#garn’s bs

[fe-smashorpass]

On a lighter note: around 4 years ago I found a site that would allow people to easily make fake video game screenshots. Then I forgot what it was called (it has a really weird name).

Well… I final found it again:D

No fe game has been implemented yet, but have fun: https://deathgenerator.com/#gallery

My own fake screenshots under the cut

[mariacallous]

The Pentagon is weighing whether to tap into the last remaining source of funding it has for military aid to support Ukraine’s war effort against Russia even without guarantees that those funds will be replenished by Congress, multiple defense officials told CNN.

The Defense Department still has around $4 billion in presidential drawdown authority funds available for Ukraine, which allows the Pentagon to draw from its own stockpiles to send military equipment to Kyiv.

But the Pentagon had previously been reluctant to spend any of that remaining money without assurances it would be reimbursed by Congress through the administration’s $60 billion supplemental funding request, because taking from DoD stockpiles with no plan to replenish that equipment could impact US military readiness.

But with Ukraine growing increasingly desperate for US military aid and Republican leadership in the House refusing to hold a vote on providing more funding, senior defense officials are discussing whether there is any financial cushion internally that would allow the department to spend at least part of that remaining $4 billion to help Ukraine fight Russia.

No decisions have been made yet, officials emphasized. But the conversations about that option and other potential plan Bs have become increasingly urgent over the last several weeks as the situation on the battlefield in Ukraine has become more dire, the officials said.

Ukrainian troops have been forced to ration ammunition and have lost some ground in the east, including the key city of Avdiivka, which fell to the Russians earlier this month.

Asked about the possibility of tapping into the remaining $4 billion, Defense Department spokesman Lt. Col. Garron Garn said in a statement, “The DoD continues to urge Congress to pass a supplemental to support Ukraine in its time of need and to replenish our stocks.”

Officials said the department could go ahead and spend part of that $4 billion even without finding money internally that could be used to replenish it. But it would not be unprecedented for the Pentagon to find additional, unexpected sources of funding.

Last year, the Defense Department announced that it had discovered an accounting error that led to DoD overvaluing the amount of aid it was providing to Ukraine by $6.2 billion. That extra money provided a cushion to the department that allowed it to draw out military assistance to Ukraine for longer than anticipated, CNN previously reported.

Asked on Tuesday whether the department was considering spending some of the remaining money, Pentagon press secretary Gen. Patrick Ryder said he had nothing to announce but that the Pentagon was continuing to explore ways to keep supporting Ukraine.

“We’re going to continue to look at ways that we can support Ukraine in their fight for freedom and to preserve their sovereignty,” Ryder said.

Last month, however, Ryder spoke about some of the concerns the department had in tapping into those funds.

“At issue here again is the question of impacting our own readiness, as a nation, and the responsibilities that we have,” he said last month when asked about the money. “And so, yes, while we do have that $4.2 billion in authority, we don’t have the funds available to us to replenish those stocks should we expend that. And with no timeline in sight, we have to make those hard decisions.”

A separate defense official told CNN that the next aid package to Ukraine, if it comes, “will absolutely include critical munitions.” There are also discussions about how and where to preposition military equipment so that it can be sent as quickly as possible to Ukraine once additional funding sources are identified, the official said.

The last Ukraine security package, worth up to $250 million, was announced on December 27. Some weapons and equipment from previous drawdown packages and Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI) packages are still flowing into Ukraine, but the US has not announced any new packages since then.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told CNN this week that Ukraine will not win the war without continued US support.

“People will be prepared, but ammunition will not be prepared and brigades will not be ready… not only for our counter-offensive, they will not be ready to defend, to stay strong. It will be very difficult,” he said.

[scope-dogg]

Haven’t actually watched any mecha anime in like six months at this point. I think I’ll officially drop Da Garn now. It wasn’t like terrible or anything but it wasn’t anywhere near as good as any of the other Brave series I’ve watched and clearly it failed to hold my interest if I haven’t been able to force myself to watch it for all this time. Not the kind of thing I want to watch 40+ more episodes of. Maybe I’ll come back to it later. The master list of stuff I had to watch was on my old computer as well so I’m going to ditch the old random method I used to pick new series to watch for now and just go back to watching the stuff that’s been languishing in my backlog for far, far too long. There’s a bunch of series that I’ve not seen but have to watch if I ever want to be taken seriously as the alpha male mecha anime turbonerd emperor I aspire to be, so I’ll just cut the BS and watch one of those next.

