Free taxi seat back advertising for small Bitcoin San Francisco based businesses - page 2.

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Quote from: dadj on May 28, 2013, 05:05:03 AM

The biggest taxi company in San Fransisco will be running the 'We use coins' video starting Wednesday in 375 taxis!

There are 75 taxis that have seat back monitors (pictured below on the right) for still images.

I am looking for San Francisco based Bitcoin companies who are looking to advertise their acceptance of Bitcoin. To help recoup some of the costs as well as promote Bitcoin activity in the area I am offering a limited number of spots for the very reasonable rate of 1 bitcoin.

If you're reading this and know of a business based in the San Francisco area, can you please refer them to contact me on Skype ASAP?

Skype name: da_dj_leo

Thanks!

BEEPEEPEEP

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2013/05/09/25-things-i-learned-about-bitcoin-from-living-on-it-for-a-week/

That should help OP a bit this project was done in San Fran very recently might be a place to start when looking for people who might be interested in advertising in taxi's
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2013/05/01/living-on-bitcoin-for-a-week-the-journey-begins/

Re-Read it so puts a few places down from the article for quick reference
Still a good read
Sake Zone
http://sanfrancisco.menupages.com/restaurants/sake-zone/
http://b-i.forbesimg.com/kashmirhill/files/2013/05/Screen-Shot-2013-05-03-at-9.05.17-AM.png
Cups and Cakes Bakery
http://cupsandcakesbakery.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=jCYE4V6C8a8
Buyers Best Friend
http://www.bbfdirect.com/
http://www.forbes.com/sites/kashmirhill/2013/05/04/living-on-bitcoin-for-a-week-bitcoiners-are-the-new-vegans/
Blue Plate Wines
http://blueplatewines.com/
In Mill Valley

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Quote from: muyuu on May 29, 2013, 02:17:50 AM

It's misleading mostly because it's out of date and most of the facts simply don't stand. But the reason why it's misleading is not as important as the fact it is.

It's not misleading at all, all the facts stand. Is it impractical to mine bitcoins on a PC? Yes. So what - people would still have a shot at winning over $3k by simply running a program. The point is it explains how the system works and gives a good background to why people should use it.

Quote from: Seth Otterstad on May 29, 2013, 02:36:36 AM

The WeUseCoins video is terrible, and I think it's embarrassing for the bitcoin community to still be linking to it. It overemphasizes mining, and causes me to constantly have to answer questions on the forum about "How do I use my computer to mine free bitcoins."

It doesn't overemphasise mining at all. It is a fundamental part of the system and needs to be explained. The fact that there are many people asking how they mine bitcoins for free is a positive sign, as it incentivises the security of the network.

If answering noobs questions isn't your thing, don't waste your time doing it.

Quote from: Seth Otterstad on May 29, 2013, 02:36:36 AM

This video is WAY better. It was just released last month.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_hz7TyQ_bs

It does a good job of explaining what bitcoins are and how it works. What we REALLY need is a video about "why are bitcoins valuable" or "why is bitcoin better".

This video is also more than twice as long meaning less chance for the passengers to see it more. The reason I chose this video is that it really explained the whole system very quickly and got me excited the first time I saw it.

I think most reasonable people can already see the value in Bitcoin and it's only a matter of time and showing people the concept before it gets more traction.

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The WeUseCoins video is terrible, and I think it's embarrassing for the bitcoin community to still be linking to it. It overemphasizes mining, and causes me to constantly have to answer questions on the forum about "How do I use my computer to mine free bitcoins."

This video is WAY better. It was just released last month.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_hz7TyQ_bs

It does a good job of explaining what bitcoins are and how it works. What we REALLY need is a video about "why are bitcoins valuable" or "why is bitcoin better".

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This is awesome! You would have their undivided attention in a taxi too!

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Quote from: dadj on May 29, 2013, 02:01:32 AM

Quote from: muyuu on May 29, 2013, 01:09:29 AM

It's a cute and popular video, but sadly it's very misleading. I'd rather have a more accurate video showing in these taxis.

I don't think it's misleading so much as that it's out of date. I still think it explains the concept in the most simple way. It's also short.

It's misleading mostly because it's out of date and most of the facts simply don't stand. But the reason why it's misleading is not as important as the fact it is.

