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2003-12-17 Fifth Column

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Posted by Glenn (not Reynolds) 2003-12-17 1:14:41 AM|| || Front Page|| [1 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Dunno if these ilk of reviews help the book biz much.

I know, I know..everyone disagrees with me, but I still say that "bad publicity" is an oxymoron.

Posted by B 2003-12-17 3:38:09 AM|| 2003-12-17 3:38:09 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 B, what has happened with Michael Jackson's album sales? It might help your premise. I think they went up in Europe.

Still, O.J hasn't gotten a t.v. or film roll in some time.

Posted by ruprecht 2003-12-17 11:14:06 AM|| 2003-12-17 11:14:06 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 Well, here's what a quick google brings up...

"I think it shows that exposure may not be particularly favorable, but it will always add to some degree of sales increase."â
Gennaro Castaldo, HMV spokesman. Record stores in Britain reported a surge in sales. Virgin Megastores said sales of Jackson's 1982 Thriller album were up 473 percent from last week. His greatest hits package HIStory was up 383 percent â sending both albums into the lower reaches of the chain's Top 100 chart."

lower reaches, yes. But would we have even noticed he HAD an album out? I mean, when was the last time you rushed down to get Michael's latest. He's been pretty sucky for a long time.

and...

"Washington, Nov.24 (ANI): Pop star Michael Jackson's new album 'LP Number Ones' has become a chart buster in Britain and has sold 120,000 copies in its first week.
Jackson, however, has been in the limelight for reasons other than music. According to rate the music.com, Jackson's record label Sony is claiming that the publicity surrounding the 'Thriller' star over his arrest on child molestation charges, will push sales of his new album up and also help him to retain his record at the number one position".

As for OJ (and Kobe)...he was selling an image. He damaged the product, which is different. It's doubtful it would have hurt his sports career.

Posted by B 2003-12-17 12:12:10 PM|| 2003-12-17 12:12:10 PM|| Front Page Top

#4 um...sorry, the above post was a bit longer than needed. Oh well.

Posted by B 2003-12-17 12:43:06 PM|| 2003-12-17 12:43:06 PM|| Front Page Top

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