The only positive thing about this is the very brief moment we considered buying this as a joke for a mate’s engagement gift. 🙂
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Ah, Parlotones, is there anything you won’t whore yourselves out to?
February 1st, 2010 Posted by Don Packett Uncategorized 7 thoughts on “Ah, Parlotones, is there anything you won’t whore yourselves out to?”
Kiss made a fortune by lending their name to everything. You actually have to applaud their management to land such lucrative deals. It’s pretty revolutionary in this country.The Parlotones might as well cash in while they’re still hot, because the media is fickle – one moment you’re hot and the next, you’re not.
If they started with wine and upmarket brands, perhaps. Landing the "spokes-band for KFC"? Not so much.
Baseless and research-less comments are so easy to post, aren’t they? They did start with wine, you muppet. Regarding upmarket brands, what would you have them "spokes-band" for? Pringle? D&G? KFC SA did their research and saw similarity in target-market in a partnership with SA’s biggest band. A coup for both parties I’d say. Good thing you aren’t running KFC – I’m sure you’d have them launch campaigns in association with Helen Zille.
hahaha Pack-o-shit I find your comment amusing. SA’s biggest band? ??wahahahahaha. you the muppet! Fuck off back to lala land!
To the anonymous coward,Clearly you have an interest in the band, that’s cute, almost endearing, but I do say ‘almost’. Defending your client/friends/boyfriends is noble, no doubt, but at least have the balls to stand by what you say, like I have, rather than hiding behind a silly (not witty, if you thought as much) name. That is, of course, if you really believe it’s all true and are willing to be called out personally. Not revealing your identity is very weak, it’s the age of openness, haven’t you heard? Ah, must’ve been slaving away at all those KFC meetings, yes? So let’s get cracking, shall we?Baseless and research-less information? Perhaps, but I really couldn’t give a damn whether they started by producing a wine label or a special brand of Epol.Upmarket brands: Dude, think a little closer than golf attire or designer wear, it’s not rocket science. There are plenty other brands and opportunities that they could latch onto. These I won’t reveal, as I’d be doing your job for you, and that’s what you’re paid for, right?Target market similarities with the band and KFC? That has to be one of the worst research results I’ve ever heard of. Uh, ok, so, South Africans who like deep-fried chicken. Wow, how big was your task-force in acquiring that info? I’ve been known to tuck into a Rounder once or twice, and I can very much guarantee this in saying just because I enjoy a KFC burger, it does not, by any stretch of the imagination (and I really do have a wild imagination) mean that I am a fan of the band. I’d love to see these stats if you have them, honestly.The one part of your comment I would concur with, actually, is the part where you said that it’s a good thing I’m not running KFC, that’s one sentiment we have in common. Daily mash and gravy would be the death of me.You’re very entitled to enjoy and defend your client/friend/lover’s music, but in this case I think we’ll just have to agree to disagree. I look forward to the Epol campaign (it’s my pleasure).
In all fairness, they were involved in the production of the wine and didn’t simply whore their name to it. 😛 I think it is actually a very nice Red blend.
Ah ok, branching out, nice. Will take it on your recommendation and give it a bash. Thanks Stii.