For many advertisers, radio represents a happy medium in terms of the number of customers reached and financial investment. Broader and more direct than newspaper ads but less expensive than television commercials, radio ads can be the answer for many businesses.
Radio ads can be purchased relatively easily by following a few simple steps.
Instructions
1. Determine your target market using sales statistics, customer information and research, if available, then select the local radio station(s) most suited to your customer demographics.
2. Determine when you want your ads to play by deciding if your target customer is likely to be commuting to or from work or if your market will be listening to the radio during the day or at night.
3. Set a budget. Consider the Small Business Administration's recommendation of 42 spots per week to be aired three each morning and four each afternoon or evening for six consecutive days. (Be sure to ask the radio stations if they offer discounts on block purchases.)
4. Contact the station's advertising department and set up an appointment with the sales person to discuss options and make the purchase.
5. Listen to the station(s) regularly to monitor your ads and make sure they're being played at the appropriate times.
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