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Permalink Reply by Maternal Spark on October 15, 2008 at 10:36pm

yeah, they should pay you for stuff like that. I don't post anything for free unless *I* want to. If advertising is something you want to get into, it might be worth it to write up a media kit so you can respond to those kinds of requests.

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Permalink Reply by Frugal Freebies and Deals on October 15, 2008 at 11:33pm

don't worry about it- now you just know not to do it again :)

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Permalink Reply by A Cowboy's Wife (Lori) on October 15, 2008 at 11:49pm

I agree with Maternal Spark. You should have been paid something for it. I would also write up a media kit for future opps;)

And yeah, you can't do anything now so don't worry about it.

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Permalink Reply by Cathy H on October 16, 2008 at 12:19pm

I agree with Maternal Spark too. You should have gotten something for the ad but don't expect too much. What you have now might invite other potential advertisers but you know what to do. :)

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Permalink Reply by Christina on October 16, 2008 at 8:25pm

Thanks, everybody. Now I DO know. And a media kit is a great idea.

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Permalink Reply by Mary Salvato on October 17, 2008 at 1:51am

unless you really love them, you probly should get something in return. unless your just trying to build up your blogs reputation...

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Permalink Reply by Patsyk on October 17, 2008 at 1:22pm

Ok, this may be a dumb question, but what exactly should be included in a media kit for advertising on your blog? I am thinking that once my blog "makeover" is done, that I'd like to offer ad space, but have no idea how to do it.

Sorry for the hijack of the thread!

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Permalink Reply by Renee on October 17, 2008 at 3:07pm

I saw that on your blog Christina. They asked me to do run that ad and I didn't because there was no incentive for me to run it. I need to put together a media kit - thanks ladies for the reminder.

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Permalink Reply by Christina on October 18, 2008 at 7:22pm

This time I was ok running the ad b/c I like Marshall's a lot. They do have great shoes. If it had been a store chain I didn't enjoy (I won't name names here) I probably would have passed.

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Permalink Reply by Jennifer on October 18, 2008 at 8:36pm

I received an email the other day from a food company asking me to run a press release, and I told them I need samples first :))

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Permalink Reply by Mom Bloggers Club on October 18, 2008 at 8:39pm

Make sure that companies don't use you. I've learned that over the years. If they came to you in the first place then they value your blog. Make sure you get something out of the deal, otherwise tell them to take a hike. Other opportunities will come your way and those companies will value you and your blog's space.

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Permalink Reply by Christina on October 18, 2008 at 9:33pm

Great suggestions. I'm really glad I asked!

Jennifer James said:

Make sure that companies don't use you. I've learned that over the years. If they came to you in the first place then they value your blog. Make sure you get something out of the deal, otherwise tell them to take a hike. Other opportunities will come your way and those companies will value you and your blog's space.

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