We wanted to let you know of an opportunity we spotted in Coastal Living
magazine to get Cape Ann some national attention. The magazine is looking
for island photos for an upcoming issue so we alerted GoodMorningGloucester
about it and Joey C. posted our note today (below). Hopefully Cape Anners
will submit some beautiful photos of Salt Island, Ten Pound Island or our
other islands. With a national circulation of 625,000, Coastal Living would
give us some nice exposure if one of our photos is chosen.


Best,
John

GoodMorningGloucester


Joey,

We all know Cape Ann has some of the most beautiful scenery anywhere. The
great images in GoodMorningGloucester everyday are proof!

National magazine Coastal Living is asking people to send in their best
island-related photos for an upcoming issue about islands. Think Ten Pound
Island. Salt Island. Thacher Island. Straitsmouth Island.

Photos should be sent as attachments to coastallivingmag@gmail.com, with the
name of the sender, phone number and description of the photo (including
where and when it was taken) in the body of the email. The image should be
in .tif or .eps format and at least 300 dpi. One photo entry per reader.

More than 625,000 people read Coastal Living every month, so we would be
showcasing Cape Ann's beauty to a large, national audience.

Thanks,

John McElhenny

Gloucester

matter COMMUNICATIONS for Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce



The GoodMorningGloucester post about this today is here.

Matter Communications, Gloucester's PR Firm, writes....

We are pleased to share a fantastic piece of coverage from Walter & Pat Brooks on CapeCodToday.com, which receives about 61,000 visitors a month and on PlymouthDailyNews.com, about 83,000 visitors per month. The couple visited  Gloucester on September 14^th and 15^th.

Positioning Gloucester as the “other” Cape (while making a sly aside that Gloucester residents consider Cape Cod as the “other”), an angle we have been pushing, their review goes well beyond our expectations. They had meals at the Gloucester House, Lat 43, and Passports, all of which they include a review accompanied by enticing images for each. The feature discusses some history of Gloucester and praises the many activities available. Noting this part of the New England seacoast is sadly overlooked, they highly recommend spending a few days in Gloucester.  Numerous beautiful images and links were also included.

The "other" Cape

09/24/10 · 4:08 pm :: posted by CCToday      ShareThis

Older than Cape Cod, and very different

  Gloucester is one of those seaports where every turn reveals another great photo op.

Gloucester is a very colorful and active seaport

By Walter Brooks with photos by Patricia Brooks

If you're looking for a nearby excursion to a part of the New England seacoast sadly overlooked, I highly recommend spending a few days at the tip of Cape Ann in the bustling seaport named Gloucester.

Local wags here refer to Cape Cod as the "the other cape."

Like so many other attractions right at our backdoor (have you taken a whale watch or train ride recently here?), Gloucester was a pleasant surprise when we spent a weekend there this month....

We are delighted with this positive, in-depth coverage. You can see the feature here.

 

P. R. FOR GLOUCESTER

What's Been Happening

 

We are a little over one-third of the way through our one-year Public Relations Campaign for Gloucester and have already experienced tremendous response.

 

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All businesses that are open on Sunday mornings and are located on or their
patrons will traverse the following roads need to make alternative
arrangements on Sunday August 22.
Western Ave.
Rogers St.
Main St
East Main St.
Eastern Point Blvd.
Farrington Ave.
Atlantic Rd.
Bass Ave.

The Run Gloucester Road Race will be significantly larger than other road
races on Cape Ann. Due to the increased participation and the length of the
course (7 miles), there will be more runners clumped together necessitating
complete road closures. Some will be rolling closures that can last roughly
30 minutes. The first runners will run 4-5 minute miles and the walkers
will make 15-18 miute miles. Some areas will be traversed twice (Western
Ave., Main St.). There will be delays throughout East Gloucester and
Downtown. If the race starts exactly on time, expect the beginning of the
closures at
a.. Western Ave 8:00
b.. Rogers St. 8:00
c.. Main St. 8:04
d.. East Main St. 8:06
e.. Farrington Ave. 8:10
f.. Atlantic Rd. 8:15
g.. Bass Ave. 8:20
h.. Main St. 8:25
i.. Western Ave. 8:28

Boston Sunday Globe and Boston.com

Feed their minds and tummies
These food-themed destinations are sure to satisfy kids’ cravings for fun
By Shira Springer, Globe Staff | June 27, 2010

Kids and food can be a touchy subject. Literally. My toddler nephew Henry believes smushed bananas and yogurt should double as hair gel. More often than not with kids, mealtime devolves into a don’t-throw-that, eat-this, no-dessert-for-you struggle of wills.

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Gloucester is all over the news this week and there is more to come.

Gloucester and Rockport Beaches hit Boston.com's TOP 25 Perfect Beaches this weekend. Good Harbor and Wingaersheek and Front Beach in Rockport. Too bad the parking situation at Good Harbor wasn't handled with a little more understanding towards those hot, hungry tourists just dying to spend money in Gloucester. Hope that doesn't turn them off forever.

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Your perfect beach

BEST FOR DOGS
Early mornings and sundown will find dogs of all breeds romping at Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester. There's shallow water and calm surf, ideal for a wet game of fetch. Town rules prohibit dogs between May 1 and Sept. 15, but many owners quietly observe their own rules -- most of all the scoop mandate, which they follow year round. Word to the wise: The early dog gets the parking space.

 

The coverage is online here.

Your perfect beach

BEST FOR FAMILIES
Plenty of lifeguards, mellow waves, a snack bar, and a parking lot that's not too far from the beach are all important when you're lugging toys, umbrellas, towels, extra hats, chairs, sunscreen -- oh, and kids. That's really what makes Wingaersheek Beach in Gloucester special; the critical mass of under-14-year-olds who turn out on nice days to play. The beach is popular, and nonresident parking is limited, so be sure to arrive before 10 a.m. to stake out a good spot in the lot or on the sand.

 

The coverage is online here.

Hit the Beach with Anna Faris in Massachusetts Next Week

 

Next week, you can watch Anna Faris get married in Gloucester, MA while lounging on the beach. The House Bunny star will be filming a wedding scene for her upcoming comedy, What's Your ...

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Who's Got Rooms Tonight?

Gloucester hotels can now post their occupancy on the web!  The Gloucester Tourism Commission has started a webpage that lists the Gloucester hotels, phone numbers, a brief description and most important - whether there are rooms available!  Here's the link... http://sites.google.com/site/gloucesterlodging/  
This is also running up at the Stage Fort Park Visitor's Center. 

See below for a snapshot......

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Rocky and historic, Gloucester and aptly named Rockport combine for a beautiful northern Massachusetts destination perfect for a leisurely day trip.

Often outshone by its more famous neighbor, Salem, Gloucester's past is punctuated with tales of heroism and high seas adventure, and lovelorn widows forced to raise their children alone.
see more at http://www.thesunchronicle.com/articles/2010/06/10/go/7509143.txt

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