Media Orchard Appointed Ambassador of the Republic of Sprint

I just got an invitation today., of course way after you head of the "Magic Middle" types (ha-ha). I don't mind doing this, but don't you think that if we do it we should actually try to launch some sort of moblogging or other Social Media program to really test it out? Also, so we actually learn something? I have no intention of blogging about this thing unless I can find something on topic to say. Of course, we can just hack away at the campaign itself I guess.

I consider it nothing less than spam... they clearly didn't read our blogs, or they'd know some of us don't appreciate being spammed.When I wrote them to complain, I got a BS letter saying it wasn't spam. I'm sure their legal department made them say that. I'm covering it at Desirable Roasted Coffee.

Point well taken, Scott :) I guess the PR blogosphere would be kinda boring if it was a mutual admiration society.

What the hell would bloggers do if they couldn't split hairs, David? Are you trying to put us out of business? :)

Holy hair-splitting. If we're measuring outputs here, then I'd say they're doing a good job getting popular bloggers signed up. We'll have to take their word on the outcomes.

Conceptually it's fodder for the Smart Pitch Blog (I trademarked it, along with Dumb Pitch. Don't bother).But it does run long. Not so long that it lost you and John as members along with Joseph Jaffe and Steve Rubel...amongst others.

Good point, Jeremy. Here's how I'd rewrite it:Hi Scott,We recently visited Media Orchard and want to invite you to participate in the Sprint Ambassador Program. This program allows you to try out our latest products and give direct feedback to Sprint. Once you join, we will send you one Sprint Power Vision phone and provide you with six months of service at no charge. You'll have access to the Sprint Music Store(SM) live TV broadcasts, gaming and more. You will also have unlimited free calling and data service.All we ask for in return is your candid feedback. You decide how much and how often.Register at: http://ambassador.sprint.com/You will need your unique registration code: [noneya]If you have questions, please email us at AmbassadorProgram@sprint.comWe look forward to receiving your registration!The Sprint Ambassador Team

I'm sure STEVE got one ;)

Scott:I signed up ... even though what I really want is a Treo 700. But I figured I would give the Sprint phone a workout.