Archive for May, 2009

“Slap Chop Mashup” Creator Interviewed (2009-5-27)

We’ve all seen it, and it’s been featured on our site. Now, the guy behind the “Slap Chop Mashup” speaks out about his creation.
http://news.bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/general/view.bg?articleid=1174914&srvc=home&position=emailed

Infomercial Products Under Review (2009-5-26)

With so many products featured on TV, it is not surprising that people are constantly putting them to the test. Do they really work the way the infomercial says they will? The Akron Beacon takes a look at four products in their latest feature: The GT Express 101, The Beater Blade, The Titan Peeler, and [...]

Beware of Infomercial Product Reviews!!! (2009-5-21)

We believe that 90% of the products on television do exactly what they say they will do…and that the deal offered is worth every penny paid, but when it comes to the blogs and websites selling some of these products…it is like the television infomercial wild wild west of the late 1980’s and we all know the lasting damage a very few black hats caused for the industry

Even Ben Stiller is getting in the Infomercial Business!!! (2009-5-20)

In a recent interview posted on Scifiwire: Ben Stiller and Shawn Levy, the star and director of the fantasy comedy Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian, told reporters that they invested a lot of time in finding just the right story on which to build the sequel.
“We wanted to find a way [...]

Creating Direct Infomercials For YouTube (2009-5-18)

Here is a good blog article on how to create DR Infomercials for the web.
There seems to be a bit of mystery surrounding how to create direct response infomercials for YouTube but there doesn’t have to be.  Of course there are some things to assemble before you start including software, recording equipment and a way [...]

Infomercials Multiply with low-cost of TV Ads (2009-5-13)

From the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, yet another article on the low-cost of infomercials and their positive impact on business.
Dan Albert’s job as executive media director for ad agency Marc USA is to place client’s commercials in front of a carefully targeted audience. In the past six months, it’s been getting harder.
Paid programs selling Fabulous! jewelry, Amazing!! [...]

More posts about Infomercials and Small Businesses (2009-5-13)

One of the tough but necessary things to do in this economy is to keep marketing. You need to keep putting your messages in front of consumers.
According to the Wall Street Journal, infomercials have become cheaper to put on the air. The economy has put TV stations in a bind.
“Typically, DRTV (direct-response television)comes in two [...]

Wall Street Journal on Infomercials (2009-5-11)

The Following is a Great article from the WSJ on the benefits of Infomercials for small businesses:
By SHELLY BANJO
Over the years, they’ve been comfort to insomniacs, the punch line of many jokes, and the butt of “Saturday Night Live” skits. But here’s something you may not know about infomercials: They work, and a growing number [...]

Infomercial Casting Call (2009-5-11)

Looking to jump into the exciting world of Infomercial acting? You may not get to be the next Vince from Sham Wow (and really,does anyone WANT to be?), but if you’re about to get married and want to be in a fitness infomercial, follow this link:
http://www.realitywanted.com/call/4688-fitness-infomercial-needs-wedding-couple

Infomercial review: Dual Saw (2009-5-10)

Infomercial product “Dual Saw” reviewed at Infomercial Reviews.

Click Here to Visit the Official Dual Saw Website.