DSM calls it quits: bummer.
I applaud Dustin for shutting down upgrades now...and not later.
Wish I had put in for a cashout request sooner now...(lol)...just did a few days ago after never doing it w/ them. My time has been very limited to surf many sites...and DSM was one I always put on the backburner to surf. I wish Dustin all the best...and I would think everyone will be getting refunds as he promised.
I will mention something about corporate sponsors here: yes, an attempt was made to gain the attention OF corporate sponsors. Being in an advertising background way before I was in teaching--and learning from my Dad who is STILL a top dog in the advertising industry ...I can tell you the ONLY way to actually get and maintain corporate sponsorships is more than an ad on a rotator for 10-20 seconds. They will DEMAND reciprocal feedback: purchasing is the bottom line.
They may be interested in trying this surfing industry out to feel around...assess traffic...but, a contract with any of them will require purchasing minimums.
They gain millions through TV, Radio, Newspaper, and other internet venues.
They will try this out for kicks...but, the bottom line is money....selling power.
Surf members whine when they have to surf 50+ sites...how do we expect them not to whine if they actually had to BUY something? You do the imaginary cheese w/ your 'wine' scenario--see what YOU come up with.
This industry has bred people who want to be spoon fed everything (shoot...not just this industry has bred them...life has)....do we actually think people will do anything more than flick their wrist to hit the manual 'next' button?? Paleeze.
It's a shame, too...because this industry COULD boom if people were willing to look at this AS an industry...a TRUE advertising vehicle. If members did...maybe corporate sponsors would think about a TRUE trial run.
.....In other news....
As you MAY have heard on Andrew's THE TRUTH podcast...Scotty (from the former ATZ) is, indeed, opening a new surf soon. I've still talked to him through all this time...and there is much he is doing to finish off those refunds. There were a few things that hindered him...but, I had told him to establish OUTSIDE income streams...and not rely on other surf programs.
He has been working on this...and I feel when he's ready...things will be much better this time around. We'll see what all he plans on about finishing off the last refunds to make himself squared away w/ former members.
Enough rambling from me....I'm due to be home this Wednesday...I am homesick, so, I look forward to heading back.
Until then,
Happy Surfing
I applaud Dustin for shutting down upgrades now...and not later.
Wish I had put in for a cashout request sooner now...(lol)...just did a few days ago after never doing it w/ them. My time has been very limited to surf many sites...and DSM was one I always put on the backburner to surf. I wish Dustin all the best...and I would think everyone will be getting refunds as he promised.
I will mention something about corporate sponsors here: yes, an attempt was made to gain the attention OF corporate sponsors. Being in an advertising background way before I was in teaching--and learning from my Dad who is STILL a top dog in the advertising industry ...I can tell you the ONLY way to actually get and maintain corporate sponsorships is more than an ad on a rotator for 10-20 seconds. They will DEMAND reciprocal feedback: purchasing is the bottom line.
They may be interested in trying this surfing industry out to feel around...assess traffic...but, a contract with any of them will require purchasing minimums.
They gain millions through TV, Radio, Newspaper, and other internet venues.
They will try this out for kicks...but, the bottom line is money....selling power.
Surf members whine when they have to surf 50+ sites...how do we expect them not to whine if they actually had to BUY something? You do the imaginary cheese w/ your 'wine' scenario--see what YOU come up with.
This industry has bred people who want to be spoon fed everything (shoot...not just this industry has bred them...life has)....do we actually think people will do anything more than flick their wrist to hit the manual 'next' button?? Paleeze.
It's a shame, too...because this industry COULD boom if people were willing to look at this AS an industry...a TRUE advertising vehicle. If members did...maybe corporate sponsors would think about a TRUE trial run.
.....In other news....
- I'll be on GEM'S first podcast out this coming week...so, take a listen.
- My blog takes on a new look...like it? hate it?
- I'm in talks w/ possibly joining the great crew at SurfAdsInc.; The Network of blogs--
- I may go and create a whole website with a special domain...just not sure the area I will go next.
- My matrix: Mrsvee Says--The Oracle-- is opening soon--as is the monitor: Mrsvee Unplugged.
As you MAY have heard on Andrew's THE TRUTH podcast...Scotty (from the former ATZ) is, indeed, opening a new surf soon. I've still talked to him through all this time...and there is much he is doing to finish off those refunds. There were a few things that hindered him...but, I had told him to establish OUTSIDE income streams...and not rely on other surf programs.
He has been working on this...and I feel when he's ready...things will be much better this time around. We'll see what all he plans on about finishing off the last refunds to make himself squared away w/ former members.
Enough rambling from me....I'm due to be home this Wednesday...I am homesick, so, I look forward to heading back.
Until then,
Happy Surfing
hi mrs vee, you have agreat blog here and i always look for new information and details about the industry...form an expert..like you...keep it on ...
Thanks very much....
Just a line to say your new blog layout is great.
nice to hear that Scotty shows up...still have a chance to ask him about refund :)