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Jason Hatchett September 1, 2012 12:42 PM

More Attention Grabbing Than A Frame Signs! Check This Out!
 
I have no connection with them, just thought it was a cool idea.
www.animatronicsign.com

Instead of a mannequin, I thought a cardboard movie star like Sheldon Cooper would be even cooler. You can get them here for about $30 bucks. http://www.cardboardcutouts.com

Jason Hatchett

SteveSki September 2, 2012 09:24 AM

Re: More Attention Grabbing Than A Frame Signs! Check This Out!
 
Now that's a real money spinner if I ever saw one!

Thanks for posting that Jason.

Cheers,
Steve

www.StartAPhotographyBusinessToday.com

Phil September 3, 2012 06:42 AM

Re: More Attention Grabbing Than A Frame Signs! Check This Out!
 
Great to see the industry evolving in this way!

Excellent update... Thanks Jason!

So Many ideas... So Little Time...

But Just imagine Setting up a half a Dozen (multiplied) By at least [100] of those Justin Bieber thingy's... :)

OMG!!! SOO CUTE!! Justin Bieber hug two girls.. Adorable! ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vzVS1FZVS4

Sponsorship Advertising, Small businesses, Pizza or Whatever! CPA, Affiliate offers etc. etc... ;)

Trademark, Copyright, Patient problems etc. etc. Who know's...

Good Questions to Ask manufacture of those Justin Bieber thingy's...

Blast from the past...

Relatively New Advertising Trend... Sign Spinning!
http://www.sowpub.com/forum/showthread.php?t=4061

Phil

Robert J. September 3, 2012 08:56 AM

Re: More Attention Grabbing Than A Frame Signs! Check This Out!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil (Post 31757)
But Just imagine Setting up a half a Dozen (multiplied) By at least [100] of those Justin Bieber thingy's... :)

OMG!!! SOO CUTE!! Justin Bieber hug two girls.. Adorable! ...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vzVS1FZVS4


Phil! Look at you, you are just an old softy deep down!

I have to admit, I don't get the whole Bieber thing (I guess as a 53-year-old male that is to be expected ...), but this youtube video, which popped up next to the one you posted above ...

this did get to me.

the kid was making an appearance somewhere, with tons of people. some young fan was crying ... i guess she didn't get to see him or something ... watch the video, and listen to the people ... very entertaining (it's short, too!)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAttq...feature=fvwrel

Robert J. September 3, 2012 08:58 AM

Re: More Attention Grabbing Than A Frame Signs! Check This Out!
 
Now, returning the thread back to Jason's original message ...

I love these things. I found a few companies doing this on the left coast of the U.S.

Wondering what the "sign police" in the over-regulated northeast would think about this?

RickC September 3, 2012 08:29 PM

Re: More Attention Grabbing Than A Frame Signs! Check This Out!
 
That is a good question Robert. I live in the Northeast. We actually have real people dressed up as the Statue of Liberty during tax season for a company that has a related name. These real people stand on the corner sidewalk at an intersection walking/jumping and waving to the traffic to let people know about the tax prep service. This goes on from late January until April 15. Most of the people hired appear to be high school kids making a few bucks on the side.

This is an interesting idea, with a cutout mannequin of just about anybody you can think of holding a moving sign to advertise a local business.

Not sure whether the permit police around here would tolerate that or not. I don't see why not, if it taken away during the over night hours.

I think it's a cool concept that definitely draws attention. I would rather rent them out then sell them. Almost like having dummy employees, except these dummies would be treated very well...AND appreciated.

Dien Rice September 5, 2012 07:34 PM

Re: More Attention Grabbing Than A Frame Signs! Check This Out!
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Hatchett (Post 31754)
I have no connection with them, just thought it was a cool idea.
www.animatronicsign.com

Instead of a mannequin, I thought a cardboard movie star like Sheldon Cooper would be even cooler. You can get them here for about $30 bucks. http://www.cardboardcutouts.com

Hi Jason,

Thanks for posting that - I think it's a terrific idea! I have no doubt it would work to get attention, and bring in customers...

I like the "cardboard movie star" twist to it, too! :)

I'm sure you could sell or rent these, too, as others have mentioned, or incorporate them into part of a marketing consulting business...

Best wishes,

Dien


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