Featuring Daily News Direct from the Netherlands & the ABC islands in Dutch
Local marketing firm, Innovative Marketing Creations (IMC) has forged a progressive partnership with publishing companies ABCourant and De Morgenster, both in Curaçao, to introduce the local launching of the top rated Dutch newspapers Antilliaans Dagblad and De Telegraaf. Reporting news from Curaçao, Bonaire, Aruba – and soon to include St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius – the Antilliaans Dagblad is now available in St. Maarten, along with daily editions of the De Telegraaf, written in Dutch, fresh off the press and right within your reach.
"We are convinced that – although constitutionally our islands will soon get more on their own and formally separated – our people and businesses are and will become even more interested in the commercial and economic developments and changes of the different communities," states Michael ‘Mike’ Willemse (44), Publisher & Managing Director, who in May 2008 acquired Antilliaans Dagblad in Curaçao. "Commercially and economically for sure, with many companies active in two or more islands. Basically we have to deal with the same challenges and we can and should learn from each other’s solutions. The essential daily news published in the Antilliaans Dagblad and De Telegraaf will help bridge that information gap," says Willemse.
De Telegraaf is the largest Dutch daily morning newspaper, with a daily circulation of approximately 700,000. De Telegraaf is based in Amsterdam. The Caribbean version offered to the Dutch islands is printed in Curaçao and distributed among the islands keeping everyone in touch and informed with the same fresh daily Dutch news as it is also published in The Netherlands.
The Antilliaans Dagblad is the only local Dutch Antillean morning newspaper published every day for Curaçao, Bonaire and recently also in Aruba, which is soon to include St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius. The editorial is based in Willemstad, Curaçao. The Antilliaans Dagblad publishes since December 1, 2003, as the succesor of the Caribbean edition of the Algemeen Dagblad. "Antilliaans Dagblad focuses on ‘serious’ news, relevant for our local communities; nothing sensational – no blood, or accidents on the front page – but quality information," says Publisher Willemse, who was born in Curaçao and has twenty years of experience in journalism in Holland, Aruba and Curaçao.
"IMC is pleased to serve as the official local agent, and close the 8000+ kilometer gap between the St. Maarten market and the Netherlands. In addition, with the impending changes from 10-10-10 it will be essential to remain inter-connected with relevant and timely daily news among Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçao, as well as, St. Maarten, Saba and St. Eustatius," says May-Ling Chun, Managing Director of IMC.
As the official distribution agent for De Telegraaf and Antilliaans Dagblad, IMC is proud to provide you with the opportunity to have your copy delivered with subscription. Anyone who subscribes to De Telegraaf and Antilliaans Dagblad within the period of August 16 – 27, will benefit from a unique offer of receiving FREE daily copies within this introductory two-week period, with opportunities for ongoing monthly subscription.
Select sales distribution points have been established at the following locations, and currently include: Grande Marche (Colebay & Cul-de-Sac), Dutch Bakery (Saunders), Fresh Market (Madame Estate), Van Dorp (Madame Estate), Carl & Sons (Airport & Philipsburg), Chippie Café (Philipsburg), Simpsonbay Pharmacy (Simpsonbay), and The Mailbox (Simpsonbay). Opportunities are also available for additional distribution points.
For more information, please contact IMC at (599) 543-2150/51 or email us at info@eyemc.net