Guest guest Posted January 21, 2003 Report Share Posted January 21, 2003 I agree that they are done well. I just talked to them the other day, and they informed me that Dr. STephen Ross in Aloha and Dr. Hubbs in Aloha were signed with them. $350 month for a year contract. Don WHite, RN, DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 26, 2004 Report Share Posted March 26, 2004 I think that would be a good idea the more positive the better. I would love to get involved in that. Some people still don't know about little people and they need to. I know one can't change the world, but I feel one has to educate some of it. ;-) Helen In a message dated 3/26/04 12:54:10 PM Eastern Standard Time, SsueH2004@... writes: > Why doesn't LPA do commercials? > They could attract more positive attention to the TV-watching world and > advertise the organization. I bet they'd get more supporters. Just a > thought. > > **Sue** > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Sounds good to me. I think I could get it done on a local level but I would need something from the LPA explaining the goal and that they are a non profit organization. I think something like you see when they talk about drugs and runing about 30sec. Irwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 Hey , I help raise money to have " Pro Life " commercials on TV and they get people to stop and think about the unborn and the elderly. I know commercials are pricey but that doesn't make it impossible. Irwin has the right idea. I mean, I know a lot of people who have benefited from those anti-drug commercials. There's even advertisements in magazines on such matters. Seeing such commercials and ads make me want to do what I can to help. I've seen ones for different organizations helping all sorts of people. Why not have one for LPA, is all I'm asking. If it's well written and/or laid out, maybe it'll make people stop and think. Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Our goals should be health and stamina. Thanks to Helen, Irwin, and for supporting my ideas. LOL Maybe I should start some sort of petition. **Sue** Never limit yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2004 Report Share Posted March 27, 2004 A commercial is relatively inexpensive to create and cost a fortune to run even on your local channels. from: http://www.icommag.com/december-1999/december-1999-page-20.html AAAA TV Production Costs Report: National 30-Second Commercials Average Gross Costs In 1998 it cost $295,000 to run that 30 seconds (This must be prime time in a high gross area) http://www.mortgagemarketingonline.com/articles/howtoadvertiseyourbusi nessoncabletv.htm claims: LOW COST AND TARGETED Many media experts are recommending cable TV advertising to their clients. " Prime time spots on broadcast TV cost $2,000 to $3,000 in this area. Prime time cable spots go for $175, " says Speidel, a media buyer in Raleigh, North Carolina (www.TheMarketingCoach.com). And even that is expensive, they are talking one shot deal. Identity is not created in one shot or message delivered and processed in one shot. So either way, whatever is the real deal, it's expensive. At most you can all do what 'others' have done and get yourself invited to talk shows and represent the community of those with dwarfism in a positive manner. Do some research, go to sites like the one for Good Morning America: http://abcnews.go.com/sections/GMA/GoodMorningAmerica/GMA030929_Amazin gFamilies_mailform.html and send them your stories. Although I don't believe in marketing us as " amazing " when all we doing is going about our 'normal' lives, I agree that the more exposure we get the less " special " we will be. I agree with Cara, even our community's exposure on the FOX network served a purpose. How much more common or average can we get than making fools out of ourselves as so many others have done before us. Interim National Senior VP > Why doesn't LPA do commercials? > They could attract more positive attention to the TV-watching world and > advertise the organization. I bet they'd get more supporters. Just a thought. > > **Sue** > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Thanks to Helen, Irwin, and Sue for these cool replys to a subject that is apart of life. My belief is if we don't do it we are cutting off a way to survive in this average size world. if we don't do a commercial, i believe that we are closing ourselves off from the world. Everything in moderation though. Does anyone know what steps we need to take to do a project like this? I know that i would love to be apart of a commercial in regards to being in front of the camera, i can come up with some print ads for magazines, or do we think that it should be on a more local level and just focus on specific events? or do we want the mushroom effect on a national or worldly level? i am just throwing thoughts out there. S. " Art is just a thought without surface " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 I think it's something that has to be done but we need the blessing of the LPA and I don't know who are the powers to be to give that. I still think some free time can be had on everyones local level but I can't contact the television stations without something in writing from the LPA. I am willing to try. Irwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 I would love to get involved in this project and hope to see it happen. We have a local NBC-TV station here called NBC-25. Helen In a message dated 3/29/04 10:18:57 PM Eastern Standard Time, LittleMagicMan@... writes: > I am willing to try. > Irwin > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2004 Report Share Posted March 29, 2004 Hey all, I took the suggestion of writing WID. Haven't heard anything from them yet. Trying to talk to LPA on here won't be pretty. Someone get them on the phone and let's see what we can do!!! Oh, and I'm going on a trip Thursday so don't think I'm giving up on this idea when