Marketing Ploy

Question: Does Orbit White Gum really whiten your teeth and remove stains or is that just a clever marketing ploy? Does Orbit White Gum really whiten your teeth and remove stains or is that just a clever marketing ploy? I see on the box that it has some text in bold under the ingredients section Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine. Could that be the *magic* teeth whitener?

Answer: It didn't work for my wife. Before an important interview she wanted to make her teeth all white so she could have an impressive smile...in the end we used Tippex (paper correction fluid)!

Question: Is the severe shortage of stock levels of the iphone 4 a marketing ploy by Apple? Do you think Apple have purposely not released enough stock of the new iphone 4 as a clever marketing scheme to whip people into a complete frenzy and hopefully increase publicity? Or have they genuinely just not manufactured enough stock, but surely they knew the demand would be massive, seems strange from such a huge successful company like Apple? Your thoughts?

Answer: it most certainly is. Apple released about 10,000 to 20,000 iphones to australia which translates to about 8 to 15 per store. They did this so they could make the claim that Australian stores sold out within minutes of them being released. Apple having very intelligent marketing schemes.

Question: Is there a company that is NOT using the "green" thing as a marketing ploy? Is there a company that is NOT using the "green" thing as a marketing ploy? I just got an email from Symantec that said "Go Green with Norton and save." Uh, what does anti-virus software have to do with the environment?

Answer: What's especially annoying is that there is no clear standards for "green." It might mean that it doesn't harm the environment, but it could also mean that it doesn't harm the environment as much as something else. It could also mean that the company manufacturing the "green" product uses recycled plastic garbage bags in its corporate office, thus saving the environment...

Question: Are running shoes just a marketing ploy to make us spend more money? Or will they really prevent knee surgery in future? I can understand spending money on a great pair of running shoes if I was training for a marathon and running on the hard pavement/road everyday for long periods... ...but what about if I jog once or twice a week in the local park for half an hour?

Answer: Most important, good for you for taking the time to do something healthy for yourself on a regular basis! Wearing a good pair of running shoes should be part of your plan to prevent injuries. It's your body; have the self-esteem and commitment to take care of it, and it will reward you. I agree that design is more important than brand name or price. I like to find a shoe I really like, then order more at the best price. The hype of annual new models (6! 7! 8! 2010! 2100! 2100sx!) is relentless; ignore it. Run in a pair of running shoes, and use them for no other purpose. Go in your training outfit - including the shoes you wear running - to a real running shoe specialty store, one that has real runners as employees, and (1) tell them what kind of runner you are, (2) ask them to look at your gait AND the wear pattern on the soles of your running shoes, both feet. This way, they can recommend a design for someone like you who has your foot anatomy and running habits. A heavier, street runner needs more air/gel bladders. A slimmer turf runner, fewer. Buy trainers (as opposed to racers), which have wider outersoles than innersoles for best distribution of impact. Staying on the park grass or dirt trails, so long as the soil is reasonably smooth (no potholes, roots or stones), is great for injury prevention. I also strongly recommend some injury-preventive weight lifting to keep your leg muscles supple, stretched and in balance with each other. 3 sets of 12 at moderate weight instead of a few reps at high weight. A few months in the gym will last a few years. After you've been fit for something that works, take down the brand, size and model name/number, then tell the salesperson that you're thinking of looking elsewhere unless s/he can do something for you on the price today. If they offer you the standard 10% off, look disappointed, ask them whether it's the best they can do and shut up. Reject the offers of bonus items; you're there to buy shoes. If they don't budge, use the phone to play dealers off against each other or order online. Dispose of shoes that have more than 500 - 800 miles on them, especially if you hear the damaged air bladder hissing on a rainy day, or the outersole has worn off more than 1/8 inch toward the center of the sole. You can do plenty of long-term, permanent damage long before you feel the pain of arthritis.

Question: Who thinks the Mojave Experiment is a retarded marketing ploy? I can't believe Microsoft are answering the Mac ads with this bunk. Thoughts?

Answer: I agree, seems pretty lame to me. Something tells me in that situation they are only going to show you what they know works. They aren't going to let the testers sit there and try to "break" it, so how useful is it?

Question: Is atheism the newest marketing ploy on the discussion of faith? Isn't talking about a subject sort of validating its existence?

Answer: Religion exists, there's no debate about that. Faith, which is simply a belief without evidence, also undeniably exists in those that follow a religion. Discussion about a subject does not mean that the subject has any basis in fact, however.

