300 Million Not So Well Spent?

Earlier this week I wrote about Microsoft Vista and how the big M was dropping 300 Million on an ad campaign featuring funny man Jerry Seinfeld and former CEO Bill Gates.



Evidently Seinfeld received 10 million to appear in these commercials that made a poor attempt at trying to connect with consumers. According to Valleywag the commercials were as well received as Vista was and they are now pulling the plug. An announcement tomorrow will state that they are dropping Seinfeld altogether.

"The awkward reality: The ads only reminded us how out of touch with consumers Microsoft is — and that Bill Gates's company has millions of dollars to waste on hiring a has-been funnyman to keep him company."

10 Million to do 2 commercials that were a flop. Wow. I think if someone handed me 10 million I wouldn't have to worry about money ever again. 10 Million to Mr. Gates is probably like $5 buck to me. Maybe I should give ole Bill a call. Anyone have his number?

Enjoy the weekend!