Archive for the 'Zune Marketing' Category

Inside the Apple, er, Microsoft Store (CNET)

Tuesday 1 December 2009 @ 7:14 am

Although Redmond's foray into retail bears a big resemblance to Apple's approach, Microsoft has added some distinctive features to draw casual PC buyers and techies alike.

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Microsoft Store mirrors popular concept of its rival (Seattle Times)

Monday 30 November 2009 @ 3:10 am

Blink an eye, and the Microsoft Store could be mistaken for an Apple Store. The sign over the doorway has no letters, only a Windows logo...

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NYTVF Forms Partnership With Microsoft (Broadcasting and Cable)

Monday 31 August 2009 @ 5:40 pm

Zune, Xbox, MSN will sponsor events, awards at annual...

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Zune marketing exec says good-bye to Microsoft (CNET)

Wednesday 26 August 2009 @ 5:51 pm

Chris Stephenson, one of the employees Microsoft tasked with building Zune into an iPod challenger, is headed to Universal Music Group.

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Zune exec leaving Microsoft before HD launch (seattlepi.com)

Wednesday 26 August 2009 @ 4:11 pm

Chris Stephenson, Microsoft's general manager of global marketing for the Zune, is leaving Microsoft for a high-level job at Universal Music Group, reports the Wall Street Journal.

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New Zune Ad Obliterated Because, You Know, It’s Stupid [Cartoon] (Gizmodo)

Friday 15 May 2009 @ 5:06 pm

Wes Moss. Certified financial planner. WSJ reader. Local host radio. Porcelain dog collector. Ultradouche. Jason nailed him. Now Penny Arcade has a take on the Zune Pass itself with the argument of...

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Microsoft Releasing a Gears of War 2-Themed Zune (1up.com)

Thursday 23 October 2008 @ 4:39 pm

One might list Gears of War and Halo as Microsoft's most darling franchises. One might also say that if Microsoft releases a special edition Zune for the release of one , the other damn well better get the same! And so it shall be. The Gamerscoreblog has recently informed the world of a Gears of War 2-themed Zune that will, probably not coincidentally, arrive at market the ...

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NER*D, Snoop Dogg, Paris Hilton Party (MTV UK)

Tuesday 10 June 2008 @ 10:38 am

Pharrell Williams, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Ritchie and Lupe Fiasco party in LA to promote Microsoft Zune music player this week

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Joy Division Zune player (Spin)

Wednesday 4 June 2008 @ 12:34 am

Pictures of the Joy Division custom Zune.

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Bun B Moving Forward (CMJ)

Monday 3 March 2008 @ 11:09 am

Despite the tragic passing of his partner-in-MC-crime, Pimp C, this past December, UGK's Bun B is still moving forward with the release of II Trill (Rap-A-Lot/Asylum) on April 29 as a follow-up to his solo debut, Trill (Rap-A-Lot), and UGK's seven major label releases. ... In promotion for the second Trill chapter, the emcee will be making stops at 16 locations, include four Boys & Girls Clubs and a three-night stay at L.A.'s House of Blues. And, to further connect with his fans while touring, Bun B has partnered with Microsoft Zune to make use of Zune Social to document his experience on the road.

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