View from the Wing [VFTW] discussions
Nov 29, 2017, 2:18 am
#871
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At least half the battle in retail sales is to get the customer in the door (again). Once there, then selling to them becomes a bit easier, right?
Nov 29, 2017, 6:16 am
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Money, sex, and violence are considered selling points by some, in that it can bait in an audience when nothing else is there to do so. [Just ask VFTW's principal and the US President what they thought of the WWF in the 1980s and early 1990s. Perhaps they both sort of loved it for that combination of memes?]
At least half the battle in retail sales is to get the customer in the door (again). Once there, then selling to them becomes a bit easier, right?
At least half the battle in retail sales is to get the customer in the door (again). Once there, then selling to them becomes a bit easier, right?
Though I'm not sure if VFTW is making a conscious effort or it's just the by-product of his stream-of-consciousness blogging style these days.
Nov 29, 2017, 6:24 am
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I will note that VFTW's principal has commented about "Hulk Hogan" before and that he knew the Hulk Hogan "entrance song". I think that tells us enough, right?
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Nov 29, 2017, 10:18 am
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Nov 30, 2017, 6:33 am
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"How to Earn Points Faster With Credit Card Category Bonuses"
A day does not go by without, well, selling plastic
A day does not go by without, well, selling plastic
Nov 30, 2017, 2:01 pm
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Selling Plastic???
You mean kinda like over at TBB..."You can support TBB by applying for CREDIT CARDS"
Day in and Day out
You mean kinda like over at TBB..."You can support TBB by applying for CREDIT CARDS"
Day in and Day out
Nov 30, 2017, 3:06 pm
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YMMV
Nov 30, 2017, 3:17 pm
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If blogs had original content and then concluded saying "By the way, if you apply for a credit card at this link, i'd get some money," I don't think anyone here would be criticizing.
Dec 1, 2017, 6:39 am
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is a striking contrast to
Airwaysmag: https://airwaysmag.com/special-fligh...flight-photos/
The latter has far more disclosure.
Dec 1, 2017, 7:51 am
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Just got an email from Gary asking what I meant with far more disclosure.
VFTW: " I booked myself onto American’s inaugural Boeing 737 MAX 8 this morning from Miami to New York LaGuardia to see what it was like up close and personal. "
AM: " When I was offered the opportunity to be part of the inaugural I was undeniably very excited."
VFTW:" I did get to board the plane early to take photos. "
AM:" Before the boarding commenced, media representatives were given the opportunity to take a look inside the aircraft and take a few pictures."
With striking contrast I meant more details other than photos of seats and lavs. Hope this clarifies it
VFTW: " I booked myself onto American’s inaugural Boeing 737 MAX 8 this morning from Miami to New York LaGuardia to see what it was like up close and personal. "
AM: " When I was offered the opportunity to be part of the inaugural I was undeniably very excited."
VFTW:" I did get to board the plane early to take photos. "
AM:" Before the boarding commenced, media representatives were given the opportunity to take a look inside the aircraft and take a few pictures."
With striking contrast I meant more details other than photos of seats and lavs. Hope this clarifies it
Dec 1, 2017, 8:22 am
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Just got an email from Gary asking what I meant with far more disclosure.
VFTW: " I booked myself onto American’s inaugural Boeing 737 MAX 8 this morning from Miami to New York LaGuardia to see what it was like up close and personal. "
AM: " When I was offered the opportunity to be part of the inaugural I was undeniably very excited."
VFTW:" I did get to board the plane early to take photos. "
AM:" Before the boarding commenced, media representatives were given the opportunity to take a look inside the aircraft and take a few pictures."
With striking contrast I meant more details other than photos of seats and lavs. Hope this clarifies it
VFTW: " I booked myself onto American’s inaugural Boeing 737 MAX 8 this morning from Miami to New York LaGuardia to see what it was like up close and personal. "
AM: " When I was offered the opportunity to be part of the inaugural I was undeniably very excited."
VFTW:" I did get to board the plane early to take photos. "
AM:" Before the boarding commenced, media representatives were given the opportunity to take a look inside the aircraft and take a few pictures."
With striking contrast I meant more details other than photos of seats and lavs. Hope this clarifies it