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  • 23-01-2014 1:36pm
    #1
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    I only just spotted a boards.ie sponsored post. They've probably been about for ages but I don't think I've spotted the sponsored posts before.

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    Could be a great way to reach some fairly specific demographics in Ireland. I'd be really curious to find out if it's cost effective.

    Any thoughts or insider info? :D


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    #2
    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    I noticed that too yesterday morning. Looks like the idea was launched in Nov last by boards 4 Ads threads so far http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1611. I must say I like it, cool idea. I think you need something topical/interesting to get people to engage, on with the thinking hat! Sadly, our packaging stuff is about a boring as it gets. Free invoicing looks like a perfect launchpad though!


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    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    Good idea but when I clicked on "start New thread" I go the go away you do not have privileges to access this function message. Poor sales technique there boards.ie, should have diverted me to a nice warm and fuzzy "how may we sell you page" !

    Mods, Please kick this up the line!


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    #4
    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    Would be really nice if one of the Distilled/Boards officials were to come and tell us more about this offering, even if some specifics need to be kept private for commercial reasons.


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    #5
    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    I reported my own last post! so we might learn more in the good days that are coming ! ;)


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    Cianos
    Registered Users Posts: 4,850 ✭✭✭Cianos


    Peterdalkey wrote: »
    Good idea but when I clicked on "start New thread" I go the go away you do not have privileges to access this function message. Poor sales technique there boards.ie, should have diverted me to a nice warm and fuzzy "how may we sell you page" !

    Mods, Please kick this up the line!

    Wow, missed opportunity there for sure.


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    Graham
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 17,642 Mod ✭✭✭✭Graham


    Peterdalkey wrote: »
    I reported my own last post! so we might learn more in the good days that are coming ! ;)

    Either that or you'll just vanish :D


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    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    Graham wrote: »
    Either that or you'll just vanish :D

    Would not be the first time ;)


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    #9
    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    I am interested in this product and have managed to conjure up a quirky idea. Emailed Ad Sales too, but no response yet!


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    Axwell
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 10,462 Mod ✭✭✭✭Axwell


    Your best bit is to contact Ad sales which you have done. If you don't hear back early next week send me a pm and ill chase it up for you.


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    #11
    Peterdalkey
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭Peterdalkey


    Thanks Axwell, I am more used to clips and slaps on here! ;)
    The lovely Louise from sales has been in touch and made me an offer! In fairness to her, she is a great prompt communicator, so full points on that front.
    It ain't cheap by any means, but I am going to give it a try. Interactive online promo/advertising is certainly new to me but hey I am old and don't have time to hang around and see if it or FaceBook are still here in 20 years time!

    What I will do is post the results, but not in empirical format but rather as GM generated vs Cost as a %age. I will not disclose actual cost and I respect that Boards/Distilled Media is a business in a competitive market and are entitled to have commercially sensitive pricing structures remain so.


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    #12
    brimal
    Registered Users Posts: 1,217 ✭✭✭brimal


    A large amount of users use the mobile/touch version of Boards. However I don't see the Sponsored Post appearing in this version.

    I know space is at a premium on mobile websites, but that is a lot of potential customers not seeing your post.


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    #13
    Mr Simpson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,332 ✭✭✭Mr Simpson


    Just an fyi, sponsored threads are now showing on the touch site


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