Tag Archives: microsoft

trash talking yourself

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Chris Houchens

Marketing has always been about promoting something so that people will buy it. So it’s always interesting to see campaigns where a company is encouraging customers not to use their own product. Probably the most (in)famous example is the tobacco … Continue reading →

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sadly, this is not a parody

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Chris Houchens

One of the best indicators that you have a horrible idea is that people think its a joke. Microsoft wants you to have Windows 7 launch party. This is not a joke. PLEASE do not invite me to any such … Continue reading →

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bada bing

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Chris Houchens

Lots of people are hating Bing just because it’s from MSFT. I think you can find lots of other reasons to hate it including that Bing can’t seem to find things that are on the Internet — which is the … Continue reading →

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bill gates as kramer. no es bueno

Posted on September 4, 2008 by Chris Houchens

I had high hopes when Crispin Porter + Bogusky took over the MSFT campaign. I expected something creative, edgy, and/or amusing. I was doubly excited when I heard Seinfeld was involved. Imagine my (and your) dissapointment with this garbage:Questions:Yeah. He’s … Continue reading →

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we don’t like the masses

Posted on September 3, 2008 by Chris Houchens

So someone sends me a link and when I get to the page I get this: Really? You chose not to build first for the browser that 76% of people on the internet use? You chose to build for the … Continue reading →

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