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Annoying phone calls, advertising on the radio - anyone?

 

 


glimmer
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Mar 27, 2008, 10:13 AM

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I get calls about 3-4 times per year regarding advertising on the radio, typically for some sort of charity work.

Yesterday, I got a call to advertise for some childrens' charity on ESPN, which would be broadcast over two weekends the end of April.

I let the guy on the phone exhaust himself while doing is shpiel (sp?) and just told him that I'll think about it. Then he goes into "phase-2" of discounting the price, delaying payment....I told him to call back in the morning (as in today).

Damn, I think I'm going to report his number - as of this post, and starting just before 9:30 this morning, I have 13 calls - 3 blocked (unknown, and the rest from a 224 area code, which he called from yesterday).

Because of the obnoxiious annoyance I won't be doing anything with hiim as I don't need anyone calling every five minutes, but the question is.....

Has anyone advertised on the radio for any charity type programs and had any positive feedback?


cowboy13
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Mar 27, 2008, 11:28 AM

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Yes, I run 20 adds on each of two local radio stations every year prior to our local bridal show. I have never heard them myself(since I have been traveling during this time) but have recieved a lot of benefit from them. My time slots were spread out through out the days and nights so I believe it was a good purchase for me.