Friday, September 24, 2010

#bxb2010 on ad sales

Lots of good discussion today about selling advertising on local news websites -- via the twitter feed (#bxb2010) for the Block by Block Community News Summit in Chicago.

A few thoughts from that discussion, some mine, some others:
RT @richgor Proposition: Ads are content. Don't be afraid of advertising. #bxb2010
RT @: RT @: Rusty: Advertising is neither bought nor sold...it is stolen.
Don't intimidate customers. Write the rate card in English. RT @: From Liz George: Creation of media kit is important.

Better to use CPM for in-house pricing strategy. Sell sponsorships. RT @: Local biz owners don't like banner rotation.

RT @: make sure potential advertisers know you exist. East 20s Eats brought in potential advertisers as advisory board

Good stuff RT @: .@mikeorren: advertisers don't want data they want simplicity.

RT @: RT @: Mike Orren (Pegasus News) says radio ad reps are really good at selling online news sites

Indeed. RT @: It's a lot easier to sell local ads when your site has local buzz

Better Q: What problems do you need help solving? RT @: key Q to advertisers: how can I help grow your biz?

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