Regional advertising places ads within a specific geographic location to influence local decisions. It is important in India due to language diversity. Local media like newspapers, radio, television and magazines are effective because they allow easy conveyance of messages to associated local audiences in a cost effective manner. Newspapers are a good choice as 90% are local and have high local coverage. Radio allows targeting by station format and language. Television provides high impact while cable and syndication allow geographic targeting. Regional magazines have long shelf life and high readership in local languages.