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I'm Jumping in. SuperDaves Gunshow May 12,13
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<blockquote data-quote="Neist" data-source="post: 1711114"><p>I'm new here, and I'm pretty new to the whole guns world, but here's a few tips that could come in handy. I have no experience with gun shows, but through various projects I've been involved with, I know a thing or two about self promotion.</p><p></p><p>You have a while to advertise, and that's great. The Facebook page is a great idea. So is Twitter, but both need to be updated regularly (maybe several times a week) so it's constantly in people's minds. Even if it's mundane information about progressions of venues or how booth space is quickly being rented up. People like being in the know, and it'll give constant reinforcement to the seriousness of your project. Also, make sure you post in other Oklahoma-based websites, even if not gun based, about the event so people who may be interested in attending will be informed. Visit local gun shops or ranges, if they allow that sort of thing, and ask if you can post a flyer or possible put a stack of them somewhere so people can pick up. Do this yourself, in person. The personal touch goes a long way, and even if the places you visit end up being hostile, at least the message was delivered. Most of these points are common sense, but they are worth mentioning. Maybe even rent booth space at other gun shows and promote the show, if, again, they allow that sort of thing. </p><p></p><p>May look into radio advertising as well, but I'm not sure how much that'd cost. It may be prohibitively expensive. You could even sell some sort of raffle tickets, and, if you can get some ranges or shops on your friendly side, create incentives on them selling them, such as keeping a portion (or maybe even all) of the profits from the tickets themselves. It could pull more people in for the cost of nearly nothing, depending on what would be raffled.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately I'd offer to help more, but as I've never even been to a gun show yet, I'm not sure what I could help with. <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /> I'm not sure if these tidbits are even helpful, but I thought I'd chime in. I'd like it to be successful.</p><p></p><p>At the very least I'll attend, and that's dollars spent towards a good cause.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Neist, post: 1711114"] I'm new here, and I'm pretty new to the whole guns world, but here's a few tips that could come in handy. I have no experience with gun shows, but through various projects I've been involved with, I know a thing or two about self promotion. You have a while to advertise, and that's great. The Facebook page is a great idea. So is Twitter, but both need to be updated regularly (maybe several times a week) so it's constantly in people's minds. Even if it's mundane information about progressions of venues or how booth space is quickly being rented up. People like being in the know, and it'll give constant reinforcement to the seriousness of your project. Also, make sure you post in other Oklahoma-based websites, even if not gun based, about the event so people who may be interested in attending will be informed. Visit local gun shops or ranges, if they allow that sort of thing, and ask if you can post a flyer or possible put a stack of them somewhere so people can pick up. Do this yourself, in person. The personal touch goes a long way, and even if the places you visit end up being hostile, at least the message was delivered. Most of these points are common sense, but they are worth mentioning. Maybe even rent booth space at other gun shows and promote the show, if, again, they allow that sort of thing. May look into radio advertising as well, but I'm not sure how much that'd cost. It may be prohibitively expensive. You could even sell some sort of raffle tickets, and, if you can get some ranges or shops on your friendly side, create incentives on them selling them, such as keeping a portion (or maybe even all) of the profits from the tickets themselves. It could pull more people in for the cost of nearly nothing, depending on what would be raffled. Unfortunately I'd offer to help more, but as I've never even been to a gun show yet, I'm not sure what I could help with. :D I'm not sure if these tidbits are even helpful, but I thought I'd chime in. I'd like it to be successful. At the very least I'll attend, and that's dollars spent towards a good cause. [/QUOTE]
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