Viral marketing at its best
May 21, 2009 | Tags: marketing
Actual job ad posted on NYC-area Craigslist not long ago:
Flawless Business Plan Seeking Teleportation Scientist
Date: 2009-02-18, 2:37PM CST
We are a small group of very well qualified businessmen who have a complete business plan that aims to yield investors, and partners, 1,000% returns within only a five year period. We have all the pieces in place, including CEO, marketing, and finance management. The only missing piece is YOU! We are looking for a very motivated, team-oriented scientist who has experience in teleportation research and/or technology. We will provide patent funding and small stipend. Once technology prototype is developed, the business will take off running- or teleporting! Significant equity will be provided as payment. Send a resume and any other information that may set you apart from other teleportation scientists. Can’t wait for you to join our team.* Location: Who Cares-you should be here in a second
* Compensation: Small stipend for living expenses; significant equity in the business
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don’t contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.
If this is part of a viral marketing campaign, I don’t care how bad the movie is; I’ll see it out of sheer respect.