MLM Marketing Blog

Fresh Ideas for Advertising Locally

John Jantsch of the Duct Tape Marketing Blog has some interesting ideas for different places to advertise your business in your local area beyond running ads in your local papers.

In his blog post, The Best Place to Advertise in Your Town,  John says:

"Here is a list of some of the most "duct tapey" places in your town that you might consider testing for ROI. (Please add your favorites to the comments)

• Church bulletins


• Public Library bulletin boards


• Coffee shop bulletin boards


• Grocery store bulletin boards


• School sports programs


• Delivery service ride along flyers


• Hotel rack brochure boxes


• Pizza boxes"

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog

Is this any way to run a business?

Does your MLM, network marketing, or direct sales company have extremely restrictive advertising policies?

I've heard of many companies that will not allow their reps to advertise on the Internet in any way or fashion. Or companies that will not allow you to even put up a web page of your own to promote your business. I think this is ridiculous! How can you have a business if you can't advertise? And if you are supposedly an independent representative and not an employee, how can companies get away with these draconian policies and why do their reps let them?

I understand that companies have to regulate and make sure that their reps don't misrepresent the company. But they could allow them to advertise and give them lots of choices of ads that have been approved. Or give them some really clear guidance to follow.

But companies seem more likely to throw their weight around and threaten reps with termination if they advertise rather than providing clear options and alternatives.

Is this any way to run a business?

Linda Locke
MLM Marketing Blog