Come on Microsoft – Who Made This?
Posted on 19. Jan, 2009 by Aryeh in Marketing, PC, Software, Tech
Microsoft released a new product called Songsmith, an application that helps you write your own songs for PC only. In concept it’s a cute app but after you watch this ad I wouldn’t go near it, ever. Besides the fact that the ad is incredibly painful, they use a MacBook Pro as the computer they are demonstrating the program on. They try to cover it up with a few stickers, but this is really shocking. Who is responsible for this ad???
-Aryeh
Source- TechCrunch
15 Responses to “Come on Microsoft – Who Made This?”
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Dave
19. Jan, 2009
That is tragic.
Aryeh
19. Jan, 2009
I know, I really couldn’t believe it.
james katt
19. Jan, 2009
They probably used Parallels.
Parallels on Mac is the best way to run Windows.
Aryeh
19. Jan, 2009
Yah but come on its a Microsoft ad.
Andre
19. Jan, 2009
If they are using a Macbook Pro, why not use Garage Band instead? It comes freely installed on the computer and I’m quite sure would kick Microsoft’s rippoff anytime.
Don
19. Jan, 2009
It’s rather well known that MS did this on purpose. They figured that bloggers would point this out, giving them all sorts of free publicity for their new, Windows-only software.
Congratulations! You’ve fallen into their trap and become part of the viral marketing effort for this software. You ought to write them and demand money for being part of their advertising campaign.
Mike
19. Jan, 2009
“Microsoft intentionally uses Mac in Songsmith promo video in attempt to create viral coverage” – MacDailynews, Friday, January 16, 2009
http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/19765/
Looks like they got Tech N’ Marketing to fall for it.
Aryeh
19. Jan, 2009
Don and Mike – If I fell for it so did TechCrunch. I stand corrected. Thanks for pointing that out.
But MacDailyNews said that “Trusted sources” told them they did it on purpose. Does anyone have any sources to this claim??
Don- send me their email so I can get my share.
Blad_Rnr
19. Jan, 2009
Not only that, but it’s the cheesiest commercial I have ever seen. Pathetic!
don
19. Jan, 2009
Aryeh: it’s BillGates@microsoft.com
Yes, TechCrunch got taken in.
Aryeh
19. Jan, 2009
Thanks Don me and Bill go way back, ill shoot him an email. As long as I didn’t go down alone.
#1 Songsmith fan
19. Jan, 2009
Thanks for the info Mike, but make sure you see what can be done with this fabulous product, especially if you are a Van Halen fan.
Look at this first.
http://macdailynews.com/index.php/weblog/comments/19765/P0/
Then listen to this.
http://music.metafilter.com/2943/Runnin-With-The-Songsmith
debbie
21. Jan, 2009
I don’t know what you guys are kvetching about. I thought it was very cute. Especially the daddy learning from his very bright little girl. Come on, loosen up, you all. Maybe *you* have a song inside of you, just plotzing to get out. Nu?
Dudie
12. Feb, 2009
Um, what’s the problem with Windows on a MacBook? Windows doesn’t own the rights to PCs and if people install Windows on MacBooks using parallels or Boot Camp it’s only good for MS. So again, WHO CARES that it’s on a MacBook?
Aryeh
12. Feb, 2009
Who cares that its on a MacBook??? Its a Microsoft advertisement, and they are using a Mac!! Its like showing a Toyota in a Honda seat cover ad.