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Apple Pulls 'Genius' Ads From YouTube

Apple Pulls 'Genius' Ads From YouTube

Posted August 22, 2012 at 6:34pm by iClarified
After receiving harsh criticism from fans, Apple has pulled ads that featured an Apple 'Genius' from its YouTube channel.

The ads first aired during the Olympic Opening Ceremonies and were met with immediate dislike.

Ken Segall, the agency creative director that named the iMac, said, Repeat after me: "The sky is not falling. The sky is not falling." I know it's hard to say after viewing the new batch of Mac ads that debuted on the Olympics. I'm still in a bit of shock myself.


It appears Apple now believes the ads may be doing more harm than good, thus their removal from YouTube.

[via MacRumors]


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Russell
Russell - August 23, 2012 at 1:53am
Isn't it common knowledge that Apple devices are designed for people that are not technically inclined. Every day 50,000 people get serviced at a Genius Bar.
SaSh72
SaSh72 - August 23, 2012 at 5:53am
Think it's the contrary... They are aimed at professionals in all walks of life...
Russell
Russell - August 23, 2012 at 3:34pm
Is that what you tell yourself?
Ravi peri
Ravi peri - August 22, 2012 at 8:53pm
WTF!!!!!!' That was an ad??????? I thought it was a spoof.
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