[cameronwjones]

35 Bold Examples of Guerilla Marketing

See how leading brands are using guerilla marketing campaigns to make a big splash without busting their wallet. Featuring examples from Samsung, Spotify, Tesla and other leading brands.

Guerilla marketing campaigns are one of the more unique event types. They’re basically a cost-effective strategy solution that, when executed correctly, ensures that buzz is generated while your team remains profitable. By capturing the public's attention at little to no cost, your company can create the word of mouth marketing and user-generated content it needs to succeed.

Often budget-friendly, countless guerilla marketing examples from a variety of sectors show us that any business can be creative and effective while often not breaking the bank. Some of the latest event marketing stats show that 75% of content marketers believe live events are the most effective part of any marketing strategy. These examples of effective live guerilla marketing events will inspire some of your own.

A little warning: guerilla marketing looks easy. However, it takes creativity and skill to be effective.

As some of the guerilla marketing examples below reveal, a plan can go awry if not fully considered before implementing. Which is why having an event marketing plan in place ahead of time will pay off in the long run. Before we dive into the examples, here are some reasons why you might want to include guerilla marketing into your next big campaign.

Why You Should Invest in Guerilla Marketing

Investing in guerilla marketing says that your business is ready to capture the public’s attention in creative ways. With their attention, your brand becomes the distinct entity you want to be in the marketplace. Your company is more recognizable and becomes that much more likely to be the first choice that comes into a consumer’s mind.

 Plus, you can easily use these guerilla marketing do’s and don’ts to inform your b2b event marketing ideas.

 Check out this list of 35 guerilla marketing ideas to get a better sense of effective, and not so effective, ways your company could do the same.

35 Bold Examples of Guerilla Marketing

1. Spotify’s Cosmic Playlists

Source: Spotify

Spotify has used its music streaming platform to drum up attention for its brand on a number of occasions throughout the year. Some have become yearly fixtures, like its year-end wrap up for each user, or Discover Weekly, which finds tailored tracks based on users' listening preferences.

In January 2019, the company offered its latest guerilla content: playlists based on horoscopes. Spotify teamed up with astrologer Chani Nicholas to create the Cosmic Playlists for U.S. listeners. The playlists are determined by Nicholas' astrological readings to represent each sign's theme at that moment.

Like most of the streaming services efforts, the playlists were picked up extensively by the media. This kind of digital event marketing might even spark some viral campaigns of your own.

Main Takeaway: The strategy doesn't have to be innovative every time. Feel free to use and modify your past success for a similar effect this time around.

2. Domino’s Paving for Pizza

Source: Domino’s

 Nobody likes to get their pizza delivered with the ingredients sliding all over the place and the cheese stuck to the roof of the box. All too often, however, that is exactly the case. In 2018, Domino's pinpointed the source of the problem - and it wasn't bad driving.

Instead, the pizza brand placed the blame on America's infrastructure and its copious amounts of potholes in the street. And thus, the Paving for Pizza campaign began.

Main Takeaway: Nothing earns the public’s admiration like fixing an everyday problem.

3. CalTex Becomes CahillTex

Source: Caltex Australia

 The 2018 World Cup provided numerous brands with opportunities to flex its guerilla marketing muscles. This happened at many sites around the host country, Russia, but extended across the globe as well.

Australian gas company Caltex Australia got in the mix by honoring one of the nation's most beloved footballers, Tim Cahill. From May through June of 2018, five locations across the country rebranded to become CahillTex. While fun and cheeky, blowback did occur when some alleged that the re-brand was the reason for the 38-year-old being selected for the World Cup team despite his declining performance on the field.

Main Takeaway: Re-brands can be fun but they run the risk of public blowback for even the slightest miscalculations. Proceed with caution.

