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Hall of Shame: Classmates.com

By on November 17, 2008 in deceptive marketing, ethics, false advertising, hall of shame, social networking

“Your former classmates are trying to contact you! Upgrade now to see their messages!” You’ve received Classmates.com spam and endured their irritating yearbook ads. While most consider the “classmates are trying to contact you” message a marketing trick, Anthony Michaels of San Diego, CA took Classmates.com at their word and paid $15 for an upgrade [...]

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Swirly goodness? Pinkberry not all good

By on April 15, 2008 in branding, corporate responsibility, false advertising, message responsible, simplicity

I like Pinkberry‘s marketing. The chain of frozen confection stores based in New York and California speak in an engaging, human voice. Their branding is clean and simple, and they know that less is more. But Pinkberry’s founder claimed less when there was more — more additives and more calories, to be precise. And that, [...]

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I got duped by Airborne

By on April 3, 2008 in corporate responsibility, deceptive marketing, false advertising, word of mouth

Seems everyone I know has been down for the count this year with a cold, the flu or some other crud that just won’t go away. It also seems everyone I know swears by Airborne. We have a tube in our cabinet and have purchased the stuff since shortly after the product appeared. Boy, do [...]

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