“Ask Doug” is an advice column by EPA Executive Director Doug Trouten, based on questions he encounters during the course of his duties.
Dear Doug:
I am thinking of writing to area businesses offering free help wanted ads in my newspaper. I would send another letter to every church in our area announcing our new jobs section.
I would hope the following would happen: people finding employment, heightened awareness/interest in the paper resulting in increasing circulation and locations, the paper filling an important role in the community, as well as opportunities for new display advertising.
I have been thinking of putting this online, where it would be much easier for us, but we thought if we did it in print, it would result in a boost.
Your thoughts?
Altruist
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