THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY’S PRIMARY SOURCE OF INFORMATION By Heather Donahoe, managing editor
Washington Restaurant News and information are Magazine Restaurant RE ST AU RA two essential resources RESTAURRAENSTTAUNRTANT Washington Magazine is the WRA’s monthly magazine, New for any restaurant New featuring industry news, profit-building W h a t operator wanting to ideas and trend reports mean? essential to the savvy remain competitive in hospitality professional. New This 32-page glossy Washington’s challenging magazine is packed with profiles on industry business climate. The WRA leaders, marketing tips, regulatory updates, is committed to being legislative information and much more must-have information. the number one place Washington Restaurant Magazine has a readership of 6,310 and restaurateurs go for industry is mailed directly to the WRA’s more than 5,000 restaurant, allied and educational members, news media and legislators. information. Additionally, Washington Restaurant Magazine is circulated to WA S H I N GTO N WA S H I N GTO N WA S H I N GT ON
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WRA web and mobile The WRA website changes from day to day, featuring a dynamic mix of industry news, event listings and registration, training enrollment, regulatory alerts and a full overview of the WRA’s operation. News & Politics: Keep current on the ever-changing hospitality industry with a daily updated feed of industry news and political developments Events: a listing of industry-related functions, training opportunities and marketing/sponsorship possibilities WArestaurant.org is a great way for potential members to get acquainted with the WRA and serves as an invaluable “home base” for the Association’s more than 5,000 members. Updated every weekday, warestaurant.org should be a regular part of any Washington restaurateur’s daily routine.
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approximately 250 prospective members each month. To inquire about advertising in Washington Restaurant Magazine, please contact WRA allied manager, Ken Wells, at kenw@warestaurant.org. WRA Broadcast Radio Show and Podcast All members are invited to appear as guests on the WRA’s weekly radio show, DineNW, where in-house hosts talk about Washington’s restaurant industry, and give listeners a taste of Northwest cuisine. It airs live from noon until 1:00 p.m. every Wednesday on KLAY Radio, 1180 AM. Coverage area includes all major parts of Puget Sound, including Olympia, Tacoma, Seattle, Everett, Bellevue, Kirkland and all of South King County. The show also streams live during the broadcast at www.klay1180.com and available as a podcast download via Apple iTunes. Washington Restaurant Weekly Every week, WRA members receive Washington Restaurant Weekly, the WRA’s weekly e-newsletter packed with up-to-the-minute industry developments, ideas for boosting profits, political updates and a lineup of information that is crucial