Windows Vista Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

[Bob Campbell]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

In article
<colalovesosx-4230D6.09544912112007@mpls-nnrp-02.inet.qwest.net>,
Oxford <colalovesosx@supersmart.com> wrote:

> 3 New Great Ads from Apple which are sure to put a smile on both Windows
> and Mac user's faces since they are SO TRUE.
>
> What a HOOT! Way to Go Apple!
>
> You'll be seeing them all over TV in the coming weeks...

Not me.

> http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/

Why would any normal person want to watch commercials on purpose?
Commercials are those things you switch away from when they come on TV.

Bob Campbell

 

[Bill Yanaire]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!


"Bob Campbell" <bob@bob.bob> wrote in message
news:bob-A60ECB.12550712112007@news.supernews.com...
> In article
> <colalovesosx-4230D6.09544912112007@mpls-nnrp-02.inet.qwest.net>,
> Oxford <colalovesosx@supersmart.com> wrote:
>
>> 3 New Great Ads from Apple which are sure to put a smile on both Windows
>> and Mac user's faces since they are SO TRUE.
>>
>> What a HOOT! Way to Go Apple!
>>
>> You'll be seeing them all over TV in the coming weeks...
>
> Not me.
>
>> http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/
>
> Why would any normal person want to watch commercials on purpose?
> Commercials are those things you switch away from when they come on TV.
>
> Bob Campbell

Love my TIVO. Fast forward past all those annoying commercials.

 

[Oxford]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Bob Campbell <bob@bob.bob> wrote:

> > 3 New Great Ads from Apple which are sure to put a smile on both Windows
> > and Mac user's faces since they are SO TRUE.
> >
> > What a HOOT! Way to Go Apple!
> >
> > You'll be seeing them all over TV in the coming weeks...
>
> Not me.

So you don't watch TV? if so... go here!

http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/

It's such a wonderful set of Ads... Apple really outdid themselves on
these...

> > http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/
>
> Why would any normal person want to watch commercials on purpose?
> Commercials are those things you switch away from when they come on TV.

Because they are funny? Because they are informative? Because it is a
peek into the future?

Bob, I know you are a confused person, but come on, have a little fun at
the old school establishment! Apple is how everything is going to work
over the next 80 years or so, so join in the FUN!

-

 

[Bob Campbell]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

In article
<colalovesosx-AB9835.11262212112007@mpls-nnrp-02.inet.qwest.net>,
Oxford <colalovesosx@supersmart.com> wrote:

> Bob Campbell <bob@bob.bob> wrote:
>
> > > 3 New Great Ads from Apple which are sure to put a smile on both Windows
> > > and Mac user's faces since they are SO TRUE.
> > >
> > > What a HOOT! Way to Go Apple!
> > >
> > > You'll be seeing them all over TV in the coming weeks...
> >
> > Not me.
>
> So you don't watch TV? if so... go here!
>
> http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/

No thanks. I don't watch commercials.

I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
come on. Most people do.

Bob Campbell

 

[The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Bill Yanaire wrote:
> "Bob Campbell" <bob@bob.bob> wrote in message
> news:bob-A60ECB.12550712112007@news.supernews.com...
>> In article
>> <colalovesosx-4230D6.09544912112007@mpls-nnrp-02.inet.qwest.net>,
>> Oxford <colalovesosx@supersmart.com> wrote:
>>
>>> 3 New Great Ads from Apple which are sure to put a smile on both Windows
>>> and Mac user's faces since they are SO TRUE.
>>>
>>> What a HOOT! Way to Go Apple!
>>>
>>> You'll be seeing them all over TV in the coming weeks...
>> Not me.
>>
>>> http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/
>> Why would any normal person want to watch commercials on purpose?
>> Commercials are those things you switch away from when they come on TV.
>>
>> Bob Campbell
>
> Love my TIVO. Fast forward past all those annoying commercials.
>

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9584_22-6217531.html?tag=nl.e019

That's why I love my Linux DVR MythTV because I can fast forward through
all of those annoying commercials AND it protects my privacy!

--
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http://protectfreedom.tripod.com/kick.html

"Fair use is not merely a nice concept--it is a federal law based on
free speech rights under the First Amendment and is a cornerstone of the
creativity and innovation that is a hallmark of this country. Consumer
rights in the digital age are not frivolous."
- Maura Corbett

 

[Tim Murray]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>
> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
> come on. Most people do.
>

Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"

 

[Snit]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

"Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:

> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>
>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>> come on. Most people do.
>>
>
> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>
Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.


