Microsoft Plans Big Mac
Attack
Wednesday, Aug 27 2008 | Author and
categories:
Lindsay Stril
| business and
tech
What do you do when your competitor has slowly been
pecking away at your reputation for years? Sit quiet?
Speak up? Microsoft, which apparently has been
TiVoing through the highly entertaining and
brand-trashing "Mac vs. PC" commercials, finally
appears to be gearing up for a major counter-attack.
According to the News Tribune, in September,
Microsoft will launch a
$300 million ad campaign to help
improve its image. Microsoft has hired some
major star power for the campaign -- Jerry
Seinfeld, Will Ferrell and Chris Rock. I can't
wait to see these comedic giants in action, but
don't think for a minute that I'll consider
giving up my Macbook, iPod or iPhone.
-posted by Lindsay