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Re:My children’s book on technology raised 100k within 24 ho... by nivla on Friday February 21, 2014 @09:07PM (#7280684)
>If you're concerned, ask about it – a testimonial, note, etc. might be more within her comfort zone.

I don't really care enough to ask(email) about it but it is really unusual to see a product targeted for children being marketed by a flirtatious woman (or mom?) instead of showing actual kids using it. I would find it similarly unusual if I were to see an ad on TV for a kid's toy without any kids in them.

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Re:My children’s book on technology raised 100k within 24 ho... by balls187 on Friday February 21, 2014 @09:13PM (#7280697)
She mentioned future kids. Perhaps she didn't want to exploit her friends kids for marketing purposes.

Still though, I'm curious if she's done any product-market fit?

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Re:My children’s book on technology raised 100k within 24 ho... by acdha on Friday February 21, 2014 @09:13PM (#7280698)
The difference is that most of the TV ads you see are produced by media professionals with 6+-figure budgets. I thought the video was understandable for someone who isn't a professional video producer and is trying to get a project off the group on a shoe-string budget.
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