Archive for April, 2009
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Co-founders Bill Hildebolt and Daphne Kwon are blogging their opinions on everything from the Domino’s Crisis to Youtube SEM.
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April 23rd, 2009
The weather is beginning to warm up and you know what that means - grilling season will be here soon! Take our short Grilling Survey to find out if you qualify for a video assignment that can earn you another $20.
If you’re in the market for a new grill right now, why don’t you check out some grill reviews from our community?
Here’s a great review of a portable grill by Weber.
April 23rd, 2009
By now you have probably read about the Domino’s Controversy and seen the video of the two Domino’s employee engaging in disgusting activities while preparing food. The videos were pulled from the original account but can still be found across the internet since word spread quickly.
Domino’s response came after a surge of conversation across the internet once the videos began to spread virally through blogs and Twitter. The videos were met with shock and disgust to the employee’s actions. Did consumers blame Domino’s or the employees? How will this affect the fast food industry as whole? See what Domino’s customers are saying:
See even more reactions to the Domino’s Crisis.
April 21st, 2009
Last week two Domino’s Pizza employees from a Conover, N.C. store filmed a prank in the restaurant’s kitchen and decided to post it on YouTube. While preparing sandwiches for delivery they Michael Setzer (32) put cheese up his nose, nasal mucus on the sandwiches, and violating multiple health-code standards while Kristy Hammonds (31) taped, laughed, and narrated the performance. By Wednesday afternoon, the video had been viewed more than a million times on YouTube.
They told executives that they had never actually delivered the food and it was simply a prank. The videos were taken down by Wednesday by Hammonds claiming copyright violation. Regardless, they were fired on Tuesday and were facing felony charges by the Conover police department on Wednesday evening.
Domino’s also created a Twitter account, @dpzinfo, specifically to address the comments running rampant over twitter and the Internet. Domino’s featured a video with their chief executive on the pizza prank on YouTube that evening featuring the official Domino’s response.
We asked ExpoTV Member’s to share their thoughts on the Domino’s Crisis to receive their own free non-tampered with pizza.
We got some great responses to the Domino’s Controversy
Not everyone was sure if it was just a prank or did the food really go out to someone that night?
Others were just disgusted and have had to rethink eating fast food in general like Momagarry:
But, it looks like most people agree that Domino’s is not to blame.
Products_Evaluated says the issue “is not a big deal”
Members in general praised Domino’s response like iReview:
See even more responses to the Domino’s Controversy at ExpoTV.
April 20th, 2009
By now you’ve probably heard about the video that two Domino’s employees in North Carolina uploaded to YouTube and were subsequently fired over. The video shows all sorts of vile tampering with food that is about to be delivered to a paying customer. The two employees have been charged with distributing prohibited foods, which is a felony.
And you may have seen the official response from Domino’s President Patrick Doyle on YouTube, apologizing for the former employees’ behavior:
We want to hear reactions from the Expo community. The first 20 members to upload a video response sharing your thoughts on the pizza scandal by Monday, April 20 will receive a gift card for a free small pizza from your favorite pizzeria.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
April 17th, 2009
There’s a new assignment available! Take our quick survey to see if you qualify.
If you are selected to participate, you’ll have the opportunity to earn an additional $20.
We’ll be offering more assignments in the near future, so please watch our for announcements!
April 16th, 2009
Ever wanted to leave a comment on an Expo video review? The time has come - our video commenting feature is now live!
Now product researchers can join in on the conversation and let Expo members know what you think of their video review. Whether you had a similar experience with a product or you just want to let a member know they made a great video, comments allow you to share your thoughts.
For more details on how to use our video commenting feature, click here.
April 15th, 2009
Today, April 15, 2009 is Tax day! The only reason I use an exclamation point is that it means deals and giveaways and after paying taxes free bites from Cinnabon or a free scoop from Maggie Moo’s just might make it a little better!
Here is a list of the deals I have found:
Cinnabon:
From 5-8 pm participating mall-based Cinnabons will be giving away free bites.
Maggie Moo’s:
The deal: At participating Maggie Moo’s, get one free single-scoop ice cream cone.
Chick-fil-A
At participating locations, hold on to your receipt tomorrow and return before April 30th to receive the same meal for free. (Contact your local store to find out if they’re participating.)
Chik-Fil-A Sandwich Review
McDonald’s
Baltimore-area McDonald’s locations will give away free small McCafes or medium iced McCafe Coffees throughout the day. Plus, starting at noon, McDonald’s will be giving away free McDonald’s stamps at three post offices in Baltimore, Columbia, and Annapolis.
Papa John’s
Get a large cheese pizza with up to three toppings for $10.40 when you activate coupon code “1040″ now through midnight on April 15th.
Papa John’s Large Pepperoni Pizza Review
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro
The deal: P.F. Chang’s will cut 15% off your total food and drinks bill. Plus, participating restaurants will offer their Chang’s for Two prix-fixe menu (a 4-course dinner for two) for $39.95.
T.G.I. Friday’s
The deal: Receive a $5 Bonus Bites gift card for free when you spend $15 or more at T.G.I. Friday’s. Or, receive a free $10 Bonus Bites gift card when you spend over $25. Plus, all day long members can earn double stripes on their purchases (spending $50 or more yields an $8 certificate).
Austin Grill and Hard Times Cafe
In Washington, D.C., all Austin Grill and Hard Times Cafe locations will deduct $10.40 from your check.
Subway
Get a Free cookie at Subway restaurants on April 15th! I would check with your local Subway but apparently there is no purchase necessary.
Subway White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie Review
Taco Del Mar
Taco Del Mar is giving away a free taco!
April 15th, 2009
We’ve got a new video assignment; find out if you qualify by taking our short Spring Cleaning Survey.
If you’re selected to participate, you’ll have the opportunity to earn $20.
And we’ll be offering more new assignments soon, so stay tuned…
April 13th, 2009
We’d like to thank our friends and bloggers for helping spread the word about the Economic Stimulus Giveaway where you video submission earns $25 and competes for a chance to win $1,000!
All you have to do is create a video, and spread the word to friends, family, and supporters to get the top 20 views. Check out your competition here: http://www.expotv.com/make/economic-stimulus-giveaway
Craving Savings is working on her submission and we can’t wait to see her video! Thanks for the mention! Make sure to check out the blog for great tips and ideas on saving some money!
Contest for Moms and A Contest Blog also featured the giveaway. Keep spreading the word because there are still over 250 spots left to earn the $25 bonus.
April 10th, 2009
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