tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post2530054327558746267..comments2024-03-19T02:31:33.746-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: Commercialization: Is it a bad thing?Arlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81498150223513355862012-04-08T04:23:42.089-07:002012-04-08T04:23:42.089-07:00Your reaching a broad audience here, Lee! Reads an...Your reaching a broad audience here, Lee! Reads and sounds like a book that would sell!<br /><br />I'm paying attention!<br /><br />Marketing!Betty Alarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16132689351854403823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-65934557253941810052012-04-04T20:46:55.461-07:002012-04-04T20:46:55.461-07:00I have really been enjoying your blog posts, as we...I have really been enjoying your blog posts, as well as the A to Z challenge! I can't wait to read and write more.<br /><br />-Hilary<br /><br />visiting from the A to Z challenge<br />http://hilaryandted.blogspot.com/Hilary and Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12381782030013908903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-34199128281978651652012-04-04T13:33:11.039-07:002012-04-04T13:33:11.039-07:00Too true. Commercialization is inevitable at some ...Too true. Commercialization is inevitable at some level.<br />- Maurice Mitchell<br /><a href="http://www.thegeektwins.com" rel="nofollow">The Geek Twins</a><br /><a href="http://FilmSketchr.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Film Sketchr</a><br />@thegeektwins<br />@mauricem1972Maurice Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15338165486757095191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-31812268604645745912012-04-03T23:00:02.469-07:002012-04-03T23:00:02.469-07:00It's hard to maintain a level of engagement an...It's hard to maintain a level of engagement and entertainment and realness when the ultimate goal it to sell something, especially on social media where people can spot it. It's a thin line to tread.<br /><br /><b>Jamie Gibbs<br />Fellow A-Z Buddy<br /><a href="http://www.mithrilwisdom.com" rel="nofollow">Mithril Wisdom</a></b>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02548680159204361401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-54153089043045132102012-04-03T22:19:10.268-07:002012-04-03T22:19:10.268-07:00forgot to give you my link http://takingbackmylif...forgot to give you my link http://takingbackmylifemakingitmyown.blogspot.com/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134003363496303167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-53904941551520440902012-04-03T22:16:36.355-07:002012-04-03T22:16:36.355-07:00Fabulous post. Really made me think. Visiting fr...Fabulous post. Really made me think. Visiting from the A to Z Challenge...following too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07134003363496303167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-3567340998590321772012-04-03T21:34:19.047-07:002012-04-03T21:34:19.047-07:00Really enjoying your theme for Blogging Az to Z. V...Really enjoying your theme for Blogging Az to Z. Very educational!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761422623452593867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-92088229483207975932012-04-03T21:02:43.357-07:002012-04-03T21:02:43.357-07:00I can't tell you how many times I have heard s...I can't tell you how many times I have heard someone say, "My art has intrinsic value. I shouldn't have to put a price on it." To which I reply, "Fine, give your art away, but sell the time and materials that went into making it or you won't be paying the rent." <br /><br />quilly@quilldancer.comPacific Quillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06502814213048022298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-86658334527641074212012-04-03T20:18:07.932-07:002012-04-03T20:18:07.932-07:00I completely agree, Arlee. The world is too large ...I completely agree, Arlee. The world is too large for "word of mouth" advertising. That may help once something catches on, but until then, the producer of art or product hoping to be noticed is going to be disappointed, I think. Self-promotion, paid advertising and any form of available commercialism is the only way. I think marketing oneself is hard for many artists. And it may be the quantity that is missing in many a potentially successful venture. Good conversation! DebraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-17011905365851147652012-04-03T19:56:55.537-07:002012-04-03T19:56:55.537-07:00Commercialization?A bad thing?
