Anyone Ever Done a Radio Commercial?

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Discussion Overview

The thread centers around the experience of a participant preparing to utilize radio commercials as part of a local bridal fair booth. Participants share their thoughts on advertising guidelines and seek advice on structuring the commercials.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions having a booth at a bridal fair that includes radio commercials and seeks advice on structuring the commercial.
  • Another participant expresses that they have not done radio advertising but thinks it sounds like a good idea.
  • One participant notes the importance of checking with the home office regarding advertising guidelines before proceeding.
  • Another participant shares that according to company guidelines, consultants are generally not allowed to advertise on the radio, except in specific situations like the bridal fair.
  • One participant clarifies that the radio station will handle the production of the commercial, alleviating the need for the participant to create it themselves.
  • Another participant shares their experience of working with a radio person to develop a personal script for their commercial.
  • One participant suggests checking with the home office for a script that could be personalized.
  • Several participants emphasize the need to confirm rules with the home office to avoid any potential issues.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ regarding the specifics of advertising guidelines, with some participants emphasizing the need to check with the home office while others share personal experiences related to the radio commercials.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects personal experiences and inquiries about advertising practices within the context of a bridal fair, highlighting the nuances of promotional opportunities available to consultants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants considering radio advertising as part of promotional activities, particularly those participating in local events like bridal fairs.

chefhorton
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I have a booth at a local bridal fair at the end of this month. It is hosted by a local radio station, and when you buy a booth you get 100 30-second radio commercials included. I was wondering if anyone had done this before and if so, how did you structure your commercial? Thanks for your help.
 
Never done it, but it sounds like a good idea.
 
Wow, how cool :) I think you need to check with home office before you advertise on the radio. They have guidelines for all advertising. Check the policies and procedures first, there's a link on CC.
 
According to CC, consultants are not allowed to advertise on the radio. The only exception is when radio time is provided with a booth or bridal fair. So it sounds like your situations meets the exception. it doesn't really go into specifics about it though, whether you have to advertise strictly for the fair or if you can just advertise your business in general. I would double check with HO just to be on the safe side. Cool opportunity though, hope it works out for you!
 
The radio station will produce the commercial mentioning all the sponsors. You don't have to put anything together for that. That is what their production guys are for!
 
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The radio person is meeting with me today to work out a script for my commercial - it's mine and only mine. They will be advertising the event and mentioning all the vendors, but after the event, I get 100 commercials. Was just looking for script ideas for it.
 
chefhorton said:
The radio person is meeting with me today to work out a script for my commercial - it's mine and only mine. They will be advertising the event and mentioning all the vendors, but after the event, I get 100 commercials. Was just looking for script ideas for it.

I would check with HO advertising...they probably have a script that you could use/personalize.
 
Definitely call the HO on this. There are rules and you don't want to break them.
 
Let us know what HO says. Thanks.
 

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