Today's Idea for the Media/Publishing/Information Services Industry
   

Type of Promotion: Increase Sales of Advertising Space/Time
Product(s) Used: Calendar Matchboxes
Method(s) Applied:   Promotional Distribution
Theme: Camping
       
Each quarter, a large-circulation trade magazine about camping equipment sent its advertisers and potentials a small gift to remind them to consider the magazine. Since many of those in the target audience were personally, as well as professionally, interested in camping, the magazine sent a gift that campers would appreciate. Since campers are always in need of matches, each advertiser received a calendar-imprinted matchbox. The box contained 140 wood matches, suitable for lighting a campfire, fireplace, candle, outdoor grill or even a cigar or pipe. The calendar was large enough to highlight advertising closing dates so the magazine could reinforce its sales message. An accompanying safe mailing carton facilitated the use of direct mail delivery.

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