Condom controversy a marketing success

I find the whole uproar created by RedOrange's publicity stunt hilarious. Have none of you self-righteous "grown-ups" yet realised that the more you fuss about something, the more it will remain in a person's memory? I did not even know that the condom...

I find the whole uproar created by RedOrange's publicity stunt hilarious. Have none of you self-righteous "grown-ups" yet realised that the more you fuss about something, the more it will remain in a person's memory? I did not even know that the condom issue was even related to Vodafone when friends attending University said "Oh they gave us condoms" but now I know every detail! (I actually thought it was a KSU stunt due to the earlier condom machine debate).

I think it is about time you got over such petty things and move on to focus on the more important things in life. It's not as though they used the same marketing campaign for the under-18 students. Using sex as a marketing strategy is the oldest and most obvious thing to do. Look at the numerous billboards and adverts aptly displaying female or male body parts for all the public to view. I haven't seen anyone make a fuss about these. I've also seen attempts by numerous University students trying to sell something by using the words SEX or even FREE BEER to get people to read the fine print. Yes sex sells. Everyone knows it and there's nothing you can do about it. I congratulate RedOrange for their marketing techniques. Although I find the idea old, they presented it really tastefully especially with the lollypops for the under-18s.

So let's stop getting scandalized for every little thing and move on with our lives. And thanks to all those who fussed about the issue for making me aware of Vodafone's offers!

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