Question: Is Google's announcement it will stop censoring the internet in China and possibly pull out a marketing ploy? Or do you think Google has good intentions or a bit of both? Keep in mind, Google does not make much money in China and this kind of publicity will probably increase revenue better than regular Chinese annual revenues for the company.

Answer: Google has to censor the internet in America now.

Question: Euromillions: Really all British winners, or a marketing ploy? Are we really to belive that all these british people keep winning the jackpots on the Euromillions lotto, or do you think its a just a marketing ploy? If it's true, then the rest of europe must be hating us by now!! Most of the big jackpots recently have been won by Brits!!

Answer: Always remember that if you buy the ticket 5 days in advance, the probability of you being killed by lightening is higher than the probability that you will win the lottery.

Question: Are "factory trained technicians" just a marketing ploy by dealerships? I took my car to Sears Auto Center to get my tires replaced and noticed my mechanic wearing a Ford "Genuine Parts and Service" shirt. I asked him if he works for Ford. He said "yes," and that Sears was his second job. Out of curiosity, I asked him if he is regularly trained by Ford. He said "not really" and they are only briefed if there is a recall. He said once you are an ASE certified mechanic, Ford will hire you and you don't have to do factory training except knowing the warranty of the company and such. So my question is, are "factory trained technicians" just a marketing ploy?

Answer: No factory trained mechanic are trained so to be sure that when a repair is made it is to the standard the factory requires, factory part are used to insure quality repair was made. Factory trained mechanics are better that your average mechanic. As for the ASE certification it does help a technician know how much he really knows and how to learn more. Good luck and GOD BLESS

Question: Does Head & Shoulders Dry Scalp really work for dry scalp, or is it just a marketing ploy? I know a lot of people recommend it because the bottle says "dry scalp care" but it actually has some pretty harsh, drying ingredients: benzyl alcohol, sodium laureth sulfate, sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium laureth sulfate. I don't see any ingredients that are different from other, drying shampoos.

Answer: actually a off brand dry scalp shampoo and conitioner works better than head& shoulders.

Question: Are pregnancy pillows just a marketing ploy? I bought a body pillow yesterday to help with sleeping and it worked AMAZING! I had a great sleep last night and it was only $18. I have seen pregnancy body pillow contraption things for $100+ do they really make that big of a difference? What is so special about the 'maternity' shaped ones? Anyone try them? Lizgas - I got it from walmart! It wasn't the cheapest one either and it's a long soft bodypillow! You should go!

Answer: I take a thin blanket and ball it up to whatever shape is most comfortable and supportive to my changing belly/body. I haven't tried maternity pillows, because I didn't want to waste money on comfort I could get for free. Plus, what would I do with an expensive pregnancy pillow after this baby comes out?

Question: Do you ever give in to this marketing ploy? I know when grocery stores put a limit on the number of a ceratin sale item that you may buy, that it's just their way of getting you to buy more than you normally would. Do you ever fall into their trap? I for sure did today when I bought six bags of shredded cheese because that was the limit, instead of just a couple that I normally would have bough for that sale price.

Answer: I only buy sale items, its cheaper and you always have plenty on hand.Unless of course you would never use that much. t

Question: Will BP gasoline with "Invigorate" actually help my car, or is it just a marketing ploy? I only get gas from BP but it can sometimes be inconvenient, but I go out of my way for there gas which has an ingredient that can clean depositis on my engine. I wanna know if this will help in the long run or if I am wasting my time for nothing.

Answer: basically wasting youre time it may help, but i doubt youll be able to tell a difference and probably wontmake the car last any longer than regular gas

Question: What is traction control on a car and how does it work? Is it really useful or just a marketing ploy?

Answer: It's integrated with the engine and transmission management systems as well as the anti-lock brake system. It minimizes wheel spin under all operating conditions and helps the driver to maintain control of the vehicle under widely varying conditions. It does this by limiting engine power output and controlled activation of individual wheel brakes to stop wheelspin. More advanced systems use accellerometers to detect impending skid conditions and limit power to avoid a skid. Most of them are pretty good. The system on the Audi A-8 is amazing, you can drop the pedal on a twisting, icy road and maintain control at speeds you'd never want to try otherwise.

Question: Dust Mites: Do all homes have them, or is it just a Marketing Ploy for vacuums, sprays, rug powders, etc?

Answer: Yes, all homes have them.

Question: Do you think pheromone products really work or is it just another slick marketing ploy?

Answer: no, and the perfume that they are mixed with often times smells really bad.