0160 Vegas, Baby! (3/23/2007)

[LONGTIMELURKER]

He just look soooo adorable here! sigh......





(Who is that gorgeous guy?) Cuteness McSweety...DB!


just call me Mrs. Robinson....

[Lurker]

are we going to have to see this not-so-subtle advertising in every video?

If there was some advertising in this video it would have been really subtle. They didn't even mention or show the Bellagio's name, which nobody asking for an ad placement would go for. Name recognition is the name of the game when it comes to marketing. If nothing else, make the audience recognize your name - even if they don't remember what it's for.

Especially because this is something that the audience can/will watch multiple times, they'd want their name in there, even if only on a sign.

OT but Lurker,don't tell me you are from around here? As in the NJ/NY metro area.

Nope. Down south.

I think they are definately going to implement the private vid idea they've been batting around for a while (Sorry Lurker!:) ).

Me too. Thanks.

Maybe it'll turn out alright, though.

[Anto687]

If there was some advertising in this video it would have been really subtle. They didn't even mention or show the Bellagio's name, which nobody asking for an ad placement would go for. Name recognition is the name of the game when it comes to marketing. If nothing else, make the audience recognize your name - even if they don't remember what it's for.

Especially because this is something that the audience can/will watch multiple times, they'd want their name in there, even if only on a sign.

Well, people might see the water display and think "That looks cool, I must find out where that is". Kind of a non intrusive advertisment, which nudges some viewers into exploring sites about the hotel, while not irritating people who find ad's..well..irritating in their series'

[Languorous Lass]

Well, people might see the water display and think "That looks cool, I must find out where that is". Kind of a non intrusive advertisment, which nudges some viewers into exploring sites about the hotel, while not irritating people who find ad's..well..irritating in their series'

Sorry, but no. That's just not the way the advertising industry works. Lurker is right -- getting the name out there is kay.

Too bad, because I'll bet the Bellagio has some bucks to throw around.

[Mikayla]

Are they gonna stop making the videos?

[Languorous Lass]

Well, I managed to read through the first four pages but it is so late and I can't read anymore. I only have one question for anyone who has the patience to answer me:

What on earth are private videos? How do they work and how will I view them? I am so lost.

P.S. I apologize if this was already cleared up but, like I said, I didn't read the entire thread....

Thanks!

Ummm...read the post above yours.

Juli, she already tried reading the thread and had difficulty understanding the concept. I understand her confusion, because I haven't been able to follow it either. I would also appreciate a clear and simple explanation -- there doesn't appear to be anything in the LGPedia that explains the idea in a few sentences or paragraphs.

I was pretty surprised when Bree said she didn't want to "sin".

Does that mean she still believes in the religious teachings of the order? Do they even have a concept of sin and what do they consider sinful??

Or did Bree suddenly convert to some other religion??

Nice, nice catch. Excellent point...this could complicate things...

I think Bree has just had that purity thing pounded into her brain so much, that she can't leave it behind. I'm sure her parents made sure there was a lot of guilt attached to engaging in drinking, sex, smoking, etc.

One thing I think people are failing to remember is that you can be totally disgusted by the actions of people who are authority figures in a particular religion, while continuing to believe in the tenets of that religion. Think of the distinction between Catholicism and the priests who molested kids.

We haven't heard anything from Bree about how this whole series of events has affected her faith in the underlying principles of the religion. This video appears to suggest that she still believes in those principles, even though the people in the Order are slime.

[mellie3204]

OK, I just had to post this here (Thanks, michiev, for posting it in the screenshots thread, but I brought it here so it can get the attention it deserves. I know you don't mind).







Who is that gorgeous guy?

<drools>

Have to say Juli, I'm usually a Jonas gal, but... is DB getting cuter or something? He seems really really eyecatching in this vid! I'm starting to see your point!!

