tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post4919397235528923596..comments2024-02-28T20:35:47.357-08:00Comments on Freebird: Kiss and SellAlka Gurhahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-25435040221811323112011-12-07T08:08:35.712-08:002011-12-07T08:08:35.712-08:00i am sure u will like "surely you are joking ...i am sure u will like "surely you are joking mr. feynman"DEEPRAJ JHAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949560428494938998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-54301929766766806002011-11-26T10:24:39.964-08:002011-11-26T10:24:39.964-08:00On a personal note I would hate to live in a world...On a personal note I would hate to live in a world where everyone smooched everyone and there were no fights. <br />The only thing I could manage was a raised eyebrow when I heard about the unhate campaign.Snow Leopardhttp://unpredictableblog.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-34938016582272717232011-11-21T00:23:44.123-08:002011-11-21T00:23:44.123-08:00sales ke liye kuch bhi karega! :)sales ke liye kuch bhi karega! :)magiceyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17848851692951192508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-66010471409359675922011-11-20T22:37:54.656-08:002011-11-20T22:37:54.656-08:00@Purba..:)
@Ajay...True.@Purba..:)<br /><br />@Ajay...True.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-63597292345638983302011-11-20T13:57:40.098-08:002011-11-20T13:57:40.098-08:00Does Benetton really think that by putting up such...Does Benetton really think that by putting up such ridiculous, unsavory advert posters, it will solve the political problems ailing the world? If it does, nobody should have a problem. Being unconventional and offending sensibilities to grab eyeballs and media attention seem to be catching up. It wouldn't be surprising if people vouch for them citing freedom of speech and expression.ajaynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-91162971930793592272011-11-20T06:22:19.128-08:002011-11-20T06:22:19.128-08:00I hope people don't get ideas from the Benetto...I hope people don't get ideas from the Benetton ad and start a kissing frenzy! <br />Man! where's that blueberry lip balm of mine :pPurbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06345755953291104000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-50313086885149865922011-11-20T00:17:16.279-08:002011-11-20T00:17:16.279-08:00@Purvi..you are right about the recall value but w...@Purvi..you are right about the recall value but will it translate into sales?<br /><br />@Sakshi..So be it...but will they sell more?<br /><br />@Umashankar...I remember that too...the jhappi and the pappi diplomacy..nothing resolved so far.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-60699527077209649322011-11-20T00:15:04.160-08:002011-11-20T00:15:04.160-08:00@Rachit...Thanks Rachit. Warning! Dont try Benetto...@Rachit...Thanks Rachit. Warning! Dont try Benettons trick with the girl you fancy, she might not tolerate <br /><br />@maniachunter...But will it translate into sales? <br /><br />@Dr Roshan..True.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-32639047001310593592011-11-20T00:05:28.187-08:002011-11-20T00:05:28.187-08:00I remember how the media had gone viral with the R...I remember how the media had gone viral with the Rajiv-Benazir pair met back in 80's. While some heaped phony romanticism even as some crooned rather colourful (and not-so-subtle) themes. It didn't dent the Indo-Pak impasse then and history repeated itself with Vajpayee's overtures to the rogue nation. It turns out then that these are nothing but phony sales tricks, as you say, which temporarily dazzle the target audience.umashankarhttp://uspandey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-3595608961247501772011-11-19T23:38:27.209-08:002011-11-19T23:38:27.209-08:00I am grossed by this campaign.. but the thought pr...I am grossed by this campaign.. but the thought process that must have gone ito it.. must hsve been amazing... kissing and selling... so be it.Sakshihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13560563322184558228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-62635333946935750662011-11-19T20:55:02.684-08:002011-11-19T20:55:02.684-08:00I see it has an absolutely smart tactic because no...I see it has an absolutely smart tactic because no matter what this ad campaign will be noticed.. see so many of are discussing it here on your blog :) so the next time we see benetton shop in a shopping mall , it would most likely stand out because we will remember what ads of "Benetton" we saw and discussed :)<br />Hence the Mission was benetton is actually accomplished by making us discuss it :)... now I will go and discuss the same with my husband and friends and family ;) ;)Purvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11816947311846606592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-88425454471306231572011-11-19T17:20:20.006-08:002011-11-19T17:20:20.006-08:00of course, there was no doubt it was a publicity s...of course, there was no doubt it was a publicity stunt.. the basic thought process may have been 'cute' with the 'unhate' theme..if u'd stuck to puppies and kittens together, geat.. but when u go after world leaders without thinking, what do u expect !!!Dr Roshan Radhakrishnanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17568986447487703775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-40014119562305523342011-11-19T09:31:58.250-08:002011-11-19T09:31:58.250-08:00getting attention is what was the aim.cant believe...getting attention is what was the aim.cant believe the ad boses were stupid to let this one slip.it was all pre meditated.they succeeded anyhowMadhav Mishrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05858567569471042261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-722083970392063102011-11-19T09:19:38.812-08:002011-11-19T09:19:38.812-08:00I tried hard to comment on your previous post but ...I tried hard to comment on your previous post but wasn't successful... That was fabulously written.. UP ends in 4 states.. the war begins... <br /><br /><br />Well, then boys and girls would end up fighting just to get a kiss.. :P<br /><br />Weakest LINKRachithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09671194017987611900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-74035737911613764302011-11-19T09:00:56.414-08:002011-11-19T09:00:56.414-08:00@BKC....True
@Jack...Well said.
