Most paid-circulation papers, both daily and weekly, reach the majority of homes in their primary city or town.
Almost every home in the United States receives a newspaper
is that a newspaper advertisement can be viewed many times. Whereas people might miss or ever change the channel on a radio or television commercial, it is hard for them to ignore a large ad in a newspaper. In addition, people can take their time reading a newspaper ad, making sure to glean all of the necessary information. They can even go back and reread it if they choose.
Newspaper allows you to reach possible non-readers who might be part of your secondary target audience.
✔ Tends to be cheaper than other media, depending on a number of variables.
✔ Newspaper ads are easier to produce, and thus less costly. A TV ad, for example, may require special effects, actors and video footage, etc.
✔ Newspaper is good for repeat exposure, a vital element of effective advertising. Readers need to see something an average of six to eight times before they "see" an ad or respond to it.
✔ Newspaper can reach people who otherwise have little access to other media.
✔ Many people buy newspaper not for the news, but to find out what's on sale today, or what's happening today. Movie ads are a prime example.
✔ They have better local market penetration than magazines.
✔ You have more options in terms of space and unusual ad configurations.
✔ You can use dealer listings.