What is the best way to advertise a request for help?

I entered a contest at one of my favorite blogs, TechCrunch, to win a free pass to SXSW Interactive (SXSW). I am one of seven people who now have a chance to get the pass.





TechCrunch writes, "Last Saturday I wrote a post to give away a free pass to the SXSW Interactive conference in Austin this March. I asked interested people to leave a comment on the post describing why they want the pass, and what they think they will get out of the conference. Requests had to be in by midnight last night, and I am now presenting the seven applications that I think are the best for a vote. I am running this poll until midnight Friday PST."





Lena really wants to go to SXSW


http://www.techcrunch.com/2006/01/11/hel...





SXSW Interactive


http://2006.sxsw.com/interactive/





Thoughts how to go about marketing or advertising something on a short deadline?

What is the best way to advertise a request for help?
I would recommend Craigslist. You can post items (usually for free or a small fee) for your given locale. If you need help, there's a help wanted section. Just go to craigslist and click on the city that's closest to where you are located and go from there.