@Mani...Glad u l...@BKC....True<br /><br />@Jack...Well said.<br /><br />@Mani...Glad u liked it.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-33482800205485887972011-11-19T08:59:44.868-08:002011-11-19T08:59:44.868-08:00@Prateek...They all resort to the same tactics...
...@Prateek...They all resort to the same tactics...<br /><br />@Zephyr...:( <br /><br />@SUB....Depends on how one looks at it...Even I found them funny..But for some they were in very bad taste.Hows the little one? Keeping u awake?Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-26237744317874721832011-11-19T08:29:11.030-08:002011-11-19T08:29:11.030-08:00Alka,
Greed, in this case of expanding business, ...Alka,<br /><br />Greed, in this case of expanding business, throws propriety out of window. The only thing which is in their vision is the BOTTOM LINE. <br /><br />Take careJackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15896075408610203350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-73736546978801313152011-11-19T08:20:07.031-08:002011-11-19T08:20:07.031-08:00Lolzz ths was a funny one...:PLolzz ths was a funny one...:PManisha Bhatiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09383434139941400003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-72313730810784409502011-11-19T04:25:39.792-08:002011-11-19T04:25:39.792-08:00smart advertising companies will get away with bes...smart advertising companies will get away with best campagins turning controversial.BK Chowla,https://www.blogger.com/profile/03869011550287421537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-88410297932263151552011-11-19T01:03:41.253-08:002011-11-19T01:03:41.253-08:00Benetton got what they wanted...publicity at any c...Benetton got what they wanted...publicity at any cost is what people like Pope or Obama wants for themselves...tables are turned now...i found those ads hilarious :)Subhrashis Adhikarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10925822796440985088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-29652053709998328892011-11-18T23:31:20.179-08:002011-11-18T23:31:20.179-08:00Hey Alka, my comment has vanished! i posted such a...Hey Alka, my comment has vanished! i posted such a long one this morning.zephyrhttp://cybernag.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-20014380005868554792011-11-18T21:27:53.472-08:002011-11-18T21:27:53.472-08:00Had this been an Indian clothing line advertisemen...Had this been an Indian clothing line advertisement, I could have somehow understand. How? Let's not forget the fact that <i>after applying Fair and Lovely a rejected girl gets an ad/boyfriend</i> then why not homosexual image can be used to sell clothes in India, since this is an international affair, <b>stunned</b>Prateek Bagrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12194295045033921434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-34425669258352944552011-11-18T20:59:58.190-08:002011-11-18T20:59:58.190-08:00@Harman...True and like Apple perhaps their produc...@Harman...True and like Apple perhaps their product is not able to speak for itself...<br /><br />@Rahul...Really...I never knew.True<br /><br />@Harish...True, unless the product outshines.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-88769944241804401492011-11-18T20:57:33.755-08:002011-11-18T20:57:33.755-08:00@Suruchi..yes, the pics are explicit and some of t...@Suruchi..yes, the pics are explicit and some of them are in bad taste too.<br /><br /><br />@Chintan..Taking pot shots at each other as Pepsi and Coke used to do earlier was smart advertising...It generated interest.It was fun too..even Kingfisher and Haywards indulged in poking fun at each other but ended up offending one community. It was interesting though.<br />But pure controversy by Benetton smacks of desperation somewhere.Alka Gurhahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12050387590729571321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8579671752707276248.post-1487278134249753982011-11-18T17:24:38.425-08:002011-11-18T17:24:38.425-08:00Advertising has become an art of grabbing the eyeb...Advertising has become an art of grabbing the eyeballs, by hook or crook. Gone are the days when product specifications had any say in it.Harish P Ihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08571144669045925222noreply@blogger.com