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‘They had us fooled’: Inside Payless’s elaborate prank to dupe people into paying $600 for shoes

“We wanted to do something provocative. We wanted to get Payless back into the cultural discourse,” said Doug Cameron, founder of a Brooklyn-based company that created the advertising prank for the discount shoe company......»»

Category: topSource: washpostNov 30th, 2018

'They had us fooled': Inside Payless's elaborate prank to dupe people into paying $600 for shoes - Philly.com

Philly.com'They had us fooled': Inside Payless's elaborate prank to dupe people into paying $600 for shoesPhilly.comA mini-runway, lined with stiletto heels, glistens in brigh.....»»

Category: topSource: googlenewsDec 1st, 2018

Inside Payless’s prank to dupe people into paying $600 for shoes

A team of marketing, advertising and designers created an elaborate prank to see how much people are willing to pay for shoes sold by Payless ShoeSource — but they are disguised under a fake luxury brand called Palessi......»»

Category: topSource: washpostNov 30th, 2018

‘They had us fooled’: Inside Payless’s elaborate prank to dupe people into paying $600 for shoes

“We wanted to do something provocative. We wanted to get Payless back into the cultural discourse,” said Doug Cameron, founder of a Brooklyn-based company that created the advertising prank for the discount shoe company......»»

Category: topSource: washpostNov 30th, 2018

How Payless tricked people into paying $600 for discount shoes

Troubled footwear maker Payless staged a luxury influencer event at "Palessi" where attendees paid hundreds for its "rebranded" discount-priced shoes......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralNov 29th, 2018

How Payless tricked people into paying $600 for discount shoes

Troubled footwear maker Payless staged a luxury influencer event at "Palessi" where attendees paid hundreds for its "rebranded" discount-priced shoes......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralNov 29th, 2018

People are paying at least $250 a night to glamp in vintage camper trailers in California"s wine country. Here"s a look inside.

Anna Delores / Courtesy Tinker Tin Company Glam.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 10th, 2020

Column: A copy of your property deed costs $3. This SoCal firm will do it for $89

The letter from Local Records Office highlights how private companies try to dupe people into paying big bucks for public services they can accomplish t.....»»

Category: topSource: latimesNov 12th, 2019

I went inside the NYC napping lounge where people are paying up to $250 a month to nap in dark, private pods at any time of day — here"s what they look like

Hollis Johnson/Business Insi.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderSep 13th, 2018

Payless sold discount shoes at luxury prices — and it worked - CBS News

CBS NewsPayless sold discount shoes at luxury prices — and it workedCBS NewsLast Updated Nov 29, 2018 7:45 PM EST. Payless Shoesource pranked VIP shoppers into paying markups of up to 1,800 percent for the barg.....»»

Category: topSource: googlenewsNov 29th, 2018

China is in the middle of its own retirement crisis as many older people cannot afford to stop working

China is expecting 300 million people to reach retirement age in the next 10 years, close to the size of the whole US population. Elderly lady washing vegetables inside a tulou in Fujian, China.Sheng Li/Reuters China is grappling with a retire.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 8th, 2024

See inside Marine One, the soundproof presidential helicopter that can seat 14 people and deploy anti-missile defenses

See inside Marine One, the soundproof presidential helicopter that can seat 14 people and deploy anti-missile defenses.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooApr 29th, 2024

TikTok Will Stop Paying People For Using The App After EU Raised Addiction Concerns

TikTok Lite suspends EU rewards due to addiction concerns raised by regulators. Learn about the implications and regulatory scrutiny. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 25th, 2024

This space tourism company wants to take people to the stratosphere with a helium balloon for $150,000. See inside its capsule designed by a former Ferrari designer.

Halo Space believes it can take 10,000 people into the stratosphere by 2030 at a cost of $164,000 per passenger. Fran.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 21st, 2024

People pay up to $2,700 a month to live with 27 roommates in a NYC townhouse — see inside

Coliving startup Cohabs owns 14 NYC locations where people pay for furnished rooms with flexible leases, plus access to common amenity spaces. Cohabs is a Belgian-founded coliving com.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 10th, 2024

I went to Walmart without a mask on the first day restrictions lifted, and I felt safe but self-conscious

Going inside Walmart without a mask felt strange, but not unsafe. Nearly the entire store was masked up. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images The CDC says masks are no longer required indoors for vaccinated people. I visited Walmart on the first.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 19th, 2021

Paying people to get vaccinated might work – but is it ethical?

Ultimately, a well-designed vaccination incentive can help save lives and need not keep the ethicists up at night. A Boston University behavioral scientist and ethicist weighs in......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 19th, 2021

Amazon hiring 900 new positions in Sacramento, paying hiring bonuses

As part of a nationwide hiring effort, Amazon is hiring 2,000 people for its centers in Sacramento and Stockton......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMay 14th, 2021

: Some states are cutting unemployment payments to push people back to work — are extra benefits really keeping Americans out of the labor force?

'The disappointing jobs report makes it clear that paying people not to work is dampening what should be a stronger jobs market,' the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 10th, 2021

US Chamber Of Commerce Urges Biden To End Pandemic Handouts: "Paying People Not To Work" Is Killing The Recovery

US Chamber Of Commerce Urges Biden To End Pandemic Handouts: "Paying People Not.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 7th, 2021

: Some states are cutting federal unemployment benefits to jolt people back to work — but are extra benefits really keeping Americans out of the labor force?

'The disappointing jobs report makes it clear that paying people not to work is dampening what should be a stronger jobs market,' the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 7th, 2021