bzz agent - consumer testing panel (aka lookie what i got to try out!)

[korsis]

I get most of my groceries from Costco, with occasional trips to Whole Foods or Central Market, and the various stores in Chinatown. I'm always so confused in those "where do you shop" surveys because I've actually never heard of most of the stores that they list lol! For grocery stores here (that I haven't already listed), we basically just have Walmart/Target/Randalls/Krogers/HEB/Fiesta, and 1 or 2 Trader Joes/Aldis across the entire city.. That's probably why I've only ever gotten a single food campaign lol, and it was the Hidden Valley Ranch one where they sent bottles of seasoning/salad dressing in the BzzKit.

Oh now I get it!!! That's why I do not get into any campaign! I have never heard of all these stores! Nothing around except Walmart where I never go to! I go to target and publix!

 

[kawaiisquawks]

Originally Posted by korsis /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Oh now I get it!!! That's why I do not get into any campaign! I have never heard of all these stores! Nothing around except Walmart where I never go to! I go to target and publix!

It's crazy how stores can vary so much in each state! When I was younger my family would do roadtrips across the US and I was always fascinated by all the store names I didn't know lol. I don't really mind not getting that many food campaigns though, I'm a really picky eater on top of avoiding processed foods when I can so chances are I'd probably turn down 9 out of 10 food campaigns. Beauty campaigns, on the other hand... GIMME.

 

[korsis]

Originally Posted by norther /img/forum/go_quote.gif


It's crazy how stores can vary so much in each state! When I was younger my family would do roadtrips across the US and I was always fascinated by all the store names I didn't know lol. I don't really mind not getting that many food campaigns though, I'm a really picky eater on top of avoiding processed foods when I can so chances are I'd probably turn down 9 out of 10 food campaigns. Beauty campaigns, on the other hand... GIMME.

Exactyl! Thats me also. Who cares about food- lol. But I worry they will not give me beauty campaigns either if I do not have the right stores? Somehow I remember now that I got recently questions about Kmart and Walgreens- I am not sure anymore if it was from bzzagent or maybe it was Smiley360 or so. So many surveys! But I answered that I never go to Kmart and not very often to Walgreens. That was maybe a mistake I did not even think of. I just said the truth! LOL

 

[kawaiisquawks]

Originally Posted by korsis /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Exactyl! Thats me also. Who cares about food- lol. But I worry they will not give me beauty campaigns either if I do not have the right stores? Somehow I remember now that I got recently questions about Kmart and Walgreens- I am not sure anymore if it was from bzzagent or maybe it was Smiley360 or so. So many surveys! But I answered that I never go to Kmart and not very often to Walgreens. That was maybe a mistake I did not even think of. I just said the truth! LOL

I hope that's not the case! It seems like they usually send out the actual product (plus some coupons) when it's beauty campaigns. I know I got a tube of the Garnier BB cream in the mail when I had that campaign. I think (hope) the stores surveys may mostly be for when they're doing store brand food campaigns? I wish the surveys would also ask if we are WILLING to go to some stores if we have them in our area. I mean, I choose Walgreens over CVS most of the time, but if a campaign wanted me to go to CVS, I would definitely go!

 

[korsis]

Originally Posted by norther /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I hope that's not the case! It seems like they usually send out the actual product (plus some coupons) when it's beauty campaigns. I know I got a tube of the Garnier BB cream in the mail when I had that campaign. I think (hope) the stores surveys may mostly be for when they're doing store brand food campaigns? I wish the surveys would also ask if we are WILLING to go to some stores if we have them in our area. I mean, I choose Walgreens over CVS most of the time, but if a campaign wanted me to go to CVS, I would definitely go!

Yes, of course! I would even go to Kmart (and I hate Kmart!) if they send me a free coupon for a product. But I think the problem is also: if you do not have the store close by which sells the product, you do not live in an area where it makes sense to advertise for them. After all, they want us to advertise their stuff too (if we like it).

 

[kawaiisquawks]

Originally Posted by korsis /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Yes, of course! I would even go to Kmart (and I hate Kmart!) if they send me a free coupon for a product. But I think the problem is also: if you do not have the store close by which sells the product, you do not live in an area where it makes sense to advertise for them. After all, they want us to advertise their stuff too (if we like it).

