First Post - How would you advertise this?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by txsigma, Dec 25, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hey guys, a merry christmas to all of your first! Im almost done with http://www.bobcatnightlife.com

    It is a directory of bars/restaraunts/clubs for Texas State University (San Marcos, TX). It going to have a picture gallery and a live music schedule.

    I plan on launching it on new years, and I was hoping to pick everyone's brains on how they would advertise this site to my somewhat small audience (25,000 students).

    I am also trying to come with some ways other than adsense,textlinkads, etc.. to monetize the site?

    I would love to hear anyone ideas and opinions! Thanks
     
    txsigma, Dec 25, 2006 IP
  2. RaginBajin

    RaginBajin Peon

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    I would say you could make some flyers and signs to put around campus. Put them up in places there there are tons of Students. This will be just a start. See if you can find anything like craigslist or anything like that for TSU and post there. Make sure to give the URL in your sig, and have some good recomendations already in place.

    That's just my .02
     
    RaginBajin, Dec 25, 2006 IP
  3. txsigma

    txsigma Peon

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    good idea, over the past few days i have been in contact with school staff trying to get approval for my flyers.

    has anyone had any experience with cold calling local business in attempt to sell advertising space?
     
    txsigma, Dec 26, 2006 IP
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    imgtube Well-Known Member

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    Have flyers and have the advertisement up top and then lots of tabs with your URL that people can rip off and take with them. I would recomend to make it nice and simple and make it look bright and so it grabs the attention. Might also consider putting a screenshot of your site. Just my .02. Hope it goes good.
     
    imgtube, Dec 26, 2006 IP
  5. txsigma

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    thanks again guys for the input, im always looking for more :)

    does anyone have experience in targeting the 18-25 college crowd? i would love to hear from you
     
    txsigma, Dec 26, 2006 IP
  6. txsigma

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    bump bump...anyone around?
     
    txsigma, Dec 28, 2006 IP
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    cmon guys dont be shy, lets hear those fantastic ideas ;)
     
    txsigma, Dec 29, 2006 IP