4. Carlsberg's Beer Caviar

Source: Carlsberg

 Another bit of genius World Cup marketing came from Danish beer brand Carlsberg. As a sponsor of the Danish national team, the brewer wanted to give its fans a taste of Russia with a special twist.

Instead of offering up the traditional caviar, Carlsberg made its own. Danish football fans seemed to love the beer-maker’s version. The effort received considerable press and earned Carlsberg the distinction of being the world's first ever beer caviar.

Main Takeaway: Find ways to align what your brand can create with major events. Bring them together in ways that help boost your event ROI.

5. IHOP Becomes IHOb

Source: LA Times

 To promote its burgers, pancake restaurant IHOP teased and briefly became the International House of Burgers, or IHOb. The move certainly gained heaps of attention for the restaurant.

However, much of it came in the form of endless social media memes and public press. IHOP, or IHOb’s, social media team was seemingly prepared for the scores of criticism. They had all the the answers ready, complete with where Bs and Ps should be. By July, the brand was back to its original name.

Main Takeaway: Changing your name can get the public’s attention. Be sure it is for the right reasons.

6. Hereditary's Creepy Dolls

Source: Xpress Magazine

Horror movie marketing has always been crucial to getting films seen beyond the typical horror movie goer. One of, if not the largest, horror movie in recent years was Hereditary.

Online buzz was generated for the film thanks to a clever and creepy stunt pulled on attendees of one midnight screening. The day after seeing the film, fans found creepy dolls outside their hotel doors. Between the film and this clever bit of guerilla marketing, the film earned $13 million at the box office its first weekend.

Main Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to be scary. Sometimes, it’s the most on-brand your tactics can be.

7. GoldToe Dresses New York City in Undershirts and Underwear

Source: ALT TERRAIN

To celebrate the launch of its newest shirts and underwear in 2010, the GoldToe decked out famous New York City statues in t-shirts and underwear. The event took place during New York Fashion Week, but that did not relegate the bit of guerilla marketing to the Fashion District. Instead, the most eye catching of examples came when the famous Wall Street Bull was wrapped in a hilariously oversized pair of tighty whities.

Main Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to be funny - especially when it playfully changes the perception of relatable icons and images.

8. Chipotle's Burrito Baby Shower

Source: Fox 40

 Over the past few years, Chipotle went from being an up and coming fast casual dining brand to a chain that had lost the public's trust due to a large health scare. The brand had been in need of any positive press it could get.

In the spring of 2018, an opportunity was literally born in one of its parking lots when Adrianna Alvarez pulled over with her husband in a Chipotle parking lot to give birth. To mark the occasion, Chipotle invited the happy parents, 911 dispatchers, and all their families to celebrate. They gifted baby Jaden a swaddle that looked like a tortilla.  

Main Takeaway: When a gift opportunity arises, capitalize on it by adding your own bit of good news to the occasion.

9. Fiji Water’s Fiji Girl at the Oscars

Source: Jen Yamato / Los Angeles Times

 One of the most iconic bits of guerilla marketing in recent history occurred at the Golden Globes awards. While the red carpet is usually all about Hollywood's who's who, the talk of this year’s event was model Kelleth Cuthbert aka #FijiGirl. By standing in the background with a blue dress and tray of Fiji Water, the brand and the model stole the evening. Cuthbert's photobombing skills led to countless memes and free publicity for the water company.

Main Takeaway: It all boils down to creative positioning. Whether a person or an initiative, the placement of the event is crucial.

10. Floating Barge Billboards in New York

Source: Ballyhoo Media

Ballyhoo Media found success with floating barges doubling as billboards back in Miami. The 60-foot double-sided barges could serve as additional advertising real estate as space on land becomes more difficult (and pricey) to find.

In October, signs began showing up in Manhattan and Brooklyn waterways. The floating ads featured promos for everything from TV shows to travel to the airport. After months of complaints from citizens and the press, the city pointed out that the marketing endeavor was illegal and the stunt was shuttered. 

Main Takeaway: Sometimes what works in one market won’t work in another. Analyze the laws and public sentiment before launching any plans.

