[Merged] Spend Money On Equipment Not Movie Stars For Adverts

freakfunk · 23-02-2007, 18:49

i wish virgin would fix their equipment rather than paying movie stars huge sums to advertise them.

Paul · 23-02-2007, 18:51

The fact that a lot of people now recognise the advert as soon as they see the star would point to the advertising working well. If they didn't run an ad campaign a lot of people would miss the re-branding etc. This could lead to lost custom, lost revenue and lost investment in future.

Instincts · 23-02-2007, 18:51

Well i dont think since ive had my new samsung box and the new epg the service has been good, but my old pace box was dodgy with the old software. i think virgin should uprgrade all there boxes eventually at least to the newer samsung, so i see what you mean. And the advertising i think is a good idea.

freakfunk · 23-02-2007, 20:20

yeah, the have the worst customer retention in the buisness, says it all really.

Sky adverts were a lot more effective and they didnt pay stupid money for movie star whilst supplying dodgy boxes

foreverwar · 23-02-2007, 20:22

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Originally Posted by freakfunk

yeah, the have the worst customer retention in the buisness, says it all really.

Sky adverts were a lot more effective and they didnt pay stupid money for movie star whilst supplying dodgy boxes

Your sunny and positive outlook on life must be a boon to your companions.

freakfunk · 23-02-2007, 20:22

P.S. the most successful advert was the Shake & Vac ad - no movie stars there, stupid waste of money

foreverwar · 23-02-2007, 20:29

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Originally Posted by freakfunk

P.S. the most successful advert was the Shake & Vac ad - no movie stars there, stupid waste of money

Strange - I thought the "I bet he/she drinks Carling" was the most well-known?

freakfunk · 23-02-2007, 20:32

No, your obviously not educated in the field, it's a well know fact its the Shake & Vac advert, the carling ad actually isn't even taught within the list:? Why did you think that, lol

buba3d · 23-02-2007, 20:35

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Originally Posted by freakfunk

yeah, the have the worst customer retention in the buisness, says it all really.

Sky adverts were a lot more effective and they didnt pay stupid money for movie star whilst supplying dodgy boxes

ER naw they don't, they're 3rd compared to sky who are 2nd.

freakfunk · 23-02-2007, 20:42

Sky aren't in the top 10 for worst rentention. If you add a uneducated statement like that at least let other people know. Do you know who the worst companies are? Ill give you a hint, Sky, who aren't number 2 - RHL is number 2

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P.s. If Anyone Read The Guardian Or Herald The Fee Was Â£20 Million That She Was Paid For Her "sponsership" - A Fee Virgin Was Quoted In The Inteerview? Thats More Than The Series Of 24 Cost. Maybe This Is Why Virgin Isn't In Broadcasting.

freakfunk · 23-02-2007, 20:44

Virgin Media Were Quoted In The Guardian As Saying Uma Fees Were Â£20million. Doesn Noone Else Think This Is A Total Waste Of Money That Could Have Went On Better Equipment And Better Deals For Loyal Customers (like Me)?????

I Think Its A Complete Waste Of Money. A Absolute Disgrace That Our Money Was Spent This Way

Bertie_MB · 23-02-2007, 20:46

They could have got sky back

Nikesh · 23-02-2007, 20:50

Yeah, they did spend a lot of money on the launch but I don't think the Virgin Media brand would be as good if they hadn't spent the money. I would have rather they spent the money on increasing the broadband upload speeds lol.

Ken W · 23-02-2007, 20:59

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Originally Posted by freakfunk

Virgin Media Were Quoted In The Guardian As Saying Uma Fees Were Â£20million. Doesn Noone Else Think This Is A Total Waste Of Money That Could Have Went On Better Equipment And Better Deals For Loyal Customers (like Me)?????

I Think Its A Complete Waste Of Money. A Absolute Disgrace That Our Money Was Spent This Way

Is Uma the voice VirginMeadia use for phone "Reminder Call"?

Her voice sounds muffled and unintelligible unlike the male voice that NTL used which was clear!

So yes she is a complete waste of money

Ken w

Stu_C · 23-02-2007, 21:00

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Originally Posted by freakfunk

Sky adverts were a lot more effective and they didnt pay stupid money for movie star whilst supplying dodgy boxes

I read that as they didnt pay silly cash for a star but they did supply dodgy box's ?? Which i understand is correct as Skys HD box's had a high breakdown rate.