Is it worth it to buy ad space in alternative magazines to sell Porn Products? - GoFuckYourself.com

Playa-Deak · 09-27-2005, 05:33 PM

I've been (out the trunk) selling my Amatuer Porn DVDs for over 6 months now. I've been thinking for a great while of buying Ad Space in some of these local alternative magazines. I think since the mags are local and the DVDs are made local. Folks will be more enthused at buying them. Make the ad along with a cut-out form to send str8 to P.O. Box...

Anyone ever had any experience selling DVDs through Local Alternative Magazines?

candyflip · 09-27-2005, 05:54 PM

I have experience with print ads and adult, but that was for telephone dating.

Always had great results over all, but like most it's hit with some and miss with some more.

warlock5 · 09-27-2005, 06:10 PM

Theres nothing like testing! Make sure you set up a specific domain to track leads and conversions.

KRL · 09-27-2005, 06:51 PM

Print ads in alternative mags are risky. They all overstate the actual read distribution. They'll quote you figures like 300,000 copies distributed and thats all fine and dandy, but if you notice alternatives just get placed in big stacks all over town and a lot just sit there until another issue comes out.

Its also crowded ad space so you have design a really whacky looking ad to have a chance to stand out. That's the technique I've used over the years. Most of my ads were pretty ugly but they got visual attention because of that.

You're better off going into the major adult mags. Way better return. Though these days its not what it used to be.

Be sure to demand a discount on a trial run. Don't pay their rate card. Ask for the full year rate. They'll usually bend if you push hard enough.

Playa-Deak · 09-28-2005, 03:40 PM

Thnx 4 da info!

09-27-2005, 05:33 PM	#1
Playa-Deak Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,065	Is it worth it to buy ad space in alternative magazines to sell Porn Products? I've been (out the trunk) selling my Amatuer Porn DVDs for over 6 months now. I've been thinking for a great while of buying Ad Space in some of these local alternative magazines. I think since the mags are local and the DVDs are made local. Folks will be more enthused at buying them. Make the ad along with a cut-out form to send str8 to P.O. Box... Anyone ever had any experience selling DVDs through Local Alternative Magazines? __________________ I shoot Amateur Porn. Mostly Black Girls and Some White Gals... My site is www.FreakyDeak.com Check me out! ICQ: 205-608-095

09-27-2005, 05:54 PM	#2
candyflip Carpe Visio Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New York Posts: 43,067	I have experience with print ads and adult, but that was for telephone dating. Always had great results over all, but like most it's hit with some and miss with some more. __________________ Spend you some brain. Email Me

09-27-2005, 06:51 PM	#4
KRL Entrepreneur Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: USA Posts: 31,429	Print ads in alternative mags are risky. They all overstate the actual read distribution. They'll quote you figures like 300,000 copies distributed and thats all fine and dandy, but if you notice alternatives just get placed in big stacks all over town and a lot just sit there until another issue comes out. Its also crowded ad space so you have design a really whacky looking ad to have a chance to stand out. That's the technique I've used over the years. Most of my ads were pretty ugly but they got visual attention because of that. You're better off going into the major adult mags. Way better return. Though these days its not what it used to be. Be sure to demand a discount on a trial run. Don't pay their rate card. Ask for the full year rate. They'll usually bend if you push hard enough. __________________ If you would like to develop your domains, you can lease inexpensive foreign labor from the leaders in the field at iWebmasters.com TO LOWER YOUR COSTS AND INCREASE YOUR PRODUCTION! * * * * * * * * * * * * Domains Adult News KRL's Newsletter Biz Tips Just Listed Domains

09-28-2005, 03:40 PM	#5
Playa-Deak Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chi-Town Posts: 1,065	Thnx 4 da info! __________________ I shoot Amateur Porn. Mostly Black Girls and Some White Gals... My site is www.FreakyDeak.com Check me out! ICQ: 205-608-095

09-27-2005, 06:10 PM	#3
warlock5 Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Uranus Posts: 2,808	Theres nothing like testing! Make sure you set up a specific domain to track leads and conversions.