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Oct42021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Coupon advertising tips and marketing campaigns

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Radio and television ads can be expensive and it can be difficult to determine their effectiveness. Creating a marketing campaign using coupon advertising can be a cost effective way to increase business traffic. If a coupon campaign is done properly, the company can get an idea of its effectiveness compared to radio and television ads. Coupon Advertising Targeting Methods There are quite a few options when it comes to coupon advertising target methods. The best type of media methods for targeting customers largely depends on the business model. Some of the different types of media methods for coupon market targeting include: Newspaper inserts - can be quite expensive. Normally larger retail stores use newspaper inserts due to the mass circulation. This method targets the mass...

Sep272021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

How to set up business, advertisement or PR agency

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Since the beginning of the agency or business has an influence on its future fortunes, people who are considering setting up a public relations or advertising agency need to make sure that their business has a sound footing. One needs to explore to settle on the particular areas they can do well. One also needs to know which areas have good job offers and how they will be able to win good contracts or jobs in those areas. Knowledge about these should form the basis for setting up a new firm or business. Acquiring the necessary information for setting up a successful agency should involve activities like market research, writing successful business plans, building good business networks and relationships, and acquiring relevant skills training and experience. In addition, setting up ...

Sep162021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Coupon marketing and loss leader advertising tips

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One of the best methods of driving consumer traffic into the business is to entice them with a bargain. Creating an effective coupon marketing campaign can be an inexpensive method of driving traffic into the store compared with other expensive advertising methods like radio and television ads. Using coupons as a loss leader is often required to get a substantial amount of potential customers through the door. Loss Leader Advertising Marketing Campaign The basic premise for loss leader advertising is to create a marketing campaign that’s such a bargain that the consumer will jump at the chance to visit the store. Car dealers were notorious for this type of advertising. They would advertise certain vehicles, at or below their cost, to entice customers to visit the dealership. Once...

Aug312021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

The art of advertising

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Some of the most successful advertising campaigns have used unorthodox methods or clever timing to promote companies and products to new heights. The media world makes competition in business a dog-eat-dog affair, but some of history's most successful businesses cut ahead of the competition by making the most of successful publicity stunts. While some advertising gimmicks prove to be useless (and others, dangerous), the power to create and use publicity effectively separates the winners from the losers. Not all advertising success involves quantity or quality of media usage; success outside of traditional media advertising involves business creativity, courage, and persistence. Employ New Trends in Self-Advertising Be among the first to grab a piece of history or be linked to ...

Aug32021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Newspaper ads still effective way to reach customers

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From auto dealers to specialty retailers, small business can use newspaper ads to encourage local consumers to visit and shop at their business. Despite declining readership, the Newspaper Association of America indicates 48% of adults read the newspaper on an average weekday and 54% on Sundays. Daily papers provide small businesses with timely delivery of their promotions and allow business owners to target delivery to their strongest customer prospects. As online and social media marketing continues to grow, newspapers remain the number one source of coupons for consumers looking to save on their next purchase. It also is the number one advertising medium for auto dealers. Consumers continue to use the newspaper as a shopping guide or to find bargains on items. Clear Objectives...

Jul302021 by Paul LinusNo Comments

Common direct mail mistakes to avoid

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The National Federation of Independent Business reports that “Direct mail gets you into the homes and businesses of your customers -- where you might never be, even if you called and asked for an appointment. And it lets you reach many, many more people than you could by yourself.” But direct mail campaigns involve more than sending out a company brochure or postcard. Many direct mail campaigns fall flat due to these common mistakes. Not Using the Right Mailing List The purpose of a direct mail campaign is to generate awareness about your product, service or company and one of the most common mistakes is not contacting the right recipient. Knowing your target market is critical. It’s important to keep your client list up to date, or if you’re purchasing a list, buy it from a r...