Cutting Those Budgetbusting 'Necessities'

pay per result

It seems that recession results in proliferation of cost-per-performance services which minimize marketing costs and risks for businesses. For instance, nationwide publicity can be obtained on pay-for-results-only terms from (Publicity Guaranteed) PublicityGuaranteed.com, online advertising can be obtained on pay-per-visitor terms from Google and Yahoo, cable TV offers revenue-sharing deals for infomercials and many services can be obtained for stock via Services4Stock.com. Does anybody know companies which offer advertising in print media on similar terms?

Max Sminth of FL @ Mar 17, 2009 15:27:31 PM

safety vs $70

I would never dream of giving up a cell phone and have given up my landline and cable TV in its place. Being stuck on the road or involved in an accident just once should make anyone realize the value of a cell phone. Yes, I have the lowest minute plan available and do not email on my cell phone, things which can drive up costs. But long-distance phone calls included in a cell plan and the security I have when away from my living room are enough to know what the smart choice for me is. I suppose I should also note the last time I had a call dropped on a cellphone was at least 4 years ago.

of OH @ Dec 25, 2008 16:23:04 PM

cut the cell phones, not landlines

We were living above our means, so to save money we cancelled our cell phones and installed a land line instead. cost of cell phones: $90. Cost of land line: $20. Our parents all lived for years without cellphones, and they did just fine, why can't we?

of AZ @ Dec 03, 2008 11:31:47 AM

Landline #2

When I use my landline, the call always goes through, I do not get cut off (unless I am calling a cellphone) and how much is it to increase my minutes to take all my local calls through my cell? It is just not worth it plus I have DSL for Internet and need the connection to the local telco.

of @ Oct 15, 2008 14:23:51 PM