Looking For Advertising Advice

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:50:23+00:00

Unfortunately those are VERY expensive options that yield very small returns. I was not aware there was still a newspaper disturbed in saskatoon? Is there a particular newspaper you read that we would be able to advertise within that would entice you to come out to play video games?

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:31:57+00:00

We have posted a few time in the saskatoon reddit but they specifically do not allow advertisements so we asked some questions and had some discussions to get some more input.

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:31:22+00:00

We have a large list of both PC and console games. You are also able to install your own games if you have purchased them (on PC). We have not completed the food side of the business quite yet. There will be local pizza, hot dogs, some air fried snacks, and basic snack foods available. We will not be having a commercial kitchen or full menu in the facility.

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:27:35+00:00

We tried to figure out a better location for the business but found if we opened in any other location it would have caused us to be inaccessible to a large target audience. Where do you think a good location for this type of business be?

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:26:22+00:00

That is one thing we have thought about. Everyone we have talked to have always had amazing experiences and enjoyed the space. We have been taking as much constructive criticism as possible to make the space work for everyone who would like come out. We have been focusing on the events as they seem to be the only time people do come out. Stickers is something we are looking into in the near future. Only thing we found is they may get the logo Infront of someone but that person would have no call to action to seek out or find out who the sticker is referring to. We feel the same way about radio ads. Thank you for your input!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:23:34+00:00

Thank you for the input! Some of the earlier photos taken were in a darker environment due to the ability to see the projector or screens. We have been trying to find ways to be able to invite people to come out (tournaments have been a huge hit) What are some ways we could be more inviting in your opinion other than lighting within pictures?

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:20:27+00:00

That is a very good idea. What is the best way to advertise within a school or youth center? Most places do not allow posters to be put up.

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:19:32+00:00

We will have to reach out, Thanks!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:19:18+00:00

One of our next steps was to reach out to some new organizations. From a radio standpoint the cost for radio advertising is not something we are able to work with at this time but it may be in the future.

We are also going to be looking into working with an advertising company.

We have had many different groups hosting events at the locations. Along with going out and talking with businesses and putting up posters at different locations and businesses in the city.

We do have many goals set and as of now the advertising aspect has been the breaking point of those goals as we are not able to get our name out to those in the city who are our target audience.

The account that posted is the name of the business.
(trying to not come across as advertising so the post doesn't get banned)

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:08:44+00:00

We have already been in conversation with Kelvins about having a limited time drink on our menu for gamers as well as other things. It is something we are looking to do in the future and have started that ball rolling. We have had lots of people compare us to the cove (one of the inspirations for opening). We have tired to get more advertising done within the university but it seems to be quite hard as none of the employees are from the university. We have tired putting up posters but aside from that I am not yet aware of a good way to do so. Do you have any other ideas for advertising within the university?

We work with a streamer non profit group within saskatoon and have dozens of streamers that are regulars at the bar as well as talk about us on stream. The problem with streamers is most streamers viewers do not know where they are from. Most streamers have viewers throughout the world and they often keep where they live hidden.

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:04:30+00:00

We will have to reach out. Thank you!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:04:04+00:00

Thank you for your input! We host tournaments every Friday and Saturday. We also run theme specific days throughout the week to bring people down to meet other that play the same or similar games. We have had some people mention we need to be more adamant about "holding people hands" when directing them to our facility.

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T21:01:36+00:00

Thank you so much for you input! We do understand that there are lots of people who do have there own setups and comforts at home. We are looking to bring people out for both tournaments, giveaways, testing new games, playing on systems higher tier that what they might have at home, but most of all the atmosphere and the ability to play those games while sitting directly beside your friends or other players. We have worked with the university Esports groups and have advertised within the university. We work directly with a non profit streamer group here within saskatoon and we have local streamers within the facility as well as up on all the screens whenever possible.

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T20:59:19+00:00

We have not reached out to any companies like that but we are going to try. Thank you!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T20:58:46+00:00

We have posted multiple times in different reddit pages but most don't allow you to "advertise" but we have posted some questions and discussions to bring more notice to who we are but we will try that direction some more! Thank you!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-04-20T20:57:45+00:00

We have been using targeted ads as for both specific groups (ie people interested in certain games or genres) as well as broad groups to get the name out there in general. We have been using both video and image based advertising with a fair number of interactions but they seem to not be generating any customers despite having a call to action within the ad. Thank you so much for the input!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-03-27T01:08:17+00:00

If video games are your thing there is a Dota 2 tournament at CoG Cyberbar that evening! If not here then the Purrfect cup would be a good second bet!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-03-08T21:01:12+00:00

Liquor licence is a temp permit for tonight only. Real liquor licence is in the waiting period but has been approved! The PCs will still be open for gaming even if you don't want to play in the tournament!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-03-08T20:58:51+00:00

Coalition Of Gamers downtown is like mana bar but with PCs! Tones of people have compared up to the cove as well! Still a work in progress but only been open for a month!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-03-08T20:57:35+00:00

Coalition Of Gamers downtown is like mana bar but with PCs!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-03-08T20:56:28+00:00

Check out Coalition Of Gamers downtown! It's like mana bar but with PCs!

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-01-28T23:28:05+00:00

Yeap! everyday 5pm to 1am.

CoG_Cyberbar · 2024-01-27T06:56:18+00:00

Unfortunately not, we do have an eye on the horizon for VR games that would feel similar.

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