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Gary Dahl (Author)
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September 29, 2001 0764553771 978-0764553776 1
For small businesses, effective advertising can mean the difference between fortune and failure. But if you’re going to throw your money into advertising willy-nilly you might as well just throw it away. And if your business can’t afford a big advertising firm you may have to write your own advertising copy. But could you? Don’t worry, because with Advertising For Dummies, you will!

If you need help figuring out which advertising media offers you the most exposure or determining how much you can realistically spend on your advertising budget, then look no further. If you want shortcuts, insights, techniques, and money-saving facts that will get you the most bang for your advertising buck, then this is the book for you. It’s a guide to advertising for the rest of us — people for whom an advertising budget represents an important percentage of gross income and, therefore, must be spent very wisely. Inside you’ll find out how to:

  • Devise a realistic advertising budget
  • Define and position your message
  • Create TV, radio, billboard, and Internet advertising
  • Use “ad-speak” effectively

This helpful guide covers every media, from Internet advertising to TV and radio to billboards or newspapers. You’ll master the fundamentals of advertising, learn to generate fresh ideas, and write great ads. You’ll write great press releases and discover the secret to saving money through co-op ads. And there’s more:

  • When and how to hire an ad agency
  • Why people choose one product over another
  • Creating brochures and direct mail pieces
  • Designing an effective, inviting Web site
  • Sticking to a budget
  • The difference between PR and publicity
  • Ten secrets to writing memorable ads
Sometimes if you want something done right you have to do it yourself. Advertising For Dummies presents the tips and tricks that advertising professionals use every day to get their message across. Now, you can use those same strategies and tactics to get the word out about your small business — and watch the money roll in!

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"…if you need a quick start, get this book by all means." (TamsPalm Blog, October 2006)

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Find out how to create big-deal ads on a small budget

Your nuts-and-bolts guide to successful advertising — and a profitable business Want to drum up business but not sure where to start? Relax! Let expert Gary Dahl show you the ins and outs of advertising — with no stress, no sweat. From Internet advertising to more traditional media like TV and radio, this practical guide steers your company toward profit and success. Go for the gold!

Discover how to: Devise a realistic advertising budget Maximize your budget with co-op or other shared payment programs Define and position your message Create TV, radio, billboard, and Internet advertising Use "ad-speak" effectively

The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in, get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun

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Product Details

  • Paperback: 336 pages
  • Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (September 29, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764553771
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764553776
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,486,472 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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0 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Ad" this to your cart, August 17, 2009
If your looking to find data on advertising, look elsewhere
Your wasting your time looking for any real advertising tips. "Be creative" is about the gist of every tip you get.
If your deciding on options for advertising, when to advertise, where, pricing, this book is for you.
Plus a few anecdotes and you get this wonderful book.
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6 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Ad" this book to your shopping cart!, October 16, 2001
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This is the book that all people interested in advertising have been waiting for and will enjoy. It was talked about on KGO newstalk 810 a.m. and was created by the maker of the Pet Rock. For advertising students this will be of great help for your classes and for those of you already working in the field of advertising this will be a great read providing a deeper insight into this amazing field.
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Some once defined good advertising as something that "tells people lies to get them to buy things they don't need anyway." Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
creative hook, collateral advertising, radio reps, specialty advertising items, station rep, memorable advertising, collateral piece, outdoor ads, finished spot, gigantic waste, advertising funds, retail advertising, voice talent, premium items, mailing house, media schedule, media budget, production charges, station sales, selling message, creative session, media buyer
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Pet Rock, Bay Area, Yellow Pages, David Ogilvy, Donut City, San Francisco, Account Executive, Bill Bernbach, Main Street, Parrot Cellular, Jane Smith, Hal Riney, John Smith, Ten Ways, Boosting Your Budget, Getting Your Name Out There, Little League, Marnie Doherty, Smith's Hardware, Berkeley Farms, Burger King, Fishburn's Laser Eye Center, General Motors, Know It's Time, New Beetle
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