anyone monetizing michael jackson's death?

emakina · 06-26-2009, 11:13 PM

not to be mean, just asking.

artwebster · 06-27-2009, 04:55 AM

His family have suddenly become very concerned that they are not involved in his activities.

His promotion company is definitely concerned about whether they have enough insurance cover.

His creditors are more than a little concerned about their security.

Many fans have already asked for refunds on their tickets.

News syndicates are competing with each other for any 'unique', scandalous' or 'juicy' tit-bit of information.

Music stores are stocking up as fast as they can to meet the demand.

Just for starters, these are some of the people monetising his death.

creat3cp · 06-27-2009, 05:12 AM

well, i wanted to. but decided against. don't think I can create a MJ product fast enough. oh well...

ImakeCharts · 06-27-2009, 05:18 AM

I just might sell some T-Shirts!! Offline and not online.

Barry Walls · 06-27-2009, 05:21 AM

The jokes have already started flying around....sad. (well....not all of them...some are hilarious)

tofumonkey · 06-27-2009, 05:24 AM

hmmm, maybe set up a ebay store selling Michael Jackson memorabilia... ahhaa...

hey Barry, do share some of the jokes.

sure can do with some laughter in such times!

Barry Walls · 06-27-2009, 05:52 AM

I couldnt...they would offend anyone who loved MJ...and there were a lot of people who loved him who are really suffering right now.

Dave777 · 06-27-2009, 05:55 AM

Quick food for thought... Caution on IP rights etc. etc...

Michael Jackson's estate will keep busy protecting IP rights

Hundreds of pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia was placed on auction site Ebay including collectors discs, calendars, T-shirts and "rare signed autographs"...
Michael Jackson's death sparks Google and Twitter frenzy - Telegraph

Cashing in on Michael Jackson's death?
http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jackson-business27-2009jun27,0,4976333.story

Michael Jackson Memorial On The IPhone Pocket Cemetery Application | Working Class Entrepreneur

The Associated Press: Jackson may be 'worth more dead than alive'

Dave

Kevin Riley · 06-27-2009, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imran Naseem

Currently, the world is mourning the "king of pop" but soon the news will die down after a
few days. People will move on and let MJ rest in peace..

Too true! Humans are like that. Get all agitated for a while, then settle back into regular everyday life. I'm just chuckling, watching all the MJ Tweets, etc. Some people, you'd swear he was a fanily member or something. I mean, I liked Thriller (one of the first ever music videos I watched), but he was still just another musician. Yes, he had talent and was innovative, but so are many others.

bryce · 06-27-2009, 06:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imran Naseem

I have seen several domains on Ebay in relation to Michael Jackson.

Currently, the world is mourning the "king of pop" but soon the news will die down after a
few days. People will move on and let MJ rest in peace..

I think there will be an increase in MJ products but soon with everything old news is replaced by new news..

Just take the example, of the "Susan Boyle" effect which happened in April and now
it has died down..

OMG you compare Susan Boyle with Michael Jackson?! Try comparing him to Elvis, and then you might have some idea of how long it will be before things go quiet

Colin.MS · 06-27-2009, 06:58 AM

The conspiracy theories have already started.

"MJ's death was faked to escape the media etc...."
"MJ is on the same bus as Elvis!"
"MJ kidnapped!"

Where's the National Enquirer when you need it ;¬)

rapidscc · 06-27-2009, 07:42 AM

I was a teenager when michael started becoming big time..I can still remember how popular thriller was or Billy Jean. When BAD was released, me and my classmates became "BAD" too..

But I admit, when he started having "legal" issues I began to lose enthusiasm.

Although yesterday things changed, reading and watching news about his death made me remember some good memories about my past. How me and my friends enjoyed his songs and from time to time imitate how he danced..How he influenced us in the past.

Clearly, he did made a good contribution, not only in the music industry but also in the lives of people around the world.

Do you know that here in the Philippines, in a correctional facility in CEBU prisoners dance as a group..Yes, as part of the prisoners rehabilitation, they teach them to dance (look for video in youtube).

Now you ask what's it got to do with MJ..Nothing really, except that the first Major Group Dance they did was played with THRILLER.

Also a few years back, when he visited manila, he visited a fan (that's literal). He came and visited a fan in a hospital here.