Well let's &quo...Commercialization?A bad thing?<br />Well let's " TOSS IT OUT".<br />HYCOCTO.<br />PHYTO.<br />CHUMATO.<br />MATANDO .<br />NYONDO .<br />TOMDO .<br />CONYANDO .<br />DOESS.<br />KILLA COLES.<br />TOBALSE.<br />DOMBALS .<br />MPLEO .<br />MMNST.<br />OCTST.<br />DYST.<br />AMILEGST.<br />OSIRIS.<br />HYDRA.<br />PETWOOD.<br />CCOROM- URPOU- SEMPOU- FOCK WORMS- FOCK EW- PHOKER- PHOKST- DEWORPH- DEPCO- ?<br />CULLING BEDGOSTS?<br />WITH BILCO- YPECO- EQUAQUAT - EQISA?<br />LIZECO?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63503579634435827172012-04-03T19:18:27.540-07:002012-04-03T19:18:27.540-07:00Good advice. I'm trying to become more busine...Good advice. I'm trying to become more business minded now. We'll see how it goes.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14323538213636795216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-11300781496985498682012-04-03T18:55:10.114-07:002012-04-03T18:55:10.114-07:00Hi Arlee! Great post. Really gets a person think...Hi Arlee! Great post. Really gets a person thinking. As a writer, you not only have to sell your book but you have to sell yourself. I think that can be hard for a lot of people. But if you hope to make a living as a writer, it has to be done.<br />: )<br /><br />Susanne<br /><a href="http://susannedrazic.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">PUTTING WORDS DOWN ON PAPER</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73422674764033000082012-04-03T18:09:57.175-07:002012-04-03T18:09:57.175-07:00You're so right but sometimes it's difficu...You're so right but sometimes it's difficult to push the product when the product is you. If feels like bragging.Susan Gourley/Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669793865290876168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-76893395260209896842012-04-03T18:05:23.315-07:002012-04-03T18:05:23.315-07:00Without commercialization there is no money made. ...Without commercialization there is no money made. It is what makes the economy go round. It's not a bad work or activity. It is not selling out. It is industry. It will not go away.Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13676928110297819368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58582828977645616372012-04-03T16:19:14.579-07:002012-04-03T16:19:14.579-07:00You have to pay the admission to ride the ride! Th...You have to pay the admission to ride the ride! This was very insightful.TMWHickmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099277984216556857noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5906769046232485422012-04-03T16:07:17.946-07:002012-04-03T16:07:17.946-07:00I believe it is something that "has to be,&qu...I believe it is something that "has to be," unfortunately there are too many abusers.Crack You Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071785490304845124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-90837297886263523972012-04-03T15:30:01.567-07:002012-04-03T15:30:01.567-07:00Commercialization, whether good or bad, works. I w...Commercialization, whether good or bad, works. I would love my stuff to go commercial. Having said that, if it does, I won't mind at all if people tune them out...because others won't!! I love to help people but, let's get real, I want to SELL my books. <br />Rhia at Five Minute Piece for Inspiration (around #871 at A to Z Challenge)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01199696323991527600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-9094559900659062732012-04-03T15:28:05.289-07:002012-04-03T15:28:05.289-07:00I have visited a couple of blogs that appear to be...I have visited a couple of blogs that appear to be using the A to Z as a opportunity for commercialization. Well it looks that way to me, and that seems a shame. <br /><br />Life is not all hard sellRob Z Toborhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570498194207996145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-8728123924334226822012-04-03T13:10:00.864-07:002012-04-03T13:10:00.864-07:00I'm not sure why commercialization gets such a...I'm not sure why commercialization gets such a bad rap with so many people. Probably because so much has been done poorly. Those in business have a pretty good grasp on the concept. Some in the arts feel that it is below them. I just accept it as a means to an end.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-12895917182508156162012-04-03T12:49:29.970-07:002012-04-03T12:49:29.970-07:00I see marketing and commercialization as two diffe...I see marketing and commercialization as two different things (but I know you were working with the "C" word today!) Marketing is so important, especially for those of us who need to market ourselves on a very small budget. I liked your post - thanks for sharing! Care to visit my blog? www.dianeweidenbenner.comDihiwihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15246560909358107890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2698890225844156712012-04-03T12:48:54.055-07:002012-04-03T12:48:54.055-07:00Interesting post. No one wants to admit it (inclu...Interesting post. No one wants to admit it (including me), but this country was built on commercial success. Now following your blog, btw. Would love it if you'd take a peek at mine and perhaps follow?<br /><br />Cheers.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01114162398848233118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21816655931499617582012-04-03T11:24:01.440-07:002012-04-03T11:24:01.440-07:00Making money is great but not ALL money is Good mo...Making money is great but not ALL money is Good money. I like to sleep with a clear conscience.Debra Harris-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890783290789005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47686203626112250702012-04-03T11:02:29.837-07:002012-04-03T11:02:29.837-07:00I think that to some people, commercialisation is ...I think that to some people, commercialisation is like a "swear word" and equated with "rip-off" tactics!<br />Perception... perception...Michelle Wallacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02750092836481599870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2304193317228347072012-04-03T10:44:49.324-07:002012-04-03T10:44:49.324-07:00Patterson did a great job commercializing himself....Patterson did a great job commercializing himself.Miranda Hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17880449368013410349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-47557878150541884022012-04-03T10:44:19.915-07:002012-04-03T10:44:19.915-07:00personally, the only 'thing' I don't w...personally, the only 'thing' I don't want to be commercialized is the place I go on vacation. Commercialism = crowded....<br />Good thoughts...Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795817810030681267noreply@blogger.com