A while back we saw this BlackBerry Tag commercial hit YouTube, and now a few more have arrived on the channel as well. They all take on different aspects of BlackBerry Tag like sharing games, photos and music. While all of the spots are a bit on the campy side, I do find them quite amusing. It's doubtful these will be running anywhere mainstream at all (if you see them let us know) but you can check them all out here. Keep reading for more videos, then let us know what you think of them in the comments.
I dunno, I thought they were at least mildly amusing. I went into it not taking them very seriously, especially since they're not airing them on television or elsewhere on the Web outside of YouTube.
A web search will bring the videos up, which makes them available to anybody on the internet to view them regardless if they don't have a youtube account or channel yet.
I wish they'd stop wasting time on features nobody gives a shit about, and focus instead of bringing proper IMAP implementations to BIS, full gmail support to BIS, and bring full Exchange support to BIS.
Why does RIM have so much trouble creating and implementing a credible marketing plan? Or have they just given up and hired some kids at minimum wage to run the company (into the ground...)?
I think they're kind of funny. Cheesy, quirky, weird, cringeworthy and a little embarrassing, but I think RIM is doing their best not to take themselves seriously. I like the 80s retro music. :-) Perhaps they're targeting the foreign market with these ads?
I love all the commericals above. It is SUPER COOL of RIM to make it accessible for people who use English as Second Language (ESL). If the commericals hit in America and subtitle is already imprimted, RIM will get more likes! BB is DA BOMB!
berrybait Oct 5, 2012 at 9:57 am
Like!
LoganSix Oct 5, 2012 at 9:58 am
ON THE AIR. Where?
So, is RIM paying just anyone to make these commercials? hmmmmm?
sk8er_tor Oct 5, 2012 at 10:10 am
The title is a bit misleading. These won't be on the air. They're just on YouTube.
Adam Zeis Oct 5, 2012 at 10:36 am
They're on the YouTube air ;)
sk8er_tor Oct 5, 2012 at 12:01 pm
Great BBJam article!
Camfella Oct 5, 2012 at 11:58 am
Titles are link bait, see it all the time!
owadkelly Oct 5, 2012 at 10:00 am
Hahahaha... Just TAP!
Comical but still informative
veeru789 Oct 5, 2012 at 10:03 am
WTF....these adds suck.
sk8er_tor Oct 5, 2012 at 10:11 am
Haha, 1%...... 1.5%
kyleheney Oct 5, 2012 at 10:15 am
Music one was the best one that isn't super lame... they're all a little lame, but the music one I could actually see on TV
djfawbz Oct 5, 2012 at 10:21 am
LMFAO These commercials are hilarious LOL
EsJayDee Oct 5, 2012 at 5:42 pm
+1
rmendozat Oct 5, 2012 at 10:25 am
Cool!!!!!! I love my Blackberry!!!!!
darklancer Oct 5, 2012 at 10:31 am
wow....what bad commericials. you think with there 2 Billion net cash. you think they would come up with better maketing.
dont get me wrong i love BB. but they really need to ramp up there marketing dept.
Samsung got it right
sk8er_tor Oct 5, 2012 at 10:57 am
These videos are just for fun. It has nothing to do with their marketing campaign which we'll be seeing soon for BlackBerry 10.
Ben1232 Oct 5, 2012 at 10:35 am
Cringe.com/org I don't ever want to see those again lol
Pilot Prop Oct 5, 2012 at 11:01 am
all 3 were horrible. I could do without ever seeing/hearing "Just Taaaaap" again.
brandonwh Oct 5, 2012 at 11:34 am
I understand these will never be on tv, but why would they waste there time doing that? Those are embarrassing.
hispanola Oct 5, 2012 at 1:26 pm
I know they're comical and cheesy, but these commercials are bad, and there are better ways to communicate and market Blackberry Tag.
00stryder Oct 5, 2012 at 1:31 pm
I dunno, I thought they were at least mildly amusing. I went into it not taking them very seriously, especially since they're not airing them on television or elsewhere on the Web outside of YouTube.
Rootbrian Oct 9, 2012 at 4:18 pm
A web search will bring the videos up, which makes them available to anybody on the internet to view them regardless if they don't have a youtube account or channel yet.
G-bone Oct 5, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Made me laugh.
adamschuetze Oct 5, 2012 at 2:20 pm
I wish they'd stop wasting time on features nobody gives a shit about, and focus instead of bringing proper IMAP implementations to BIS, full gmail support to BIS, and bring full Exchange support to BIS.
Rootbrian Oct 9, 2012 at 4:19 pm
You don't give a sh** about them, but many more do.
defoo Oct 5, 2012 at 2:34 pm
i like the ads; they are chic and can tell people what BB tag is/can do.
I like these "Tag" ads more than the "light bike" commercial. Though, i know they serve different purposes.
pickles#WP Oct 5, 2012 at 3:24 pm
Why does RIM have so much trouble creating and implementing a credible marketing plan? Or have they just given up and hired some kids at minimum wage to run the company (into the ground...)?
Rootbrian Oct 9, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Haven't you even watched a comedy before? Haven't you ever heard of humor?
BBVegasGirl80 Oct 5, 2012 at 4:00 pm
I think they're kind of funny. Cheesy, quirky, weird, cringeworthy and a little embarrassing, but I think RIM is doing their best not to take themselves seriously. I like the 80s retro music. :-) Perhaps they're targeting the foreign market with these ads?
im3arl Oct 5, 2012 at 4:53 pm
I love all the commericals above. It is SUPER COOL of RIM to make it accessible for people who use English as Second Language (ESL). If the commericals hit in America and subtitle is already imprimted, RIM will get more likes! BB is DA BOMB!
eanupe09 Oct 5, 2012 at 5:48 pm
I wish RIM would market in the USA. They really make no effort anymore
Rootbrian Oct 9, 2012 at 4:20 pm
Yes they do.
zensen Oct 5, 2012 at 8:03 pm
I'd tap that.... ass