"We advertise seasonally with Birmingham Parent, and we keep a tally of our responses. We get 75% of our responses from our Birmingham Parent ad, stronger than our other advertising methods combined.

Birmingham Parent really got the word out for us. It made the phone ring, and it helped us sell the quality we offer in teaching safety first, and swimming skills from infants to adults. If you're in it, it must be good."

Calvin Payne - CEO, Swimwell

“Ponies were the only thing I ever wanted for Christmas or birthdays. So there was a need for the service.  A good place to advertise was right here in Shelby County- Birmingham Parent. I loved Birmingham Parent, and they helped me build my business.

In 2008 my expenses increased so I could not pay the little amount for the ad. This was a terrible mistake. I placed the ad again in March 2010 and by April the calls began.  I had 8 in one day! Before putting the ad back in I would be lucky to get 8 a month.

Birmingham Parent is such a great resource for parents and grandparents. I would like to thank Carol Evans for working with me over the years and how blessed all of us are to have her on our side.”

Anne Speakman - Ponies 4 Parties and Petting Zoo

“It is obvious that mothers (working and non-working) read Birmingham Parent from cover to cover. With over 40 years as an advertiser, I have never had the consistent response that I have had to my ad in your magazine from any kind of publication. You are doing a real service to a large, growing and in need of help population.”

Grandma Sherle Adams - CEO StimuluS

www.grandmasherle.com

“I have owned my company since 2004. At the time, I only offered competitive dance classes. This past year, we began teaching other specialty dance classes such as Jazz, Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Tumbling, Vocal Performance and Combination classes. Because of our advertising with Birmingham Parent, we were able to let the community know we had  branched out and had so much more to offer. Those who had no idea of our re-structure were finally calling and asking, "Where have you  been?"

Anytime I run ads with Birmingham Parent, my call volume increases.  As a business owner, I am happy knowing my advertising dollar is well spent. As a parent, I enjoy reading the specialty articles, which are always informative. I feel this magazine is THE parent resource guide.”

Dalana Moore - Encore Performance Company, LLC