Right? I think they'd really be surprised at how much an average person would be willing to go out of their comfort zone for free stuff haha. Sometimes I hit up career fairs at school just for the notebooks/pens. I probably have several lifetime supplies worth of both LOL. Oh, I just meant cases where we do have the store close by but just by personal preference/habit don't usually shop there. Maybe it's just me being a major creature of habit though haha, even when I go to the mall and there's hundreds of stores, I will always go to the same handful, in the same order. Speaking of Kmart and not having stores in the area, I see their commercials on TV and find it bizarre because I could swear they pulled out of my city nearly a decade ago..

 

[korsis]

Right? I think they'd really be surprised at how much an average person would be willing to go out of their comfort zone for free stuff haha. Sometimes I hit up career fairs at school just for the notebooks/pens. I probably have several lifetime supplies worth of both LOL. Oh, I just meant cases where we do have the store close by but just by personal preference/habit don't usually shop there. Maybe it's just me being a major creature of habit though haha, even when I go to the mall and there's hundreds of stores, I will always go to the same handful, in the same order. Speaking of Kmart and not having stores in the area, I see their commercials on TV and find it bizarre because I could swear they pulled out of my city nearly a decade ago..

Yes!!! I also don't get the clothing line with Sofia Vergara. I mean I like her but I would still not buy any clothes from Kmart! Lol! And they pretend in their advertisement as if this is a luxurious brand!!! How much did they give her that she does that! The commercials and the store seem not to go together. Maybe the company who does these commercials never have been at a Kmart either cause they did not have one close by!!! Hahahahaha!!!

 

[mspocket]

Originally Posted by Jeaniney /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Just had a survey asking me if I would feel comfortable Bzzing about an at-home HIV test.  As much as I think it's an awesome product and everyone should get tested, I don't think I'd go posting all over my social media about it. :/  

Looks like I won't be getting that campaign, haha

I got that campaign too, and that's exactly how I feel about it. It's a good thing to have, but I can't even imagine what dumb stuff I'd have to tweet/post on facebook for it haha

 

[mspocket]

Originally Posted by Annelle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

They've never required what you should say when you buzz, they only ask that you spread the buzz.  It'd be more about "I took this test and found out my results. It was [easy] and [reliable] and [other adjectives I'm just putting in generic positive terms as examples, I wasn't even invited so I didn't read into what the campaign really was besides skimming the posts on here], you can do it at home, too" rather than "I took this test and tested positive/negative"

I would imagine that a private HIV at home test where nobody else, not even your doctor, would need to know that you took it might be something that some people would want to do.  The idea that people can do a test like that in full privacy is probably not something many would know about in general since it would likely never come into natural conversation.  "So hey, I was thinking about taking an at home HIV test..." <--awkward.  But "I was invited to this BzzCampaign for an at home HIV test, apparently you can get tested without going to a doctor's office" <--easier to bring into  conversation.

oh, true, I didn't think of that. It is a really great thing to have--if I was going to take an HIV/AIDS test, I'd definitely want to do it in private. But personally it's not the right campaign for me. Hopefully there are some more outgoing people who get this campaign! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Meahlea]

See I'm in college and am of the ilk to try to get others to get tested by example. Did I get asked if I'd talk about an HIV test? No! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ewiggy]

Originally Posted by Meahlea /img/forum/go_quote.gif

See I'm in college and am of the ilk to try to get others to get tested by example. Did I get asked if I'd talk about an HIV test? No! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Yeah, I'm totally the kind of person who would be comfortable talking to people about that, doesn't bother me at ALL. I probably signed up too late to get invited, but still. Seems like everyone they invited is like "ew, never!".  Get it together, Bzz!

 

[Jeaniney]

Originally Posted by ewiggy /img/forum/go_quote.gifSeems like everyone they invited is like "ew, never!".  Get it together, Bzz!

Just to clarify, I received the survey asking if I would be comfortable bzzing about a HIV test -- this was a regular survey, not an invitation that I turned down.  I wasn't invited into a campaign and rejected it, I was just asked if I would be willing to discuss it and I said no. (not because I think it's a bad thing, but because I am not comfortable discussing sensitive issues... and there's nothing wrong with that.)

My BF has an account and got the same survey-- he said yes he would be comfortable bzzing about it, but hasn't been invited into the campaign.  So this is probably just a preliminary thing they're considering.  Has anyone actually been accepted into the campaign?  I think there's still hope for those who want to get it.

 

[FarahRazak]

I really like your collection it is really nice.

