In the past there has been quite a few threads that covered this topic.....it might be worth your time to use the search engine to find them. I know that in the time I have been here its been discussed quite a bit. I paid close attention to what I read because we were going to advertise our small haunt this season but BASED on what I read here on the board from other members, I have decided to wait one more year.
Its relatively easy to get newspapers to do stories. The newspaper hunts for stories around the holidays but if they select to do a story on you, best be careful when you give your address out. Good advice is>>>to be ready!
We had a lot of people come last year & each year the numbers have been increasing. Last year was a lot of adults,......so many that this season I made special TOT candyboxes for them & the kids will still get their usual bag of goodies & bag of popcorn.
I have dealt with newspapers before, was even on TV on the local news with a business I had. After that coverage things went crazy. So the point I'm trying to make is....plan well & be prepared.
I know to get the story in my local newspaper my haunt has to be ready to go early cause usually we are decorating right up to the 1st TOT ringing the doorbell. I plan on stopping in to talk to the newspaper the end of September next year & to let them know that if they are interested in a story for halloween to please come out & have a look at our place.
I'm doing a few flyers this year just around where I live, we'll see what that brings. Best thing is to get the info out slowly & give yourself a chance to see what your advertising will bring. Putting out to many flyers at one time in addition to something running in the newspaper.....well theres no telling how many people may stop by!lol
the Muffster
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