So in my own little way, I'm saluting the guy.

Michael Jackson Tribute - Bye Michael..

oMar

bgmacaw · 06-27-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bryce

OMG you compare Susan Boyle with Michael Jackson?! Try comparing him to Elvis, and then you might have some idea of how long it will be before things go quiet

Elvis is Everywhere

YouTube - Mojo Nixon - Elvis is everywhere

artwebster · 06-27-2009, 10:13 AM

MJ? I still miss Gigli!

Kat Fuschillo · 06-27-2009, 10:25 AM

I hope not.

Nahar · 06-27-2009, 10:45 AM

Every time something like this happens I ask myself this question: "Why didn't you predict this?!" Or at least - why couldn't I have something ready there waiting for the time when MJ or someone like him make the news (not necessarily death) and heat up search engines.

As far as the moral aspect of monetizing someone's death - I have mixed feelings. I do wish I could always be in a WIN-WIN situation, but it isn't always possible. Every time I do SEO I hope my competition get's knocked down. It isn't death though. I don't know.

There are some artists I will not feel bed making money on once they die. I won't even feel sorry when they do, but that's a different story.

06-26-2009, 11:13 PM	#1
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artwebster Brutal honesty's me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coín, Spain Posts: 1,032 Blog Entries: 4 Thanks: 33 Thanked 251 Times in 138 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: anyone monetizing michael jackson's death? His family have suddenly become very concerned that they are not involved in his activities. His promotion company is definitely concerned about whether they have enough insurance cover. His creditors are more than a little concerned about their security. Many fans have already asked for refunds on their tickets. News syndicates are competing with each other for any 'unique', scandalous' or 'juicy' tit-bit of information. Music stores are stocking up as fast as they can to meet the demand. Just for starters, these are some of the people monetising his death.
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Barry Walls HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 408 Thanks: 18 Thanked 78 Times in 32 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: anyone monetizing michael jackson's death? The jokes have already started flying around....sad. (well....not all of them...some are hilarious)

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Barry Walls HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 408 Thanks: 18 Thanked 78 Times in 32 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: anyone monetizing michael jackson's death? I couldnt...they would offend anyone who loved MJ...and there were a lot of people who loved him who are really suffering right now.

06-27-2009, 05:55 AM	#8
Dave777 Advanced Warrior Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Canada Posts: 824 Thanks: 29 Thanked 148 Times in 126 Posts	Re: anyone monetizing michael jackson's death? Quick food for thought... Caution on IP rights etc. etc... Michael Jackson's estate will keep busy protecting IP rights Hundreds of pieces of Michael Jackson memorabilia was placed on auction site Ebay including collectors discs, calendars, T-shirts and "rare signed autographs"... Michael Jackson's death sparks Google and Twitter frenzy - Telegraph Cashing in on Michael Jackson's death? http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-jackson-business27-2009jun27,0,4976333.story Michael Jackson Memorial On The IPhone Pocket Cemetery Application \| Working Class Entrepreneur The Associated Press: Jackson may be 'worth more dead than alive' Dave
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Colin.MS Polstar Warrior Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rochester, Kent. UK Posts: 20 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Social Networking	Re: anyone monetizing michael jackson's death? The conspiracy theories have already started. "MJ's death was faked to escape the media etc...." "MJ is on the same bus as Elvis!" "MJ kidnapped!" Where's the National Enquirer when you need it ;¬)
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artwebster Brutal honesty's me Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Coín, Spain Posts: 1,032 Blog Entries: 4 Thanks: 33 Thanked 251 Times in 138 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: anyone monetizing michael jackson's death? MJ? I still miss Gigli!
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Nahar Greg Pawlik War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Poland/USA Posts: 94 Thanks: 41 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Social Networking Contact Info	Re: anyone monetizing michael jackson's death? Every time something like this happens I ask myself this question: "Why didn't you predict this?!" Or at least - why couldn't I have something ready there waiting for the time when MJ or someone like him make the news (not necessarily death) and heat up search engines. As far as the moral aspect of monetizing someone's death - I have mixed feelings. I do wish I could always be in a WIN-WIN situation, but it isn't always possible. Every time I do SEO I hope my competition get's knocked down. It isn't death though. I don't know. There are some artists I will not feel bed making money on once they die. I won't even feel sorry when they do, but that's a different story.