advertising in local zines..

ive contacted 3 local zines in my city,,that relate to my product that im selling, (indie clothing)..and i am having a bit of luck!

zines are really cheap..and again, it depends what kind of business you are in..

another good idea, is to advertise in magazines that are related to your product. (for example, put your advertisement for your aquariums in pet magazines..or whatever... )

What criteria do you set for evaluating these zines?

well. i try to make sure that the type of readers that read these zines, are my target customers. + it has to be local + semi-known in the city.

not some photocopied picture zine you found in a bus stop.

Its good to advertise your product on local zines , but you should really find out that those zines actually are focused to your target audience

what are zines?

Rita

Must just be the area but for me to advertise in local Zines costs through the roof.?????

07:40 PM

Why pay for advertising? Why not write a killer article about all the HUGE benefits of your product/service and offer it for FREE to the local 'zines' in your area?

These publishers have to consistently come up with valuable content for their 'zines' and you could make their life a little easier by helping them with your expert knowledge and some free articles. I publish my own local newsletter and I'm always looking for 'experts' to add content value to my publication. I value these contributors. They make my life easier.

Offer your help...they will love you...and you will get FREE advertising and brand yourself as the local 'expert.'

p.s. Rita Jo, 'zines' are local publications such as the Chamber of Commerce magazine, local business association publications, neighborhood newsletters, county 'for sale' freebies, real estate or auto mags that you can pick up for FREE in stores, etc...

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rox2006	advertising in local zines.. ive contacted 3 local zines in my city,,that relate to my product that im selling, (indie clothing)..and i am having a bit of luck! zines are really cheap..and again, it depends what kind of business you are in.. another good idea, is to advertise in magazines that are related to your product. (for example, put your advertisement for your aquariums in pet magazines..or whatever... )

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SalesGuy	What criteria do you set for evaluating these zines?

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mtajim	Its good to advertise your product on local zines , but you should really find out that those zines actually are focused to your target audience

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Snowboy	Must just be the area but for me to advertise in local Zines costs through the roof.????? __________________ Snowboy I've come to believe; all my past frustrations were actually laying the foundation for understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.

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Dougd55	Why pay for advertising? Why not write a killer article about all the HUGE benefits of your product/service and offer it for FREE to the local 'zines' in your area? These publishers have to consistently come up with valuable content for their 'zines' and you could make their life a little easier by helping them with your expert knowledge and some free articles. I publish my own local newsletter and I'm always looking for 'experts' to add content value to my publication. I value these contributors. They make my life easier. Offer your help...they will love you...and you will get FREE advertising and brand yourself as the local 'expert.' p.s. Rita Jo, 'zines' are local publications such as the Chamber of Commerce magazine, local business association publications, neighborhood newsletters, county 'for sale' freebies, real estate or auto mags that you can pick up for FREE in stores, etc... __________________ CoachDoug60 Last edited by Dougd55 : 08-17-2007 at 07:40 PM.

advertising in local zines..

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