[tim1978]

i am currently developing an idea, what is the best way to let the world and his dog know about it and get involved. i have heard chat rooms are a good way of getting the snowball started??? and before you say it yes i know a website would be a great way to start which i am looking into slowly but i want some other less obvious tips!!!!!!!

[coppa]

Do you do the spelling on the advertisements?

[coppa]

So why are you using the gumtree for adds?

[coppa]

If you dont mind me asking of course?

[coppa]

So why should we use your company?

[coppa]

What other companies have you done?
We are not starting out at all. Been around for over 20 years. We are international but are trying to advertise more in the U.K, since recently buying out a top brand.

[coppa]

Look. I ll give you a hand.
If youre looking for commision and to make the money...dont come onto here...if you have to use spell check first. Youre in advertissing...present yourself.
Anyway...how many directors or CEO's will be coming onto the gumtree?
The one's that are on here are small money. Look around on some of the other sites, trawl a bit.
You probably think I am taking the piss, I am not. Trust me. Been in this for a long time and so has the family.
Would you like help?

[tim1978]

nice debate guys but i arent at the stage for advertising agencies just yet, its an idea that i am working on in my spare time, just wondered what the best ways of getting the word spread around are, and if i was looking for an ad agency i would pick one that could spell!!!! just kidding!!!! seriously though i dont want to get sold to, just want some advice from experienced people.

[coppa]

Half a mill? Thats still very minor leagues!
But a good effort.
Tim....I suppose it's a good start on the chat rooms...but is it an idea that could be taken?
Maybe set up a website, for free, and then advertise on these chat rooms?
Most you arent allowed to advertise or promote, but it would depend on the idea.

[Streetrat]

[jbrannan]

Hi,

Very interesting post. And very interesting responses. I work for an international marketing company and i often frequent this site for new contacts etc. My advice to get your idea/concept out there is a well constructed e-blast. generally if you send an email to 10,000 people 3,000+ will open it, 1,800 will read it ect. these are large drops but if you buy the data from the right places you can quite easily get the desired results. if your only looking for awareness this is always a good idea. Although most people cant stand spam... which I agree this sort of is... its so popular because it works.
Working for a large company our lists are generally opt in (not spam) but you can simply buy addresses and the software online. if you would like information or have an idea going in a nother direction (non eblasts) let us know and i'm sure you can be enlightened.

[honestseo]

How about using some of the social networking sites that are popping up all over the place? Get people to buy into your idea and promote it for you... It's got to be better than spamming up people's inboxes?

[jbrannan]

Unfortunately nowadays, no matter where you post something like that it would be considered spam.