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Price of An Engagement Ring = Unique Viral Marketing

Posted on March 23, 2008
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Peter Bretter, a 26 year old television composer took his break up to unique new territory in e-marketing, beginning with an add on the renown “DrudgeReport“ which I visit daily for my daily global news updates.

This is actually very clever marketing for a movie!


In his blog, he elaborates on his efforts which, in effect, if it were real … would obviously damage his personal brand by leaps and bounds as a professional:

“Hope people have been seeing the billboards that I have put up around town. I think its important everyone knows how much Sarah Marshall SUCKS! How she does look fat in those jeans! How my mom never liked her! How over her I am!

So, I used the money that I spent on her engagement ring to buy every available billboard around town. (That’s right Sarah I was going to propose to you. I was just waiting for the right time. I guess that time is never O’clock in the month of Nev-ruary).

Sarah, I really hope you are un-happy for the rest of your life – that you understand how totally over you I am.

That said, you should call me if you want to talk, I can have these things taken down.

I haven’t called because you said you needed space, that’s what you wanted. But when you say to someone you need time you should be more specific. How much time? Cause I am still waiting, but not for you. Just for things to get better…”

Comments

8 Responses to “Price of An Engagement Ring = Unique Viral Marketing”

  1. David Hakala on March 23rd, 2008 9:43 pm

    What is this vindictive crap doing on a recruiting blog? Aren’t there any professional blogs out there that deal with the nitty-gritty of online recruiting?

  2. Dr. Janice on March 24th, 2008 8:43 am

    We read it, so it’s a great testimonial to the power of the web to affect your reputation. For Sarah’s sake, I hope she’s not looking for a job. Ummm for that matter I hope Peter’s not either…

  3. Connie Poll on March 24th, 2008 10:49 am

    This is actually very clever advertising for a movie.

  4. Duane Roberts on March 24th, 2008 3:08 pm

    If it is for a movie it is great marketing. If not…

  5. Kelley Nicastro on March 24th, 2008 9:57 pm

    This is just viral marketing for the movie “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” - a Judd Apatow (40 Year Old Virgin, Superbad) production soon to be released……

  6. derek tumolo on March 24th, 2008 10:02 pm

    I don’t understand my main stream media marketers think people like to be lied to. Its supposed to be suspension of disbelief, not willful deceit.

  7. RecruiterGuy on March 26th, 2008 8:11 am

    Pure genious marketing. Whether or not the movie is a success - and I suspect it will be - the marketing is outstanding.

    Buses, cabs, billboards, etc. All with no reference to the fact that it’s a movie have created conversations everywhere. Really smart move.

  8. T-Enterprise on April 5th, 2008 12:20 pm

    Excellent - cheers for the article.

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