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The worst Sales Promotions in History
« on: August 21, 2020, 10:09:39 PM »
I'll start:
https://thehustle.co/the-worst-sales-promotion-in-history/
27 years ago, Hoover offered two free international flights with any £100 purchase. Today, it’s remembered as the worst sales promotion in history.

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Re: The worst Sales Promotions in History
« Reply #1 on: August 22, 2020, 09:16:16 PM »
I'll start:
https://thehustle.co/the-worst-sales-promotion-in-history/
27 years ago, Hoover offered two free international flights with any £100 purchase. Today, it’s remembered as the worst sales promotion in history.
There can only be one worst, I'm stumped..💁‍♂️
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Re: The worst Sales Promotions in History
« Reply #2 on: August 22, 2020, 11:11:00 PM »
AOL free time CDs, pitting custom acquisition vs customer retention and wiping out 200 billion dollars

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Re: The worst Sales Promotions in History
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2020, 12:44:09 AM »
The Zman Magazine once had a whole article on these.

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Re: The worst Sales Promotions in History
« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2020, 03:46:56 AM »
The Zman Magazine once had a whole article on these.
Next up: Makif mag will run an entire issue.
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