tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post2136737167813434091..comments2024-02-03T05:01:19.163-05:00Comments on Food Floozie: Marketing MayhemYenta Maryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06573241381406620036noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-66321601591957903212010-11-15T12:39:01.752-05:002010-11-15T12:39:01.752-05:00I guess, on the bright side, you have a big follow...I guess, on the bright side, you have a big following so this could be a compliment! But, I understand the frustration... Ugh!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14939347616620220238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-51050984118519415942010-11-11T15:23:33.675-05:002010-11-11T15:23:33.675-05:00Mary...you're the real deal and why I love vis...Mary...you're the real deal and why I love visiting over here. Beautifully said! Thanks!Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16327344027557036250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-13901216063628098402010-11-11T14:40:00.423-05:002010-11-11T14:40:00.423-05:00LOL Yea - I get some weird ones too! My favorite ...LOL Yea - I get some weird ones too! My favorite was the one for a lingerie site - uhh.. have they even seen my blog?!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17063625646638661919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-86211845182953321142010-11-11T13:50:10.821-05:002010-11-11T13:50:10.821-05:00Yenta Mary, thanks for following on my blog: http...Yenta Mary, thanks for following on my blog: http://franksukraine.blogspot.com/<br />I love your definition of food floozie.<br />Coleen in UkraineColeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08468346475920474062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-44113195579126102362010-11-11T11:52:59.599-05:002010-11-11T11:52:59.599-05:00AAAUUUGGGHHH!!! Another one! "My name is Je...AAAUUUGGGHHH!!! Another one! "My name is Jessica and I’m working on behalf of State Fair and MWKS and wanted share with a really fun and exciting interactive video from State Fair Corn Dogs that Food Floozie readers will love! This is a chance for them to choose their own adventure and pick the outcome of the video. Plus if they choose the correct path there’s a coupon at the end for them ...."Yenta Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573241381406620036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-32735878182595934272010-11-11T11:10:29.726-05:002010-11-11T11:10:29.726-05:00I think the critical issue for me is "What am...I think the critical issue for me is "What am I being asked to do?" I participated in the Marx Mushroom Challenge, but had to volunteer to do so and then used the mushrooms they provided to create a recipe for the contest ... there was never anything asked or implied about writing a review of their product, their services, anything. It was about engaging in a hobby I love.<br /><br />But there's a difference when something is offered with the expectation of my offering my opinion of it, and the presumption that my opinion will be positive. This can easily be a form of entertainment, and is for many bloggers. But that's not my purpose here.<br /><br />If I had ever read someone say that the pancake batter clogged the opening when someone had tried to spray it onto the skillet, or that the bracelet was chintzy-looking in person, that would be one thing; but since all of the reviews are always positive, it's clear that it's only a marketing game ... and I just can't do that. It's a fine line, and I may tread over it at some point. I just wish they'd stop bothering me, so I wouldn't have to worry about it!Yenta Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573241381406620036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-72161034643809164202010-11-11T10:50:05.150-05:002010-11-11T10:50:05.150-05:00I appreciate this post a lot (although since almos...I appreciate this post a lot (although since almost every day is meatless in our house, I would be happy to promote Meatless Mondays!). I think this is such a challenge because the choice seems to be either to fully embrace the advertising aspect--which many of the big blogs do--or, as you say, reject it all together to maintain some integrity.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01953532944570991050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-6328706943703570272010-11-11T09:58:52.711-05:002010-11-11T09:58:52.711-05:00I got one from Visa recently about promoting a che...I got one from Visa recently about promoting a chef's event that cost $120! I'm like, what?<br /><br />I don't mind doing some minor promotion, depending. POM Wonderful occasionally sends me free juice that I use and then I blog about the recipe I made but only if I really liked the product and then actually made a recipe with it. All of this other stuff is too much.Laurenhttp://haveforkwilleat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-57427647990481754322010-11-11T09:27:16.775-05:002010-11-11T09:27:16.775-05:00ACK!!! Another one! "MultiTouch, Ltd., deve...ACK!!! Another one! "MultiTouch, Ltd., developer of the world?s first modular multi-touch LCD screen for large-scale displays, today announced the public opening of what is the world?s largest hospitality multitouch display installation. It consists of seven 46-inch and seven 32-inch MultiTouch Cell LCD units set up as bar-top and lounge tables and two large wall projection screens. The innovative applications installed in Tokyo?s Graffiti Bar employ a novel interface that includes interactive visual effects, a multitouch menu for bar patrons, and information capture on patron?s VIP cards and drink glasses." They gave me contact information, in case I want to pursue this more ... oy!!! If they only knew how much I truly loathe technology, considering myself a proud Neoluddite who only makes use of what she must ... :)Yenta Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573241381406620036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2936274878233831004.post-86810941331960581132010-11-11T08:02:44.225-05:002010-11-11T08:02:44.225-05:00I totally get it! That's why I wrote in my Dis...I totally get it! That's why I wrote in my Disclosure section - NO way, Jose! <br /><br />I have to market for a living, I refuse to do it in my online JOURNAL!<br /><br />No, I do not like product reviews, etc. I like when someone shares something they personal love... but that's all.Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446171177767324879noreply@blogger.com