--
The answer to the water shortage is to dilute it.

 

[Tim Murray]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

On Nov 13, 2007, Snit wrote:
>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>
> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.

....keeps them employed? ;-)

 

[Snit]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

"Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
BOa_i.4071$II4.4026@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:41 PM:

> On Nov 13, 2007, Snit wrote:
>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>
>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>
> ...keeps them employed? ;-)

Damned "Y" key!


--
Teachers open the door but you must walk through it yourself.

 

[Mayor of R'lyeh]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
wrote:

>"Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>
>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>
>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>
>>
>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>
>Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.

Something there's actually zero evidence for.

 

[Snit]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

"Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:

> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
> wrote:
>
>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>
>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>
>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>
>>>
>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>
>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>
> Something there's actually zero evidence for.

So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.


--
The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.
--Albert Einstein

 

[Charlie Tame]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Snit wrote:
> "Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
> jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:
>
>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>>
>>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>>
>>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>>
>>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>>
>>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>> Something there's actually zero evidence for.
>
> So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
> dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
> expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.
>
>


I dunno, corporate stupidity often seems to be lie ordinary stupidity
but more successful

 

[caver1]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Snit wrote:
> "Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
> jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:
>
>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>>
>>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>>
>>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>>
>>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>>
>>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>> Something there's actually zero evidence for.
>
> So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
> dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
> expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.
>
>


I remember serveral years ago when AnheuserBusch
had to slow down because the union stuck. They cut
way back on their advertising. Their sales fell.
When the strike was over they resumed their
advertising and stated that they figured that it
would take three months for the ads to get their
sales back up. Who wudda thunk that Bud needed
advertising.
caver1

 

[Snit]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

"caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> stated in post
OqDLO1bJIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl on 11/12/07 11:19 PM:

> Snit wrote:
>> "Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
>> jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:
>>
>>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>>>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>>>
>>>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>>>
>>>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>>> Something there's actually zero evidence for.
>>
>> So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
>> dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
>> expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.
>>
>>
>
>
> I remember serveral years ago when AnheuserBusch
> had to slow down because the union stuck. They cut
> way back on their advertising. Their sales fell.
> When the strike was over they resumed their
> advertising and stated that they figured that it
> would take three months for the ads to get their
> sales back up. Who wudda thunk that Bud needed
> advertising.

A lot of psychology studies are done by advertisers to find out what works
best - there is a *lot* of research in the field. To say there is "zero
evidence" that they work is just flat out wrong.

--
I am one of only .3% of people who have avoided becoming a statistic.

 

[Snit]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

"Charlie Tame" <charlie@tames.net> stated in post
#WRFnzbJIHA.1168@TK2MSFTNGP02.phx.gbl on 11/12/07 11:19 PM:

> Snit wrote:
>> "Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
>> jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:
>>
>>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>>>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>>>
>>>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>>>
>>>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>>> Something there's actually zero evidence for.
>>
>> So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
>> dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
>> expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.
>>
>>
>
>
> I dunno, corporate stupidity often seems to be lie ordinary stupidity
> but more successful

Corporations can be very, very stupid - but there is a *lot* of research on
advertising. To say there is "zero evidence" for them working is just
silly.


--
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Feel free to ask for the recipe.

 

[Mayor of R'lyeh]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:07:25 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
wrote:

>"Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
>jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:
>
>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>>
>>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>>
>>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>>
>>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>>
>> Something there's actually zero evidence for.
>
>So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
>dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
>expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.

Still its true. Consider that what many consider the 'best' commercial
campaign ever - The California Raisins- saw a decrease in raisin sales
during its run.

 

[Mayor of R'lyeh]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:56:35 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
wrote:

>"caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> stated in post
>OqDLO1bJIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl on 11/12/07 11:19 PM:
>
>> Snit wrote:
>>> "Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
>>> jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:
>>>
>>>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>>>>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>>>>
>>>>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>>>> Something there's actually zero evidence for.
>>>
>>> So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
>>> dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
>>> expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> I remember serveral years ago when AnheuserBusch
>> had to slow down because the union stuck. They cut
>> way back on their advertising. Their sales fell.
>> When the strike was over they resumed their
>> advertising and stated that they figured that it
>> would take three months for the ads to get their
>> sales back up. Who wudda thunk that Bud needed
>> advertising.
>
>A lot of psychology studies are done by advertisers to find out what works
>best - there is a *lot* of research in the field. To say there is "zero
>evidence" that they work is just flat out wrong.

