marketing

I had a newspaper interview this morning, and it went very well. I started off by showing him (the journalist) part of the testimonial video. He was particularly impressed by the eight-year-old accompanying the church choir! Several things happened that I think were just fantastic.…

• Last updated 10 years ago
• advertising, interview with journalist, marketing, newspaper article

The best advertising I have found is FREE. I live in CA across the bridge from San Diego. I went to the local newspaper and placed a classified ad (which I pay for) that comes out weekly. While placing the ad, I found out just…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• ads, advertising, business cards, free advertising, marketing, newspaper, personal notes

I just did my third “ad” with a coupon type site. Now I’ve had experience with several companies- Groupon, Living Social, and Entertainment Book. These sites sell a coupon, and it’s worth half off- so you pay $10, its worth $20 My first deal: half…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• advertising, coupons, Groupon, growing your studio, incentives, Living Social, marketing, social media

I have received a really nice pen with my business name and phone number on it. It was sent unrequested by me. With the initial free ones they work out at $1.50 each for top quality. Has anyone used these successfully? I’m being careful as…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• advertising ideas, advertising pens, marketing, resources

I’ve been reading the recent posts and noticed several mentions of the free advertising available on the web. I’d like to know where you were able to find free advertising. Most piano stores and music stores in your area have a website and will list…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• advertising, free advertising, marketing, music stores, relationship with music stores

I am wondering if any of you have created a flyer geared specifically towards senior citizens, and if you would be willing to share it. I would like to offer Simply Music to residents of a nearby assisted living apartment complex. I will create one,…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• ads, adult students, advertising, assisted living, flyers, marketing, seniors

Does anyone use signs on their car to advertise their studio? I just inquired at a sign shop and the price is quite reasonable. For removable magnetic door signs, the price was about $40 each. They can be stolen and can possibly even come off…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• advertising, banner, car signs, gift certificate, marketing, raffle, removable car signs

Any experience with car graphics? I am contemplating doing it with a silver car. What colors? What verbage/fonts? Any referrals from your car graphics? Not sure if by “car graphics” you mean having a little promo actually painted on your car, or if you mean…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• advertising, car, car signs, low cost advertising, magnetic, marketing

I can’t stress enough how beneficial the magnetic signs on my car have been. Someone asked me offline for a template, so I thought I’d share here briefly. This is so simple, it’s almost ridiculous. My signs simply say: The Joy of Music Piano Studio…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• advertising, advertising font, car signs, low cost advertising, magnetic, marketing, wording on sign

I have been contacted by fundraising for a school. They asked if I would like to place an exclusive advertisement for piano teachers on their annual wall calendar which I think every household gets that goes to that school. That means I would be the…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• ad size, advertising, calendars, fundraiser, growing your studio, marketing, school