From: brucef@shell.portal.com (Bruce M Franklin)
Subject: The dirt revealed!
Summary: News of forthcoming book
Keywords: dirt book Amiga Commodore
Organization: Portal Communications Company
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 1993 05:03:31 GMT

Here's an interesting piece of news:


  
     ____             The Inside Scoop About Commodore
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   / (_             Collingswood, NJ -- January 21, 1993
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(____)ver wondered what REALLY goes on at Commodore? Just WHO these folks are,
where they come from, what they DO? How many times have you (or someone you
know) said "What Commodore ought to do to make the Amiga a success is... (fill
in blank)"? Why is it, do you suppose, that they haven't done just that?
  
Now, the story will be told.
  
An upcoming book and video by CBM "survivors" reveals the behind-the-scenes
scoop as experienced by those actually there. Fascinating accounts of the
company, the people and the events behind the Amiga and the truth about the
hows and whys of the notorious Commodore marketing! It's an eye-opening
insiders' look at the corporate culture, the foibles and fiascos, untold tales
and a chance for YOU to grapple with the same challenges!
  
Sample highlights:
  
- Company organizational charts show who held/holds which key positions in the
company and what they're responsible for and profiles of these individuals.
Like to write to them and share your opinions? Names named and contacts
provided.
  
- Surprising, never-before-released information about the launch of new Amiga
models. If the press had ever known...
  
- What's happened to all those art/ideas/proposals that people have sent to
the company in attempts to contribute to the Amiga's promotion?
  
- Ever wonder why the company that has had the premiere video and multimedia
computer has produced so few videos and multimedia productions with it? How
are the materials they DO use produced? The facts will amaze you.
  
- Interesting details about Amiga advertising, the campaigns and those
involved.
  
- Come along on a visit to West Chester! See for yourself.
  
- Win one-of-a-kind and original collector's items from the History of Amiga!
  
The book and video will be available on a very limited basis, as special
editions. If you'd like to be among those on the list to receive more details
(and maybe a great, highly exclusive offer), write to the address below.
  
Special Invitations
  
1) If YOU have any direct personal experiences to recount about the company,
the people and/or associated activities then NOW is the time to submit them.
Join the others in this hall of infamy! Set the record straight!
  
2) Name Contest: Submit your ideas for titles. Put your stamp on this work and
become part of it! (We'll contact you.
  
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Write now, sending your name, address, phone # and indicate your interest to:
Promography Productions, c/o P.O. Box 215, Collingswood, NJ 08108
  
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