13Nov
Included in this Episode:
My Book:
- What’s in your book?
- How can your book help me?
- Can the information in your book save me money?
- Can it save me time?
- How is your book different from other advertising books?
- Why did you write it?
- Did you write your book for small business owners like me?
- What forms of media does it cover?
If you have any questions or comments, send Kathy and e-mail at kathy@startupadvertising.com and your question may be answered on an upcoming installment!
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Tags: ad agencies, advertising, advertising help, advertising without an agency, buying radio, buying TV, help from advertising agencies, how to buy media, media ads, Outdoor billboards, print, transportation ads
12Aug
Included in this Episode:
TV Commercials:
- How long should my TV ads be?
- What are the available lengths?
- How can I make the most of my TV ad?
- Can I use more than one length at one time?
- Do I have to be present at editing?
- Can I save money by being at the editing?
- How much text do I use?
If you have any questions or comments, send Kathy and e-mail at kathy@startupadvertising.com, or leave us a voicemail at (607) 821-2495 and your question may be played on an upcoming installment!
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Tags: advertising, advertising advice, advertising help, background music for tv ads, length of TV ads, TV ads, TV commercials, TV editing, TV production
05Aug
Included in this Episode:
More About Print Advertising:
- What type of print should I use?
- What’s the difference in dailies, weeklies, and free shoppers?
- Should I use coupons?
- What should a coupon do?
- What will make my coupons better?
- Can coupons be too good?
- What should I offer in a print ad?
If you have any questions or comments, send Kathy and e-mail at kathy@startupadvertising.com, or leave us a voicemail at (607) 821-2495 and your question may be played on an upcoming installment!
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Tags: advertising, advertising advice, advertising help, coupon advertising, coupons, dailies, free shoppers, newspapers, Print ads, Print advertising, redeeming coupons, weekly papers
29Jul
Included in this Episode:
Print Advertising:
- Should I advertise in print?
- What size print ad should I buy?
- How do I figure the cost of a print ad?
- What is a column inch?
- Do I have to design my own ad?
- What is a proof?
- Who is responsible for proofing?
If you have any questions or comments, send Kathy and e-mail at kathy@startupadvertising.com, or leave us a voicemail at (607) 821-2495 and your question may be played on an upcoming installment!
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Tags: ad proofs, advertising advice, advertising help, column inches, cost of print ads, newspaper ads, newspaper advertising, Print ads, Print advertising, proofs
16Jul
Included in this Episode:
More about Outdoor Advertising:
- What is considered a good location for an outdoor billboard?
- How much text should go into a design?
- How do I know what the traffic flow is by any board?
- Are neon colors best?
- How long does paper last?
- Is there a difference is an illuminated board and a non-illuminated board?
If you have any questions or comments, send Kathy and e-mail at kathy@startupadvertising.com, or leave us a voicemail at (607) 821-2495 and your question may be played on an upcoming installment!
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Tags: advertising, advertising advice, advertising help, billboard design, outdoor advertising, Outdoor billboards, text for outdoor billboards