11. AMD Cuts Into Intel’s 40th Anniversary

Source: Weborus

They say a 40th birthday is a milestone in a person's life. Businesses also celebrate this milestone. Just like some advantageous friends or family, other businesses can also make the day about themselves. 

To mark its 40th milestone, Intel planned to give away 8,086 copies of its limited edition 6-core-i7-8086k computers. To drastically undercut the occasion, AMD offered to give 40 of those winners its own 16-core Ryzen Threadripper 1950x to Intel prize winners. To counter the move, Intel took to Twitter to call out AMD and suggest it may have just wanted to win an Intel itself.

Main Takeaway: Don’t be afraid to take away another brand’s thunder. Leveraging occasions for your success is key in garnering attention.

12. Payless Goes High End as Palessi

Source: Payless Shoes

 The affordable, low-cost shoe store threw Los Angeles shoppers for a loop last year when it had the launch party for a new luxury shoe brand, Palessi, created by a fake Italian designer Bruno Palessi. The swanky shop had all the trappings of a high-end store, including angel statues, sleek shoe displays and even a mini-runway. Needless to say, plenty of shoppers were willing to drop hundreds of dollars for the fake shoe line.

The stunt garnered the brand heaps of attention in the press. However, it did not save the business - Payless recently announced that it will be shutting down all its locations.

Main Takeaway: Asking people to change their perception can be fun. But it may not actually lead to increased sales.

13. Tesla's “$0 Budget”

Source: SpaceX 

While many find Tesla founder Elon Musk’s antics frustrating, plenty of them have resulted in heaps of press for little to no money.

The Tesla marketing above cost quite a bit of money. However, guerilla marketing is commonly used by the brand. This includes when Tesla gave its patents away for free. Additionally, the brand is known for going viral thanks to humorous videos of its new technology, like when Tesla fans made videos of themselves using the car's autopilot function. In all, the brand knows how to get attention.

Main Takeaway: Guerilla marketing doesn’t have to be a solo event. It can be a series of acts that establish the brand as a consistent guerilla marketer.

14. The Nun's YouTube Controversy

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

Hereditary was not the only horror film to cash in with a bit of help from guerilla marketing. The Nun was aided by YouTube in 2018, causing the film earn over $380 million in U.S. box office revenue. The original plan was for the film to air an unskippable ad on numerous YouTube videos. After playing for some time, the public began discussing how frightening the spot was. 

In turn, YouTube banned the ad for violating policies concerning what it deems violent and shocking content - and the buzz was created.  

Main Takeaway: Sometimes getting banned is the best publicity possible.

15. Homie Real Estate's Electoral Bid

Source: Homie for Senate

An election loophole in Arizona gave Utah real estate company Homie the publicity it was seeking in Fall 2018. Deciding that digital ads on major platforms weren't enough, the company began running ads that bared a striking resemblance to political signs that commonly adorned yards and windows. The sign text even included the URL HomieForSenate.com. Soon enough, the company had struck a deal with Arizona to never pull the stunt again.

Main Takeaway: Venturing into politics can be risky, but it can pay off. Scrutinize your plan thoroughly before executing.

16. Author's Surprise Window Ads

Ask forgiveness, not permission! Great to see a unique approach to advertising, reminds me of the fun we’ve had with our airlines. Congratulations on the book @samconniff #bemorepirate pic.twitter.com/ZLLnLpWLV1

— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) May 3, 2018

Source: Twitter

Be More Pirate: Or How to Take On the World and Win author Sam Conniff Allende lived up to the title of his first published book when advertising it. Allende pasted hot pink eight meter ads along the first floor windows of Penguin Random House's London offices. The thing is, Penguin hadn't approved the ads. The author and a team snuck in as contractors to do the deed. As of December 2018, the book is available in eight countries including the U.S.

Main Takeaway: Live up to your brand. Authenticity is one of the most valued assets you can have.

17. Samsung's Appel Giveaway

Source: Samsung

If Samsung gave out free Galaxy S9 phones to the entire Apple community it'd surely go broke. But if it hands out a few hundred Galaxy S9s to the entire population of the Dutch hamlet Appel, it has a clever bit of marketing on its hands. The stunt is charming and shows that many of Appel's community may now be part of Samsung's community as well.

