Life's a pitch...and then you die

Life's a pitch...(and then you buy)

What is going on around here? Now Billy Mays died? The world of Direct Response will be forever changed. :/

Read more here: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_obit_billy_mays


ESPN360.com:


Billy Mays orders fast food:

Life's a pitch, and then you buy

This post is dedicated to the wonderful world of direct response advertising. What wouldn't we do without you? The perfect pitchmen for the perfect product. In this bad economy, Direct response reigns supreme. I just watched a special on CNBC called "As seen on tv," where it talked about the industry and how successful it can be. I suggest checking it out if you have a chance. This is going to be a lighthearted post, not a lot of information, but some funny videos.

First off, the man, the myth, the legend. Billy Mays orders McDonald's:


Only in America, the Back-up:


And I thought commemorative coins were bad, introducting the Chia Obama: