Hewson
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I doubt they are paying a huge orchestra, probably what 4-5 pieces, I doubt the cost is that prohibitive, especially since they appear to not be paying an opening act at this point.
I'm willing to cut the band some slack on promotion due to Bono's accident, but they appear to have no ability or desire to adapt their promotional model.
There are 3 other band members that are perfectly capable of showing up on radio and tv talk shows...or interacting on social media...gawd, even just posting some behind the scenes making of the album footage...anything.
Overall it's really absurd for the band to ask to be considered the "biggest band in the world" or even "relevant" when they give the impression that they care less about their own album than even many fans seem to.
The tour will be great, but this is a band that is acting their age....
I kind of want to know what I spent nearly $1,000 on tickets on......
Less than 2 months to go and still no idea what this tour is about.
I've accepted that U2 jumped the shark when it comes to corporate deals back in 2004, but at least they went with a product that was music driven and at least gave off the perception that it wasn't about the money by not being paid for the commercial (psst, here's a secret... it was about the money).
And the Blackberry thing on 360... alright fine. Another tech company, a few years too late. But whatever.
But this? This is them just not giving a shit anymore.
I get that corporate money is corporate money no matter where it comes from... but I would at least feel better if it were, say, iNnocence and eXperience brought to you by Guinness vs. a company that helps businesses with better lead generation.
I hope U2 at least got the Glengarry leads out of this deal. Those leads are fucking gold.
But there's a chance they are paying an orchestra this time around as well...
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They had a sponspor for Popmart dates in S. America.
Luckily, most people won't/don't care.
salesforce is in no way related to facebook or twitter. one is for business growth, the others are for social networking.
They should have Elbow as the opening band for the entire tour! Elbow tours with a 4-5 piece mini-orchestra, and they could do double duty for both bands!
Who should I talk to about this genius idea???
Salesforce IS networking. Business, yes. It's Facebook FOR business. Nearly everyone uses it.
For example. I'm about to send a message to a sales rep who works alongside our company. I am sending this message using Salesforce.
They have plenty of ability and desire. It's a little hard to promote your new album when your singer is down.
I hope U2 at least got the Glengarry leads out of this deal. Those leads are fucking gold.
I don't think anybody gives a shit if there's a sponsor, or who the sponsor is anymore. Benioff is a well liked and respected person around SF/ Silicon Valley, if not all over. Does a lot for charity.
They should have Elbow as the opening band for the entire tour! Elbow tours with a 4-5 piece mini-orchestra, and they could do double duty for both bands!
Who should I talk to about this genius idea???
Bono comes out wearing a Salesforce branded bicycle helmet.
When the tour starts, I'm not going to give a turkey about the sponsor unless it's plastered all over the stage and Bono comes out wearing a Salesforce branded bicycle helmet.
Doesn't change its lameness.
At The Show
Bono: You know customer relationships is everything in business. And thanks to Salesforce you too (cheers)....can share...that relationship...for someone...This is 'Song For Someone'
Crowd: Heads to restrooms
You got a face...
Does it make sense?
There are about 2 whole sections and two half sections still available for the final two MSG shows.