These placements are getting a bit old. I'd love to see how many of these celebs are wearing their free gift in a week from now.
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I suppose it's possible. Obviously Apple is testing it out. I think Karl Lagerfeld got one because Marc Newson's wife works for him. Beyoncé? Is there some connection to Jimmy Iovine? Maybe Iovine is the one pushing to get these in the hands of celebrities. It certainly worked for Beats.
just because you slap a ridiculous price on an item, it doesn't make it "fashion market"
just like when I break a branch from a tree, doesn't make it hand-made wand.
If they're getting them pre-released directly from Apple, this is some type of official Apple marketing.
Um, yes? So? I don't understand what you're getting at. Apple's efforts with fashion magazines, stores, and where they priced their product points at an intent to enter the fashion market. Doesn't mean it WILL be fashionable, but rather that's where they're trying to get into.
Lagerfeld got one because he's the most famous and powerful high fashion designer in the world.
lololol
You've never heard of the BeyHive? Beyonce's rabid fan base is bested only by Apple's own.
I would call it un-official. I doubt Jony Ive handed Sam Smith a watch and whispered in his ear "make sure you post this on Instagram". Yet Apple knows these things will eventually find their way on the internet/social media.
I'd wager to guess that many (not all) of these appearances are paid product placements.
Let's put it this way... if you were a celebrity, would you promote a product for a company without some sort of compensation? And I don't mean compensation in the form of a gold watch.
Let's put it this way... if you were a celebrity, would you promote a product for a company without some sort of compensation? And I don't mean compensation in the form of a gold watch.
i'm surprised she got one considering she just launched a competitor to apple's forthcoming music streaming service.
It's more likely Tim would be whispering in Sam's ear.
Would be kind of hard considering the watch wasn't given to him by Tim.
Would be kind of hard considering the watch wasn't given to him by Tim.
Well you missed the sexual preference joke here but thanks for adding the word 'hard' to the conversation.
It's no surprise to see special Gold Apple Watches & Bands given out to various high profile types. Nor are these rare. Limited, perhaps initially, but Apple is very experienced with marketing. I'm certain they made a minimum number of specials to give out to be seen.
It's just part of Apple's well calculated plan to stimulate interest. Apple is particularly skilled in the art of influence. They're simply doing what they do to insure the best start for Apple Watch. With Apple's deep pockets they have more power than any other corporation to get all the exposure they could possibly want.
It's just part of Apple's well calculated plan to stimulate interest. Apple is particularly skilled in the art of influence. They're simply doing what they do to insure the best start for Apple Watch. With Apple's deep pockets they have more power than any other corporation to get all the exposure they could possibly want.
Is a celebrity or my reasons for wanting the Apple watch any different? Smart watches offer some really cool technology. If I could afford $XXX watches, I am pretty sure I would still want an Apple watch, even just as an addition to my collection.