you don't hear from me for a couple of days. **Sue** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Hey, I must say that the fundraising never ends. We are constantly raising money. And as of right now, we're working on getting $575,000 to air more commercials. But there are several ways that we've been doing it. We put on concerts, have raffles, take donations, sell items like scented candles. All sorts of ways to raise money. And while you're raising money you talk to people and give them an understanding of the cause. I wouldn't waste my time trying to sell my arms and legs. I'd only get like $3,800 for a femur bone. Hey, you can get $1000 for a square foot of skin. Oh wait, I think it's illegal to sell body parts in the USA. But seriously, where there's a will there's a way. Go ask Tony Soares about it. And it sounds like Irwin has some good ideas, but it's up to LPA to send him the information that he needs. Why limit those who are eager to do good? Any if anyone is asking themselves " What can I do " then listen up. You don't have to do it all. But there is something you can do. And it can be easy. It doesn't have to be a great sacrifice. If it comes from your own heart, your own spirit, then it will be easy. You do the thing you can do that's an expression of who you are. I'll do what I can do and we'll get these other people to do what they can and we'll have a bright future. **Sue** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 I do think it's a great idea, just one sometimes out of reach without a major sponsor. Would you give us some idea your the fundraising campaign - how long it ran, how much it raised. Were there major donors? I don't pay close enough attention to commercials but I'm at a loss to name ones placed by Organizations of our size and funds. Maybe someone can shed some light on the issue. We are not in the same league as the 'pro-life' organizations and interestingly enough I can't remember seeing those ads on my major TV channels, but then of course I live in the NY metropolitan area, where airtime must cost and an arm_n_a leg plus a few other body parts. And how much did the ads actually cost? Maybe Tony Soares who is in PR (right?) can give us his take on the feasability of LPA running a national media campaign. As someone who's been involved with LPA for a long time I'm sure he can give us a fair assessment. Sometimes I feel members such as Mr Soares are an untapped source as you also appear to be Sue. Thanks for your point of view, > Hey , > > I help raise money to have " Pro Life " commercials on TV and they get people > to stop and think about the unborn and the elderly. > I know commercials are pricey but that doesn't make it impossible. > Irwin has the right idea. > I mean, I know a lot of people who have benefited from those anti- drug > commercials. > There's even advertisements in magazines on such matters. > Seeing such commercials and ads make me want to do what I can to help. > I've seen ones for different organizations helping all sorts of people. > Why not have one for LPA, is all I'm asking. > If it's well written and/or laid out, maybe it'll make people stop and think. > > Beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. Our goals should be health and stamina. > > Thanks to Helen, Irwin, and for supporting my ideas. > LOL Maybe I should start some sort of petition. > > **Sue** > Never limit yourself. > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 I guess it's about time they see our " ABILITIES. " :-) Helen In a message dated 3/30/04 8:05:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, petite_isla@... writes: > Another moment where people are looking but > not seeing anything more than our disabilities. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2004 Report Share Posted March 30, 2004 Sue, As you know I would love to be involved in this project as well. I would like to suggest having a Council/Group meeting for people who are interested in this idea and meet in a centralized location? I'm not going to be attending any Spring regionals or the Convention where many of you will be at to discuss this, but don't want to be left out of this project. I think it would be good to get together meet, discuss and start getting the ball rolling! Hagerstown is on the Mason-Dixon line close to Pennsylvania and West Virginia so I'm sure we can get a meeting planned somewhere where not only I can attend ;-), but others as well. There are a lot of interesting sights out this way to see not just the people. ;-) Helen In a message dated 3/30/04 8:45:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, SsueH2004@... writes: > Any if anyone is asking themselves " What can I do " then listen up. > You don't have to do it all. But there is something you can do. > And it can be easy. It doesn't have to be a great sacrifice. > If it comes from your own heart, your own spirit, then it will be easy. > You do the thing you can do that's an expression of who you are. > I'll do what I can do and we'll get these other people to do what they can > and we'll have a bright future. > > **Sue** > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 I think you should join the occupy Portland group. Cote DCSilvertonSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: p.scott roberts <sorghumdc@...>Sender: Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:10:22 -0700<gregorykahndc@...>; < >Subject: RE: TV commercials greg just own it. if u dont have a tv like me....its ok to revolt against that infernal contraptionOregondcs From: gregorykahndc@...Date: Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:46:19 -0700Subject: TV commercials Is there a link to the commercials or do I have to suffer with commercial TV to view them? I don't have cable and live in the hills so reception is bad except for PBS. Kahn DC Eugene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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