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FORUM WORKSHOP Forum Workshop Collect rate sheets and information on each 9 9 publicationʼs circulation. Surveys indicate that about four people read every copy of a maga• zine, and publishers like to use this statistic. If S a magazine claims 40,000 “readers,” they probE ably print 10,000. You can bet they keep 500 in P T the office for the salespeople to use, and perE haps another one percent of their print run is M left over at the end of the month, undistributed B and unread. So ask for press run figures and E R compare those. 2 0 1 4 or newspaper that is distributed to the workers and tourists in your area exclusively? Maybe they print fewer copies; but if the copies are hand delivered to your potential customers, it could be a better buy. Targeting Your Advertising I said “could be” because these issues are never that black and white. Most likely you will find two or three publications youʼd like to try. Hereʼs the rule: More important, find out where those copies go. try them one at a Is the publication distributed for free, mailed to time. Reread the paid subscribers, and/or available on the newsarticle about how stand? If you have a gift shop in the downtown advertising works. area, and the regional magazine is mailed to In summary, it is subscribers all over the state, just how many an image builder. reach your target market? Is there a magazine continued.. Clearance Center for Retailers and On-Line Sellers New Lots Daily Fresh Inventory F O R U M • Phone Accessories • Car Accessories • Cell Phones • Computers • Home & Office • Video Games • Health & Beauty • Sporting Goods • Jewelry 1059 1719 $ $ Chair Jewelry Box Womens Khaki Shirt 369 +up $ 350 Leather Wristband 579 Stylish Messenger Bag 359 $ Mens & Ladies HVGA Fashion Cellphone Ultra Watches Thin-Quad $ $ 6259 $ Electric Kitchen Timer 1599 $ Complete Jewelry Sets All Size Lots Available • Limited Quantities www.EverythingCloseouts.com