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A business cannot succeed if potential customers do not know that it exists. These publications discuss marketing and advertising strategies including online advertising, television and newspaper ads, mailing campaigns and more. Tips are given on keeping a business involved in the community and maintaining good customer relationships.
Advertising 101 (PDF)
University of Tennessee Extension Service
Advertising is often beneficial to agri-entrepreneurs. This publication defines advertising and gives examples of advertising media with a chart listing pros and cons of media ads. It gives advice on developing ads so that they appeal to the business’ target audience and portray the business in a positive manner. Advice is also given on buying ads and determining which types are successful.