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Hi Fundfinder,

I`ve seen some men at their events but it is mostly women.  Check out their website or give them a call if you have a specific question about an event or are looking for an opportunity to get involved:  www.WBDC.org 312-853-3477

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What you can do is say that your product has been "a part of" or "used by" but it might be hard to get someone like Martha Stewart to sign off on an all out endorsement.

If someone of this talent and popularity is interested; a license agreement might be something you look into (as far as using name and image associated with your product).

 

Glenn Coggeshell

Hendrix Coffee

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Just because you don`t believe in yourself doesn’t mean I have to. Coggeshell Drink Some Black Dot Coffee Today

Hi Glenn,

I was a semi-finalist for Oprah`s 2003 "The Million Dollar Idea Challenge" & we all had to sign a document saying we`d never use Oprah`s name in any of our publicity.  Now, whether she`d come after us little guys if we tried to connect our product with her name, I don`t know, but I`m not willing to risk it.  I can`t say WEDGIE was "used by" MS because for all I know she could have just tossed everything in her gift bag.  Of course I hope she didn`t.  I hope she uses WEDGIE, loves it & praises it from the rooftops.  That would be one hell of a testimonial! 

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Hi Cookie,

I have to say I`m with Jennifer on this one.  Send a nice letter, complete with your Press/Media Kit, and ask for some feedback on your product. 

You could sit around and wait and hope and cross your fingers that MS will say, "I want to endorse this product", or you can ASK!  Honestly, what do you have to lose?  I notice your hesitation, and want to give you a friendly nudge here.  You got where you are today by believing in yourself and in the quality of your product.  It`s with that confidence and self assurance that you need to write that letter (or make a phone call), and ask for what you want. 

And if MS says no, that`s not a failure.  That`s the first step toward seeking other celebrity endorsements and free publicity! 

Best,
Stephanie

(I`m also a PR professional in north central Illinois)

Hi Cookie,

Just think... now your children will be able to say that you gave Martha
Stewart a Wedgie! lol

Maybe you should include a tee shirt that says "your name " gave me a
wedgie!

That should get her attention!      /pages/communi ty/smileys/smiley36.gif

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Bliz Lures Inshore & Offshore Tackle
                   "Better Than Bait!"
               www.saltwaterlures.net

 cute idea.

Humor may actually be an option that could become a cute anecdote for
Martha to share if the endorsement were to come. just imagine her telling
the story to the media...

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Bliz Lures Inshore & Offshore Tackle
                   "Better Than Bait!"
               www.saltwaterlures.net

Yes, great idea Bliz! I was just coming back to edit my post, because I was thinking it might need a picture too, in case she has no idea what it`s about. :)

I agree. there should be a picture of the Wedgie on the shirt.

Perhaps a graphic artist could provide a nice rendering. I am sure that
there
are some of them on the forums here who may be willing to lend a hand.

The shirt should be one of exceptional quality and wrapped in a way that
it
comes with the Wedgie packaging. Perhaps a nice light yellow pastel shirt
with a floral pattern flowery garden type design would have greater
appeal!

It may require Cookie to research a bit to find Martha`s size.

The key is to connect to martha stewart in a way that will leave an
impression with her. I often find that individuals who are successful at
doing that very thing are the ones who find their connection being
revisited, and in some cases... Endorsed!

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Bliz Lures Inshore & Offshore Tackle
                   "Better Than Bait!"
               www.saltwaterlures.net

You might be able to say it was a part of an "Opera associated contest"

Many ways to skin the cat, however will a cat look good skined? Unless it`s Mr Biggles

With my product "Coffee" I have had people like "Sammy Hagar, Alice Cooper, Buddy Miles, Joey Belladonna of Anthrax and Captain Phil from Deadliest Catch", and many other Rock` n Roll and TV Icons drink my coffee some don`t have a problem and the others I have found just don’t make a difference. So you just learn in the long run it is the strength of what you do and the drive to do it.

I do a Jimi Hendrix Coffee and I still have to pound the streets every day. Being an innovator and being first to market is great after your first few 100 million but until then you have to work it.

Glenn Coggeshell

Hendrix Coffee  

Very interesting product buy the way.

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Just because you don`t believe in yourself doesn’t mean I have to. Coggeshell Drink Some Black Dot Coffee Today