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Entries from August 2008

It’s All In The Name

August 29, 2008 · 1 Comment

Designers like Prada, Chanel, Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin don’t need ads to sell fast. Even at their ridiculous prices, their products never seem to struggle. I can’t afford those red sole shoes, but if $600 happened to fall from the sky I’d gladly walk right into Bergdorfs and come out with a pair. If your looking to sell off your old supply of designer gear, your in luck! It’s not going to take much “selling” to get rid of your half-off Chanel blazer. I know I won’t need much convincing especially with IntheGlo videos. On ebay, it is so easy to get scammed, but with live video you can show you clients the seal of authenticity and every inch of the product. But, if you aren’t peddling your “gently used” Manolos, it’s going to take a bit more effort from you. It isn’t enough to just show off a great product, you have to really sell it and convince people they can’t live without it. While Louboutin doesn’t need the help this video takes a news format to inform viewers of the shoes’ high quality. Show that quality triumphs over quantity. IntheGlo gives you the power to make Cinderella switch from glass slippers to Louboutin shoes. Isn’t that a dream come true?

Categories: Margaret · Selling Tips

Don’t Be This Guy: How Not To Sell By Video

August 29, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Here at IntheGlo we are encouraging everyone who has something to sell, to have some fun and create their own commercial. Televison ads are so much more successful than print and at IntheGlo you can reach a wider audience, have your commercial playing around the clock and literally skyrocket yourself to an internet sensation if your commercials are memorable enough. You don’t need a catchy phrase or expensive camera to sell your product on IntheGlo, you just need the product and yourself. IntheGlo-ers, we present this video to you in warning: DON’T be the Easy-Off BAM! guy. This video is beyond annoying! On top of hearing BAM every three seconds, his goofy friend and horrible music in the back killed it all for me. I wouldn’t buy anything from this guy no matter what it was. It reminds of an old Quiznos commercial where they use rats to sell sandwiches– because I want to think about rats while I’m eating a sub. IntheGlo-ers we ask you to think before you shoot. Stick to simplicity!

Categories: Danielle · Selling Tips

The Power of Video: Heidi Montag

August 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Talking about blasts from the past, the new Heidi Montag music video is sure to give some competition to some of our favorite childhood throwbacks from Tickle-Me Elmo to 90201. The queen of over extending her 15 minutes of fame does it again with another ridiculous music video. We preferred the original version by Olivia Newton John in “Let’s Get Physical”, but who can turn away from Heidi. She might not exactly be talented, but the girl keeps us watching– and talking. Heidi is like an IntheGlo dream seller. You don’t have the flashiest, fanciest, most fantastic product or service, you just need to get people interested. While we don’t suggest you tease your hair and don a leotard to sell your old shoes, having Heidi’s energy and diluted self-importance is a good start to a video that will rocket you to IntheGlo stardom instantly. Remember people, it’s all about having fun and why should we let Heidi be the only one having such a good time?

Categories: Margaret · Power of Video

Go Ahead, Take a Sip!

August 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Before there was online shopping, internet or even computers, a Spanish proverb warned its people “Drink nothing without seeing it; sign nothing without reading it.” Today, with all the amazing things on the internet, we are so quick to enter our memorized credit card number and sign up for something we aren’t really sure exist. I mean, haven’t you ordered something online and then been utterly disappointed when you received it? Maybe the heel appeared smaller, the color was a lot darker, the measurements were way off or something else unsatisfying. Sound familiar? It happens more often than not. They say a picture is worth a thousand words, so how much is a video worth? After all, a video is a 3-D live action shot. Don’t you want to know exactly what you are getting before you type in your validation number? Unlike street lemonade vendors, IntheGlo will make online shoppers happier with every purchase. . No more lame pictures stolen from other sites. Video shopping is the answer to satisfied customers.

Categories: Danielle · Services

Everything Old Is New Again!

August 25, 2008 · Leave a Comment

Andrea’s mom might not let her sell her Cabage Patch Kids, but I know I am going to be digging through my childhood treasures to fetch a price. It seems that every must-have of our childhood is coming back. Just look at TV! Who would have every thought that 90210 would ever be coming back? Even people who were too young to even know why the show was a big deal are excited for it’s spin-off. The CW has revamped the old show and put it on a line up next to Gossip Girl– a huge prime time time slot. What is it that is drawing this younger generation and our own generation back to this time of scrunchie’s, leg warmers, and Dylan McKay? Perhaps nostalgia. IntheGlo-ers should use this to your advantage. Not only do you get to drag the Baby Alive out of the cellar, but now you have an excuse to play with her. Think about how much fun it would be to get a bunch of friends together and film some videos for IntheGlo! I mean if the CW can market a new 90210, there is definitely someone out there who is willing to pay the big bucks for your original Kelly Taylor, Brenda and Brandon Walsh, Donna Martin and Dylan McKay dolls. Now the only question that remains is are you ready to part with your Easy Bake oven?