Main Takeaway: Find clever ways to leverage your competition to your advantage. You could win over a few hundred customers in a small Dutch village!

18. Sixt's Sixth Ave Takeover 

Source: YouTube/Sixt

To gain more of New York City's rental car market, Sixt continued its history of clever marketing by turning Manhattan's Sixth Avenue into Sixt Avenue. In a span of five minutes, the brand was able to put up signs and even orchestrate a 10-car parade. Sixt also got drone footage in downtown Manhattan to add to its appeal.

Main Takeaway: Cheeky branding can work. Mix it with sleek footage and you will have a good bit of marketing on your hands.

19. Burger King's Influencer Stunt

some things from 2010 are worth revisiting—like your old tweets. and funnel cake fries. get them now for a limited time.

— Burger King (@BurgerKing) January 24, 2019

Source: Twitter/Burger King

 Burger King recently relied on influencers to market the return of its funnel cake fries. The treat last appeared on menus in 2010. To generate buzz, BK's Twitter account began liking tweets from influencers and verified accounts from 2010. Popular influencer Casey Neistat claimed he and others were exploited in the stunt, to which the fast food chain attempted to apologize.

Main Takeaway: Consider your participants when guerilla marketing. A negative reaction will sour all your other hard work.

20. Twentieth Century Fox's Mystery Spies

Source: Media in Canada

To drum up buzz for Jennifer Lawrence's 2018 film Red Sparrow, Twentieth Century Fox Canada teamed up with two companies, Zenith Media and Eat It Up Media, to shake up the Toronto streets. Twenty models dressed as Lawrence's Russian spy character to hand out business cards with the film’s showtimes. The movie took in over $151 million in box office sales. 

Main Takeaway: Be bold and recognizable when seeking attention. Adding intrigue doesn’t hurt either.

21. Aphex Twin's Unexpected Logos

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    When did these Aphex Twin 3D graphics appear on the wall at Elephant and Castle tube? Not noticed them before. Something new coming from him?

A post shared by Nico De Ceglia (@nicodeceglia) on Jul 28, 2018 at 4:28pm PDT

Source: Instagram

Popular electronic music artist Aphex Twin's logo and artwork was found around London, Turin, Hollywood and New York City in the summer of 2018. Adorning billboards and other heavy foot traffic locations, the ads promoted the artist's latest EP, Collapse. For a 2014 release, the artist flew a blimp over London and New York City with his logo.

Main Takeaway: Use your iconic logo when you can. It could become a tradition in your marketing that fans expect.

22. Mous' Viral Video

Source: YouTube/Mous

Protective cell phone case Mous gave Apple fans minor heart attacks while promoting its brand. In 2018, the company sent a rep to buy a $999 iPhone X. They they invited people in London and Hong Kong to throw it on the sidewalk. But don’t worry - the phone was protected thanks to Mous' Airoshock case. This became one of many videos in a series promoting the protection the case offers.

Main Takeaway: Turn a consumer’s worst nightmare into a fun experiential marketing campaign. Prove your product is the protector of their worst case scenarios.

23. Lidl's Billboard Sabotage

Source: The Drum

 U.K. retailer Lidl took a swipe at its rivals while positioning itself as the low cost alternative in its sector. The company used billboards adorned with familiar imagery from the competition while overlaying a Lidl ad showing the same product at a cheaper rate at its stores. To make the campaign that much more effective, ads were placed near rival locations.

Main Takeaway: Leveraging branding from your rivals can generate attention for your company. Strategic placement will drum up much more conversation.

24. Circles.Life's Get Rich Quick Scheme

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    So.. something interesting happened today! Saw a huge crowd outside H&M Somerset for this vending machine so i decide to kpo & pay $3 for $50!! What can i say, im $47 richer now HAHAHAHA! Go ahead & try it urself tomorrow from 5pm-8pm! Don’t say i bojio! #3dollarballer #3dollarballers #uxm

A post shared by Hafiz Aziz (@hafizazizzz) on Feb 27, 2018 at 2:47am PST

Source: Instagram

Data provider Circles.Life got Singapore talking with a vending machine stunt in early 2018. Across the country, vending machines dispensed $50 in exchange for $3. The exchange came with a flier with a QR code and the hashtag #3dollarballer. The campaign was to promote the online telco provider's on demand, unlimited data plan. Numerous social media posts followed while police had to come in to monitor the situation.

