"I would encourage you to do a google search for the Bridal Guide....good place for ideas for you. Another one is Bravo, www.bravowedding.com. I have managed two bridal salons and done trade shows in bridal. Both these sites are…"
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Online Bridal Guide
Started this discussion. Last reply by coleportato Nov 11, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Our radio group is putting together an online Bridal Guide for local businesses to be a part of.Has anyone else had success with this and if so what approach did you use?We are hitting certain…Continue
Any creative ways to get tobacco/smoke shop specs?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brian Parker Oct 12, 2011. 6 Replies 0 Likes
Wondering if anyone else has had luck coming up with specs and copy for a tobacco shop?Legally you can't mention cigarettes, smoke, brands, etc.Just curious if anyone has had luck making legitimate…Continue
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Brian Parker replied to Brian Parker's discussion 'Any creative ways to get tobacco/smoke shop specs?'"Thanks for all your help...I think I've got the client sold on a great spec spot now!"
Doug Spak replied to Brian Parker's discussion 'Any creative ways to get tobacco/smoke shop specs?'"I've had a lot of experience in spirits marketing. I think the best way to address your challenge is through event and on-air sponsorships. You can get a lot of mileage out of tying the shop into various activities and building…"
Mike Jenkins replied to Brian Parker's discussion 'Any creative ways to get tobacco/smoke shop specs?'"Most sell pipes & papers so we just mention "smoking accessories" and the listeners pretty much get the picture. I will note however that the ban is only on broadcast communications, so selling a link from your website to theirs is…"
Darlene Dixon replied to Brian Parker's discussion 'Any creative ways to get tobacco/smoke shop specs?'"I had a chain of Discount tobacco stores on an annual. It was tricky on what could and could not be said, but I just ran the scripts by Corporate before we produced. He is getting ready to re-sign. Attaching a couple of the spots…"
continuity At WRJC Radio replied to Brian Parker's discussion 'Any creative ways to get tobacco/smoke shop specs?'"5 seconds are best. Hopefully the customers name is smoke shop not cigarette depot.
I have for sports been lucky to not cross that line with alcohol or tobacco.
I've read this article, maybe it will help.
Seeing Clearly Through…"
Darlene Dixon replied to Brian Parker's discussion 'Any creative ways to get tobacco/smoke shop specs?'"I had a chain of discount tobacco stores on an annual. They are getting ready to sign again. It was a little tricky with the script, but I usually sent it thru corporate to get it approved before producing. The client and I came up with…"
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Wondering if anyone else has had luck coming up with specs and copy for a tobacco shop?Legally you can't mention cigarettes, smoke, brands, etc.Just curious if anyone has had luck making legitimate copy via "references" to smoking & accessories or am I fighting a losing battle. See More
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- At 6:53am on October 14, 2011, Charles R. Wallace said…
Thanks for connecting Brian.
All the best,
Chuck
- At 6:01am on August 31, 2011, Jingle Jim Reilly said…
BP,
I send out a radio sales tip newsletter called The Jingle Of The Week to members of Radio Sales Cafe. May I send you a copy? If you'd like to receive the free sales tips, just send me back your email address!
RSC does not provide email addresses ... I'll need your email address to get started.
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- At 8:26am on August 29, 2011, Rebecca Schwartz said…
BP,
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