Motorby billboard program - anyone get an invite?

Kentiki · 2007-01-10 20:55:10

I got one too, looks like I'll be in SF soon...:grin:

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Jan 11, 2007 | 08:01 PM

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UKDragon

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I got one too, looks like I'll be in SF soon...

Jan 11, 2007 | 08:04 PM

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Sadly, nothing for the PNW (yet, as usual)

Jan 11, 2007 | 10:14 PM

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We made Slashdot! (for any other fellow nerds out there)

Check it out here

Jan 12, 2007 | 05:01 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kentiki

I got an email to participate in a talking MINI billboard program, called "Motorby." Apparently, they are installing "talking" billboards in 4 cities that can sense when a MINI drives by, and will display a message.

Am I the only one, or am I crazy?

Ken

Yeah I did get the e-mail invite and already signed up!

Jan 12, 2007 | 05:48 AM

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MiniMac2005

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From: Chicago.. yes, Chicago

I got the email (Chicago again) and was ready to enroll to get the key fob when I noticed my name was NOT displaying

you see, I picked up my MCC from CarMax and the name appearing is of the original owner. I guess they're still in MINIUSA's db somewhere because I receive mailed MINI ads with my address but with their name on it. Guess I'll have to call them today...

Jan 12, 2007 | 08:02 AM

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Another S.F.er checking in!!

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Jan 12, 2007 | 08:39 AM

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So how many folks from Miami, aside from Kentiki and myself have gotten the invite?

Jan 12, 2007 | 08:45 AM

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rdelar01

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Another Miamian checking in...

Jan 12, 2007 | 08:46 AM

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shankrabbit

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I'm jealous. I drive past the Chicago billboard all the time... but seeing as I'm a Milwaukian I get no such fun. Boo.

Jan 12, 2007 | 08:47 AM

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i signed up yesterday. HOLLA BACK NYC!

Jan 13, 2007 | 04:29 PM

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Jan 15, 2007 | 09:19 AM

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Sooo

What's going to happen when a bunch of us with the keyfobs rally past a Motorby sign? Can't wait to try it

swizzle

Jan 15, 2007 | 04:34 PM

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hyperbluerider

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New York.......but i'm not sure if i'll be able to use it. Oh well....a cool keychain!

Jan 15, 2007 | 10:56 PM

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I didn't get a invite so I emailed MINI USA and begged if they could include me. But they said no

. They said if the promotion takes off, more owners will get a invite.

Jan 16, 2007 | 06:23 AM

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Got the invite in New Jersey. I don't know where the billboards are but hopefully a list will be sent along with the key fob/

Jan 16, 2007 | 06:29 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by racoman

Got the invite in New Jersey. I don't know where the billboards are but hopefully a list will be sent along with the key fob/

there's a link on the invite that will tell you where each of the billboards are located

Jan 16, 2007 | 01:16 PM

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BoCRon

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I think they need to place one at the crossroads of time, can't you just see it shorting out and sending sparks the first weekend in May?
Annette

Jan 27, 2007 | 07:04 AM

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I got an invite and responded; another SF guy here. BTW, did it take long to get the key fob, and what does it look like?

Jan 27, 2007 | 10:19 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by izadro

I got an invite and responded; another SF guy here. BTW, did it take long to get the key fob, and what does it look like?

I signed up on Jan 12 and haven't recieved it yet. Think it takes a few weeks.
Jim

Jan 27, 2007 | 10:31 AM

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I was wondering what would be happening for this year

I love it.

I wish I were invited but hopefully soon we all will be.

Jan 27, 2007 | 10:44 AM

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From: Las Vegas, baby

Too bad Las Vegas didn't make the cut.

I would be a hoot to have one here in time for AMVIV!

Just curious, did those of you who got the invite also participate in the treasure hunt last year? If the two are related, somehow, perhaps they chose the invitees based on previous participation.

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Jan 27, 2007 | 10:52 AM

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89AKurt

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I have privacy issues with this. I don't want everyone to see "Sorry Kurt, Trixy has a PMS now" or something.
Times like this I'm glad I live in the sticks.

Jan 28, 2007 | 09:26 AM

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It's voluntary Kurt. You don't like the message, leave the fob at home.

Jan 29, 2007 | 01:23 PM

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izadro

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More news coverage

I just checked my local news here in the SF Bay, and found this article on the front page:

http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/16573032.htm

It's odd but the picture in the article is in the NY location. Anyways, I can't wait to try it out!

Jan 29, 2007 | 01:31 PM

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mcoc

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hey has anyone received their motorby fob? if so, have you cruised by the talking billboard in your city yet? and...?

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