Microsoft has announced that the public beta of Windows 7 is “limited to 2.5 million downloads.” This is fantastic word of mouth marketing. A few people will actually do a rigorous beta test, but all 2.5 million people now have an emotional stake in the success of the product. When 2.5 million bosses walk down [...]
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Microsoft: Let your fans support you.
November 20, 2008
Microsoft just opened their first online store. It’s boring. It just sells software. The irony is that Microsoft is in the middle if a gigantic ad campaign to rally their fans: I’m A PC. I think it’s a fantastic campaign. It makes customers feel great. It’s the perfect response to Apple’s negative campaign ads. I [...]
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