# Big Issue runs online promotions with Ciclops.com

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2001/03/01/big-issue-runs-online-promotions-ciclopscom/
- Published: 2001-03-01T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Big Issue is running promotions with online marketplace Ciclops.com to raise
funds.
A variety of advertisements appear in the printed magazine together with 
a URL and unique code. Advertisements cover CDs, flowers, underwear, TVs, art and
other items. Readers are encouraged to login with the code and enjoy special deals.

 

 

## Advertisement

 [⌊Posthub advert. You create the campaign. We'll handle the postal journey. Get started at post-hub.co.uk.⌉](https://fundraising.co.uk/ads/posthub-20261007-300x250/)

The Big Issue will receive a percentage of each purchase made.

 

 

This is an unusual but welcome example of a non-profit integrating paper with the
Web.

 

 

The promotion ends on 9 March 2001.

 

 

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