Monday, May 21, 2012

10 Unusual Ways to Advertise

by Roy H. Williams

To advertise effectively today, you must abandon the old-school idea of "reaching the masses." The famous ad man Morris Hite, who was known for his good-ol'-boy approach to advertising, said it best when he quipped, "There is no such thing as national advertising. All advertising is local and personal. It's one man or woman reading one newspaper in the kitchen or watching TV in the den."

Read article here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/83812

Saturday, May 12, 2012

How is Radio Surviving in Today’s Economy?

A new report by the RAB (Radio Advertising Bureau) indicates that radio has now seen seven consecutive quarters of growth. In addition, digital, off-air, and network broadcasts are all now seeing strong gains in advertising revenue.

Click here to read report (PDF)
http://www.radioadvertisingtips.com

Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Podcast Advertising Tips

The process of obtaining and managing podcast advertising deals can sometimes be a complex one. Here is a list of some basic tips to help you make your podcast one that is advertising and sponsorship ready.

Read tips here
http://www.podcastfaq.com/podcast-promotion/podcast-advertising-tips

Friday, May 4, 2012

900 New Customers In a Single Day: Groupon Advertising Tips

"For some businesses Groupon results are spectacular. But, the fallout could be disastrous if you don’t prepare (see below). The great thing about Groupon is it costs the advertiser (you) nothing up front. You only pay a percentage of the sales generated via Groupon."

Read full article here
http://www.websitetemplatereviews.com/900-new-customers-in-a-single-day-groupon-advertising-tips

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

25 Facebook Advertising Tips

Facebook ads are a great way to figure this out. Create many different ads targeted at many different demographic and interest groups and then watch them closely. Track everything. Keep the winning ads, drop the losers, then rinse and repeat.

Below you will find 26 Facebook Advertising Tips that will help you:
Get a Better Understanding of Facebook Ads
Save Money by Getting a Cheaper Cost Per Click
Get More Clicks from your Facebook Advertising

Continue reading here
http://fanpageflow.com/facebook-advertising-tips

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Free Publicity: Worth Its Weight in Gold

by Geoff Simon, SSPR Public Relations

"PR professionals are always coming up with clever ideas for getting their clients noticed, especially in the form of free and powerful publicity. Keep in mind that your goal is to attract the public's attention in a way that will draw them to your door and keep them coming back. The public is your current and potential customer base, and public relations is all about reaching them in a way that will encourage both sales and customer loyalty."

Read article here
http://www.aboutpublicrelations.net/ucsimon1.htm