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john lemay
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Posted 9 Jun 2009 6:56 pm |
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I was once told by a reputable source that there are at least 36,000 steel players in North America. One of the problems I've experienced over the years as a vendor is a lack of ways to reach that vast audience and let them know about my products and services. There have been several magazines and newsletters that have come and gone which promoted steel guitar and its related accessories. They all failed for different reasons. I am looking for ways to successfully and consistently reach that audience. Suggestions and insights based on your experience as to how to do that would be deeply appreciated.
John LeMay
LeMay Audio |
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CrowBear Schmitt
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Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 9 Jun 2009 11:54 pm
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| a lack of ways to reach that vast audience and let them know about my products and services. |
i'd think this forum was the first & best place to reach that audience John
steelers from all over the world are here as well
good luck to ya'  |
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john lemay
From:
Ainsworth NE
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Posted 10 Jun 2009 7:57 am where can I advertise?
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| Yes it is a really great forum but if I recall correctly, advertising is not allowed and it only reaches about 10% of the steelers out there. Those who are computer savvy. I'd like to be able to somehow reach the rest of the steeler community out there. Any ideas? |
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Joe Naylor
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Avondale, Arizona, USA
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Posted 10 Jun 2009 8:30 am
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Hi John - the only I know of is the for sale section on the forum - announcements are left on for 2 months per b0b - so that is one way to do it - you simply have to keep bumping it - or hope that others bump it.
I am going to try that - shows must be second.
I am going through the same with SteelSeats so if you get a great idea (or if I do) we will need to share.
see you soon
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Joe Naylor, Avondale, AZ (Phoenix) Announcer/Emcee owner www.steelseat.com *** OFFERING SEATS AND Effects cases with or without legs and other stuff ****** -Desert Rose Guitar S-10, Life Member of the Arizona Carport Pickers Assoc., Southwest Steel Guitar Assoc., Texas Steel Guitar Assoc., GA Steel Guitar Assoc., KS Steel Guitar Assoc. (Asleep at the Steel) tag line willed to me by a close late friend RIP |
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Jack Stoner
From:
Kansas City, MO
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Posted 10 Jun 2009 8:35 am
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Others have advertised their products or services on here. e.g. the D2F covers, Ken Fox's electronic mods and services, Brad Sarno, Herby Wallace, etc. There aren't any prices but still post about what they have available.
This probably reaches more Steeler's than any other electronic or printed media. I'll agree there isn't any "great" method available. |
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Jim Cohen
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Philadelphia, PA
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Posted 10 Jun 2009 8:51 am
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Most vendors have a mailing list of steelers. You could potentially pool the lists together for the benefit of all and even send a shared advertisement representing several product lines. But if you do, you'd better give people a way to opt out and say 'don't send me this any more'.
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www.RonstadtRevue.com
www.BeatsWalkin.com |
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