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Old 07-18-2007, 11:54 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Ads on the homeless.
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Old 07-18-2007, 11:59 AM   #17 (permalink)
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Ads on the homeless.

Thats great, imagine a homeless person holding a sign that said something like " Only if i had (insert product) i wouldnt be here"

It's mean but it would be great rouge marketing
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Old 07-18-2007, 10:06 PM   #18 (permalink)
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Thats great, imagine a homeless person holding a sign that said something like " Only if i had (insert product) i wouldnt be here"

It's mean but it would be great rouge marketing
hmm i wonder if thats legal, im sure they would do it if you were to give them 30$ and a pack of cigs.
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Old 04-04-2008, 04:52 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Hi,
I am thinking about opening segway advertising company in MD. I have found this topic by accident when trying to find out if someone figured this out before me. I see theres some companies that are running this business. Well, thats good, that mean it works.
I have a question to people who have already started it. What do you need at the beginning except segway ? How much and where do you order billboard to fit a segway ? How do you talk companies into advertising by you ?
I wanna start just with one segway (not much funds for a start) in central MD.
Any advices ?

Thanks
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Old 04-04-2008, 09:36 PM   #20 (permalink)
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When I was a security guard, I used to use a segway to patrol around the mall. They even made me wear a helmet.

This idea of yours sounds great, just be careful of the liability issue. A Segway is very cool, but people tend to sue if there are mishaps and they get run over. Most or all of this issue can be handled by procedure, but it's something to add to your thinking and planning.
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Old 04-04-2008, 11:02 PM   #21 (permalink)
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Hi, GREAT concept from a 34 year vet of entrepreneuring! Yes, I was thinking of HOT chicks riding the Segway and what if you knew when the Donald was going to be at a certain place for a shooting of the Apprentice? NOW there's exposure! More ways than one!

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Old 04-05-2008, 07:18 AM   #22 (permalink)
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Old 04-27-2008, 05:50 PM   #23 (permalink)
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Hi,
I am thinking about opening segway advertising company in MD. I have found this topic by accident when trying to find out if someone figured this out before me. I see theres some companies that are running this business. Well, thats good, that mean it works.
I have a question to people who have already started it. What do you need at the beginning except segway ? How much and where do you order billboard to fit a segway ? How do you talk companies into advertising by you ?
I wanna start just with one segway (not much funds for a start) in central MD.
Any advices ?

Thanks
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Old 04-27-2008, 07:04 PM   #24 (permalink)
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Flying banners, you can rent a plane capable of doing it and find someone with their PPL for under $200 an hour.
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Old 06-07-2008, 08:46 PM   #25 (permalink)
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Starting a Segway advertising company

Hello,

I too am trying to start a Segway advertising company in CA and was hoping to find any inside information. Any information anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated! Thanks
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Old 06-07-2008, 10:00 PM   #26 (permalink)
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Funny I come across this thread. Just today I saw somebody in my area on a busy corner riding up and down the sidewalk on a segway. Looked like she was just holding a sign but still, cool idea.
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Old 06-09-2008, 12:15 PM   #27 (permalink)
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good idea....good luck to ya
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