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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsAngie's List is advertising on Rush Limbaugh show
They confirmed as of April 17th.
http://twitchy.com/2012/04/18/more-media-matters-astroturf-stop-rush-opens-fire-on-angies-list/
blue neen
(12,328 posts)That's a horrible move on the part of Angie's List!
YesURParanoid
(5 posts)is a RW front group.
Anyone listed on Angies list best remove themselves fast else they will lose business very fast, well at least mine anyway.
blue neen
(12,328 posts)Here's the phone number for Angie's List:
1-888-944-5478
Welcome to DU!
hlthe2b
(102,360 posts)Very very very stupid move.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)you live in a big city. struck me that it would only be good if you were in a big city where
there were lots of people adding their experiences
hlthe2b
(102,360 posts)Even in Denver, the selection for which there was any real information was extremely limited. Maybe auto detailers is not a major area or maybe other cities would have had more...
However, if you were remodeling or fixing up a house and needed all kinds of contractor kind of recommendations it might be ok or even extremely useful. As soon as I "subscribed" for the year, I saw it wasn't going to do much for me, but they send a zillion directories and other guides that might be useful. For me, it is really more junk mail. Frankly, I did it because they advertise on Thom Hartman and I thought, well, why not try it once. The price varies by locale... i think I had some promo discount too.
You can get your area's specfics here: http://my.angieslist.com/Angieslist/Visitor/ChapterSelection.aspx?u=/angieslist/visitor/price.aspx
I seem to recall paying somewhere around $25 or $30 for the year.
hlthe2b
(102,360 posts)So, I had renewed in November (not noticing because of the holidays) and the fees were considerably higher than my initial sign up. I just called, cancelled, told them why and got some of my money refunded.
Phentex
(16,334 posts)because the auto renewal was not mentioned in the original ad. Groupon refunded people's money and changed the wording. I hate those auto renewal things!
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)ads are ignorant and preachy. Like the workman who watches porn.
I don't really understand why anyone would pay for AL...when you
can find much of the same for free on yelp or google.
wendylaroux
(2,925 posts)it is being used by competitors too ruin others reputations.-if you have the money you can start different accounts too. it has become a nasty place.
fascisthunter
(29,381 posts)hlthe2b
(102,360 posts)The person I spoke with was very nice professional, and was all too happy to do so and to transfer me afterwards to the marketing people to let them know how I felt.
I urge any other Angie's list people to do the same: here's the number: 1-888-888-LIST
I don't really use twitter or other social media, but for those DUers who do, would you PLEASE spread the word?
mmonk
(52,589 posts)Zax2me
(2,515 posts)Almost every day.
Oh well.
hlthe2b
(102,360 posts)As to speak to the marketing department and leave a pointed message. 1-888-888-LIST
This is just so unacceptable.
DesertRat
(27,995 posts)Angie's List isn't merely running ads on Limbaugh's show; they have stronger connection, they're paying Rush to be an "endorser."
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)They had been an advertiser on his show, but in March they said they were not "currently advertising" there--which may not have been true:
http://twitchy.com/2012/04/18/more-media-matters-astroturf-stop-rush-opens-fire-on-angies-list/