About Cinque Associates, Ltd.

Cinque Associates, Ltd. is a horticultural and environmental communications company whose professional services focus on Coordinating and Publicizing Horticultural Events, Advertising, Public Relations, Gardening Publications (Newspapers, Magazines and the Web), Garden Calendars, Advertorials, Radio and Television Shows and Newsletters.

Cinque Associates, Ltd. President Maria Cinque is a garden expert, TV and Radio Communicator, Garden Columnist, Lecturer and Gardening Spokesperson.

Customer Newsletters

Ever wanted to send your customers a monthly newsletter but didn't have the time to write it? Well, now there is a company that can write it for you!

Advantages to Having a Customer Newsletter

· Attract new customers. People love to receive newsletters.

· Inform present customers of new services and practices that are now available to them.

· Communicate new plant varieties, horticultural techniques, new personnel as well as other information that you would like to share with your customers.

· Alert customers of problems resulting from prolonged adverse weather conditions as well as other plant problems.

· A newsletter will make your job easier by informing customers about what they should do to complement the practices you are already implementing.

· Customers prefer companies that communicate with them.

· A newsletter is a great marketing tool and can be used in a variety of ways to maximize your investment.

· A newsletter adds to your professionalism and can pay for itself with increased clientele.

· Affordable prices that result in a positive return on your investment.

Garden and Landscape Newsletter Format

Like newsletters that are sent to the clients of law firms and accounting firms, the 2-page Garden and Landscape Newsletter will have certain areas that are customized specifically for your company.

· The newsletter is two pages and the size is 8 1/2 inches x 11 inches. You will have one column on the front page with your photo or company logo on it. In that column, you can share news about services with your clients and prospective clients. With your input, Cinque Associates, Ltd. will write your column of approximately 175 words (fitting in one column on page 1).

· Your company will also have an ad on the back page (page 2).

· Your column and ad will distinguish and personalize your version of the Garden and Landscape Newsletter from other green industry firms who purchase this newsletter service.

· The rest of the newsletter will be feature articles and timely gardening tips (with pictures when fitting) that are deemed horticulturally appropriate and newsworthy for garden customers.

· Depending on your preference, newsletters can be in either color or black and white.

· The newsletter contains no ads other than your own.

Pricing for the GARDEN AND LANDSCAPE NEWSLETTER*

· Monthly Newsletter - Twelve newsletters per year

$195 per issue - 2-page newsletter (written and designed)

· Bi-monthly Newsletter - Six newsletters per year

$230 per issue - 2-page newsletter (written and designed)

· Quarterly Newsletter- Four newsletters per year

$265 per issue - 2-page newsletter (written and designed)

*2013 Pricing. Printing and folding are extra.

Contact Cinque Associates, Ltd. for prices on custom designed and written newsletters at mariacinque@optonline.net or call 631-842-1009.

About Cinque Associates, Ltd.

Cinque Associates, Ltd. is a horticultural and environmental communications company whose professional services include:

· Writing and Designing Award-Winning Newsletters

· Coordinating and Publicizing Horticultural Events

· Advertising

· Writing Radio and Television Commercials

· Public Relations

· Writing and Designing Gardening Publications, Brochures and Calendars

· Writing Advertorials

· Writing Gardening Articles for Newspapers, Magazines and Websites

Fees collected from just one new account will more than cover the cost of this newsletter and remind customers all year-round of just how valuable you are.

Plus, it adds to your professionalism!!!

Completely personalized and customized newsletters are also available. Contact Cinque Associates, Ltd. for an estimate.

Cinque Associates, Ltd.

PO Box 210, Copiague, NY 11726

631-842-1009

mariacinque@optonline.net

OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Advertising

In The Garden with Maria Cinque is a series of gardening segments on WLIE Radio 540 AM where host, Maria Cinque gives timely gardening tips to listeners on trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers, vegetables and houseplants. During the two-minute format, a 60-second commercial and billboard are available to advertisers. Similar formats are available for other radio stations as well as television stations. Cinque Associates, Ltd. can write and produce your commercials to target the gardening public and/or other green industry professionals. We know just how to appeal to the audience you want to reach.

