Wasn't I terribly disgusted today when I, a newly pregnant mother, was asked if I wanted to fill out a contest form to win a 'dream nursery' for my baby, only to find out that the sponsor was Nestle?
But oh, they're subtle...It doesn't mention that Nestle sponsors the contest anywhere. It just asks for your name, address, phone number, due date (of course), followed by something like:
'Would you like a subscription to the Nestle Baby magazine?' (can't recall the name of it now and don't feel like looking it up... Good Start, is it?) Yes/No
'Would you like to receive coupons for Nestle Good Start products?' Yes/No
And a box that opts you out of receiving anything from Thyme Maternity stores or their affiliates.
So I was going to throw the registration form across the counter and tell them what I thought of their 'contest', but instead signed up for the contest itself, opting out of all the Nestle and Thyme offers. Why? Because I want to see if I'll get coupons or offers from Nestle anyway. I won't sign up for anything else this pregnancy and will wait and see... How much do you want to bet that I'll get some Good Start coupons in the mail come October (when the baby is due)?
Oh, the stink I will make if they do! I'm only seven weeks pregnant and already getting targetted! Disgusting.
But oh, they're subtle...It doesn't mention that Nestle sponsors the contest anywhere. It just asks for your name, address, phone number, due date (of course), followed by something like:
'Would you like a subscription to the Nestle Baby magazine?' (can't recall the name of it now and don't feel like looking it up... Good Start, is it?) Yes/No
'Would you like to receive coupons for Nestle Good Start products?' Yes/No
And a box that opts you out of receiving anything from Thyme Maternity stores or their affiliates.
So I was going to throw the registration form across the counter and tell them what I thought of their 'contest', but instead signed up for the contest itself, opting out of all the Nestle and Thyme offers. Why? Because I want to see if I'll get coupons or offers from Nestle anyway. I won't sign up for anything else this pregnancy and will wait and see... How much do you want to bet that I'll get some Good Start coupons in the mail come October (when the baby is due)?
Oh, the stink I will make if they do! I'm only seven weeks pregnant and already getting targetted! Disgusting.
I gave them some business recently.
So sad.
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