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Entries Tagged as 'Name Serializer'

(un)American Express

April 7th, 2008 · No Comments

After receiving my 4th piece of direct mail from American Express OPEN for Business in 5 days, I have no other choice.
I have declared war on American Express.

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Tags: Follow-up · General Frustration · Hostage Marketing · Name Serializer

Ticketmaster Strikes Back

February 7th, 2008 · No Comments

The evil empire heard my plea — and shrugged.

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(another reason) Ticketmaster is Evil

January 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Exorbitant handling fees. Weak seat selection. Jammed phone lines.
To this august list of Ticketmaster’s ills, add unapologetic name serializer.

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Tags: General Frustration · Name Serializer · Tips

(American) Express Relief from Junk Mail

January 17th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Are you an American Express card holder? Get ready to get off.

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Episode 2 - Verizon - The follow-up

September 15th, 2007 · No Comments

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Resistance is futile.

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Tags: Baby Comebacks · Hostage Marketing · Name Serializer · Videos

Episode 1 - Verizon

September 9th, 2007 · No Comments

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With support like this, it’s time to break out the strings and tin cans.

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Tags: Baby Comebacks · Hostage Marketing · Name Serializer · Videos