So today I am writing my newsletter for businesses who want to raise their media profile. I always have a section at the end for journalists' requests - nothing sleazy, I try to keep it to stuff that could legitimately promote a business. But I do bung in a few funnies for my own amusement, because there is always some dire-sounding programme from BBC3 wanting people who'll sell their granny for chips.
And that is how I came across this request - for a body double for Gordon Brown's hairy back. Males aged 18 - 99 may apply, but be warned that a topless scene is required, if not full on nudity. It's for "a major TV and national newspaper project", which makes you wonder if the political parties are taking their election advertising in a previously undiscovered direction. Or maybe that 3rd election debate is going to be more memorable than the others.
Any takers?
Sorry, totally off topic here, but I just wanted to thank you for your suggestions of places in Brighton/Rye.
Gratefully received.
Posted by: Iota | May 05, 2010 at 05:56 PM
cheers Iota. Hope you find somewhere good to stay.
Posted by: Joanne Mallon | May 05, 2010 at 08:43 PM
Nice post! I am a small business owner looking for ways to expand my company and I've contacted our local paper to help with advertisement. We've also been using promotional products to enhance our clientele and that seems to be working as well. I know promoting a business can be very tricky and uptight, but I personally appreciate your lightheartedness.I hope the writers for our company have a sense of humor like yours! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Promotional Products | January 04, 2012 at 08:22 PM