Boycott advertisers?
Dec 30, 2013 | 10:55 am
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Boycott advertisers?
I am just wondering if anyone beside me boycotts any company that advertises at a checkpoint? Zappos used to, but I don't see them anymore. SpringHill Suites by Marriott advertises at DFW, and they are now on my boycott list.
Dec 30, 2013 | 11:06 am
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What if the ad was for a competing mode of transport? Amtrak has run ads in the plastic tubs with messages to the effect of, "If you were riding with us, you wouldn't be taking off your shoes."
Also, how deep does the principle of your action go? Would you also boycott any airlines or hotels that have GSA contract rates that DHS/TSA officials might use? What about other common vendors?
Also, how deep does the principle of your action go? Would you also boycott any airlines or hotels that have GSA contract rates that DHS/TSA officials might use? What about other common vendors?
Dec 30, 2013 | 11:21 am
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I'm mainly talking about solely the checkpoint. Zappos used to advertise inside the bins at LAS. Marriot has signs all over the E security checkpoint at DFW. I know you can go many layers deep in a boycott, but I'm talking about the first layer here. (Direct advertising)
Dec 30, 2013 | 8:37 pm
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Boycotting Zappos
When Zappos first starting advertising I decided to boycott them. I sent them an email as to why I was boycotting them (ads at the checkpoint). Here is their reply (other than spam email - I have not heard from them since):
Hello,
Thank you for contacting the Zappos.com Customer Loyalty Team.
I hope you're having a fantastic day! My name is Jessica I will be more than happy to help you.
We gratefully appreciate your feed back. I will go ahead and forward your email on to the correct location so they are fully aware of your thoughts on this issue.
If you have any otehr questions or concerns please feel free to contact us anytime of the day as we are here 24/7 for you!
Once again, have a great day!
Your friendly Zapponian,
Jessica L
Hello,
Thank you for contacting the Zappos.com Customer Loyalty Team.
I hope you're having a fantastic day! My name is Jessica I will be more than happy to help you.
We gratefully appreciate your feed back. I will go ahead and forward your email on to the correct location so they are fully aware of your thoughts on this issue.
If you have any otehr questions or concerns please feel free to contact us anytime of the day as we are here 24/7 for you!
Once again, have a great day!
Your friendly Zapponian,
Jessica L
Dec 31, 2013 | 12:17 am
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Dec 31, 2013 | 3:48 am
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Since the airports that have the sponsored security bins dont have to put the money/time/energy into those efforts anymore, TSA can spend the money hiring/training more agents.
Dec 31, 2013 | 5:51 am
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