Big Deal, coupons, contests, local bargains coming to Clarkston

What’s the big deal about the Big Deal? Everything ? for shoppers, money-saving coupons for restaurants, fitness centers, grocery stores, auto shops, hair salons, landscaping, and anything else you’ll need.
For businesses, the Big Deal combines the proven effectiveness of Clarkston News and Penny Stretcher advertising, Internet marketing through www.Clarkston News.com, and the vividness and eye appeal of full-color glossy advertising, all reaching 26,000 homes in the Clarkston area.
‘It’s beautiful, stunning,? said Laura Lucas, sales representative for the Big Deal ? Clarkston. ‘It offers tremendous value and discounts to our readers.?
The Clarkston edition joins the Big Deal ? Lake Orion, Oxford, and Addison Township, published monthly for the past three years.
‘It’s tremendously successful ? 32 pages a month,? she said. ‘My plan is to replicate that success in Clarkston. This is a wonderful opportunity for any business no matter what they do.?
Lucas, in the advertising industry since 2007 and sales since 1987, grew up in Detroit and moved to Clarkston in 2008.
‘I love the area and the people in the community,? she said. ‘I have family here. I love the restaurants and social events around town. I try to go to every single one.?
She joins the Clarkston News to work with local businesses and launch the Big Deal, first edition set for Feb. 23, deadline for new advertisers, Feb. 7. Enter to win free landscaping from Landtec in the inaugural edition.
‘This is a great opportunity to join the team,? she said. ‘The Big Deal is a great addition to what we’re doing with the Clarkston News and Penny Stretcher. It’s something totally different and unique.?
For more information, call Lucas at 248-625-3370. To check out the Oxford-Orion Big Deal, check out this link: http://www.oxfordleader.com/Scribd.Item-9046.113121-Big-Deal-December-2010.html
? Phil Custodio