#014: Marketing Smorgasbord




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Summary: Subscribe on iTunes RSS Feed On this episode of the UnPodcast, we have a virtual marketing smorgasbord where we talk about a wide variety of topics, starting off with the things people say when they're about to be offensive. You know, things like, "My best friend is ______________" (fill in the blank with a particular race, religion, sexual orientation, etc.). We also discussed Black Friday, the craziest shopping day in the U.S. and employment laws regarding working on holidays. Other topics include: How email is like passing a note to a friend How behind the scenes actions become public How bloggers who want free stuff give all bloggers a bad name Laws related to telemarketers When we stop liking virtual reality A creepy form of marketing Family first, product second The worst thing you can do as a manager How to build loyalty with your employees The right way to take a stand for what you believe in And so much more. . . Items mentioned in this episode Philly Blog Publisher Asks Restaurants for a Free Dinner Telemarketing Robot that Pretends to be Real Liberty Bottle Works Facebook Page Tanning Salon Promotes 'Indian Color' In Misguided Thanksgiving Promo Want the free water bottle mentioned in this episode? Leave a comment below with the word, AMERICA in all caps, telling us you want a free water bottle. Video provided by: AtomicSpark Audio recorded by: Wayne Cochrane Sound