Jan
07
2009
Pitchman Deathmatch: Vince “ShamWow!” Offer vs. Billy Mays
Posted by: admin in marketing, tags: Awesome Auger, Billy Mays, hawker, Mighty Putty, OxyClean, pitchman, Sham Wow!, shill, Slap Chop, Vince OfferThere’s something about listening to a pitchman do his thing that is somehow both fascinating and revolting, all at the same time. It’s like a train wreck – you’re appalled, but you just can’t look away. I’m guilty of actually enjoying listening to these guys, at least the first couple of times. (The 20 insertions per day on some of these spots…not so much.) What fascinates me is how these guys do their voodoo that they do so well.
Presented for your consideration: Billy Mays (the reigning champ) versus Vince (the challenger): Read the rest of this entry »





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