Friday, August 6, 2010

Advertising for Free?

Advertising for free seems like it's a very impossible thing when you heard. But there are a lot of ways by which the cost of advertisement can be conserved, with the help of your imagination and creativity.


A business wanting to advertise, can write articles related to their field of expertise that can be submitted to media and publications having the interest in that particular field. The advertising article can have information about the company and dealership opportunity. Due to the rise in Internet users and websites, new websites have sprung up which offer free services. Articles can be written for these websites and they can be broadcasted for free, which will be viewed by hundreds of people everyday. 


Once the business has gained some recognition, within no time it will gain popularity and also among the crowds. This popularity can lead to them being invited on radio and television talk shows and even to interviews. Such kind of opportunities shouldn’t be missed as they provide a chance for free promotion. If it is taking a long time to get a break, the producer can be addressed with a letter that can be followed up by a telephone call or in-person visit. During the visit, the nature of expertise can be discussed about the business, which will be of interest to the viewers of the particular channel. Once a businessperson gains the status of being public-friendly, more offers start pouring in. 


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Free bulletin board located in the neighborhood, like in grocery stores, libraries, and salons, are another extraordinary idea. Advertising circulars can be posted on such boards for free. Circulars for mass distribution can be handed out at the mall, shopping center, bus stops, particularly on weekends when there is a big rush, Of course you may need to ask permission to the Manager/Owner of the stablishement you wish to go and give flyers. This may help you build your confidence. Students can be hired on part time basis for this purpose.


Promotional advertisement can be printed on the envelopes used by the business firms. Both the sender and the receiver can view this advertisement.  Promotional offers can be sent to customers by postcards, which should be utilized to its full, leaving only place left for writing the address. 


Some of the new mail order publications offer free first time and seasonal deductions for advertisers. Other publications offer pay per inquiry space. Inquiries can be made about stand-by space, it means that the publication holds the submission of advertisement until the space is not sold and in that case, thirty three percent saving can be achieved. Usually local newspapers provide these kinds of offers. 


If the business is involved in ad sheet or catalog publishing, other publishers can be contacted for the purpose of bartering an advertising exchange. They can place advertisement in their publication, in return for placing their advertisement in the business’s publication.


Free offers can be provided to the customer. This can be done by emailing or printing newsletter about information regarding the area of interest of the targeted customers and can be made popular by using tag lines. Attach a free coupon with it, which the customers can use it for shopping, if a criterion is met like minimum purchase of $ 20.00 By this the response will be huge and most of them will purchase something or the other to avail the free offer. The basic ingredient for advertising for free is imagination, experimentation and research, Which will work for you better. Opportunities should be searched and a strong working force should be applied to increase the sales.  


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So start experimenting and imagine how can you advertise your company, product, brand, and etc. For free and in your area and other network.
Goodluck and more power to you. 
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