"I have had the pleasure of working with Maria Cinque for many years. Maria provided the station with specialty segments on In the Garden with Maria Cinque. These segments generally ran for two minutes and always proved their worth by attracting listeners. Her work on the station not only draws results but she always works professionally and promptly in getting her advertiser's production completed in a timely manner. Maria is incredibly knowledgeable on gardening, promotions and writing commercials and she delivers her message in a very appealing and enjoyable manner. The bottom line is that Maria Cinque proved herself time and time again as a beneficial contributor to the radio station programming."

Stuart Henry - General Manager WLIE Radio

Advertorials

Cinque Associates, Ltd. can write advertorials for your company or product line and place them in gardening and/or green industry publications. Custom publishing establishes your firm's expertise, and because advertorials can be used as marketing tools after publication, they extend your advertising dollars.

Conference, Event Planning, Mistress of Ceremonies

Cinque Associates, Ltd. will plan your gardening or horticultural event, conference, field day, fundraiser or garden party as well as emcee your event. Let us handle these detail-intensive marketing tools so you can focus on your business and get the best results from your events.

Garden Calendars

Cinque Associates, Ltd. can produce an annual (also contains a gardening journal) with lots of monthly gardening tips on lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers and vegetables, for your company. Or, a garden calendar can be custom designed for your company and calendar readers will think of you all year long. A Garden calendar makes a practical gift to your clients, co-workers, friends and family.

Lectures and Personal Appearances

Events are most successful when established and credible specialists are on the program. Noted lawn and garden expert, Maria Cinque speaks on many gardening topics. Maria Cinque lectures on lawns, gardens and related gardening topics at garden centers, garden clubs, professional seminars and conferences, flower shows, trade associations and other groups. She coordinates seminars and conferences for professional horticultural organizations. Maria also serves as a keynote speaker at business conferences and meetings as well as civic and social gatherings. She has conducted training sessions for master gardeners; garden center employees; nurseries; landscape professionals; Parks Department; arborists and environmental groups as well as green industry superintendents. For details contact: mariacinque@optonline.net

Newsletters and Promotional Letters

Let Cinque Associates, Ltd. write your newsletters and promotional letters for your company. With an extensive background in horticulture, writing skills and promotional skills, we can let your clients and prospective clients know about your services as well as company achievements and awards. Whether electronic or print, newsletters excel at nurturing customer relationships. Cinque Associates, Ltd. is an award-winning horticultural communications firm.

Public Relations

Cinque Associates, Ltd. can publicize your company and its services on television, radio, in print and on the web. Maria Cinque is a former president of the Public Relations Professionals of Long Island. She is also a member of the Garden Writers Association and New York Women in Communications. Increasing public awareness of your company, product and/or service boosts your advertising and marketing efforts.

Spokesperson

Does your company need a spokesperson? Maria Cinque has been an industry spokesperson for many years and can help you promote your services through her many contacts.

Television and Radio Shows

Maria Cinque has shared her gardening expertise with viewers from most television and radio stations in the metropolitan area as well as nationally. She frequently appears on CBS 2 News Sunday Morning - WCBS-TV Channel 2. Maria Cinque has received 12 AT&T Communication Awards for her work in TV, Radio and Print. In addition, RJ Reynolds honored her with a Communications Award, as did the Garden Writers Association when they presented her with the Quill & Trowel Award. She also hosted and produced a TV segments that contributed to an ACE Award (Academy of Cable Excellence).

"Maria Cinque on-camera ability holds television audiences' attention in a way that only the best network professional can do. Maria's golden voice, and pro vocal delivery, sets her apart on Radio and TV. Topping it off, Maria Cinque's knowledge about Horticulture, and Agriculture, make Maria the best educator, media presenter and personality in the garden industry in New York State."

