buzz agent/ aveeno samples

[vanyel]

I deleted my original post as there was no intent to do anything wrong. I have never posted any "bzz" in the past but this one had a link to free samples which I thought would be of interest to others.

 

[vanyel]

Anyone else in this campaign?

 

[AntePrincess]

Anyone else marketing to their friends for petty compensation? I'm not surprised there wasn't a rush saying so, more surprised there are any number of people doing it. Out of curiosity, you approve of the kiddie version of this where girls through "parties" for their friends to do market research for corporations?

ETA: Considering posting about this on a board constitutes a "buzz activity" for which you can be compensated, I'm surprised it doesn't fall under no spamming rules.

 

[AntePrincess]

Sorry, for those who aren't aware what "buzz agents" are, it's also known as "word of mouth" advertising. Here's a Fast Company article on the topic: http://www.fastcompany.com/magazine/82/buzz.html. I especially love the woman who used her grandfather's wake as an opportunity to generate buzz for a company about a beer. What slime.

 

[Irin997]

Um not sure what crawled up the above poster's behind but yes I am part of this buzz campaign. I like the shampoo and conditioner a lot. And considering the fact that the above link is directly to Aveeno.com, I don't think there is a spamming problem.

 

[java]

Yep I love it too. I have to say thought that the Nourish and Revitalize is definately our favorite- we tried the other 2 (bought them) Moisture and the Volumize one and those are not as great, but I am trouble finding the Revitalize one.

 

[DanaAustinChelsea]

I'm a Buzzer! I like the Aveeno shampoo & conditioner too I don't think offering a free link to samples is spamming IMHO. If you don't want to know about the samples, don't read the link. I would agree, if it's true, about the buzz at the wake being on the tacky side. I do like being a buzz agent because we get actual products & coupons, it's not so different than House Party or several other sites.

 

[wendylady36]

I'm in this campaign and I love it too!

...by the way, I'm not posting this for any compensation.

 

[gasperdam]

I'm in the campaign too and although I do really like the Aveeno, I still think that Pantene is my favorite.

 

[libinatorsmom]

I havent gotten many bzz's lately... and still have two keys to use....

 

[Redwitch]

I'm Bzzing too. I like the sample they sent - I wish it came with conditioner as well.

 

[Kae]

Yep i am an Agent also. I love this shampoo got me thru my end of summer yucky hair. I really like the light smell it has. But I am getting ready to go dark with my color & I am afraid it might make me fade faster, due to the slipping agents it has in it.

So i guess I am one "those"
BYW my friends & I talk about products regardless.

Kae

 

[vanyel]

You know, I actually thought someone might like the link to a free sample, on the aveeno site. I was also curious about whether there were others in this campaign.

AntePrincess - The nasty comment wasn't necessary and I'm not getting compensation for people gettting free samples. This is why I rarely post on the budget board.

Thank goodness there are nice people out there.

 

[Cindy B]

You know, I actually thought someone might like the link to a free sample, on the aveeno site. I was also curious about whether there were others in this campaign.

AntePrincess - The nasty comment wasn't necessary and I'm not getting compensation for people gettting free samples. This is why I rarely post on the budget board.

Thank goodness there are nice people out there.

There was a big issue a few years back about agents using the DIS as a personal bzz forum. IIRC, at the time it was considered self promotion and against DIS guidelines/rules.

The original comment came up like it was to be a buzz and technicall could be self promotion since you do get specific "points" as compensation.

Personally I wouldn't do it because of the potential DIS violation.