Main Takeaway: Money always gets people’s attention. Just be sure to avoid a major commotion.

25. Wendy’s Twitter Rap Battle with Wing Stop

Be there. Done that. Bring something fresh... not frozen. 😉 https://t.co/xi81olVFgP

— Wingstop 🍗 (@wingstop) October 2, 2017

Source: Twitter/Wingstop

Wendy's earns high marks for its ability to engage with young audiences on social media. In the fall of 2017, the brand engaged in a tweet rap battle against fellow fast food restaurant Wingstop. The $0 stunt generated buzz for both brands while avoiding the outcome Burger King and others have fallen into.

Main Takeaway: Have a capable social media manager on your team. Their ability to connect with younger audiences is invaluable.

26. Childish Gambino's “Feels Like Summer” Ice Cream Pop Up

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    can’t be unlucky when you’ve got a free chocolate ice cream cone in hand! thanks, @childishgambino. 😘🍦🍫 #fridaythe13th #unionsquarenyc #summertimemagic #gambinogirlforever #swipeleft

A post shared by BMSR (@skepticalface) on Jul 13, 2018 at 9:55am PDT

Source: Instagram

Who can beat free ice cream on a hot summer day? To promote his 2018 summer-themed EP, Childish Gambino stationed ice cream trucks in New York City, LA and London to dispense free ice cream and a loop of the two songs. The event generated long lines for free ice cream and photo ops with summertime themed grass props.

Main Takeaway: Strategically align your efforts. Make your seasonal offering help those looking for relief from the elements.

27. Vitamin Water's Bogus Movies

Source: YouTube/Vitamin Water

Coca-Cola decided that the best way to market Vitamin Water was by doing exactly the opposite. A series of ads popped up in the summer of 2018 marketing anything but the drink. The ads were heavily featured on Rotten Tomatoes, including a full-page ad for a Pomeranian-themed movie "financed" by Vitamin Water.

Main Takeaway: Sometimes going off brand is best for business. Just be sure to loop back to your actual company at some point.

28. Bird's Guerilla Business Practices

Source: KMIZ/Fox 22

Scooter ride sharing companies caused quite a stir over the past year or so. They include Bird, who operated in cities like Columbia, Missouri without an proper license. Many accused the brand of skirting laws while others believe it engaged in similar tactics as Uber. The move earned Bird buzz in the city, appearing in the news and local outlets. However, its impact on public perception was uncertain.

Main Takeaway: Flirting with breaking the law can be a dangerous play. Executed correctly and it can be a hit. On the other hand, it could severely damage your brand.

29. Deadpool's Tinder Account

Source: Imgur

Both Deadpool movies have relied on a series of hilarious guerilla marketing stunts. They include turning bars into the anti-hero's favorite bars from the films as well as popping up in covers of other films. But the most iconic one may be the Tinder profile setup for the crime fighter. All the efforts have helped push the film to become one of the most successful hero franchises in recent years.

Main Takeaway: Be funny, be bold and don’t be afraid to lean into your humor.

30. PETA's Shocking Posters

Source: Julius Sandor

 People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has often used guerilla marketing tactics to get its message out. Its campaigns for ethical animal treatment focused on the brand Canada Goose in the winter of 2018. The group launched an "anti-marketing" campaign in Downtown Toronto to dissuade people for the brand due to its treatment of coyotes and geese. The campaign continues with other groups involved as well.

Main Takeaway: Foul language and harsh imagery can jar audiences which is what some campaigns need to be noticed.

31. Anytime Fitness's Purple Bikes

Source: Jonathan Carroll

Warners Bay, Australia found itself with a bit of a local mystery in the fall of 2017 when purple bikes began appearing across town. Eventually, after some guessing, a local fitness chain owned up to the marketing. Anytime Fitness claimed that it was a reminder for folks to get active this spring.