Television Producer Lou Turner

"You can just call Maria Cinque, "Flora," the goddess of Long Island's unique flowers and gardens! She knows the difference between the North Shore's earth rich pines and the South Shore's sandy gardens. She predicts the perfect time to get those pansies in the ground! And she's there to tell you when to bury those bulbs in the fall. Long Island is lucky to have our own garden expert."

Carol Silva, Anchor News 12 Long Island.

"It's always a pleasure to be In the Garden with Maria Cinque. I know she'll bring listeners to a place that's green and peaceful and share her wisdom about raising beautiful plants and healthful fruits and vegetables. Maria's my go-to authority for advice about horticulture, landscaping, soil conditions, reducing the use of pesticides and about the physical and psychological benefits of spending time In the Garden. Our collaboration about Peace Gardens in the wake of 9/11 earned an award from the Society of Professional Journalists- Press Club of Long Island."

Dave North, WALK Radio

"I have had the pleasure of working with Maria Cinque for many years. Maria provided the station with specialty segments on In the Garden with Maria Cinque. These segments generally ran for two minutes and always proved their worth by attracting listeners. Her work on the station not only draws results but she always works professionally and promptly in getting her advertiser's production completed in a timely manner. Maria is incredibly knowledgeable on gardening, promotions and writing commercials and she delivers her message in a very appealing and enjoyable manner. The bottom line is that Maria Cinque proved herself time and time again as a beneficial contributor to the radio station programming."

Stuart Henry - General Manager WLIE Radio

Videos

Let Cinque Associates, Ltd. write and produce your company's video and other promotional materials. Visual communications are particularly important in the green industry. Best results are obtained when there is a complete understanding of the product and service.

Voice-Overs

Does your company need a familiar voice? Let the distinctive and familiar voice of Maria Cinque be the voice on your company's answering machine and in your commercials. Clients and customers will feel they can trust your organization or company when they hear a familiar voice.

For more information on the professional services provided by Cinque Associates, Ltd., you can call 631-842-1009. Or e-mail mariacinque@optonline.net

Testimonials

Television Producer Lou Turner

Stuart Henry - General Manager WLIE Radio

"I have known Maria Cinque since I arrived as president of Farmingdale State in June 2001. I have had the privilege of being present at the Farmingdale Horticulture Committee's Garden Parties that she coordinated and emceed. They were held in the spectacular Horticultural Teaching Gardens at Farmingdale State University. Each year the Garden Party is a primary fundraiser for the Horticulture students' Scholarship Program. These theme parties are elegant, dignified and fun. They are always well thought out, well attended, and have always been a great success for the College. I heartily recommend Maria Cinque as Mistress of Ceremonies and to help you in planning any event you might have in mind."

Jonathan Gibralter. former President, Farmingdale State University of New York

"As a horticultural communicator, Maria Cinque has certainly made a difference in the green industry. She is an excellent communicator, disseminating information to the gardening public through her garden columns, radio show, television segments and now her website. Because of her horticultural background and many years in the green industry, Maria targets the needs of her clients, giving them the benefit of her vast horticultural background as well as her many years in public relations, advertising and her presence on radio and television. Maria Cinque is a well-respected member of the horticultural industry and when she works on a project, everyone knows that it will be done right and with the utmost integrity. "

Robert Gioscia, Former Vice President - Gro` Well Garden Products

"I have known Maria Cinque for more than twenty years and have always found her to be nothing less than professional. During her tenure with the Cornell Cooperative Extension, I had occasion to be part of the Home Gardener Field Days that she participated in and helped organize. In her capacity as the Chair person of the Farmingdale Horticulture Committee Maria has given years of service for the purpose of supporting and improving the Department of Ornamental Horticulture. Her efforts in this capacity go beyond serving just our department and, in fact, she has done much for the larger College community as well. Maria is also a valuable member of our Departmental Advisory Committee. She gives to us her creativity, her ideas, her organizational skills and a sense of purpose and dedication. Her leadership skills, as well as her speaking and writing abilities lend credibility to all that she endeavors. The green industry is truly richer for having Maria."

Gary A. Brown, Ph.D., former Chairman, Department of Ornamental Horticulture, Farmingdale State University of New York