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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 12:55 PM
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Motorby billboard program - anyone get an invite?

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
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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This may be related to a campaign Discussed on MotoringFile
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:50 PM
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i'm one of the lucky ones for Chicago
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 01:57 PM
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i'm one of the lucky ones for Chicago
I too am a lucky one from Chicago! This sounds sweet! I cannot wait!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:02 PM
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Here is a picture of the billboards in NYC!

 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:03 PM
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:05 PM
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What will the billboard say to the MINIs?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by batgirlwildcat
What will the billboard say to the MINIs?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:13 PM
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hahahaha. thats awesome. i want one! (i dont have a mini) but o well.
 

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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 02:57 PM
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OMG! I want it to tell me, "JJ, you look sexy in pink!" But it would probably say, "I see you finally gave Malibu Stacy a bath."
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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I am another one for Chicago.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 03:01 PM
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I'm in Miami and I also received an invite. I filled out the form immediately...I'm a sucker for MINI swag....
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 03:10 PM
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FYI:

[ MINI USA's Motorboards ] MotoringFile
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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I'm in for NYC.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Looks like I'll be representing San Francisco!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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I got the invite, but I never drive past the billboard location (close to O'Hare airport), so I'm not sure it would do me any good to get the key fob.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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I will buy someone's invitation and move to their participating city - name your price
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 05:29 PM
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You guys are lucky! Another cool marketing ploy that only the US gets...
I'd totally be flashing my lights and tapping the break lights if my personal message came up as i was driving under it. LOL!
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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I was lucky enough to get an invite to the NYC sign. Can't wait to get the key fob and drive by. Yet another great excuse to motor

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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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It's times like these that it's not good to live in a state which MINI doesn't recognize.

At least give Alabama something similiar. Instead of the key fob. How about a can of spray paint and a Home Depot coupon for a ladder?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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I got mine.......in SF . Very cool promotion. I remember Mini's ad agency talking about it at the open house.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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I got one, but when I couldn't log on (it's been a while, so I assumed I forgot my password and VIN lookup did not work) I deleted it.

Today I logged on to OL no problem, so I'm sorry I got rid of the invite. Doh!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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One for NYC
 
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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I want an invite! How cool!!!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SB
It's times like these that it's not good to live in a state which MINI doesn't recognize.

At least give Alabama something similiar. Instead of the key fob. How about a can of spray paint and a Home Depot coupon for a ladder?
Yes, MINI should be ashamed of itself for so terribly ignoring our great state.
 
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