Comments on: Creative Small Business Marketing, Episode 6

By: Paul Bartlett

Paul Bartlett — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 20:15:57 +0000

Yeah, I think the creativity is really cool too.

It would be great to see him do it monthly or something, and track the results, it might be very effective.

By: Matt McGee

Matt McGee — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:59:12 +0000

I haven’t had time to follow-up, Paul, but was hoping someone else would get in touch with the guy and write a post about it. Would love to read more about what happened. But I still give him points for trying something unique.

By: Paul Bartlett

Paul Bartlett — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:49:29 +0000

Results, ROI, etc., where is it?

Another story about generating buzz with no follow up on results.

Not unlike online sweepstakes, it’s REALLY EASY to get people to show up for FREE STUFF.

Social Media kids, we need CUSTOMERS. What was the end result in CUSTOMERS. Moral Standing, links, and buzz does not pay the bills and feed the family. Website traffic is EASY to get, making money from it is not.

Running a small business is not a party, it’s hard work and we want to see results. Customers and Revenue – show us, social media gurus and fans, then we’ll spend more on it.

By: Fiona Bosticky

Fiona Bosticky — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 10:47:44 +0000

I love these kind of social media ideas. So innovative, and not so expensive. I really do wonder who turned up? I would have

By: Dan Wedin

Dan Wedin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 02:54:34 +0000

the guy’s a genius. what a fun way to market to potential local customers.

By: Gareth Rees

Gareth Rees — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:17:02 +0000

Very inventive, and how very low risk, what’s the worst that could happen, he’s got enough food to last him a couple of weeks. I’m curious how many people showed up though?