RE: What if Proctor & Gamble came to Steemit? Build your nest egg before they do!
Procter & Gamble, eh? Interesting choice. As I've said, I don't mind the idea of a product or service outside of major media companies. However, I'm not sure if I want anyone leaving links to their stuff around. It would be frowned upon now. Of course, if P&G buy up the place, then they call the shots.
Not sure how I would feel about that. I think we have issues with the way things are run, and aren't run, as it is. Major global conglomerates don't exactly scream decentralization or freedom.
So, I guess we're in a future world of trade offs, much like we are already.
Can we just have their money and keep things more or less as they are, kind of busy, kind of quiet, kind of cozy, kind of frustrating, but maybe with a souped up 21st century UI and $50 STEEM? :) Or were you thinking $500?
What was the name of that computer store you like? What if they gave you a coupon link in a comment? I guess if might be better if they did a post showcasing some new fangled widget and then had a link to their off-Steemit site to get you your personalized coupon... Of course companies like this might opt for something like APPICS, since it will have a built in storefront.
You being an author, what about Barnes & Noble? I just read that Amazon is looking at blockchain technology. B&N needs something like Steemit to compete. ???
I spent 15 years on the advertising selling side and at least three years on the ad buying side, so I'm kind of burnt out on advertising as a whole. Plus, I think it's not so much about target marketing as we've seen it, but more of engaging with the customer, in a very similar fashion as you and I and every else who wants to does it here on Steemit. It's fostering relationships, however that happens with a business.
I don't know how many other people do it, but I don't click online ads,and I don't follow many links. I have to be pretty interested in whatever is being sold, and if I am, I will probably look it up first. So, if that's not how everyone else does it, then I'll admit to being totally different when it comes to these things.
Fry's is the name of the electronics store. Does a whole lot more than just computers.
Barnes & Noble is barely holding on, I think. I'd be surprised if they're still around in the next five years. If they are, it will be because they revamped their business model or something. With downloadable books and paper books you can order online, that's not confined to a physical inventory of one store that in my case you have to travel 20 miles to get to, it's just easiest to order online through Amazon, along with everything else you might want.