I think that if they give away the songs with salads along with the usualy fair, that'll have a huge impact.
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McDonalds and iTunes... True?
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Ahh, just what fat Americans need, another reason to eat Mickey D's. Why cant they team up with Gold's Gym or something positive. WTF they teaming up with Pepsi and McDonalds for. It's just me, but apple being successful comes 2nd to being healthy. I bet you wont see Mr. Jobs eating a large fry while guzzling down a 20oz soda.
I'm not sure that Apple has had a great selection here, like they could go with any company they wanted. It seems like Apple sent a letter to a bunch of business CEOs asking about a possible promotion, and so far have gotten the biggest responses from McDonalds and Pepsi, but there may be others.
It would be great if there could be a constant stream of song giveaway's just hoping from one company to the next.
It would be great if there could be a constant stream of song giveaway's just hoping from one company to the next.
Are you Mac enough?
Has anyone else seen these? I've seen them in two different places: 1) McDonalds and 2) Noodles (the Noodles referance was to their macaroni and cheese menu item).
Everytime I see them I wonder if my Powerbook and iBook makes me Mac enough, or do I need to go get a Duel display G5? Hmmmm...
Has anyone else seen these? I've seen them in two different places: 1) McDonalds and 2) Noodles (the Noodles referance was to their macaroni and cheese menu item).
Everytime I see them I wonder if my Powerbook and iBook makes me Mac enough, or do I need to go get a Duel display G5? Hmmmm...
does anyone know how the free songs work? Like, i only really buy albums. So if i save up 10 free songs can i get an album? (or 11 free songs)
There are now more Subway locations than McDonalds. However, McDonalds volume is far ahead of Subway (which, I suspect, sells about 14 sandwiches a day nationally after 3pm).
Also, Subway is not part of the Yum! family.
i dont think the fact that the golden arches deals with coke has anything to do with this. coke has always been slow and behind the times when it comes to advertising and new ideas. pepsi on the other hand has always tried its hand at new products, ie. chips, snacks, different types of drinks.
i feel like is a perfect promotion for the arches. they want to attract a younger, on the go crowd. buy a sandwhich, download a song. i think its great.
not that i ever eat their s#$t. i hate fast food. i just think its a good idea.
steve-o is slowly taking over the world
i feel like is a perfect promotion for the arches. they want to attract a younger, on the go crowd. buy a sandwhich, download a song. i think its great.
not that i ever eat their s#$t. i hate fast food. i just think its a good idea.
steve-o is slowly taking over the world
This would be so cool
Finally something from MickeyD's that would be worth it to me.. I'll be the one askin' the kids of they all want to go to McDonalds Like someone else posted.. it's not like some stupid Monopoly piece... But also have to ask the question.. I mean, what if everyone of these things got redeemed.. and they freakin' had to pay for a BILLION dollars worth of iTunes ????
Finally something from MickeyD's that would be worth it to me.. I'll be the one askin' the kids of they all want to go to McDonalds
Like someone else posted.. it's not like some stupid Monopoly piece... But also have to ask the question.. I mean, what if everyone of these things got redeemed.. and they freakin' had to pay for a BILLION dollars worth of iTunes ????McD's new image...
If this is true, I think an ITMS promotion will fit in well with McDonald's attempt to increase their popularity with a younger hip- crowd (e.g. "I'm Lovin' it" ad campaign). Imagine the increased market share for Apple! Check out McDonald's press statement below:
Excerpt from "McDonald's Corporate Financial Press Releases 11/07/2003":
...""When we embarked upon our revitalization plan earlier this year, we announced that in 2003 we would sharpen our focus and take the actions necessary to optimize the business. We've made progress toward this goal with October marking the first full month that our unprecedented 'i'm lovin' it' campaign reached customers around the globe. This new brand positioning is bringing a new attitude and energy to life for our customers and crew. The management changes we announced earlier this week are another example of how we are making the best use of our talent and resources. During the fourth quarter, we will take additional actions to revitalize the business. These will include making decisions related to our Partner Brands and implementing the recently announced plans for revitalizing our business in Japan. These actions, along with the completion of annual impairment testing, will result in charges in the fourth quarter 2003."