I notice that you seem to be unable to find any.

 

[Snit]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

"Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
s8kij3lefgkc7iduoko107tllhu515p4s1@4ax.com on 11/13/07 12:23 AM:

> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:56:35 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
> wrote:
>
>> "caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> stated in post
>> OqDLO1bJIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl on 11/12/07 11:19 PM:
>>
>>> Snit wrote:
>>>> "Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
>>>> jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:
>>>>
>>>>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>>>>>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>>>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>>>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>>>>>
>>>>>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>>>>> Something there's actually zero evidence for.
>>>>
>>>> So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
>>>> dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
>>>> expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I remember serveral years ago when AnheuserBusch
>>> had to slow down because the union stuck. They cut
>>> way back on their advertising. Their sales fell.
>>> When the strike was over they resumed their
>>> advertising and stated that they figured that it
>>> would take three months for the ads to get their
>>> sales back up. Who wudda thunk that Bud needed
>>> advertising.
>>
>> A lot of psychology studies are done by advertisers to find out what works
>> best - there is a *lot* of research in the field. To say there is "zero
>> evidence" that they work is just flat out wrong.
>
> I notice that you seem to be unable to find any.

<http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=commercials+television+effectiveness>




--
"If you have integrity, nothing else matters." - Alan Simpson

 

[Snit]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

"Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
c5kij3tugqbhtvc55nu8sjrhvpibudfi8m@4ax.com on 11/13/07 12:22 AM:

> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:07:25 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
> wrote:
>
>> "Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
>> jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:
>>
>>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>>>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>>>
>>>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>>>
>>>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>>>
>>> Something there's actually zero evidence for.
>>
>> So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
>> dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
>> expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.
>
> Still its true. Consider that what many consider the 'best' commercial
> campaign ever - The California Raisins- saw a decrease in raisin sales
> during its run.

I would like you to support the rather silly idea that there is "zero
evidence" that commercials work. That does not mean that *all* commercials
work - clearly they do not, nor does it mean you can always figure out why
products gain or lose sales.


--
I am one of only .3% of people who have avoided becoming a statistic.

 

[Mayor of R'lyeh]

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

Re: New Apple Ads - Slams MS Vista in Funny Ways!

On Tue, 13 Nov 2007 00:32:26 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
wrote:

>"Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
>s8kij3lefgkc7iduoko107tllhu515p4s1@4ax.com on 11/13/07 12:23 AM:
>
>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:56:35 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> "caver1" <caver@inthemud.com> stated in post
>>> OqDLO1bJIHA.4880@TK2MSFTNGP03.phx.gbl on 11/12/07 11:19 PM:
>>>
>>>> Snit wrote:
>>>>> "Mayor of R'lyeh" <mayor.of.rlyeh@gmail.com> stated in post
>>>>> jffij3pohvjkua91djbkvnlvpe6lcu6p6m@4ax.com on 11/12/07 11:02 PM:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:35:11 -0700, Snit <CSMA@gallopinginsanity.com>
>>>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> "Tim Murray" <no-spam@thankyou.com> stated in post
>>>>>>> zEa_i.4066$II4.2745@bignews3.bellsouth.net on 11/12/07 10:31 PM:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> On Nov 12, 2007, Bob Campbell wrote:
>>>>>>>>> No thanks. I don't watch commercials.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> I watch very little TV. When I do, I switch channels when commercials
>>>>>>>>> come on. Most people do.
>>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Actually they don't. Google the string "most people watch commercials"
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Companies spend a lot of money on commercials... because the work.
>>>>>> Something there's actually zero evidence for.
>>>>>
>>>>> So you think companies spend... what... millions or maybe billions of
>>>>> dollars a year on commercials even though they have no reasonable
>>>>> expectation that they work. Seems... well... unlikely.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I remember serveral years ago when AnheuserBusch
>>>> had to slow down because the union stuck. They cut
>>>> way back on their advertising. Their sales fell.
>>>> When the strike was over they resumed their
>>>> advertising and stated that they figured that it
>>>> would take three months for the ads to get their
>>>> sales back up. Who wudda thunk that Bud needed
>>>> advertising.
>>>
>>> A lot of psychology studies are done by advertisers to find out what works
>>> best - there is a *lot* of research in the field. To say there is "zero
>>> evidence" that they work is just flat out wrong.
>>
>> I notice that you seem to be unable to find any.
>
><http://scholar.google.com/scholar?q=commercials+television+effectiveness>

So you've got nuthin'.