Comments on: Kaboom! The selling magic of Billy Mays

By: A mathematical diversion with LINQ « CTICoder

A mathematical diversion with LINQ « CTICoder — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:09:17 +0000

[...] So now what? Double?? At first it appeared that it would work… but RIGHT BEFORE I got to my answer of 90%, KABOOM! [...]

By: Dean Rieck

Dean Rieck — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:06:42 +0000

Charles:
Yeah, I heard about Billy’s death this morning. Sad. He was the king of pitchmen.

By: Charles

Charles — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:32 +0000

Wow this is too sad. I love watching Billy work his magic on the screen. Guess Pitchmen is canceled now?

By: Generating sales leads with TV ads

Generating sales leads with TV ads — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:13:58 +0000

[...] same formula at work in nearly any direct response TV ad selling mops, diet pills, or any product. Watch this Billy Mays commercial to see problem / solution in action. The difference is that these TV commercials seek to sell the product directly rather than generate [...]

By: Pam Linwood

Pam Linwood — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 10:19:23 +0000

This guy really bugs me — maybe it’s that there’s no inflection in his loud delivery. Give me Vince every time!

By: Dean Rieck

Dean Rieck — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:31:18 +0000

Dennis:

Well, it seems people like him or hate him. There’s no middle ground. But he’s effective. He may be today’s top pitchman and will certainly be around for a long time.

And you know Vince, the ShamWow guy? I just saw him last night pitching a different product. So I’m guessing you’re going to start seeing a lot more of him too.

By: Dennis

Dennis — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 18:05:27 +0000

I actually change the channel everytime I hear this guy ….I cannot stand his whiny screaming voice and make it a point to never buy anything he may be pushing nothing about him or the products he hawks are amazing. And that free !!! just pay shipping and handling !!! is only for people who never got past the first grade, I have actually learned to hate this person.

By: Random Data « Coastcontact’s Weblog

Random Data « Coastcontact’s Weblog — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 23:02:45 +0000

[...] television networks hawking a variety of products. He makes lots of money despite being very irritating. Marketers don’t care just as long as he can keep selling everything at $19.99 plus shipping [...]

By: fred savage

fred savage — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 06:32:07 +0000

This guy GRATES on my NERVES!!!

How can you people luv this guy…seriously?

He’s on CNBC, various cable channels etc.

Everytime he is on, I change the channel.

Why? Because I can HEAR him without his annoying LOUD grating voice. I really wish people would bring this up with advertisers. We are NOT completely deficient of our senses and have the intellect to discern the message in TV ad if we wish to. We do NOT need someone yelling at us to hear a message. There is enough yelling in the world already. I don’t need to hear this on the tele…when I watch…which thankfully is rare. Thankfully also, I have a PVR so I can skip most of the Crap…like this guy’s ad’s.

I’m sure he is a nice guy, but we are not DEAF!!!

Dear advertisers:
Please respect our collective intelligence and get this guy off the air!

By: Kathy

Kathy — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:16:58 +0000

I will never purchase any product endorsed by this guy. I change the channel as soon as his commercials come on, and think that his commercials are the equivalent of SPAM. There was proposed legislation to stop LOUD tv ads (and this loudmouth is certainly who comes to mind). I don’t know what happened or is happening with the legislation, but those who feel invaded by this obtrusive cheap SPAM should not take it quietly and treat it just as they do with their email inboxes.

By: Dean Rieck

Dean Rieck — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 22:45:29 +0000

Kriss:

I’d think most guys are pretty quiet in a Lamaze class.

By: Kriss

Kriss — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 21:11:24 +0000

He happened to be in my lamaze class back in 2005 and honestly, I think he was the quietest person in the class! Of course, we were halfway through the first class when someone started to ask if he was the Oxiclean guy…

By: Dean Rieck

Dean Rieck — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 00:30:47 +0000

Suzanne:

I think you make a good point. Most pitchmen are good at selling certain types of products but can’t sell everything. I can’t see him selling Rolex watches or Brie.

But there are plenty of products to keep him busy. What a great job.

By: Suzanne Obermire

Suzanne Obermire — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:55:03 +0000

Any guy who’s watch matches his product gets my vote! Have you noticed he has an ORANGE watch??? That’s called wearing your brand.

Seriously, not all products/services could be hawked by someone like Billy, but his style definitely works for him and his products. My only fear is that he endorses too many things. When is his reputation stretched too thin to make an impact, do you think?
Suzanne

By: Dean Rieck

Dean Rieck — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:04:51 +0000

Shama,

Yeah, I’m a huge fan. I used to do that sort of work. I’ve always considered that the perfect job…reading scripts and getting paid for it.

I’m also a fan of Don LaFontaine, the guy with the deep voice who does all the voice overs for movie trailers. He’s paid HUGE sums of money for just a few minutes work. Millions a year.

By: Shama Hyder

Shama Hyder — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 20:31:37 +0000

Dean,

I have always liked this guy! He has such a powerful way of doing things.

I bought my first tub of Oxy thanks to him. I want my whites whiter! = )

-Shama