Course Title How to Advertise Your Music Store Programs in the Local Media Without Spending a Dime! Presented by Raegan Michelle Medeiros – Boss’ Daughter John Michael’s Music & Sound
The Press Release - Why? Because we LOVE the words FREE Advertising! YOU direct the focus of the story. News reporters are NOT searching for stories. Others Stores Don’t Do It!
How to Write a GOOD Release! Title (Catchy) When (Date & Time) Where (Address/Venue) Who Interesting or fun facts/details Quote Someone Word Version & Copy/Paste into Your Contact Information
How to get it Printed? Get to know your local media personnel Contact them prior No Mass s No Forwards No Pictures or Posters Timing
Using Local Radio – Why? Targeted Coverage Area Looking to Barter DJ’s NEED Someone to Interview Small Stations – Lots of AIR Time
The Event! Coalgate Country Showdown Radio Station Supplied - Contestants Advertising Judges Emcee We Supplied - Sound & Venue Stage Manager Sound Engineer Programs
Win – Win (for Us) On – Air Interviews Radio Ads Mentions Live Coverage of Event 150 Audience (no Fire Marshal allowed) Kudos as Best venue & sound BUT…..
The REAL WIN!!!!! $2000 in FREE advertising At a cost of $12 per spot We ran 10 commercials per day - during Thanksgiving/Christmas for 17 Days! We Spent $20 in printing cost $100 in stage manager cost
Honestly – This is only possible because of our STAFF! And there are only 6 of us!
Questions? Also - time to tell presenter how amazing she is!