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Is everyone really serious saying this is amazing? I really do not understand the price tag being stated and what the product actually does? - Just to be clear this shows a particular business's facebook likes? with an added bonus for real time and turning numbers. Maybe I just do not get it.
Arduino+Wireless Routers+7-segment displays: https://plus.google.com/b/100085911445404984901/100085911445...
PyMCU + computer + LCD display: https://plus.google.com/b/100085911445404984901/100085911445...
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Please, elucidate: Is this project serious, or satire? If it's the former, we have no interest ($450? Who do you expect to use this, no major Brand Retailer will green light this, for both cost, practical application (a plug? Just how do you think retail space is planned out?), non-focus group aesthetics (97% of your market will not enjoy the '70s retro look) and the idea / concept cannot be protected at all legally…
[Edit - I re-read the FAQ, I will remove complaints in lieu of a serious question, and alter the tone; unprofessional of me, and I apologize to the longer-term member base] Since this was disliked, would the person responsible kindly explain their reasons? I'm 100% certain my critique is true in business terms, and any start-up should be 100% considering the retail market they're attempting to sell to. I did not mean…
The CEO[1] of this start-up has a long back ground in the Advertising and Media Relations industry[2] and still works in his this field on current projects[3].
In this light, asking if this was viral marketing was entirely valid, and could have brought him work. Instead, abuse of the "down vote" system occurs (my second post removed this complaint, as the FAQ stated it shouldn't be referenced: however, I feel it should be acceptable to do so now).
shrug I'll ask a third time: is this really a product, or is this viral marketing?
[1]http://fr.linkedin.com/in/gnadaud/en
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[Edit - I re-read the FAQ, I will remove complaints in lieu of a serious question, and alter the tone; unprofessional of me, and I apologize to the longer-term member base] Since this was disliked, would the person responsible kindly explain their reasons? I'm 100% certain my critique is true in business terms, and any start-up should be 100% considering the retail market they're attempting to sell to. I did not mean…
Since the polite version didn't work, here's the scoop: The CEO[1] of this start-up has a long back ground in the Advertising and Media Relations industry[2] and still works in his this field on current projects[3]. In this light, asking if this was viral marketing was entirely valid, and could have brought him work. Instead, abuse of the "down vote" system occurs (my second post removed this complaint, as the FAQ st…
I'm Gauthier, the CEO @Smiirl & I can confirm you that it's a real product, the fact that I've worked in various companies in the Advertising Industry is indeed linked to this project, I had the idea by working closely on social media campains & issues for great brands...
Don't understand though why you've been downvoted...
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Wow, that's encouraging for us, you totally seized what we are trying to do with this device. Let's get in touch!
You should definitely make it easy for them to "like" the store they are in while they are on their visit. I understand that searching for he business on the mobile device would work, but if there was faster way, you should consider adding it as an upgrade.
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CTA is a good point. I'll cast my vote for a QR code also - as much as they're apparently hated, they do tend to work, and are usually easier than punching in a URL (plus, they should be able to open the FB app directly). Or NFC / Android beam would be awesome, but there aren't too many phones that support it yet.
as much as they're apparently hated, they do tend to work Working at a marketing agency, I have plenty of data that shows that, no, they do not.
The website should have a webcam of one running for Smiirl's facebook page!
Does it cope with unlikes and the counter having to decrement?
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Since the polite version didn't work, here's the scoop: The CEO[1] of this start-up has a long back ground in the Advertising and Media Relations industry[2] and still works in his this field on current projects[3]. In this light, asking if this was viral marketing was entirely valid, and could have brought him work. Instead, abuse of the "down vote" system occurs (my second post removed this complaint, as the FAQ st…
Hey Helpful_Bunny ! I'm Gauthier, the CEO @Smiirl & I can confirm you that it's a real product, the fact that I've worked in various companies in the Advertising Industry is indeed linked to this project, I had the idea by working closely on social media campains & issues for great brands... Don't understand though why you've been downvoted...
I loved the retro-chique of it, but it didn't appear HN was grasping the references. Since you seem happy to respond, I guess (and hope) you'll understand the humor of my replies (in that, I really don't think you're targeting WalMart with this, or would that be unfair? Yes, that's rhetorical)
Anyhow - I wish you the best, you have a unique style. (I still think you'd make an expert viral marketer over product, but that's only my opinion). As an uninformed guess, look into how the MENA market responds to it (aesthetically), as I could see this having more impact in elite stores (where the personal like is more connected to social / economic status).
Bon Chance! (groan)