Nationally Syndicated Cartoonist and Author, Guy Gilchrist, Appoints Mediabids as Media Planner and Buyer

May 23, 2005 -- Guy Gilchrist, award-winning writer & illustrator of 44 children’s books and as the syndicated cartoonist of Nancy, Night Lights & Pillow Fights, Mudpie, Your Angels Speak, The Muppets and The Rock Channel came to Mediabids for help promoting his new Art school, Guy Gilchrist's Cartoonist's Academy, that opened in Winsted, CT on March 2, 2005.

Mediabids.com’s Media Planner Connie Bastenbeck has delivered, and continues to deliver, magazine advertising and newspaper advertising promotional opportunities that result in saving Gilchrist time spent finding the publications with the most targeted audience and saving money on advertising rates. Since Gilchrist started working with Bastenback as his media planner/buyer, his advertising reach has more than doubled and advertising costs have been reduced by 55%.

"Mediabids ad reps have worked closely with me every step of the way. From walking me through the internet bidding process, to choosing the final publication bidder that was just right for my business. I couldn't be happier with Mediabids, and I shall continue to use them for all my print advertising." Guy Gilchrist, Cartoonist and Author, www.gilchristcartoonacademy.com

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The average savings offered to businesses needing to purchase newspaper advertising and magazine advertising is 61% on advertising rates. Advertisers are never obligated to make a purchase if they are not satisfied with the offers received from publications. There is no fee to use Mediabids services, advertisers pay only for the price of the newspaper advertising and magazine advertising space they purchase.

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Mediabids has developed a better way for advertisers and publications to buy and sell newspaper advertising and magazine advertising. Mediabids, the newspaper and magazine advertising auctioneer, offers a unique opportunity for advertisers and publications to tap into new markets, increase revenues and save on costs traditionally associated with print advertising. A Connecticut-based newspaper company founded Mediabids in 1999 as a tool to streamline and enhance the relationship between advertisers and print media outlets.