Archive for September, 2009

any retail business owners have success with local newspaper online and print advertising?

just curious if this is a huge waste of time and money.
mine is a billiards store and we have been in biz 2 years. advertising is our next step.
My business is a DJ businesss, and it is fairly new. You might want to try advertising inexpensively in the PennySaver business section! I gaurantee you will [...]

What television advertising campaign blew smoke around a mistake in grammar?

have to answer this for class
The only thing that comes to mind is Apple’s "Think Different" campaign from a few years back. There was much to do made about the slight syntax problem with that statement. Hope this helps you out.

How does an advertising agency get paid?

I worked at a radio station selling advertising. When I would ask my supervisor and boss how a marketing / advertising agency works, the answer I would get is…it’s not worth your time or hard work. I have since quit my job due to, well, my boss was a tyrant, but that’s irrelevant. [...]

What are some unique ideas for outdoor advertising?

it depends on what kind of buisness you have.

what is the future for starting a new advertising agency?

I have completed BE and working in an IT industry. Interested in media, so want to start an advertising agency as a part time now and later full time. So what will be the future in it as a business point of view and need advice to how to start, get the clients and implement [...]

Where are most graphic design/advertising companies based?

Where are most graphic design/advertising companies based? main cities? business parks? private estates? Are there any reasons why they are in these areas?
not just one question but hey.
they are in every city and the growth of the city will dictate the market there. Sure the corp offices are in N Y C, Century City, [...]

Has anyone rented a property to an advertising company?

I just bought a quarter-acre of land adjacent to an interstate off-ramp, and thought about leasing it to an advertising company for them to build a large billboard. I think it would be some great cash flow for me, if I was successful. Has anyone done this, or heard of anyone who has, and what [...]

What advertising agencies do US companies LA Fitness (NOT UK company with same name) and 24 Hour Fitness use?

I need to find this information out about the US companies not the UK ones. They are separate companies. I need to know who the advertising agencies are for LA Fitness (USA) and 24 Hour Fitness (USA).
The source you want is the Agency Redbook. You might check whether your local library has [...]

Is internet advertising more effective than traditional forms to you?

internet advertising on facebook and places is targeted so you will get adverts that will interest you.
I’ve learned to ignore them. I can "watch" a commercial on TV and never hear what they say (if loud, I just mute or change the channel); in magazines and newsprint, my eye detects an ad and skips [...]

What are some examples of artistic trends currently prominent in print media and advertising?

I have been doing a ton of research and I just don’t understand. I understand how art is used in print media and advertising, but in my syllabus I am asked to give examples of A.) Contemporary B.) Consumerism C.) Cultural values….How do I find information? I will answer any question you need answered…I WILL [...]