Publicity does not come cheap, does it? Now, to advertise your product you need to cough up hundreds to thousands of dollars. Television advertisements are the most influential medium to advertise any product/service but the prices are such that if yours is a low budget, doing so is unthinkable. There are also other mediums to advertise your business, like magazine, newspaper etc. that can be exploited for much less.

Ever think of free advertising? It's an undiscovered goldmine; all you need to do is dig at the right spot and you will strike it rich!

Free newspaper advertising; is it possible? A newspaper article can do wonders for your business but it can be very tricky to get your business mentioned in the morning paper. One great way of advertising your business is to be part of an event being covered by a newspaper. In other words, being at the right place at the right time. However, such opportunities can be few and far between.

So what else can you do to advertise your business in the newspaper free?

All you need is a little effort and time. To know more about getting your very own free ad in the paper, we have provided you with some helpful information.

5 tips to get some free publicity:

# 1. Let the journalists know about your business. Let them know why your business is special and how it is better than any other competitor in sight. You have to give them a story, something that creates an impact on people. A reporter won't write about your business if it's the same like any other. Find out the ways in which your company or business is unique and a cut above the rest.

Share your victories and achievements with the reporters. Spark the journalist's interest to ensure a word about your business in the papers.

# 2. Send e-mails to the journalists. Send e-mails about your business to journalists who write for appropriate sections of the paper. Like if, you want your business to be all over the entertainment page then look for a reporter in that section. E-mail addresses can be found under the 'Contact Us' link on the website of the newspaper. Remember more e-mails means more chances of getting on the paper.

# 3. The subject line to an e-mail has to be good. Try to come up with opening lines that grab the attention of the reporter you are sending the e-mail to.

# 4. Make the reporter aware of the reasons why your business is special but avoid reciting a long winding hour-long speech about your product, as this will only bore the reporter. Also when mailing, make sure that the body is succinct and precise.

#5, After this, sit back and wait; but do not wait for very long. Keep sending out mails every two months or so to ensure your business a place in the newspaper. Also make sure the reporters know your name and where to contact you rather than other competitors.

Well I hope your efforts will ring true and that your business gets a mention in the morning paper to boost your business to newer levels of success.