esponse to Kevin Provosts Survey and Sampling

I agree more often than not we take theses surveys results presented to us for the cold hard truth. For instances if 4 out of 5 dentists recommend it normally people say I must have that product. Why though did the fifth not agree why wasn't this tested product full proof. Of course thats just an example but if your only gonna take the good news part of the story, you only have part of a story. Looking into what the results are gives a full story about a product not just the stuff companies want you to hear.

The Mountain Dew Commercial

So in the news is the newest advertisement for Mountain Dew where there is a goat who is addicted to mountain dew. The controversy  behind this commercial is when after the goat beats up a waitress for for not bringing more mountain dew.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=bWDEcgbaWuo&NR=1

 Now I could go into do you believe this is racist or not but this commercial is getting enough of that. I am wondering how Pepsi Co can come back from this, I know that their sales won't drop to much but a stain like that on a reputation of a company is hard to smooth out. What do you think Pepsi Co should do to come back from this advertisement. Is an apology enough after this marketing failure.

Comnent on drew farrar's car advertisement

I agree with drew I once work for a beer stocking company out of Concord and the advertisements would often lead to customers asking about products they may have never seen before. These advertisements work and can bring real results to businesses.

Customer service

So the other day while on the job I started thinking about customer service and marketing. I noticed the more I was helpful and cheerful the more customers were open to suggestion on other products to purchase or deals we have. There is this relationship between marketing and customer service. Successful marketing could help take a step out of customer service. By making products well advertised it takes out the step of having to explain products. Do you agree.

Response to Sell or Not Sell

I believe this is a breach of  this would be a breach of the confidentiality of the pol takers and could ensue greater legal ramifications. As well as break the trust that anyone might have in Johns Company. By the end of the day John could loss his business either way but not giving out the names still keeps him as a trustworthy individual.

Response to Drew's Ship mp Pants

I found this commercial hilarious and it really caught my eye. I find that the world of commercializing has become really serious with humor making small appearances. The issue becomes that you can't please everyone, so what if K-mart comes out with a Funny commercial with humor we don't normally see, it pleases some but not all and more than likely they'll come out with a more serious commercial. Both of theses will please different people in the market.

Cigarette Flavor Names

So about two years ago cigarette companies where made to change the flavor names of their cigarettes from light and ultra light for example to color names such as gold and silver. This was done because the light and ultra light names made some individuals think that the cigarettes were better for you. My question to you is what do you think of this change. Do you feel the old names made the cigarettes sound "healthier".