 

[ewiggy]

Originally Posted by Jeaniney /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Just to clarify, I received the survey asking if I would be comfortable bzzing about a HIV test -- this was a regular survey, not an invitation that I turned down.  I wasn't invited into a campaign and rejected it, I was just asked if I would be willing to discuss it and I said no. (not because I think it's a bad thing, but because I am not comfortable discussing sensitive issues... and there's nothing wrong with that.)

My BF has an account and got the same survey-- he said yes he would be comfortable bzzing about it, but hasn't been invited into the campaign.  So this is probably just a preliminary thing they're considering.  Has anyone actually been accepted into the campaign?  I think there's still hope for those who want to get it.

I wasn't singling anyone out, I was just pointing out that most of the people who got the survey/study/whatever have not been interested. Not saying anything is wrong with people who don't want to discuss sensitive issues. 

I'd be very open to it and haven't even gotten the survey.

 

[tgooberbutt]

I just have to say, I finished the SkinnyGirl campaign, and the mixed drinks and wine are horrible - mediocre taste and waaaay too expensive for what it is. Be happy you didn't have that campaign!

 

[Jeaniney]

Originally Posted by tgooberbutt /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I just have to say, I finished the SkinnyGirl campaign, and the mixed drinks and wine are horrible - mediocre taste and waaaay too expensive for what it is. Be happy you didn't have that campaign!

Haha, good to know. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  I have the Frontera wine campaign but haven't picked them up yet.  Luckily it's only a $5.00 investment for me (after the rebate) so it's not a huge loss either way.  I had been curious about the SkinnyGirl brand and now I think I'll stick to FatGirl LOL. 

 

[Annelle]

Originally Posted by norther /img/forum/go_quote.gif


I don't really mind not getting that many food campaigns though, I'm a really picky eater on top of avoiding processed foods when I can so chances are I'd probably turn down 9 out of 10 food campaigns.

I remember a food campaign I got last year that you'd be perfect for. It was for Unreal candy - the idea being that you can make candy that has gotten rid of all the artificial ingredients.

Originally Posted by korsis /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Exactyl! Thats me also. Who cares about food- lol. But I worry they will not give me beauty campaigns either if I do not have the right stores? Somehow I remember now that I got recently questions about Kmart and Walgreens- I am not sure anymore if it was from bzzagent or maybe it was Smiley360 or so. So many surveys! But I answered that I never go to Kmart and not very often to Walgreens. That was maybe a mistake I did not even think of. I just said the truth! LOL

I think part of going to a place regularly is the chance that you'd normally see it and/or repurchase it again later.

Originally Posted by Jeaniney /img/forum/go_quote.gif

My BF has an account and got the same survey-- he said yes he would be comfortable bzzing about it, but hasn't been invited into the campaign.  So this is probably just a preliminary thing they're considering.  Has anyone actually been accepted into the campaign?  I think there's still hope for those who want to get it.

It usually seems to be about a month or longer between a survey and seeing the campaign that's related to it.  I think part of BzzAgent's process is to put feelers out so they can send feedback to the company with the numbers before committing to how many people they want in the campaign.

 

[kawaiisquawks]

Originally Posted by Annelle /img/forum/go_quote.gif

I remember a food campaign I got last year that you'd be perfect for. It was for Unreal candy - the idea being that you can make candy that has gotten rid of all the artificial ingredients.

That's a really awesome idea! How did it taste compared to regular candy? I don't know if I would have even accepted that campaign though because I don't really eat sweets that often. I like German and Dutch candies wayyyy more than American ones though, so it's probably really good for my waistline that I don't live in Europe LOL.

 

[Annelle]

Originally Posted by norther /img/forum/go_quote.gif


That's a really awesome idea! How did it taste compared to regular candy? I don't know if I would have even accepted that campaign though because I don't really eat sweets that often. I like German and Dutch candies wayyyy more than American ones though, so it's probably really good for my waistline that I don't live in Europe LOL.

I got the M&M dupe, and they tasted like M&M's...but they looked like they had maybe been year old M&M's or something (the food coloring was natural coloring so it wasn't the super bright water color candy coatings that I'm used to seeing. They looked more dull and faded. I think they used beet juice for red dye? I forgot what the other colors were made out of, but they weren't the Yellow-5's or other artificial colorings.), but they tasted like regular M&M's. I remember people who got the Reeses Peanut Butter cup dupes loving them, and they probably didn't have the food coloring problem, since it's mostly just chocolate and peanut butter colors /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[AliMo]

Anyone else get the Concannon wine campaign? I live in CA so we are legally not allowed alcohol rebates and were given $5 off coupon.