July 2014 "JigSaw Marketing Solutions July 2014 Blog"

For this marketing company I worked as a contributing writer/editor for four months from May 2014-August 2014. The final edit of the article can be found here: http://jigsawmarketingsolutions.com/blog/the-14-best-news-sources-in-harford-county/ 

The news is timeless. Throughout history it has been an effective way to both receive and disperse important information to a large pool of people. Whether local or national, news remains a critical source for individuals and businesses alike.

            In Harford County, there are many different sources for news. Magazines, newspapers, and television networks are just a few of the different types, though there is no type that is specifically better than the others. However, regardless of the genre the news source falls into, thanks to the newfound technological age, almost any source can be easily accessed online. Here are a few that JigSaw ranks as the best sources for Harford County news:

-       Bel Air News and Views http://www.belairnewsandviews.com/

-       HarfordNeighbors.net http://harfordneighbors.net/

-       Bel Air Patch http://belair.patch.com/

-       Aberdeen Patch http://aberdeen.patch.com/

-       Havre de Grace Patch http://havredegrace.patch.com/

-       Harford’s Heart http://www.harfordsheart.com/

-       Harford Style http://harfordstyle.com/

-       Harford Magazine http://harfordstyle.com/ or http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/harford-magazine/ (same as Harford Style, or part of Baltimore Sun?)

-       Aegis http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/harford/aegis/

-       Harford County Living http://harfordcountyliving.com/

-       Visit Harford http://www.harfordmd.com/

-       I95 Business http://i95business.com/

-       The Dagger http://www.daggerpress.com/

-       Harford County Southern Magazine http://harfordsoutherncountry.com/

-       Chesapeake 360 http://www.chesapeake360.com/

-       Harford Cable Network http://www.harfordcountymd.gov/hcn/index.cfm

Though it is certainly important for any business to have reliable news sources in order to keep themselves up to date on local developments, knowing about these sources and using them to your advantage can be extremely beneficial in advertising your business. With such a specific clientele, local media are more than likely to support small businesses, especially those close to home.

Research the aforementioned news sources. Don’t be afraid to ask about free or cheap marketing and advertising opportunities available through each one. You will never know what possibilities are out there until you try!

Any further questions? We at JigSaw are always here and happy to help!