Categories: Margaret · Products

Power of Video VII: YouTube’s Zack Scott

August 25, 2008 · Leave a Comment

During one of my endless YouTube adventures, I came across Zack Scott’s colorful collection of videos. From “Amazing Facts,” “The Dogs” and “Brock and Zack Review the Movies” this guy amazes me. His videos are so simple, but so silly that I spent hours watching his whole archive. Among my favorites was his Homemade Cat Toys. Buying toys to keep your cats occupied can get expensive– especially when their favorite play things are $100 leather purses — but Zack Scott found the answer. Using your cat’s own hair, Zack Scott actually made a toy that doubles as a sofa cleaning. I love it! But even more importantly, IntheGlo-ers need to check out Zack’s short and funny clips that prove making videos does not have to be difficult. Maybe Zack Scott will be selling his homemade cat toys on IntheGlo. Would you buy them?

Categories: Danielle · Love It · Power of Video

Quote of the Day: “In the future Everyone will be famous…”

August 21, 2008 · Leave a Comment

..for fifteen minutes”.– Andy Warhol.

And he was right! I mean who can forget William Hung of American Idol fame? Heidi & Spencer? Paris Hilton? Do I need to say more. Warhol had more than 15 minutes, but could he have been even more legendary today? We think so. Warhol, with his oddball antics, famous friends and pop art, was in a constant state of selling himself. In this short clip, Andy is just some guy who wants to sell pictures, but instead shows how easy it is to use the iconic Polaroid. Let Andy be an example for you IntheGlo-ers. Take advantage of IntheGlo and sell yourself for all your 15 minutes are worth– maybe it will even be longer. IntheGlo gives you the platform so the only question is, are you ready for your 15 minutes?

Categories: Quotes

Power of Video VI: Tickle Me Elmo

August 15, 2008 · 1 Comment

Tickle Me Elmo is the ultimate throwback to the 90s. And even when it was at it’s peak, I still couldn’t get behind it. Actually, I thought it was kind of annoying. I mean it tickles! Was that really worth waiting in line at the toy store for 10 hours? But, after stumbling across this video almost 10-years-later, I have finally come to appreciate the Tickle Me Elmo. I never realized that it tickled Elmo that much; and for the first time it tickled me too. I would forever have been a Tickle Me Elmo hater if it hadn’t been for this video. If this person could sell Tickle Me Elmo on IntheGlo, not only would I be tempted to cave in and buy it, but I’m convinced he would be a millionaire just selling old Elmos! Seriously, wouldn’t you buy a Tickle Me Elmo after watching this?

Categories: Love It · Margaret · Selling Tips

Love It: Covert Spy Camcorder Sunglasses

August 15, 2008 · Leave a Comment

I’ve been thinking, how am I suppose to sell off all the “stuff” filling up my parents basement if my mother won’t let me near it? I mean what little kid wouldn’t want to play with my old Cabage Patch dolls or my Fisher Price Kitchen set– at this point these things are practically vintage! I was thinking of ways to divert my mother out of the house so I could start making videos, when I came across the Covert Spy Camcorder Sunglasses on Chip Chick– a blog that brings you technology from the girl’s point o f view. Just like our favorite Flip Video, these handy glasses come with a USB that can easily be connected to the computer. While my mother will definitely be a little suspicious of these glasses — when she knows about my Chanel only rule– she will also be so fascinated by them that she won’t even notice I’m getting footage of all the treasures she has hidden in our basement! The Covert Spy glasses, $300, are a bit more than Flip Video, but just as cool. What do you think? Would you shoot your IntheGlo video with the Covert Spy Glasses?

Categories: Andrea · Love It · Products

Video-a-grapher Found! My New 10-Year-Old BFF

August 14, 2008 · Leave a Comment

When I first upgraded my Samsung Flip Phone to the brand new Blackberry Curve in February, I thought I finally had it all. My phone could pretty much do anything from anywhere. I could surf the web, send and receive emails, black berry message friends, shoot videos, take pictures and much more. After having a cell phone for over 5 years, I finally had one that could do more than just answer calls. Well this past weekend my bubble was burst. Some 10-year-old kid showed me up with his brand spankin’ new iPhone. I didn’t have a cell phone until my senior year in high school, and this little kid gets an iPhone!!?? While proving how much better his phone was, it dawned on me—he is going to shoot my IntheGlo videos! Since he is all phone video savvy and everything. But you get the point, IntheGlo is so easy a kid can do! Whose going to shoot your video?

Categories: Love It