The Editors of Multichannel Merchant

Whether it's by mail, mouse or mall, the editors on Multichannel Merchant have a handle on who's ...more

Great Use of Video, But A Little Distracting

Computer-seller Systemax is doing a very good job using video to pitch products, as launched a video channel for that sole purpose at com.puter.tv. But when this video came into my Facebook news feed (from Circuit City), I couldn’t help but notice more than just the Compaq 610 Notebook PC:





It’s not a wardrobe malfunction, but it is a little… um… distracting to say the least.


Call me sophomoric, but it reminded me of this Family Guy clip:




Bottom line: If you’re going to use video to promote, push or sell product, make sure there’s no distractions!

Digg Syndication Del.icio.us Syndication Google Syndication MyYahoo Syndication Reddit Syndication

Email This Post Email This Post

Related Topics: E-commerce, Multichannel Surfing

Leave a Comment

Acceptable Use Policy

authimage
Enter the word as it is shown in the box above.
If you can't see the word, refresh the page.

Great Use of Video, But A Little Distracting

Computer-seller Systemax is doing a very good job using video to pitch products, as launched a video channel for that sole purpose at com.puter.tv. But when this video came into my Facebook news feed (from Circuit City), I couldn’t help but notice more than just the Compaq 610 Notebook PC:





It’s not a wardrobe malfunction, but it is a little… um… distracting to say the least.


Call me sophomoric, but it reminded me of this Family Guy clip:




Bottom line: If you’re going to use video to promote, push or sell product, make sure there’s no distractions!

Digg Syndication Del.icio.us Syndication Google Syndication MyYahoo Syndication Reddit Syndication

Email This Post Email This Post

Related Topics: E-commerce, Multichannel Surfing

Leave a Comment

Acceptable Use Policy

authimage
Enter the word as it is shown in the box above.
If you can't see the word, refresh the page.

About

You say you want marketing news and commentary? Well, you came to the right place. The Big Fat Marketing Blog is updated daily by the editors of Chief Marketer, Direct, Promo and Multichannel Merchant. Opinions? Oh yeah, we got em'. Don't say we didn't warn ya'.

Social Media

  • Share

Calendar

September 2009
M T W T F S S
« Aug   Oct »
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930  

Your Account

Subscribe

Subscribe to RSS Feed

Subscribe to MyYahoo News Feed

Subscribe to Bloglines

Google Syndication