Comments on: Microsoft’s Latest Misguided Marketing Effort – A Clothing Line

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 17:12:47 +0000

So, is Microsoft considered “West Coast” then since they’re in rough & tumble Redmond? I’m waiting for the t-shirt that says “Vista Mista” and maybe I’ll spring the $40 they’ll probably want…As Krista mentioned they’re so pitiful and yet I can’t produce a drop of pity for a company that dug their own hole.

By: Susan Gunelius

Susan Gunelius — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:45:26 +0000

Krista, I’m laughing so hard at your analysis of Microsoft – so true!

I’m glad you found Women On Business, too. Welcome!

By: Krista

Krista — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 12:59:01 +0000

Hi Susan
I came by via About.com and of course, I couldn’t help but visit and sign up for Women on Business. I run my own women entrepreneurs’ group too and I would love to know how other business women think.

Microsoft has always reminded me of a geeky kid who tries so hard to belong but always fails, not knowing that if he only focused on using his geekiness as a strength (and like Marc said, improve its slew of products), we’d all root for the geeks. But Microsoft always wants to look and act ‘hip’ despite not being very hip – I think a branding problem occurred somewhere in its past. They try all sorts of stuff to be cool but end up being pitied instead. Poor Microsoft!

By: Susan Gunelius

Susan Gunelius — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:21:25 +0000

Marc, very well said!

By: marc goodin

marc goodin — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:42:08 +0000

I think microsoft should work on keeping my stock price high & improve vista – haha.

And let the kids design the T shirts.

Here’s ” go binary” from our T shirt Competion site. http://www.BlackEyedT.com.

sorry – don’t know how to post photo – you’ll have to go to the site.