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Viral marketing service lists EA, Bethesda, others among clients

Discussion in 'General Gaming' started by deuxhero, Mar 16, 2013.

  1. deuxhero Arcane

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    Just found out about this.

    http://www.ayzenberg.com/#/work/all/case-study/ea-games/
    http://www.ayzenberg.com/#/clients/

    Nothing we didn't know already, but proof is always nice.

    I'll admit I could, with more effort than I care to give, fake this really easily.

    edit: Of note is Zenimax Online Studios, which has nothing but TEStanic to be viraling for.
     
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  2. DragoFireheart all caps, rainbow colors, SOMETHING.

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    Color me fucking shocked.
     
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  3. Morgoth Arcane Patron

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    ayzenberg... Sounds suspiciously Jewish.
     
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  4. Jaesun Fabulous Moderator

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    What does this have to do about cRPG's?
     
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  5. Jiggy Boobles TESTOSTERONIC As Fuckā„¢ Patron

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    What kind of degenerate kid grows up dreaming about and telling his parents how he's going to be a professional Facebook sycophant one day when he's big? This must be one step below telemarketer.
     
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  6. Andyman Messiah Mr. Ed-ucated

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    I vote that we rename deuxhero "BUTT POOP" in honor of this brilliant thread.
     
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  7. Jaesun Fabulous Moderator

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    :lol:
     
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  8. MetalCraze Arcane

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    Great thing Ubisoft isn't there because it's the best publisher to ever grace the Earth with its existence!
     
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  9. DragoFireheart all caps, rainbow colors, SOMETHING.

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    No, they just paid enough to not get listed. EA and co just didn't give a shit because mouth-feeders are too stupid to care regardless.
     
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  10. deuxhero Arcane

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    Or they used a separate marketer.
     
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  11. abija Prophet

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    Huh? Ubisoft is on 2nd page of clients.
     
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  12. thesoup Arcane

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    Viral marketers constantly pop up on /v/. One even came out and talked about his work.
     
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  13. Average Manatee Prestigious Gentleman Arcane

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    So how exactly does this work out when they have several clients in direct competition? Surely any business with integrity would recognize a clear conflict of interests here?

    *obviously a rhetorical question.
     
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  14. DalekFlay Arcane Patron

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    Hey guys have you heard about the new Sony Playstation 4 Computer Entertainment System? It sounds epic bros, it sounds like hot awesome! It will play games that are fun and have amazing graphics! Sounds so dope!

    Anyway, on topic I don't know sounds messed up to me!
     
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  15. Awor Szurkrarz Arcane In My Safe Space

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    Why is it even legal?
     
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  16. Studio Fawn Studio Fawn Developer

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    Lol viral marketers are OLD OLD news. There are probably some on this forum :P It is their job to post (not always marketing), gain trust, then start plugging projects as "just one of the fans".

    Welcome to business and marketing ~_~ It is all about manipulation ~_~ At least when you get larger it becomes all about the $$$.
     
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  17. Average Manatee Prestigious Gentleman Arcane

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    It's quite odd to see them so brazen about it though. You'd think buying advertising plants would be something reserved specifically for police states and corporations with actual money and power. Not something that any asshole can pick up a phone and get their own personal advertising pet.
     
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  18. Studio Fawn Studio Fawn Developer

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    Why? It is seen as simply another form of marketing. They were even teaching us about this in business school as internet age marketing options.

    When you start to study marketing, you learn that it is all based around manipulation and tons of data into human behaviour and how to take advantage of it. That's why I couldn't go work for larger companies, the complete lack of morality in business that they were teaching turned my stomach ... I just wouldn't be able to succeed in an environment that demanded you exploit people.
     
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  19. Average Manatee Prestigious Gentleman Arcane

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    I'm not questioning that it happens. I question that they don't even care that you know they are doing it. At least have some shame and hide that shit like a proper evil empire.
     
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  20. Andyman Messiah Mr. Ed-ucated

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    Jesus, at least have some shame and hide your inexperience.
     
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  21. Shadenuat Arcane

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    FUCK

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  22. Bulba Learned

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    you do realise that capitalism = greed+exploitation. without them capitalism just would not work. self regulation and responsible business practices are all lies. imagine what banks would do if all regulations/restrictions were lifted... world economy would collapse in 3 years tops.
     
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  23. Smashing Axe Arcane Patron

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    Hey guys, RPGs are sure great. I'm a real big fan of them. My favourite is definitely Bioshock.

    Anyway, those Bethesda guys, how dishonest can you be?

    Perhaps you guys would like to check out this happening rap I stumbled upon the other day? It makes me want to get my groove on.

     
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  24. Awor Szurkrarz Arcane In My Safe Space

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    Everything is shit.
     
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  25. Jashiin Arcane

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    Is this an actual quote from their website ?
     
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