does anyone have any ideas on advertisement. i had some nice buisness cards made and have been giving them out, and some flyers printed . i went to party supply places and birthday cake and supply buisnesses and asked if they would hang them up or post them.
i know word of mouth is most often the best, but is there any other places that would be good target areas.


skeebo :lol:

[B]any ideas on advertising. have some nice buisness cards made and been giving them to everyone with kids. also have flyers printed and have been taking them to birthday cake and party supply buisnesses. i know word of mouth is the best , but could i do anything
extra to help this along.


skeebo :lol:

Flyers and business cards at Day Care, Libraries too.
List your number in the yellow pages. Contact other types of family entertainers and see you can net work, I had one lady here who used to do petting zoos, I got several jobs from her and in return when some one wanted another idea I would suggest her. There's also a guy here who rents out his own moon walk and we've discussed doing the same thing.

One thing I learned at the Kentucky Clown Derby. Use professonal business cards. I'm quilty of making my own on the computer, I thought they looked good, but there really is a difference in the type of card stock they use and color options etc. make you card unique. And if possible a picture of your clown

I used to list a lot on my card, balloon, skits, face painting etc. The instructor suggested to keep it simple and not list what you do specifically, because many will read and think will that's all he does so he doesn't do school shows, day care shows etc. [It's impossible to list every type of venue you can work in and by listing you limit yourself to only those listed unless the person takes the time to call] I honestly had never looked at it this way, I thought the more I listed the bettter. Mind you these are my instructors suggestions but I thought I'd pass it along.

thanks saphire sue, that is valuble info.

thanks skeebo

Hey Skeebo!
Yes pro business cards are a must. Also, look into getting some good black and white phots taken and get them run off for promo purposes. The main thing you need to do is get your show down tight. Everything paced, practiced,and all the jokes timed out perfect. What you might try doing is going to stores that carry party supplies and see if you can put up some flyers. If you want to show them what you do, you might think about going out in costume to deliver the stuff. Also, have a few gags down for performance while you're there. Tell them you are new to the area and what you do, ask if they have a referral program. Check flower shops for deliveries. A local magic shop has given us a referral. Also, Sassy and I do a lot of volunteer clowning, which has led to party work.
... I guess, my best advice is get you there, be the best clown you can be. Work constantly to be the best clown that you can be. From the tip of your head to the big pointy shoes, Keep improving you skills. Get out in the community, and stay in the public eye so they know you are out there.

Have something that displays your name, ex. a sign on your prop box with your name. Sallybang's vest has her name on the left shoulder and a cartoon color picture on the back with her name. That way people know my name without asking and they constantly have it in front of them when I'm performing, helps them to remember who I am.

What i did was take two shirts & put my pic & Name on them & wear them around Plus i carry my bussness cards (witch i make my self useing a bussness card progrham & bussness card paper not bashing pro thow) but people ask me about my shirt & i tell them what i do Plus i preform with my friend at a restrount & have been asking other restraunts if they need a clown

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Well I bet something like this would help!

http://www.pancake.co.uk/albums/van/DSC02962.sized.jpg

WOW That business card is the size of a van thats amazing :!:

WOW That business card is the size of a van thats amazing :!:

It might be a little hard to fit in your pocket though....

Cards are an important marketing tool in my advertising arsenal, and my 2nd most successful method of picking up new business.

Flyers are okay, but again, make sure they are professionally done. My personal experience with these have not been very great.

I also have some made t shirts I sport about town in my off time, although their track record still isn't as great as my #1 money maker.

MY CAR!

I personally am uping the stakes on the vehicle I drive, finally able to get a real clown car, but you can start with any vehicle. 1st thing, get some vinyl lettering for the back of your car with name number and a brief description of what you do. I researched it, and the best colors for people to see when driving in both day and night seems to be white, not too hard on the eyes and clearly visible at night. Jazz the car up a bit with designs.
I am working on putting a red nose and glasses on mine to be noticed by those in front of me.

Make sure whatever you do, it looks professional!