7. Giveaway Samples
One of the smartest marketing ideas on our list of 10 inexpensive marketing campaign ideas for small businesses is giving away free samples. You don’t really lose much, as you will be giving one or two products away, but imagine the amount of publicity you will receive. Talk about your giveaway action on your Facebook page or Instagram. Ask your followers to share a picture of your product or simply ask them to leave a comment. Before you have to announce the lucky winner or winners, you will get plenty of new followers.