US Electronic Store Offers Guns As Promotional Giveaways

Marketing gimmicks and promotional stunts are always watched very critically. Especially, if you are giving guns as a giveaway, it ain't too easy to miss out your offer.

The owner of RadioShack store in Idaho, United States has started this strange promotion this week. John Marshall explained that customers who sign up for a Dish Network package for the first time are given a coupon for $135 with a choice to either buy a pistol or a shotgun from a local sporting goods store.

Gun control advocates throughout USA are not happy to see John pull off such a stunt so easily because it is very dangerous. But John Marshall thinks that there is no such problem in Idaho where things are quite different from New York and other such states.

If we look back, it was in Montana that a RadioShack store owner started a guns-for-subscription offer because firearms were common in that area. He had statistical proof to show how his promotional offer on the Dish Network packed increased his sales by threefold. Interesting thing was that most of the clients were females.

Well, America is one place where everything is criticized. Criticism is their speciality I guess. If you offer a gun in a place where everybody has guns - there is a problem ; if a celebrity smokes up - they have issues; if celebs pose nude and their photos get leaked - that too is a problem. It will just be a matter of time when if you will shit on an unshitty hour of the day that will get you a lot of criticism too.

However, such promotions can be good for the business looking at the lifestyle of that particular location but obviously it is best to do things that are more safe. But I personally know friends who have always had guns in their homes and in their states it was quite normal for everyone to keep a number of guns at their place.

Gul Panag Promoting Her Film Turning 30

I always found Gul Panag very cute and decent. She still is. But I am not finding her that cute in this hair style perhaps or it's just me.

Anyway Gul Panag and the team of Turning 30 is promoting their film at Radio Mirchi FM.

No One Killed Jessica Promotion at Radio City

Since these days, both Vidya Balan and the much more superior and senior actress Rani Mukherjee are busy promoting their new release "No One Killed Jessica", these pictures were also taken on one of their promotion campaigns. The two actresses visited Radio City in order to promote their film.

Rani seems to be promoting a very smart casual look with torn jeans and white tops everywhere she is going. Oh and I hope you don't miss those shades she is carrying that only make her look awefully compact, although she doesn't need any accessory to make her look so compact anyway. While Vidya wears skinny jeans, flat Return to Oz shoes and kurtis. On this particular occasion, she didn't look that great, however, we all know how bad she can dress up, so this is still better than what we could have expected.

Though, we feel this movie could be a decent watch. I am expecting some over smart scenes from Rani Mukhejee. I have faith that Vidya Balan would be the more genuine actress somehow even if media tends to throw the light on senior Rani. It is strange to understand how did they work together with Rani's unapproachable attitude. Even on promotions, it is quite visible, that she does not want to be clicked with Vidya Balan. Perhaps Rani can't forget the good old days when Kajol made fun of her openly and she is trying to take out her anger on others ever since she feels she is a much more powerful figure in the industry.

Farah Khan all set for Tees Maar Khan Promotion

Farah Khan is all set to make sure the masses notice the music of Tees Maar Khan. She has no doubts that with songs such as Sheila, people are bound to notice the film and its music. Their main aim is to beat Munni Badnaam Huee and make Sheila the best song for the year.

Resultantly, elaborate plans have been put together for a live show - all free of cost - designed for the 'aam junta' with Akshay and Katrina gyrating to the beats of 'Sheila Ki Jawani', Tees Maar Khan, 'Wallah Wallah' and more this Saturday evening. The event would be taking place at a prominent hotel near Juhu beach, Mumbai, and though it is not exactly a beach side concert, it is still in good enough proximity for the visitors to have a dekko.

Confirms Farah Khan, who can now be expected to plan an event a day as her third film enters its final leg of promotion this month, "We are looking it as a major event for the common man who doesn't have to pay to watch his superstars from Tees Maar Khan. We are having a song and dance event near Juhu beach where all key cast members from the film would be present. A band would be playing songs from the film while Akshay and Katrina would be jiving to the beats as well."

Though the team would have loved to host this event right on the beach, logistical challenges around the permissions and security meant that a hotel had to be booked to provide the services.

"Still, it should be worthy enough for the viewers as thousands of people throng the beach every evening in any case", says Farah.

No wonder, a crowd of over 10,000 visitors are expected to stop by and check out what their stars have for an offering. Rest assured, if Katrina indeed goes on to get her characteristic jig from 'Sheila Ki Jawani' out there for all to see - that too live - it could well be an event worth remembering for thousands out there.