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To keep people updated, I changed my age to 18 and I did get both the skittles and slim jim ad on the very first try. I did not change my location though. Before, I was logged in as a 26yo, male gamer in OK USA. So it should only be the age you need to change.. Maybe gender?

This upsets me a great deal as I spent hours upon days trying to get these ads to appear, to then find out that I was too old by their standards to be included. I'm only 26. I'm not ancient by any means. And I very much wanted the stuff from skittles and slim jim. Especially the skittles prop. I don't know if it was microsoft or the companies advertising on microsoft that decided to exclude me, but it was some pretty outright stupid marketing. Even if microsoft didn't decide to do it, they allowed someone to do it. I'm now sick of both of those companies. Hopefully the rest of the people who advertise on microsoft learn from their mistakes. Don't exclude people. Unless you think anyone over 18 shouldn't be buying your products that is. I know I sure won't be for a while. :p And money talks.

PS. Thank you greatly Discus for posting how to get those. I wouldn't have at all without you.

Originally Posted by DragonQuestLord To keep people updated, I changed my age to 18 and I did get both the skittles and slim jim ad on the very first try. I did not change my location though. Before, I was logged in as a 26yo, male gamer in OK USA. So it should only be the age you need to change.. Maybe gender? This upsets me a great deal as I spent hours upon days trying to get these ads to appear, to then find out that I was too old by their standards to be included. I'm only 26. I'm not ancient by any means. And I very much wanted the stuff from skittles and slim jim. Especially the skittles prop. I don't know if it was microsoft or the companies advertising on microsoft that decided to exclude me, but it was some pretty outright stupid marketing. Even if microsoft didn't decide to do it, they allowed someone to do it. I'm now sick of both of those companies. Hopefully the rest of the people who advertise on microsoft learn from their mistakes. Don't exclude people. Unless you think anyone over 18 shouldn't be buying your products that is. I know I sure won't be for a while. :p And money talks. PS. Thank you greatly Discus for posting how to get those. I wouldn't have at all without you.

Sigh, all marketers target their advertisements to key demographics. Ever wonder why there are so many laundry detergent and toy commercials during children's programing? They are targeting the kids and the home makers (presumably) watching with them.

Skittles and slim jims are far more likely to sell to a 18-22 or so age group. Those brands, in deciding how much marketing to pay for, decided to focus on those demographics and paid for it. It isn't that Microsoft or Skittles thinks you wouldn't want a free avatar prop, it's that Skittles wants to spend their money in a way they think will maximize their return.

Originally Posted by BudzMcGee Sigh, all marketers target their advertisements to key demographics. Ever wonder why there are so many laundry detergent and toy commercials during children's programing? They are targeting the kids and the home makers (presumably) watching with them. Skittles and slim jims are far more likely to sell to a 18-22 or so age group. Those brands, in deciding how much marketing to pay for, decided to focus on those demographics and paid for it. It isn't that Microsoft or Skittles thinks you wouldn't want a free avatar prop, it's that Skittles wants to spend their money in a way they think will maximize their return.

No need to be so condescending (yet again...)

Yay, finally got the Skittles prop (after making the age change). Thanks!

I am a female yet I see ads for AXE spray, a lot of them too, this is obviously a product that I would not use as a 30 year old female so I think they are off a bit in their marketing.

I seem to get the WoW ad to show up every time I start up to the dash though.

How are people getting the WoW ad on the dashboard beta? I've seen a few people mention they found it on the beta. I'm in the US.

Originally Posted by CodeTrader How are people getting the WoW ad on the dashboard beta? I've seen a few people mention they found it on the beta. I'm in the US.

read the previous posts dude

If you change your gae to 18 can you change it back to your original age? I'm 22 and have yet to get the skittle ad even after countless attempts
I'm asking because I know there are limitations to being 18 or under (parental guidance and whatnot) and I don't want those.

Originally Posted by iRandom If you change your gae to 18 can you change it back to your original age? I'm 22 and have yet to get the skittle ad even after countless attempts

See no reason you couldn't change your age right back with the same link. Although I can't say for sure. I just left mine as is.

I agree with you 100% BudzMcGee, and I know you're right. I knew demographics were behind this the whole time. It doesn't change the fact that they cut me out though. They've lost my money. For now at least. I do love their products.. But the marketing plan they used proved faulty. All the people here can attest to that. I know they likely won't; but I posted my opinions of their tactics in hopes that they may see them and not do it again. (And don't worry, I didn't read your comment as condescending. lol)

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I am using the Beta Dashboard and changed my age. Using the search to find Game Marketplace method, I have gotten the WOW and Skittle ads now. Still looking for the Slim Jim and Verizon (want that hoverboard).

Originally Posted by DragonQuestLord See no reason you couldn't change your age right back with the same link. Although I can't say for sure. I just left mine as is. I agree with you 100% BudzMcGee, and I know you're right. I knew demographics were behind this the whole time. It doesn't change the fact that they cut me out though. They've lost my money. For now at least. I do love their products.. But the marketing plan they used proved faulty. All the people here can attest to that. I know they likely won't; but I posted my opinions of their tactics in hopes that they may see them and not do it again. (And don't worry, I didn't read your comment as condescending. lol)

Haha, but don't you see? It did work! You're already a customer, so they don't need to advertise to you, and you admit you're going back to them sooner or later.

Finally tried the age thing on a junk silver account. Got the skittles ad right away using the two controller trick. Haven't seen the Slim Jim one yet.

Originally Posted by draven1089 If you haven't joined xbox live rewards now is the time to do so (http://rewards.xbox.com/) There is an APP for US players exclusive for the elections Participate a get a free Yellow HALO 4 outfit "There's no debate! Xbox LIVE is the place for all your election coverage. Because when Xbox LIVE Rewards members watch three of four presidential or vice-presidential debates on Election 2012 on Xbox LIVE, they'll get a free Halo 4 Warrior Avatar Armor. No matter your party, it's always a party with Xbox LIVE Rewards. Tune in today and make your country proud!" Debate coverage on the following dates in real-time from 9-10:30pm ET (6-7:30pm PT) on Xbox LIVE: ...10/3 10/11 10/16 10/22 http://rewards.xbox.com/get-yours/landing/election-2012

I don't see an app, is there a link?

Originally Posted by mechaduckzilla I don't see an app, is there a link?

Don't think there is an app, think it's that Live player they use for the events like this. Guessing the day of it will be on the dash, select from there.

I hope I manage to get that free Halo 4 outfit. Ugh, I hope I don't have to watch each debate in their entirety to get it.

19 here, and I still haven't seen the Slim Jim ad. Wasn't it supposed to focus on players aged 18 to 22?

Forgot to mention, actual Floridian here.

Originally Posted by r3dreck Don't think there is an app, think it's that Live player they use for the events like this. Guessing the day of it will be on the dash, select from there.

I think I had to download the Live Event Player from the app store in order to watch both the Republican & Democratic National Conventions, but can't recall for sure. I heard elsewhere that the Live Event Player only shows up in the app marketplace when there is an event about to happen. If that is the case, then it should show up by the 3rd.

Hmm, I see the Slim Jim ad all the time, and I'm 38...

If you are a member of X-Box live rewards and you have a US gold account, you now can get rewards and 1 or 2% back in money (probably MS Points) for your purchases depending on your gamerscore (achievements).

http://rewards.xbox.com/myachievements/

Enjoy!

@above any gold acc including uk.