If this is true, I think an ITMS promotion will fit in well with McDonald's attempt to increase their popularity with a younger hip- crowd (e.g. "I'm Lovin' it" ad campaign). Imagine the increased market share for Apple! Check out McDonald's press statement below:
Excerpt from "McDonald's Corporate Financial Press Releases 11/07/2003":
...""When we embarked upon our revitalization plan earlier this year, we announced that in 2003 we would sharpen our focus and take the actions necessary to optimize the business. We've made progress toward this goal with October marking the first full month that our unprecedented 'i'm lovin' it' campaign reached customers around the globe. This new brand positioning is bringing a new attitude and energy to life for our customers and crew. The management changes we announced earlier this week are another example of how we are making the best use of our talent and resources. During the fourth quarter, we will take additional actions to revitalize the business. These will include making decisions related to our Partner Brands and implementing the recently announced plans for revitalizing our business in Japan. These actions, along with the completion of annual impairment testing, will result in charges in the fourth quarter 2003."
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this is a pretty funny idea, i like it. i just dont see steve-o offering the olive branch to the beige boxes just yet though....
this is a pretty funny idea, i like it. i just dont see steve-o offering the olive branch to the beige boxes just yet though....
Scary, for me at least
I'm on the road constantly, and wind up eating fast food a lot. McDonalds is by far my least favorite; the food just isn't very good.
Normally, most advertising campagins
bounce off me - want my business, cut the price. Period.
But I really think I'd eat at McD's if I got an iTunes song with my Big Mac Combo.
Scary.
I'm on the road constantly, and wind up eating fast food a lot. McDonalds is by far my least favorite; the food just isn't very good.
Normally, most advertising campagins
bounce off me - want my business, cut the price. Period.
But I really think I'd eat at McD's if I got an iTunes song with my Big Mac Combo.
Scary.
Are you SURE it's iTunes?
What if Ronald has a deal cooking with Napster? Or MusicMatch? Or RealAudio? Huh? What then? I mean, like Steve said at the analysts meeting. most of these companies are starting busineses that will lose money - Apple only hopes to break even/make a small profit on iTMS. So maybe one of the 'follower' brands has decided that hopping on the giveaway bandwagon is a good idea to drum up a user base, only they're stepping it up by 10X.
What if Ronald has a deal cooking with Napster? Or MusicMatch? Or RealAudio? Huh? What then? I mean, like Steve said at the analysts meeting. most of these companies are starting busineses that will lose money - Apple only hopes to break even/make a small profit on iTMS. So maybe one of the 'follower' brands has decided that hopping on the giveaway bandwagon is a good idea to drum up a user base, only they're stepping it up by 10X.
So what if they have to pay a billion dollars. McD's will get it back 2 fold. If its anything like the monopoly promotion there will be those little tags that you rip on every giant fry and drink. So Coke/McD gives you a free song for purchasing a $1.45 enormous drink and they still make money! If they "sell" a billion songs they made 20cents on each one. Plus the assumption is no one will buy a drink without something to eat or vice versa. Many will download the free 8 songs off an album at itms they will go the step further and pay 2 dollars "thinking" they got 8 free.
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deep thoughts by jack handey
As we were driving, we saw a sign that said "Watch for Rocks." Marta said it should read "Watch for Pretty Rocks." I told her she should write in her suggestion to the highway department, but she started saying it was a joke - just to get out of writing a simple letter! And I thought I was lazy!
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deep thoughts by jack handey
As we were driving, we saw a sign that said "Watch for Rocks." Marta said it should read "Watch for Pretty Rocks." I told her she should write in her suggestion to the highway department, but she started saying it was a joke - just to get out of writing a simple letter! And I thought I was lazy!
It was mentioned in the last thread about this whole McDonalds thing. I wonder about it too, will this have any effect? We'll see.
Re: Told you it would happen.
What? I don't think the next Shrek will be made by Pixar, isn't it Dreamworks? They did the first one, and besides, Pixar has their hands full with The Incredibles.
What? I don't think the next Shrek will be made by Pixar, isn't it Dreamworks? They did the first one, and besides, Pixar has their hands full with The Incredibles.