Advertising Rates What Do You Think?

[jhart82]

I am having a problem with my business. Basically I did do some research and saw others sell alot of ads for alot more then i charge however i didnt wait long enough it seems. Now the other guys havent been aroudn for a month and i imagine they are done as i know many of their ads have left them. I was just curious what you guys think woudl be a good charge lets say monthly for the following spaces.

24"X24" Back
15X8 (2) Sides
4X18
and like 20 6"By 1' ads circling my canopy.

Now heres the deal. I am only running 2 nights for maybe 5 hours a night right now. The location a tourist attraction and is only really able to make anything on usually 2 nights a weeks. Not realyl sure on the numbers exactly but if i were to guess around 5,000 plus people see the ads a day. So with all that what do you think is reasonable? or any ways to cut cost as i am required to have insurance and the cheaper ones jacked up the rate 3 times after learning of my driving record with a car.... Thanks

[Hev]

What city are you in? Sounds like you should put up one of those signs that says YOUR SIGN HERE or get a short term deal and give away some advertising just to be seen. Best of Luck

[jhart82]

Kemah, TX you may have heard of the kemah boardwalk that is where i operate. I actually have your ad here signs in place. Giving away ads hmmmmmmmm. I almost wonder if thats a good idea. I do try to cut deals liek buy 3 months get 1 free. I am just worried that once i give deals people will expect them. I also havetn realyl tried anyhting not retail or restaurant related to advertise with. Which ill try but not sure if itll really work to well.

[bradengw]

I need some direction
on ad rates also as I am starting out (cycles maximus) in Huntsville, AL and I am going to logo the cab up with very cool colorful logos and have a board on the back that says "Advertise with Wild Dog Pedicab". However the rates are still questions I have. I am in a high pedestrian area and would like some direction if possible.


Signed,
Newbie

gary@wilddogpedicab.com

[Hev]

Why don't you call the local newspaper and speak to the person responsible for placing ads. Pick his brain because he deal with that all the time,