
Professional Corporation
Donna's energy and enthusiasm are infectious. She will go
the extra mile to ensure you are happy with the results
of your ad placement. She's a hard worker who knows how
to sell, but doesn't over-sell. A pleasure to work with!
December 10, 2012
Shannon McNevan
Partner and Executive Director at Republic Live Inc.
Donna was extremely professional, effective, and reliable.
It was a pleasure working with her,
and I look forward to doing so again in the future.
November 20, 2012
Dick Persson
Owner, Buckhorn Canoe Company
Donna is very helpful, a great personality
and works hard to ensure your ad
placement comes out just right.
December 10, 2012

32. Delivery to homes in Lakefield,
including post boxes in Bridgenorth,
Ennismore, Young’s Point, Woodview,
rural routes surrounding Stoney &
Clear Lakes, Buckhorn & Douro
Dummer. Select locations in
Peterborough, Bethany, Bobcaygeon,
Asphodel Norwood, Coboconk,
Fenelon Falls, Burleigh Falls,
Cameron, Dunsford, Haliburton,
Minden, Kinmount, Kirkfield, Lindsay,
Omemee and Rosedale.
Plus numerous pickup locations
throughout the region.

35. 29,000 Print Readers + 17,700 Online Readers + 16,500 Social Media Followers

36. TESTIMONIALS – Donna Matthews
Donna has excellent communication skills and
follows through on her assignments thoroughly.
Joanne Culley (30/12/13)
Donna is a whiz at social media marketing
including face book, LinkedIn and twitter.
She is constantly evolving and upgrading her
knowledge in this fast paced and ever changing
social media marketplace.
Lynn Hill FICB PFP (30/12/13)
Nancy Duncan
Owner at Nancy's Art & Frame Gallery
& Wholly Health
Very happy with Donna as an Advertising
Sales Person & Consultant. Great rapport
with clients, very enthusiastic and interested in
the clients results. Extremely knowledgeable.
I would highly recommend Donna !
Nancy P Duncan
Nancy's Art & Frame Gallery
March 27, 2013
Susan Fenn
Design Studio Manager and Sales and Production
Coordinator at Parkview Homes
Donna is very personable and provides great results.
Her creative thoughts and ideas are an asset during
any project work.
January 2, 2013

37. Cottage Country Connection
781 Followers
Donna Matthews
618 Friends

38. 29,000 Print Readers + 17,700 Online Readers + 16,500 Social Media Followers

39. Donna is amazing in so many areas. I was
fortunate enough to have her join my
advertising team for our local business. Her
knowledge in all areas of social media took us
to the next level. Donna would be a supportive
part to anyone or a businesses
successful future
Dianne Barclay (27/01/14)
Donna Matthews is knowledgeable and
professional! Great person to work with!
BeautiControl
Tranquility Mobile Spa (13/01/14)
Donna is very professional, knowledgeable,
organized and very efficient when asked for
any task I've needed. She is a pleasure to
speak to and has an awesome personality..
I would highly recommend her as she is an
asset to any business.
Donna Campbell (13/01/14)
Donna is a dynamic and inspirational person
who gets things done very well.
Murray Miskin (30/12/13)
Art Theberge
Fishing Guide at The Art of Fishing
Donna Mathews has earned my full endorsement
November 21, 2012
Mark Twyman
“Dream Filler”
November 20, 2012
TESTIMONIALS – Donna Matthews

40. Janet Laurie
TESTIMONIALS – Donna Matthews
Donna always provided high quality work and
dealt with our needs as a client in a prompt
and professional manner.
Jan Laurie,
Ptbo. Farmer's Mkt. Rep.
December 9, 2012
Beata Bak
Owner, Independent Consultant, Arbonne
Int'l
Donna is excellent at what she does, very
helpful, full of ideas. She is always cheerful
and able to create great working environment.
Pleasure to work with.
January 7, 2013
Laura Jaramillo
Logistics Coordinator at KMC Mining
In the brief instances where I spoke with Donna in
regards to ad placement in two Admax magazines, she
demonstrated to me that every customer, big or small is
important. Her effort to reach out and provide astounding
service was above what was expected and I am pleased
in having done business with Donna. I highly recommend
Donna for your company's needs.
November 19, 2012
Bonnie Miles
Co-owner, Dorothy's Window Fashions
Donna is very helpful when I plan on placing ads.
Her ideas are great
December 8, 2012

44. TESTIMONIAL

45. www.ConnectionNewspaper.com 29,000 Print Readers