Worst Promotion Ideas Ever

18 02 2007

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20 02 2007
The_Roemeister

Help me think of a biz-ad-promo for my new, “mobile” bikini hair removal service… I call it “Bushmasters”

20 02 2007
alisonbowman

Sorry, I wouldn’t touch your job with a ten foot toothpick (although the phrase “Rip & Zip” does float to mind as ad copy–that’s a freebie on me, Roemeister, so have at).

In any case, thanks for stopping by and best wishes with your promising niche service concept!

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