Flyers

Small versions of the posters can be photocopied and placed as flyers in cafes and galleries around town. You can also hand out flyers at other events prior to yours especially if you think the same people would be likely to come to your event.

If you've got a little more cash to spend you could put an ad in the newspaper or on the radio. This can be expensive, however the newsmedia may subsidise your costs, in return for being listed as a sponsor at your event.

For those with larger budgets, regional TV advertising or getting a flyer distributed in a local newspaper may be options to consider. Speak to other event organisers to find out what worked well for them, before parting with your hard-earned cash.

Lots of people round the Manawatu have done this stuff before and would love to share their advice. These include:

• The City Council who have experienced events staff
• The Palmerston North Community Arts Council
• Feilding and Districts Art Society
• Manawatu Promotional Trust
• Creative Sounds (for gigs)
• Destination Manawatu
• Feilding Promotions
• Venue Managers - if your event is being held at a venue, ask the venue manager if there is anything they can do to help you.