DP Brainstorm: What converts for college students?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by xmcp123, Oct 26, 2007.

  1. #1
    Alright guys. Here's the question of the day.
    What products do you guys think would convert for college students?
    The No-nos are alcohol(products PROMOTING alcohol are fine), drug paraphernalia, ring tones, free e-mail submit offers.
    Looking for a 1:10-1:25 conversion ratio for targeted ads.
    Any ideas? This one has me stumped, since most college students are broke.
     
    xmcp123, Oct 26, 2007 IP
  2. Sully

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    Free things.
     
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  3. Chris009

    Chris009 Active Member

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    Condoms. Lubricant. Kama Sutra books. Books on wild kinky sexual positions for virgin college girls that are drunk. Books on Anal sex. Anal sex lubrication. Cum shot guide to blowing a load into someones face.

    You get the idea. Hope this helps.
     
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    getjimmy Prominent Member

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    Dating and entertainment stuff.
     
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    xmcp123 Peon

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    Eh. I forgot to mention those are also not allowed. Although with some original sounding creatives, I might be able to swing it for a bit...hmm..
     
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  6. Chris009

    Chris009 Active Member

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    What's wrong with sex stuff? Oh I got a good one. "How to pick up chicks". Yeah those will sell to all the losers.
     
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  7. Perry Rose

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    #7
    "Looking for a 1:10-1:25 conversion ratio for targeted ads."

    I'm sorry, but you aren't going to get that. I wish it were so.
     
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  8. xmcp123

    xmcp123 Peon

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    On CPA offers, I've gotten 1:5 ratios. This is sending straight to an affiliate page. And I've heard of people doing awesome with this.

    Hmmm I don't think that's banned yet. I'll look into this one. EBook perhaps.
     
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    Where do you promote to college students? MySpace?
     
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  10. xmcp123

    xmcp123 Peon

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    Nope. And I can't really get into details(wish I could), but if I did, the whole trick would be worthless.
     
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    Mr_Kumar Notable Member

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    yep... I see most of students are doing orkut these days. It means... friendz. Also mobile, computer and bike. :)
     
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    MTbiker Well-Known Member

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    Free magazines
     
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    Are you referring to online magazines?
     
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    Sounds like he's using facebook flyers.
     
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    xmcop123, I'm talking about selling, not signing people up. You are talking about selling a product, right?
     
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    Yeah. In the past I did CPA, but it's definitely not allowed, so I'm trying trying to switch over. But I know of people who got proper sales using it. Bothers me though.
     
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    Go to a bunch of college type sites (collegehumour etc) and see what advertisers they have...

    Things like gadgets and ringtones (or anything mobile phone related) are good in my experience
     
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    MTbiker Well-Known Member

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    No, CPA offers for real magazine subscriptions.
     
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