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JustineMumsnet · 10/08/2006 23:41

So, as you've noticed we got a new bunch of people supplying us with ads on a kind of loop if we don't sell the space. Probably time for a discussion on what we can live with and what we can't. Especially as I'm at a wedding tomorrow and then on hols for 2 weeks and won't have to be involved .
So tell us who you a) dislike b) can't bear c) veto or you're off.

(Over to you Olivia!)

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FrannyonFire · 08/11/2006 18:37

So advertising only works on thick plebs, do you think?

lulumama · 08/11/2006 18:38

in a good way....

schneebly · 08/11/2006 18:39

I agree that advertising works very well - bet boden have made a mint from MNetters but that is because most MNetters view it as desirable (not me - overpriced IMO) MacDonalds on the other hand...

foxinsocks · 08/11/2006 18:41

have you tried Kew (the clothes shop) for advertising? I didn't actually know they had an online site till someone pointed it out on here.

(wracking brains for other suitable advertisers)

jampots · 08/11/2006 18:43

macdonalds is fine with me -

surely if everyone can retrain themselves to think of lentil broth instead of big mac then it wont be so bad,

CantSleepWontSleep · 08/11/2006 18:47

Advertising a product that you and all of your 'friends' are very anti to begin with would only work on 'thick plebs' (you've such a way with words ) yes.

Advertising a product that you hadn't heard of and making it sound appealing could work on anyone - hands up if you've never heard of McD's!

Advertising a product that you had an inclination towards to begin with could work on anyone. I'm sure those that are inclined towards McDs will be rampaging through the streets waiting for them to open their doors for breakfast as a result of adverts on here. So, that'll be an extra McMuffin of sales for them then.

MNHQ
JustineMumsnet · 09/11/2006 10:25

Bump for anyone who didn't see - if you have a view on whether we should run a Macdonalds campaign that promotes this microsite please let us know. Thanks.

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oliveoil · 09/11/2006 10:28

Yes to MacDonald's, my children love the Happy Meals.

Their toys are fabulous even if the nuggets make me vomit.

Thanks!

Greensleeves · 09/11/2006 10:41

I agree with Franny and FIT. Advertising McDonalds on a parenting site sits very badly with me.

oliveoil · 09/11/2006 10:41

yes, becuase only bad parents go to McDonalds

Greensleeves · 09/11/2006 10:50

Yes OO, other people's opinions are so boring, aren't they?

southeastastra · 09/11/2006 10:52

the link doesn't work!

Greensleeves · 09/11/2006 10:54

QoQ's link further down works

southeastastra · 09/11/2006 11:13

oh yes! thanks gs! i love the question on that site: why are your burgers so tasty, real meat doesn't taste that good!!!

it would be nicer if mn could keep mcds ads out of the site, it just doesn't seem like the right place.

MNHQ
JustineMumsnet · 09/11/2006 11:59

Bump - any more for any more?

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NomDePlume · 09/11/2006 15:03

another cynical ad ploy, but hey it is your site, like custy says, you are the ones who have to pay the bills.

Uwilalalalalala · 09/11/2006 15:06

I mind if you market playboy or bratz to little girls (and/or her parents). I don't mind if you sell cars of any kind -- but by God CountessDracula does so you better not do it.

For the most part, you can market what you like if it helps to support mumsnet.

CountessDracula · 09/11/2006 15:12

Well I mind the 4x4 ones that's true!

Not a fan of McDs, no advert will make me go there. Would rather not have to look at the golden huge buttocks when I log on here.

CountessDracula · 09/11/2006 15:13

The poor doggy one makes me cry

I know it needs to be here but it follows me around making me cry

katierocket · 09/11/2006 15:13

I don't mind at all (apart from the ones you already have a policy against - no porn/political etc). I just figure that I don't have to click on them and if it means the funds keep MN up and running then great.

pamina3 · 09/11/2006 15:15

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CountessDracula · 09/11/2006 15:16

hang on if it about INFORMING people then why no political ones?

Greensleeves · 09/11/2006 15:17

pml at the golden huge buttocks, that will make me snigger whenever I see it now

Uwilalalalalala · 09/11/2006 15:20

I think politics is probably a no no because it could be bad for business for MN to be seen to be taking a side. Probably best to stay out of it.

acnebrideofFrankenstein · 09/11/2006 15:33

s'funny, i remember the last time you checked with us, and 99% of us incl me said 'any old thing is fine' and then the formula row happened and I must say I was upset at it too because marketing is just too subtle these days. Any old 'Beer. Gets You Drunk.' advert feels OK but the 'Join the Ancient British Tradition of Drunkenness Appreciation Society and get free pork scratchings tokens when you sign up a friend' campaigns are hard to take IMO.

That was helpful, wasn't it?

I would find it very hard to cope with an advert for the Daily Mail, tbh. But my inability to cope is not a reason not to take their money.

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