The Heidi Thorne Show

Please Don't Use Swag for Book Promotions | Episode 88


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Swag, which is slang for imprinted promotional products and merchandise, can be very effective for marketing. But when it comes to self published books, it can be a huge money waster. I explain why in this episode.
YouTube video: https://youtu.be/i6IR1I16KMM
Timestamp show notes (click timestamp to view segment on YouTube):
0:25 What is swag?
1:38 Why promotional products ads are deceiving
4:17 How would you send swag to your readers?
5:54 You don't make enough to justify buying promotional products for your books
7:51 Why it's illogical to reward readers with promotional products
9:18 My book, SWAG: How to Choose and Use Promotional Products for Marketing Your Business
Read these tips on my blog: https://toughnickel.com/self-employment/Book-Promotions-Using-Swag-What-You-Need-to-Know
Listen to a FREE sample of my audio book, SWAG: How to Choose and Use Promotional Products for Marketing Your Business, on Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/B07FXZ2DDQ/?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-123241&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_123241_rh_us
Or get SWAG on Amazon in print or eBook at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J1RP5H6
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