Collin Alston - Articles

Making The DRTV Connection
DRTV stands for Direct Response Television. This candidly means any type of advertising displayed on TV that requires the purchaser to respond to the company directly. The style of response may include visiting the company website or else calling an 800 number. DRTV is a type of direct response marketing. Types of DRTV DRTV has two types, long form and short form. The long form includes any of the television commercials with direct response marketing that last two minutes or mor... Read
By: Collin Alston | 11/11/2009 | Advertising

10 Affordable Apartment Security Tips
Shipshapesecurity for singles who live in condos, town homes or college dorm rooms doesn't have to be at a premium or complex. These ten affordable ideas can help give you piece of mind and make you less vulnerable to break ins. * Secure all windows. Make sure to include bathroom jalousie and other small windows. Cost: $2.00 * Never lean on on a chain lock to secure your doors to the exterior. Always install a good deadbolt lock. Refrain from having too many extra keys made ... Read
By: Collin Alston | 08/11/2009 | Home Security

10 Affordable Apartment Security Tips
Good security for people who live in condos, town homes or college dorm rooms doesn't have to be costly or {high tech. These ten inexpensive ideas can help give you piece of mind and make you less vulnerable to intruders. 1) Secure all windows. Make sure to include bathroom picture window and other small windows. Place a broom stick or other similar device in the track of a sliding glass door. Cost: $2.00 2) Never build upon on a chain lock to secure your doors to the exter... Read
By: Collin Alston | 08/11/2009 | Home Security

DRTV - The Basics
Direct Response Television, or DRTV, is a well known form of television advertising that solicits a direct response from the consumer. This direct response marketing attracts customers by providing them with an 800 number to call and/or a company website to visit. The two most common types of DRTV are long form and short form. Long Form DRTV Long form direct response television advertising is any direct marketing commercial that is more than two minutes in length. In general, th... Read
By: Collin Alston | 02/11/2009 | Business