I was asked by another good friend if it matters that I get the “latest and greatest” version, or would I take an older version that might have been sitting on a lot for a while. I’m not a picky person, so my response was that I would definitely take ANY car that was given to me, although it might make more sense trading content for a newer car. There are already tons of reviews on 2009 or … [Read more...]
Day 8- Does it matter what model year?
Day 7- How many blog posts would you write?

I was asked how many posts that I would write in exchange for a Ford Fusion Hybrid for free. That was an interesting question I hadn’t actually thought about or had a good answer to when asked. I decided I would focus on whatever is the most mutually beneficial. I think the most mutually beneficial would be a real world review about the car at a frequency of once per day for 1 year; … [Read more...]
Day 6- Ford Fusion Quest

I’m still on my quest to rate every aspect of a Ford Fusion Hybrid in exchange for the car. I think it’d be a mutually beneficial relationship to both parties, and create true buzz around the company. What if there were some sort of campaign based upon what’s going on with the “Drive a Ford” television idea. You’ve probably seen those commercials where they interview “real owners” of … [Read more...]
Day 5 Great Guys, why a car?
I really like the Ford Motor Company’s social media representatives. Both Scott Monty and Craig Daitch respond quickly, are super friendly, and pretty logical. I appreciate the fact that they are actively reading my blog and responding when appropriate. As my roommate Ted pointed out, as well as my friend Jon: “Ford can’t give you a car. Because if Ford gives you a free car, every asshole in … [Read more...]
Day 4- The Waiting Game

Right now I’m playing the waiting game; neither Ford nor Scott Monty has provided any further comments on the reply I provided. I did tweet at Scott Monty, who did verify that he had read the blog post. I’m just hoping to maintain open lines of communication to see if we’re able to work something out. I’ve been asked why I would like a Ford Fusion Hybrid, and the biggest aspect is the … [Read more...]
Day 3- Scott Monty of Ford replies as well as my reply to Scott

Today has been a busy day; I thought it'd be important to you to see Scott's comment as well as my reply. Without further adieu: Jason, I think that’s a little unfair to say you “haven’t even received a reply” from us yet. It makes it sound as if we’ve ignored you. But you and I had an exchange on Twitter last night:https://twitter.com/#!/search/scottmonty%20jasondefuria As you can imagine, … [Read more...]
Ford Fusion Car Quest Day 2: No Results

It’s been a day since I sent my last tweets out asking the Ford Motor Company if they’d be willing to help me out. It seems as if they are not in the holiday gift giving mood. In fact, I haven’t even received a reply from them yet. I am wondering if other companies would be more receptive, including the two I mentioned yesterday. To refresh your memory, the other two cars I was … [Read more...]
Will Ford give a fan a car?

I am starting a series on feedback via social media companies, and rating them on their online efforts. It will almost be a report card of sorts of different social media strategies, and how to interact with a previous client or a new customer. I assume that I will have to set up some newer Facebook and Twitter accounts to be able to truly rate some companies. The first task I am … [Read more...]
Brief update on life
Life has been just so busy lately that I haven’t posted as many updates as I thought I would have. I am currently teaching Biology at Pioneer Valley Regional School, and working for EZ Local Savings on a contract basis for social media. I’m going to try to start posting daily again, about what I’m doing with EZ Local Savings as well as some current Biology topics that I find are … [Read more...]
Social Storefronts

The Digital Age has changed many habits of humans. People now share their thoughts, feelings, and even current location with their social networks. There has been quite a lot of talk about how to monetize a social network, and the model does seem a hard one. But then I realize that people are willing to share information, and this can be applied to making money through a social … [Read more...]

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