Can't wait to see what the sales numbers are on this phone

[Mike Dee]

I don't disagree that it needs to be marketed but the controlling powers at LG aren't going to throw tens or hundreds of millions of dollars at advertising when the mobile branch is losing money.

I often question how much advertising dollars actually compare to revenue earned. I know brand recognition in general is important but once you gain that in the market, I question how effective are continued advertising dollars.
I may not be the norm, but I can't think of one phone I actually bought because I saw it in a commercial or other advertising medium. I buy phones and most of my products by research. I'll bet most of us they frequent AC and other forums do research rather than wait for a commercial to buy a phone.

 

[anon(782252)]

I often question how much advertising dollars actually compare to revenue earned. I know brand recognition in general is important but once you gain that in the market, I question how effective are continued advertising dollars.
I may not be the norm, but I can't think of one phone I actually bought because I saw it in a commercial or other advertising medium. I buy phones and most of my products by research. I'll bet most of us they frequent AC and other forums do research rather than wait for a commercial to buy a phone.

People that visit forums are less than 1% of cell phone buyers. The price of commercials keeps going up, and advertisers keep paying, so they must be doing something.

 

[Ry]

I often question how much advertising dollars actually compare to revenue earned. I know brand recognition in general is important but once you gain that in the market, I question how effective are continued advertising dollars.
I may not be the norm, but I can't think of one phone I actually bought because I saw it in a commercial or other advertising medium. I buy phones and most of my products by research. I'll bet most of us they frequent AC and other forums do research rather than wait for a commercial to buy a phone.

Just talk to people who aren't into phones as much as you are.

Talk to normals.

They know Galaxy. They know iPhone.

 

[Mike Dee]

Just talk to people who aren't into phones as much as you are.

Talk to normals.

They know Galaxy. They know iPhone.

That's true but most of the normals I know don't buy because of a commercial. They are already stuck on a brand because of what others around them buy. Many of them don't even care if they have the latest and greatest.

 

[Aquila]

That's true but most of the normals I know don't buy because of a commercial. They are already stuck on a brand because of what others around them buy. Many of them don't even care if they have the latest and greatest.

Phones tend to have accidents when a new commercial appears. "What? New Samsung phone commercial? Aw shoot, I dropped my old Samsung phone. Whelp; guess I need a new one!"

 

[Mike Dee]

Phones tend to have accidents when a new commercial appears. "What? New Samsung phone commercial? Aw shoot, I dropped my old Samsung phone. Whelp; guess I need a new one!"

Is that what you do?
LOL

 

[MA2GA28]

That's good and everything, but I watch a lot of TV and have yet to see one. I saw like 3 Samsung commercials in the span of an hour while watching a TV show. That's marketing.

I saw it during the season finale of The Walking Dead. So they are at least shooting for well placed ads.

 

[ajb1965]

I would imagine the bulk of the "normals" (lol) are influenced more by the people and or product placements at the carrier stores than any TV or media campaign. You don't know what you want, walk into your local store and are greeted by a 5 foot Samsung, LG, or Motorola standing poster board by the front door and you are naturally going to ask about it.

 

[Aquila]

I would imagine the bulk of the "normals" (lol) are influenced more by the people and or product placements at the carrier stores than any TV or media campaign. You don't know what you want, walk into your local store and are greeted by a 5 foot Samsung, LG, or Motorola standing poster board by the front door and you are naturally going to ask about it.

Damn, I thought I was normal for a sec and then you didn't say, "you are naturally going to walk up and hug it". Bugger all.

 

[ajb1965]

Damn, I thought I was normal for a sec and then you didn't say, "you are naturally going to walk up and hug it". Bugger all.

Best thing I've read all day lol

 

[Mike Dee]

Damn, I thought I was normal for a sec and then you didn't say, "you are naturally going to walk up and hug it". Bugger all.

Well at least you ride

 

[Jeyd02]

I really hope LG to do well this year.

 

[Morty2264]

I really hope LG to do well this year.

Me too! They really do make quality devices and I think their hearts are in the right place. They have great ideas and innovative design. Hopefully their sales revenue goes up.

 

[Jeyd02]

Me too! They really do make quality devices and I think their hearts are in the right place. They have great ideas and innovative design. Hopefully their sales revenue goes up.

Yes, correct. If only they have vast amount to invest and to market.

 

[Morty2264]

Yes, correct. If only they have vast amount to invest and to market.

Yes - if they marketed their devices more strategically, things would work to their favour.

 

[Mike Dee]

Yes - if they marketed their devices more strategically, things would work to their favour.

Their biggest mistake was no 64gb option in the US. Lack of DAC not as big an issue.

 

[jlczl]

I would imagine the bulk of the "normals" (lol) are influenced more by the people and or product placements at the carrier stores than any TV or media campaign. You don't know what you want, walk into your local store and are greeted by a 5 foot Samsung, LG, or Motorola standing poster board by the front door and you are naturally going to ask about it.

Many are influenced by the price, the sales person and the deal they are offered in store.

 

[daddyd302]

I don't think LG is gonna be happy about the sales. I really think with the current specs on the phone, they should of released it in early March/Late February. They would of had more time to take over the market before Samsung came along with the S8. They could of force Samsung into releasing the S8 earlier if they had planned out their strategy better.

 

[D13H4RD2L1V3]

I don't think LG is gonna be happy about the sales. I really think with the current specs on the phone, they should of released it in early March/Late February. They would of had more time to take over the market before Samsung came along with the S8. They could of force Samsung into releasing the S8 earlier if they had planned out their strategy better.

Well, I think if it sells better than the G5, it'll be off to a good start.

 

[Morty2264]

Well, I think if it sells better than the G5, it'll be off to a good start.

Hopefully it will! Not like I'm an expert or anything in the sales and marketing department, but I think this phone has the potential and the hype to do well. Better than the G5, for sure.