Suggestions for Oct. 24, 2008

Here are some holidays and events, followed by a few ideas to generate revenue on Oct. 24th, 2008:

• Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championships
• Prescription Errors Education and Awareness Week
• Anniversary of Stock Market Panic (1929)
• United Nations Day
• Disarmament Week
• Of the Rolling Stones, Bill Wyman's Birthday (72)

The average age of newspaper readers in the United States is 55, so that means there are many senior citizens who are readers. Prescription Errors Education and Awareness Week could be especially helpful to those readers who rely greatly on their medication and need a few tips about the correct way to take prescriptions. An ad, or a few ads, from local pharmacies could include quick facts about the right way to take medication. 

United Nations Day might be an opportunity for your readers to expand their global knowledge. Consider having advertisers sponsor a page full of different UN flags and quick stats about the countries.