[Languorous Lass]

Have to say Juli, I'm usually a Jonas gal, but... is DB getting cuter or something? He seems really really eyecatching in this vid! I'm starting to see your point!!

Maybe he's actually doing something about his teeth?



Sorry, but I am just not up for reading boy-worship this morning. No matter how much I love Yousef. (Just ask Lurker: a PM I sent him the other day turned into a total Yousef fan-gush.)

[joygasm]

Maybe he's actually doing something about his teeth?

[voyboy]

double post sorry

[MintyBeast]

This has probably been posed (I haven't been on the forums in a few videos and I haven't read all the comments) but the last few videos seem to be setting it up for Joans and Bree to become this "couple" for lack of a better work. I think DB will be more accepting then before. That is at least the vibe I am getting.

[voyboy]

I think this is an excellent metaphor for the series as a whole. The most appealing thing about this series has always been the personal interactions and/or revelations between the characters. When the c's try to add "drama" things just appear absurd and forced. No doubt in my mind that this is due to budget restrictions, but the budget restrictions are a reality and they just need to face up to this cold hard fact and should stop doing things that they can't afford to do.

Pfft...some people are never satisfied.

I had no problem with the chase scene, other than they seemed to evade whomever was chasing them too easily (maybe they didn't evade them?).

CG, I know you know as well as I do, that whenever there are a series of the personal interaction variety, posters start screaming, "We need some action", or "Can we see something like 'The Human Ransom', or "Bring in badass Tachyon".

The point I'm trying to make here, is that the Creators can't please everyone; I've also noticed there are some particularly fickle posters who ask for something, and then when they get, they're still not satisfied.

Oh, well, such is human nature (unfortunately).

I see it all the time as well Juli, and it bugs me too. I suppose its like my dad used to say when I was acting and auditioning.

"Son, there are people who just arent going to like you, no matter how much you try to please them they will never be satisfied. "

As cliche as that may sound to some, its very profound and very true.

For whatever its worth, I have had a great time since I discovered LG15. I have loved every minute of it.
Here's to more LG15!

[Anto687]

Sorry, but no. That's just not the way the advertising industry works. Lurker is right -- getting the name out there is kay.

Too bad, because I'll bet the Bellagio has some bucks to throw around.

Fair enough, I know not for the advertising business, I just thought it might have been a subtle subtle (yes, two) ad.

[LolaJC]

If there was some advertising in this video it would have been really subtle. They didn't even mention or show the Bellagio's name, which nobody asking for an ad placement would go for. Name recognition is the name of the game when it comes to marketing. If nothing else, make the audience recognize your name - even if they don't remember what it's for.

Especially because this is something that the audience can/will watch multiple times, they'd want their name in there, even if only on a sign.

I still think it's advertising. They showed a lot of it. Jonas even panned the camera over to it as he was running away. Besides, if someone is looking for a hotel in vegas, it'd be pretty easy to find that one without knowing the name. Really, just google "vegas hotel water show." The Bellagio comes right up.

But it's understandable. They can't make a show for free. No money, no show, and I know I want the show to keep going.

[Languorous Lass]

If there was some advertising in this video it would have been really subtle. They didn't even mention or show the Bellagio's name, which nobody asking for an ad placement would go for. Name recognition is the name of the game when it comes to marketing. If nothing else, make the audience recognize your name - even if they don't remember what it's for.

Especially because this is something that the audience can/will watch multiple times, they'd want their name in there, even if only on a sign.

I still think it's advertising.

The creators would tell us if it was advertising.

On their radio show this week, they were taking suggestions re: products that they could go after for ads. "Hotels" was one suggestion, and they said it was a good idea. They did not say anything about having a hotel deal in process.

By contrast, on the gum deal, they asked us months in advance how we felt about product placement, and told us explicitly that a candy placement was coming up.

So:

1) The advertising industry doesn't work that way.

2) The creators don't work that way.

Therefore, there is no logical reason to think that this vid was advertising.