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Has spent time in Manhattan?
Am ia talking about "The Big Apple." A non-Manhattan, Kansas, known affectionately as "The Little Apple "Residents in the Little Apple state. Jayhawk has its own characters, but perhaps not as colorful as what I described.
If you has spent some time walking the streets of New York, you've seen street vendors. They sell sunglasses, fruit, umbrellas, hats, books, CDs, DVDs, jewelry and many other items.
Most sellers display their wares on the tables of crude oil in some suppliers sidewalk. sit quietly on a bench reading a magazine until a passerby stopped in his other table. are more aggressive, shouting their agreement to anyone within earshot: "perfumes and colognes! FOR $ 5!  Any bottle of $ 5! Men's cologne. $ 5 LADIES PERFUME!  $ 5! "
A half-second glance in their direction immediately will elicit a response. "Want to buy a perfume for $ 5?"
You get the idea.
Turning a recent trip to New York, spent by a man wearing a Superman costume. New York is the city that is, the suit does not phase me. But he also wore a battered cowboy hat, had a bag slung over each arm, and was dancing with the music blaring from a portable jambox (Yes, IA jambox writing. No iPod.) Â overhead carrying a banner: a "purses. $ 10. "
Superman was flimsy, but made up for his short stature with a huge smile. His job was to dance on the street corner, drawing attention crowd. was the direct interest of his two friends that was 15 meters away near a table piled with bags of oil. "Purses," they chanted, "by $ 10! any portfolio for $ 10! "
It appears they were the types of sales, was the marketing department.
Now what this has to do with the charity auction?
There are many ways to market a charity auction and a fun way is to engage your prospects in a way that does not expecting. In other words, the prospects for catch him off guard, bring a smile to your face, and – heck – they may buy a ticket. Our Superman was doing just that.
Is this crazy idea of benefit auction?
Heck no! It's fun!
Last spring, one my clients' school auction and raffle promoted its charity auction in this way. The President of the Parents Association as a mime dressed to match the theme of Moulin Rouge auction. A week or two before the auction, spent a morning greeting all the parents, as they entered the school parking lot to leave his son. As a mime, I could not say anything, but all cars handed a leaflet advertising the auction and raffle. The President auction was close to answer questions and handle transaction. financial
Corny …. or fun? I would say both. It is a unique way to capture the attention of your guests when they least expect it. They are shown that the auction is for fun and the game is starting right … now!
If you want to give this idea a shot, consider these tips:
1. One need not be an elaborate costume.
A simple suit fine. In fact, a simple garment can even assist the promotion, especially if you are expecting guests to arrive in costume for the auction. They will look at his costume as the "standard" and may not realize that it's trying to overcome someone in a costume, but try to have fun in creating an atmosphere.
2. Make a sign written in large letters for help observers make the connection between their dress and their purpose.
If you are selling raffle tickets, the signal must indicate something like as, "Want to buy a raffle ticket for $ 25?" If you are trying to sell tickets for the auction, the sign should reflect that.
3. Bring helpers.
If you're selling something that requires a transaction in cash or credit, you need help to manage Part of sale, as he will be busy promoting. It is a division of labor.
4. Select your location with numbers in mind.
You want to promote in where a lot of people, but not necessarily where guests are expected.
- For a fundraising auction of the church auction planners who want to have their version of Superman to walk through the following services Fellowship coffee and tea.
- The drop or pick-up area in a school is a good place to promote the benefit to the school auction.
- Non – profit organizations hosting a series of events you want to be the masked man (or woman) make an appearance in the action immediately preceding the auction, as a tournament golf or wine tasting.
5. A "known" entity is better than an "unknown" entity.
Sure, you can hire an actor to wear the suit, but the fun will plummet. Is to show potential customers that they will enjoy wearing the auction, because – look! – One of our own members (for example, the Board of parents … … deacons) is now entering into the spirit of the event.
Have fun with this! Â If the auction is an annual fundraising and is to be enjoyed. Someone with a bit of humor can enjoy playing to dress up to promote your fundraiser future.
Sherry Truhlar is an award-winning benefit auctioneer who regularly dishes free advice about fundraising auctions. If you found this idea interesting, you’ll love her Auction Item Guide. Download your copy by signing up at http://www.RedAppleAuctions.com P.S.: Here’s the mime http://bit.ly/S2eOs
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