http://www.maryschmidt.com/2005/10/07/flim-flam-snake-oil-buzz-marketing/ Business Development, Marketing, Common Sense & Creativity Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:40:47 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://www.maryschmidt.com/2005/10/07/flim-flam-snake-oil-buzz-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-233 mary Mon, 10 Oct 2005 14:42:58 +0000 http://blog.maryschmidt.com/?p=212#comment-233 I agree. I have tried to use the service, once - for buying airline tickets. But it was totally impractical, given my schedule (three layovers, etc.) I do enjoy watching "Captain Kirk" though - especially when trying on the high heels. So, Priceline has at least achieved "mind share" with me - and tickled my sense of humor so I have some "good" feeling toward them. Will I ever use them? Doubtful. And, so it goes. I agree. I have tried to use the service, once – for buying airline tickets. But it was totally impractical, given my schedule (three layovers, etc.) I do enjoy watching “Captain Kirk” though – especially when trying on the high heels. So, Priceline has at least achieved “mind share” with me – and tickled my sense of humor so I have some “good” feeling toward them. Will I ever use them? Doubtful. And, so it goes.

]]> http://www.maryschmidt.com/2005/10/07/flim-flam-snake-oil-buzz-marketing/comment-page-1/#comment-214 roxanne Sun, 09 Oct 2005 22:30:24 +0000 http://blog.maryschmidt.com/?p=212#comment-214 "How much credence does anybody give to a paid spokesperson?" For me, next to nil. The sway of entertainment is more powerful - such as the PriceLine ads with Williamm Shatner. They are occasionally funny - but the humor is the draw, not Bill. And I stll haven't every used the service. “How much credence does anybody give to a paid spokesperson?” For me, next to nil. The sway of entertainment is more powerful – such as the PriceLine ads with Williamm Shatner. They are occasionally funny – but the humor is the draw, not Bill. And I stll haven’t every used the service.

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