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Starting A Community Newspaper by jedkaz(m): 12:53pm On May 17, 2006 |
Hello, I want to start a community Newspaper, i need help[color=#000099][/color] 2 Likes |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by Seun(m): 8:58pm On May 17, 2006 |
That's a great idea. You need reporters, writers, and probably a dedicated printing facility. You're more likely to sell to a general audience by focusing on entertainment, or business if your district is a commercial one. Good luck! 1 Like |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by Seun(m): 6:22pm On Jul 07, 2006 |
Community newspapers are better than national dailes because their adverts are better targetted. You can advertise to just the people in your town with a community newspaper, instead of wasting money on national ads. I wish someone else would attempt to make a helpful contribution. jedkaz, how far with your project? 2 Likes |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by kodewrita(m): 6:58pm On Jul 07, 2006 |
hi, i also had a similar idea but the key question is that besides the adverts what else can you provide that would guarantee that your audience would be interested in paying money for it next time. Is it community news and lets hope you don't live in a sleepy community. Sports articles/ sports news. Fixtures Fashion and places to get useful stuff in the neighbourhood.(this might be in form of an infomercial). The important thing is to remember that you are selling a product (a newspaper is also a product) and you do not sell what people need but what people want. There is clearly a need for community newspapers in nigeria but not everybody wants one. You have to make them want to buy it. Another question? how would you handle your printing? have you determined the costs and the likely size of the paper? Just be thorough and develop the idea completely. lets hope i helped you a little bit. |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by danielorde(m): 8:44pm On Jul 07, 2006 |
well, why not make the community Newspaper free? It is a challenge but this means you can grow your audience step at a time. The challenges are content, Printing, since it is a periodical how often shall this be produce, target audience. Income sources, Advertorials - Business available in the community, and products that are counsumed in the neighbourhood etc Spin offs - Data gathering etc I'm interested in partnering you on this cos I have had the idea for a while but I have not been able to free up time to do it. Cheers. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by omogenaija(f): 10:54pm On Jul 08, 2006 |
it sounds like a good idea, just make sure its a newspaper not a tabliod |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by Seun(m): 12:28am On Jul 09, 2006 |
Many people love tabloids, you know: Daily Sun is very popular. And rumors are easier to gather than news! 1 Like |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by anton(m): 5:48am On Jul 09, 2006 |
Seun: Hmmm. . . Aunty use to love the Weekly World News. . . |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by anton(m): 5:58am On Jul 09, 2006 |
You know, i would start out with a targeted newsletter passed around first. You can do it inhouse at that stage with your graphic design software and Adobe Indesign. Try to make it relevant to a large body of constituants and research who responds to what as you narrow down the audience. Then you will be in a better position to market adverts and get sponsers. Also, if you notice that you have multiple interest groups that you can't serve with one newsletter, start two!!! Also, don't for get about the online component, especially for you marketing and adverts. You can go crazy!!! As with any venture, make sure your risks are logical and surmountable, so do your due diligence before hand! Email me a copy! (^_^) |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by standout(m): 5:04pm On Apr 13, 2008 |
Hello jedkaz This is a good idea and i'm really working on such too in my community, May i know your community to see if we can work together about it. |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by jedkaz(m): 12:26am On Apr 27, 2008 |
thanks for your intrest, but its not been easy advert had been had to come buy and its is the key to the sucess. |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by abujabooks(f): 2:03pm On May 02, 2008 |
Great idea. |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by Ambassador1991(m): 5:24pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
jedkaz:Hi! I want to start Teenagers Newspaper. The market is large and viable. Would want us to work together? |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by Ambassador1991(m): 5:31pm On Apr 18, 2015 |
danielorde:Hi! I intend starting Teenagers Newspaper. The market is large and very viable. Would you mind we partner? |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by afeez20(m): 1:51am On Apr 19, 2015 |
this is a great idea,i have something similar in mind also but the difference is i want it to be a free publication for my audiences and get money of adverts placed in each publications.its going to be run at a loss initially but when its well known more advert flows in and profit starts flowing in..any one with supporting idea about this concept? drop some suggetions |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by Ambassador1991(m): 3:41am On Apr 19, 2015 |
afeez20:Hi! I intend starting Teenagers Newspaper. The market is large and viable. How about us working together? |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by afeez20(m): 3:26am On May 10, 2015 |
hello Ambassador 1991.its a great idea working together.how do we propose we do the partnership and in what capacity should we be inputting our resources? Ambassador1991: |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by Ambassador1991(m): 6:13am On May 10, 2015 |
afeez20:Thanks for your response. I believe we best discuss that privately. You do well to send me your number via SMS- 08092304389. I look forward to working with you. Regards! |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by labamo07(m): 1:28pm On May 10, 2015 |
Ambassador1991:It's a lofty idea but there are more factors to be considered when going into the business. I was into the print business some years ago but it crashed out. You must be realistic with your business plan when writing it. Remember to build the business under a mentor, seek advice from people who had proven success in the business and people who failed in the business. Goodluck 1 Like |
Re: Starting A Community Newspaper by akokaconnects: 12:54am On Oct 09, 2015 |
GREAT COVERSATION GUYS, I WILL BE PUBLISHING THE FIRST EDITION OF MY COOMMUNITY NEWSPAPER ON THE 26TH OF THE MONTH. YOU CAN SEND YOUR PHONE CONTACT HEAR FOR DUE NOTIFICATION ON WHEN ITS OUT. 080981177354/ 08122666592. JUST INDICATE YOUR NAME AND THAT YOU ARE FROM NAIRALAND. AND FOR ANYONE WHO HAS SINCE STARTED HIS/HER PUBLICATION, I WILL LIKE TO LEARN FROM YOUR EXPERIENCE. THANKS 1 Like |
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