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Managing Technology. Chris Corrado David Delk Greg Dell Jaki Dunham. Blendtec Blenders—Be Funny. Will It Blend? The “Will it Blend” series of clips have been viewed more than 60 million times Since this new marketing system, sales have increased 500%
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Managing Technology Chris Corrado David Delk Greg Dell Jaki Dunham
Blendtec Blenders—Be Funny Will It Blend? • The “Will it Blend” series of clips have been viewed more than 60 million times • Since this new marketing system, sales have increased 500% • Total sales are projected to exceed $40 million
The Art of Marketing • Luck and timing are vital to a successful campaign • Not a thoroughly researched area of marketing • There are suggestions to success, but not definitive principles • Message driven vs. using the product
MJ Safety Solutions—Tap into current events • Video doesn’t have to be funny or entertaining • Uses a reality that hits close to home • Bullet Resistant Backpack • 25,000 hits
Make Magazine—Be Useful • Weekly “How-To” Videos • Average viewing of a video: 1 million • Advantages • Increased attendance at convention • Increased magazine subscriptions • “Shelf-life” of video
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