Advertisement
If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Banned XFX Ad NSFW!!

  • 24-04-2010 1:12pm
    #1
    bobblepuzzle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭



    I wonder if they really thought they could get it to air lol :eek:


Comments

  • #2
    Yitzhak Rabin
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,225 ✭✭✭Yitzhak Rabin


    I'd say, you should put a NSFW in the title.


  • #3
    bobblepuzzle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭bobblepuzzle


    yekahs wrote: »
    I'd say, you should put a NSFW in the title.

    woops :eek: cheers mate


  • #4
    AckwelFoley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,555 ✭✭✭✭AckwelFoley


    Id hit it


  • #5
    bluto63
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,228 ✭✭✭bluto63


    I see what you mean, there's no way that could get to air. Showing another brands product in their ad? Outrageous!


  • #6
    Creamy Goodness
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,584 ✭✭✭✭Creamy Goodness


    they knew it wouldn't air, it's an ad for a computer power supply for feck sake, no way would tv channels would air any ad for computer components.


  • Advertisement
  • #7
    jd007
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,094 ✭✭✭jd007


    fap fap fap


  • #8
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,125 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    Tar.Aldarionftw wrote: »

    I wonder if they really thought they could get it to air lol :eek:


    It's a viral marketing campaign. It was never planned for TV. The thing is nearly 2 minutes long, when have you ever seen a 2 minute ad before.


  • #9
    A-Trak
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,315 ✭✭✭A-Trak


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    It's a viral marketing campaign. It was never planned for TV. The thing is nearly 2 minutes long, when have you ever seen a 2 minute ad before.

    Or a TV ad shot on digital, with one camera and shot in someone's apartment?;)


  • #10
    bobblepuzzle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭bobblepuzzle


    AlmightyCushion wrote: »
    It's a viral marketing campaign. It was never planned for TV. The thing is nearly 2 minutes long, when have you ever seen a 2 minute ad before.

    Yes, it is clearly a marketing ploy like the below email from XFX:
    XFX APPEAL FOR HELP LOCATING CONFIDENTIAL

    MATERIALS


    Dear XFX Customers,

    In light of recent events, we suspect that one of our HD 5970 Black Edition Limited graphics cards may have been compromised. In our current inventory check of this limited run of 1,000 individually serialised pieces, #68 is unaccounted for. We have evidence of a security breach in our facility, thus we believe #68 has been illegally obtained as the product has yet to be released. Please be aware that the person responsible will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. If any news can be provided to lead us to the apprehension of a suspect, or if you can provide us with any information, please report it to security@xfxforce.com. XFX will reward any information leading to the return of #68. Please do not attempt to buy, trade, or barter for this unit. We thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

    Sincerely,
    XFX
    A short time later this youtube video surfaced:



    Clearly some clever marketing going on...


Advertisement