SPG Strategic Publishing Group, LLC CC Publishing, Elite Exposure Marketing Fraudulent Advertising Promises, Scott Miner, Mark McGinley Boca Raton Florida
A woman named Jamie called offering advertising services in local golf club/country club member directories. I paid for a full page ad at a supposed 1/2 page price of $700 including a full page article. I paid for advertising in 4 golf/country clubs in the southern area of my county. I faxed the contract agreement for services and payment. I was then contacted two days later by Scott Miner, supposed Director of Marketing and offered additional advertising in 4 additional clubs in the northern area of my county. I was offered the addtional contract at a supposed 1/4 page price of $400. I verified all the clubs, the company website, and could not find any poor reviews of the company online. I received 2 separate contracts and an ad mock up with my company informatmion. I sent corrections to and spoke with Marie in the art department. I was told I would get a final copy of the ad and article, as well as the printed copy of the directory prior to being released to the members. I never heard from the company again. The phone number is alternately not in service or there is a directory of voicemails. I emailed and left messages for SPG without response.