Main Takeaway: A friendly reminder to keep healthy may resonate more with a quirky twist to the message.

32. Subway's Subliminal Sandwiches

Source: Subway

Subway sandwiches used guerilla and subconscious marketing to suggest its food to passersby in the summer of 2018. The chain's "SUBliminal messaging" launched a three-day campaign in Chicago where images of footlong subs were projected onto buildings and on streets with chalk art. The brand has used similar tactics like these in years to generate buzz after its brand began declining a few years back.

Main Takeaway: Sometimes making your audience pause to wonder what they saw is the name of the game.

33. Solange's BlackPlanet Revival

Source: BlackPlanet

BlackPlanet was once a bustling online community. Like many social media platforms, it eventually ceded its popularity as its audience moved on. However, the site received a significant boost thanks to an artistic video page by artist Solange. The videos have piqued fan interest as rumors of new music began to swirl.

Main Takeaway: Be unconventional. Sometimes going back to popular methods can generate buzz a current popular outlet couldn’t offer.

34. A&E Supply Co.'s Logo Graffiti 

Source: Yelp

Brooklyn restaurant A&E Supply Co. caused a stir in winter 2017 with its local marketing. After a series of financial setbacks, guerilla marketing was all it had left. So they began tagging Park Slope and Gowanus neighborhood sidewalks with temporary chalk logos. Some in the neighborhoods weren't thrilled and consider the acts vandalism. The location was rebranded later that year.

Main Takeaway: Changing your name might actually help your business. But no matter what you do, remember to gauge public opinion ahead of time. 

35. Bud Light UK's Free Beer Handout

Source: Wiki Commons

Bud Light UK came under fire in the winter of 2017 after it was caught giving out beer to the homeless. While the campaign focused on giving out free beer to any legal adult, the campaign caught significant flack for dispensing alcohol to people often associated with drinking related health problems. The operation was quickly shut down as public sentiment split on the issue.

Main Takeaway: Consider your demographic before going through with any campaign. A friendly gesture can go awry thanks to a bad image.

Wrapping Up: Gearing Up For Guerilla Marketing

Consider your options and remember that countless possibilities exist. From the uncommon to the conventional, every campaign is different and could lead to success for your brand. Do not limit your company to one set of tactics. Explore every option you have.

from Cameron Jones Updates https://blog.bizzabo.com/guerilla-marketing-examples

[fe-smashorpass]

Did more death generator screenshots lol

[fe-smashorpass]

Decided to take up @2ofpentacles offer on drawing an underrated fave. So here’s Stefan! I love him sm and he’s such a interesting character too!

(Also don’t mind the fact that I can’t color within the lines. I haven’t used markers in a long time, I forgor they like to bleed and spread😔)

[fe-smashorpass]

New header who dis

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Save me Tekken Tag Tournament OST PlayStation 2 Version

Tekken Tag Tournament OST PlayStation 2 Version

Tekken Tag Tournament OST PlayStation 2 Version… save me…

[fe-smashorpass]

Started working on the stats for the smash or pass polls and, if my calcs are correct, the final batch of polls will be released on May 4th. Hopefully I'll be able to release the whole spreadsheet on around May 11th for you statisticsheads

[fe-smashorpass]

So I did the fe character sorter back in February and I decided to redo it since I reread a bunch of supports, story events, etc. and using lets plays as bg noise over the course of 9 months.

The different results are very interesting since now I'm more familiar with most of the characters.

Anyways both my top ten characters from 9 months ago and a week ago is under the cut.

<-left is Feb 12th, 2024—right is Nov 10th, 2024->

[fe-smashorpass]

So with the reveal of new feh ocs and me going over the fe wikis to find out that there’s art of characters who I didn’t think would have art, it appears that I’m going to have to add characters to the queue even if they don’t fit alphabetically.

Ugggghhh there goes characters being in alphabetical order. And I literally have the queue filled up to January 8th too!

