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Soooo... you think you're creative? Watch this.

By Michael Cole

Services for Real Estate Pros with CPG Tours

October 30, 2009 08:13 AM

I come from an ad agency background, and over the years I've seen all kinds creative approaches. Some good, some not so good. Some brilliant, some not. But never have I ever seen anything quite like this. I have no idea how well it worked, but I think it's absolutely hysterical. And I'm willing to bet it got the attention they were after.

In case you're wondering, it's houseflies with tiny little pamphlets tied to them. : )

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Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

I'm laughing my fanny off! I would very much like to meet the mind that thought of this! Hysterical!

Debi

Oct 30, 2009 01:58 PM

Michael Cole

CPG Tours - Corona, CA

Hi Debi: I'm with you, whoever thought of this has got to be, uh....special. I thought it was great.

Oct 30, 2009 07:41 PM

Bob & Leilani Souza

Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA

Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Innovative idea, Michael...but flies? No. Butterflies? Yes. At least they don't cr*p on you every time they land! :)

Leilani

Oct 30, 2009 08:37 PM

Michael Cole

CPG Tours - Corona, CA

Hi Leilani: Thanks for the comment. Butterflies, huh? Hmmm...to me there's just something appropriately annoying about flies that make it funnier. : )

Oct 31, 2009 04:27 AM

Monique Combs

Royal Shell Real Estate - Cape Coral, FL

Royal Shell Real Estate - Monique Combs

Michael ~ Genius! If that was an ad in the US, someone would have sued for insect cruelty. lol

Nov 02, 2009 11:13 PM

Terrie Leighton

Ferrari-Lund Real Estate - Reno, NV

Reno Real Estate Agent ~ Selling Homes in Reno

I really like this idea! At least for a sales convention! A great way to pass out your information! It definitely gets your attention!

Nov 03, 2009 03:14 AM

Michael Cole

CPG Tours - Corona, CA

Hi Monique: LOL-LOL!!! You're too funny, but you are soooo right. In fact, a few years ago there was actually a type of fly on the endangered species list.

Hi Terrie: Me too. I think someone should do it here in the U.S. It certainly would be the 'buss' of the conference.

Nov 03, 2009 03:59 AM

Michael Cole

CPG Tours - Corona, CA

Hi Gail: I think it's too funny. Besides, I kind of like 'bizarre' when it comes to marketing. Especially when it's this out-of-the-box. And what would make it perfect is if the little pamphlet was promoting some pest-control product or service. Thanks for the comment. : )

Nov 05, 2009 01:14 AM

Lee & Carol Barbour, REALTORS

Murphy and Hayesville, NC; Hiawassee, Blairsville, Blue Ridge GA - Murphy, NC

Mountain Living Team in Murphy NC and North GA

How did they tie that banner on the back of that tiny little fly? So "out of the Box" that's what makes it so memorable.

Nov 05, 2009 07:50 AM

Michael Cole

CPG Tours - Corona, CA

Hi Lee & Carol: Good point. I have no idea how they attached the pamphlet to them. Maybe a small drop of Super Glue? Thanks for the comment.

Nov 05, 2009 08:54 AM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

www.ToulaRosebrock.com Hi Michael:

That was definitely clever!

Only problem is, house flies don't live very long!

Nov 08, 2009 09:51 AM

Michael Cole

CPG Tours - Corona, CA

Hi Toula: Good point! Hopefully it was a short conference. Thanks for the comment.

Nov 08, 2009 12:01 PM

1~Judi Barrett

Idabel, OK

I have never seen anything like that. Makes you wonder about the mind that thought that one up. He/She must have thought that flies were like tiny litlte airplanes..

Nov 15, 2009 08:34 AM

Michael Cole

CPG Tours - Corona, CA

Hi Judi: Oh yeah, whoever thought this one up definitely has a different thought process than I do. That's for sure. Thanks for the comment.

Nov 17, 2009 12:26 AM

Michael Cole

CPG Tours - Corona, CA

Hey Russel: Now that's a scary thought. But it may not be too far fetched. : ) Thanks for the comment.

Dec 04, 2009 11:29 PM

Georgie Hunter R(S) 58089

Hawai'i Life Real Estate Brokers - Haiku, HI

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