tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834107079726189381.post427985429911120270..comments2023-10-11T09:42:45.509-04:00Comments on DIY Marketing: Target Readies for Holiday ShoppingMaryLou Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05609772860653270135noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834107079726189381.post-83253501815492504472009-11-08T10:42:46.702-05:002009-11-08T10:42:46.702-05:00I hadn't looked at the Discussions tab, which ...I hadn't looked at the Discussions tab, which is where the F...Target thread is located. You can't control what customers say, but unless you want to make the excuse of listening to your employees (and it seems to me there are better ways), I don't see why a corporation would tolerate this--big brotherish or not!<br />And I also agree with Brian--to early for Christmas promos--turns me off also!MaryLou Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609772860653270135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834107079726189381.post-3925535158231903582009-11-08T07:22:43.222-05:002009-11-08T07:22:43.222-05:00I took a look at Target's Facebook page after ...I took a look at Target's Facebook page after reading your post. I noticed that the Discussion tab has a discussion called 'F-k Target'. It is filled with diatribes about Target in extremely foul language by a disgruntled employee. When is it appropriate for a company to block such postings? The issues, as one commenter says, should be raised with HR. Moreover, the language alone is enough to make me think that Target should be monitoring more closely. Thoughts? Is that too 'Big Brother' for a corporation?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18113651133131518040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6834107079726189381.post-82873221399650341792009-11-07T22:32:46.205-05:002009-11-07T22:32:46.205-05:00Apparently, everyday is Christmas at Target- their...Apparently, everyday is Christmas at Target- their holiday season promotion strategy is tough to distinguish (well, visually anyway) because of their candy-cane colored, red and white bullseye logo. And my goodness are they festive- they've even tattooed the eye of a dog for the occasion... oh, wow- okay, I just got it: (pit)bulls-eye, Target. (Duhh)<br />Anyway, I think Target's incorporation of their natural colors into early holiday season promotions- works for the site. While hardly subtle, the seamlessness of integration between Target.com’s trade dress, the deliberately utilized red-and white colored product exemplars (Home Décor, Appliances, etc.) and the infusion of “Christmas-iness” look and feel good. <br />Walmart’s site has virtually no allusions to the holiday season and seems cold by comparison. What contributes to my tolerance of Target’s early references to Christmas is that they are limited to promotions on shipping/delivery. Thus, pre-season promotions seek to provide value to those electing (key word) to do their holiday shopping early. Perhaps they did some research to determine the impact and timing of such holiday promotions.<br />Am I the only one who finds it irritating to hear holiday music in stores before the official start of the Christmas season (i.e. after Thanksgiving weekend)? For me, it’s as rude as second-hand smoke. Equally bad is seeing sales clerks dressed as Santa’s helpers too early- it strikes me as somewhat solicitous and obnoxious; like a thinly-veiled attempt to manufacture my generous holiday spirit. Look, I just came to buy myself a belt, don’t psycho goad me into buying Grandpa a sweater while I’m here!Brian Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08912419890147981502noreply@blogger.com