I wouldn't say that advertising online is the cheapest way to go. As others have said, it largely depends on the server that you're choosing to go with. Sometimes, there are bidding wars for prime advertising spots. Some also offer pay-per-click ads which might end up being costly, especially if you end up getting a lot of clicks but poor conversion into sales.
I'd like to see her thoughts on the inevitable push-back, something we're already seeing in some areas. There are getaways, for example, that ban all electronic devices as part of their R&R offering. The National Park Service in the U.S. saw, I believe, record visits this year--partly because they offer an affordable vacation during the economy, but also because people wanted an unplugged holiday. We've also seen the ongoing success of Small Business Saturdays. Of course, SMBs use technology, too, but this movement is designed to help smaller businesses compete against the giants.
People traveling alone is something cities struggle with. Some cities shut-down areas to traffic; others allow only vehicles with three or more travelers; others give financial rewards or penalize drivers. But Americans continue to drive themselves to their offices. I don't know whether this is a mindset, a dislike of the inconveniences associated with public transportation (where it's available) or ride-sharing, or something completely different. I'm delighted, though, that more organizations are adopting teleworking. We have the tools to do the jobs remotely, as well as the tools to appease some managers' nerves about worker oversight.
Yes @shehan I agree with you on this tech spend in Gen Y is on the up and businesses need to realize and adjust to the trends particularly in retail. More hightech stocking stuffers on the shelves this year and they are flying off.
If the product / service is aimed at the younger generation or the corporate world, Internet advertisements would be best because they are already hooked into the net, surfing websites. A few of these pages that you have the ad on, could give you a link to your own website as well. Result, a greater number of "hits" on your website!
Even if the Internet ad can be displayed as very comprehensive compared to other media, it is definitely much cheaper than most. Internet Ad Packages are offered as low as $ 10.00 for a period of one month, or by a set amount of "hits", depending on the advertiser you go with.
I am not convinced yes the younger generation are not "tied" down by possieions but as they grow up they will acquire the "keeping up with the jones" mentality. They are buying a lot of tech and I agree homes/cars and large purchases of this type are not on the radar yet but i believe it will come in time
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