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Quote from: muyuu on May 29, 2013, 01:09:29 AM

It's a cute and popular video, but sadly it's very misleading. I'd rather have a more accurate video showing in these taxis.

I don't think it's misleading so much as that it's out of date. I still think it explains the concept in the most simple way. It's also short.

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Quote from: Epicurus on May 29, 2013, 01:30:05 AM

Quote from: dadj on May 28, 2013, 05:05:03 AM

The biggest taxi company in San Fransisco will be running the 'We use coins' video starting Wednesday in 375 taxis!

There are 75 taxis that have seat back monitors (pictured below on the right) for still images.

I am looking for San Francisco based Bitcoin companies who are looking to advertise their acceptance of Bitcoin. To help recoup some of the costs as well as promote Bitcoin activity in the area I am offering a limited number of spots for the very reasonable rate of 1 bitcoin.

Thanks!

What's the estimated CPM?

$5

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Quote from: VinceSamios on May 29, 2013, 01:19:31 AM

Brilliant effort! But I'm mirroring the concern about choice of video. Mining is not a concept punters should really be aware of, its not necessary.

People are instantly concerned about counterfeit, they do not understand its a public, decentralized, not a scam...

I still point my tinfoil hat towards the aspect this could just a be a MAJOR pump and dump like we humans have never seen before. All the early adopter need is ride on the coat-tails and help to foster this homegrown enthusiasm.

I think the future of bitcoin is so completely undertermined, it depends on how agressively it gets promoted to the mainstream. It could wind up as a niche market with little use for the mainstream if proper efforts are not taken to help ensure new adoption.

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Quote from: dadj on May 28, 2013, 05:05:03 AM

The biggest taxi company in San Fransisco will be running the 'We use coins' video starting Wednesday in 375 taxis!

There are 75 taxis that have seat back monitors (pictured below on the right) for still images.

I am looking for San Francisco based Bitcoin companies who are looking to advertise their acceptance of Bitcoin. To help recoup some of the costs as well as promote Bitcoin activity in the area I am offering a limited number of spots for the very reasonable rate of 1 bitcoin.

Thanks!

What's the estimated CPM?

VinceSamios

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Brilliant effort! But I'm mirroring the concern about choice of video. Mining is not a concept punters should really be aware of, its not necessary.

muyuu

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It's a cute and popular video, but sadly it's very misleading. I'd rather have a more accurate video showing in these taxis.

Zaih

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Great stuff. Truly.

CtrlAltBernanke420

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Why is there not an absolute BLITZKREIG around the world advertising bitcoin, in one swift kick, and knock out to the central banks. Mostly i just want to see any remaining liquidity at mtgox dry up.

Mtgox should run its own commercials; "come exchange your dollars for the last remaining few bitcoins before the price skyrockets"

Choadzilla

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I'm not sure that the weusecoins video is the best one to show COMPLETE strangers to bitcoin. They are going to leave that cab thinking about bitcoin mining, not necessarily bitcoin haha

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Quote from: Tuxavant on May 28, 2013, 09:09:43 PM

Need this in Vegas!

Yeah, you can put it on a big billboard in the back of a pickup truck between a pair of tits. lol

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Need this in Vegas!

BitAddict

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WOW that will be amazing. Nice work!

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Quote from: atomium on May 28, 2013, 11:22:26 AM

this is amazing man, if you could take a video of a taxi playing the video this will go viral super fast.

Unfortunately I will not be around to see it (live in Australia).

Quote from: QuestionAuthority on May 28, 2013, 11:47:22 AM

Yellow Cab Cooperative is going to play Bitcoin videos! That's amazing! I exclusively use Yellow to get around. I'll look out for it.

Would be awesome if you or some people could take a video / photos so I can see it

Also I just edited the original post - I just realised they might not be running all today the installing process begins today but should be fully operational by Wednesday.

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Quote from: QuestionAuthority on May 28, 2013, 11:47:22 AM

Yellow Cab Cooperative is going to play Bitcoin videos! That's amazing! I exclusively use Yellow to get around. I'll look out for it.

yes! take some pics. is this thread on reddit yet? someone should add it

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You lead and I'll watch you walk away.

Yellow Cab Cooperative is going to play Bitcoin videos! That's amazing! I exclusively use Yellow to get around. I'll look out for it.

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