And they say no one notices bottom-of-left-hand-page ads. Guess not. Good eye, Wildgoose.
I don't know what you mean about "economic stimulus," though. The ad clearly states the negative affect PDD has on Duluth's economy.
Perhaps you're suggesting that buying this ad helped shuffle some local dollars around. How embarrassing, then, for me to have to disclose that PDD didn't actually pay for the ad. It was donated by the Duluth News Tribune as part of a perks package for joining the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce. But I guess if PDD's chamber membership dues -- and the DNT's generous offer -- can be considered an economic stimulus your headline holds up.
I can personally attest to the truth of this ad copy. I am trying to write an author profile and have a tight deadline, and look at me, I'm on PDD! WTF!
I liked this today in the DNT:
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/event/article/id/172486/
Why would they city pay someone to manage a venue. They should be paying the city for use of the space.
I think it should all be for free events. Earth day-like celebrations every other weekend in the summer (craft fairs, community events, music shows, etc). Have the parts run it, just like renting any other park, but have rules for how they can use the space. Make it $50 a table (to the city). It could provide a great service to tourists and the community.
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