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From: Greg.See-Kee@p0.f404.n714.z3.fidonet.org (Greg See-Kee)
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Subject: Re: ADVERTISEMENT?
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Date: 2 Mar 90 05:21:20 GMT
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 JP> Mattioli wrote: 
 JR>>        So why not put this to a vote:
 JP> 
 JR>>        1. Advertising is ok.
 JP> 
 JR>>        2. Advertising is not ok.
 JP> 
 JR>>        3. One product announcement is ok.
 JP> 
 JP>      I think 3 would be fair.

I've watched so many worthwhile products and services go out of
business, because the potential customers were unaware.

As I read it, 3. is a PRESS RELEASE.  Many advertisements are
disguised as press releases.  I would rather see endorsements
from endusers like you and me.

So I propose:

        4. Unsolicited endorsements are ok.

        5. Solicited endorsements are ok.

Many providers of goods and services could enclose "Reply-paid
Cards/ Envelopes", so that these endorsements could be collected.

Then with skillful marketing/ public relations, we could see
these endorsements.

In Australia, many of our suppliers are in fact our own self-help
associations.  With good marketing / public relations, there is
no need for advertising, no need for the costs of advertising.

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