In Real Life

Ocean Marketing Jackass Earns $10 Discount For Everyone

In a statement just released, N-Control, maker of the “Avenger” accessory linked to marketer Paul Christoforo, has promised a $US10 discount coupon for everyone as an apology for Christoforo’s conduct toward a customer in a widely publicized email thread earlier this week.


December 28, 2011
In Real Life

‘Hello Ocean Marketing, You’re An A**hole!’

Kotaku AU

While the whole Ocean fiasco is big news, I’m already at the stage where I sort of think it’s time to ease up on the guy. That said, I thought this parody video by New Challenger was pretty hilarious, and sums up the whole situation quite nicely.


In Real Life

‘Ocean Stratagy’ Guy Is ‘Sorry’; Penny Arcade Deems Him A ‘Bully’

An update to the ongoing drama (part 1, part 2) of an ex-controller marketing guy, an angry customer, and Penny Arcade. The guy’s “sorry.” Penny Arcade thinks he’s a “bully” who’s sorry he got caught. Part 3′s on Penny Arcade.


In Real Life

Cut Paul "@OceanMarketting" Christoforo A Break—He Might Just Have Roid Rage

It’s been a heck of a day for Paul Christoforo, whose flippant email to a customer asking about his Avenger controller order has made Christoforo a walking memetic punchline. But maybe we should cut Christoforo a break for his overly aggressive emails: he could just be feeling the effects of roid rage.