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Tag Archives: spam

Advertisaphobia

Is there a word for the irrational and/or rational fear of becoming the target of direct marketers?

Advertisaphobia? Adverphobia? Adphobia? Ad-phobia?

From Jitterbug to Twitter, Motivating Each Generation to Buy

I received this today in my inbox. I don’t think there is any commentary needed:

Hello Michael,

Been wondering about this multi-generational workplace, how social media plays out with each generation and what it really means for how business will be conducted in the future? I have been invited to conduct a training class with [...]

Yes, please, can I pay for your spam!?

Marisa pointed out this hilarious SPAM FAIL. After registering for free tickets to a concert, she was prompted to pay $25… for “xxxxx” spam. Really. Pay for spam. Though it is so badly mangled that it is unclear if they were selling advertising or selling spam. Overall, total spam FAIL