HHR Magazine...Would you?
10-31-2005, 10:48 PM
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HHR Magazine...Would you?
Let me put the feelers out and ask. What about an HHR Magazine? It's tough to have a publication for just one model vehicle - but mags like "Hot Camaros" and "Mustang Illustrated" have survived for decades. Keeping in mind that Chevrolet could always expand the lineup with a 2-door coupe, a panel, possibly even a convertible...it seems like a magazine for enthusiasts is inevitable. So, I bring you:
Questions:
1. Would you buy such a magazine? Or do you feel the internet has enough "free" information already that keeps you informed.
2. Do how-to tech articles on installing aftermarket parts interest you - or would you just pay someone to do this anyway?
3. Would you be interested in seeing high-quality photo features of customized HHR's - or, once again, does the internet provide enough of this for you already.
4. Would you consider a specialized publication like this a benefit as a "buyer's guide" for aftermarket accessories, (i.e., a place where advertisers will list their wares), or can you find what you need already without such a resource.
5. Does anyone still read magazines (in the real world).
A little backgound; I have spent 18-years in the publishing industry, writing and managing many automotive and powersports titles. I believe I have the ability and connections to produce a great little mag for HHR owners - but would like a little "real world" feedback from some of you as to whether there might be any interest in such a mag.
Feel free to "fire away!"
-Mike
Questions:
1. Would you buy such a magazine? Or do you feel the internet has enough "free" information already that keeps you informed.
2. Do how-to tech articles on installing aftermarket parts interest you - or would you just pay someone to do this anyway?
3. Would you be interested in seeing high-quality photo features of customized HHR's - or, once again, does the internet provide enough of this for you already.
4. Would you consider a specialized publication like this a benefit as a "buyer's guide" for aftermarket accessories, (i.e., a place where advertisers will list their wares), or can you find what you need already without such a resource.
5. Does anyone still read magazines (in the real world).
A little backgound; I have spent 18-years in the publishing industry, writing and managing many automotive and powersports titles. I believe I have the ability and connections to produce a great little mag for HHR owners - but would like a little "real world" feedback from some of you as to whether there might be any interest in such a mag.
Feel free to "fire away!"
-Mike
11-01-2005, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalHHR
5. Does anyone still read magazines (in the real world).
I say go for it but keep it reasonable. The HHR is starting to pop-up all over so having readership shouldn't be an issue.
11-01-2005, 08:50 AM
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I would, but after the car has been around for a while like a year or two. There isn't a huge aftermarket yet and how many tech articles could you do on a new car with hardly any aftermarket parts? Also there aren't many custom HHRs yet so how many feature cars could you have? I was a subscriber to Muscle Mustangs And Fast Fords for as long as I owned my Mustang. That is one of the thickest magazines out there and filled with tons of info so if an HHR mag was done right like MM&FF I would be all over it in a heartbeat.
Last edited by captain howdy; 12-19-2005 at 03:31 PM.