I think my game plan is that these characters will be added along the already queued characters just to make things simpler. So expect a 4th character every now and again.

[fe-smashorpass]

So it’s been exactly 3 weeks since I started the dec vgm event and I have 3 things to say.

First, the dec vgm event will bleed into January because I realized there were some songs that I really liked but couldn’t fit into December so I’m letting the event last a bit longer. It’ll end on January 5th for those who are wondering.

Second, what do you all think of the music? I know I have… bizarre tastes in music (my non video game playlists are infamous among friends) but from the reception I’ve people have liked the songs and the whole event so far. Do you have a fav song? Are y’all interested in playing one of the games because of the music I have shared?

Lastly, I definitely swear this isn’t psyop into creating more fans of games I like. Noooo who would do that:))))

You will play Xenoblade. You will get invested in the lore and characters. You will be excited for Xenoblade X Definitive Edition. You will have a Xenoblade character as a blorbo. You will beg for a Xenogears and Xenosaga remake. You will cry over the music. You will-

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Yowwy so it finally happened I accidentally set a poll for 1 day instead of a week (It was for Iote)

Expect the smash or pass poll for Iote to happen tomorrow at 12 with the other polls

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Introduction! (Please Read)

Inspired by other smash or pass blogs, this one is about Fire Emblem characters!

My name is Mod Garn and I use she/her!

Will only be posting characters who are 18+ but since this is Fire Emblem not everyone has a canon age. Even if they do, a character's age can be called into question (here’s another post I made on this topic). TL;DR I'll be arbitrarily judging a character if they look old enough for this. If you think a character should or shouldn't be here, I am sorry.

I will be doing almost every character in the franchise, including from the mainline and spin-off games, one off generics, the cipher exclusives, and manga exclusives.

Also I am splitting up characters who are technically the same character but under different identities.

Characters that will be excluded are:

underage characters (as mentioned before)

characters without any picture of them

Characters who share the same portrait as each other since that will be redundant

Generic portraits for classes, so if a character uses a generic class portrait (ex the 10 elites from fe3h) they won't be included (the only exceptions are Abysskeeper and Gatekeeper)

I'll be posting 3 characters a day, alphabetically, (unless a new character drops with a name that starts with a letter that’s already finished), at 12PM EST.

Also thank you to reddit user u/Just_Nefariousness55 for making this post compiling every character in the games. My life was made so much easier because of you.

Also I'm running this event called the December Video Game Music Event (link for more info on it)

FAQ under the cut (please read!)

Q. Why? A. Because I can

Q. What’s the age limit of the polls? A. I’d rather not have any underage people rebloging/commenting/liking on the smash or pass polls (for y’all’s safety)

Q. I don't care for the other things on this blog, what are the tags for the smashing or passing? A. #fe smash or pass and #fire emblem smash or pass are the tags used for the actual smash or pass polls, in case you don't care for the random bs I sometimes post on this blog

Q. Why are people smashing/passing X character? A. IDK!!! Maybe to piss people off. Maybe the character is not as hot as you think. Maybe something else. Baseline is… I don’t know!

Q. Can you post X character? A. No, as I've stated before, I post characters alphabetically (unless a new character drops with a name that starts with a letter that’s already finished) and certain characters will be excluded due to a multitude of reasons (read above). If you're asking me if I were to smash or pass a certain character, please specify and I will answer.

Q. Can you add a “not attracted to character’s gender” option? A. No I don’t think it’s necessary to have, you can just press “pass” or not vote at all

Q. Why is fe2 Nuibaba your pfp? A. It funni

Q. IDK this character, can I still participate in the poll? A. Sure! You can decide whether to smash or pass just based on looks

Q. Can I explain the reason why I would/wouldn't smash? A. Yes cause I'm nosey

Q. What will happen once you’re finished with all the characters? A. I’ll do the generic portraits for classes and idk what will happen afterwards

Q. Are you a fan of Digimon? A. Yes :}

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Realized I need a tag for stuff that isn’t poll or ask related but for miscellaneous shit I say. Tried #misc for a bit but that was so boring I forgor about it. Need something that’s catchy so I’ll remember it but I can’t choose😭