From: Cahebay-AT-aol.com Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2005 23:11:55 EST To: puptcrit-driftline.org-AT-lists.driftline.org Subject: [Puptcrit] Back of room goods I'm interested in how many have or is using back of room sales in their shows, One can gross more from these sales then the fees they receive for the shows. Here are some ideas for those who may consider it Items: T-SHIRTS CAPS POSTERS AUTOGRAPHED PHOTOS DVD'S (PERFORMANCE, MAIN PUPPET ADVENTURES, INSTRUCTIONAL, ECT.. PROGRAMS BOOKS AUDIO TAPES ( MAIN PUPPETS WITH SING ALONG'S OR RELIGIOUS CONTENT) BUMPER STICKERS INSULATED AND CERAMIC MUGS FLYING DISCS WITH IMAGES HOW ABOUT INSTANT PHOTOS OF ONE'S CHILD WITH MAIN PUPPET , MATTED FOLDER INC. Custom coloring book with puppeteer and puppets in various scenes along with a box of crayons Free Promotional ideas: Mailing advertisements promoting your service, obtain small brown or white paper bags like what greeting cards are placed in, blank, obtain a rubber stamp that states "It's in the bag", stamp your bags , place your ads in each and staple shut and address Mail postcards to all newspapers and magazines, TV stations ect.. advertising your puppet show one or more reporters will get the idea to interview you., I did this in the 1970's and had full page coverage in A new Jersey paper and also a piece in the New York times total cost .15 cents postage "Birthday Club" - If you do home party shows, the kids join, providing their birth dates and mailing address via a parent, 14-24 days before their birthday you send a Birthday card with your promo insert that you are available for Birthday parties. Just a couple of ideas for you that hope will be of value Regards, Mark cahebay-AT-aol.com _______________________________________________ List address: puptcrit-AT-lists.driftline.org Admin interface: http://lists.driftline.org/listinfo.cgi/puptcrit-driftline.org Archives: http://www.driftline.org
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