The blogosphere is all up in arms over the above TV spot for Motrin and it's currently the #1 thing being discussed on Twitter. Now referred to as "MotrinGate" by some, Motrin has officially removed the video from their site and posted an apology note right smack-dab on their homepage (which apparently works best when viewed with Netscape?).
Want to see some of the scathing reviews floating around Twitter? This person has made a NINE MINUTE montage of the criticism (obviously, there's a lot of it).
From an advertising perspective/social media case study, here are a few additional comments:
MCP85: Motrin - classic example of how social media can kill you in a hurry when you screw up!
ChristySeason: #motrinmoms is an excellent case study to help sell the importance of monitoring your brand via social mediaEllanNews: How’s that for instantaneous feedback on your marketing efforts? Take a deep breath and feel your power, people!
jodifur: the motrin debacle got picked up in the washington post http://tinyurl.com/68cl4o #motrinmom
However, one company's pain is another company's opportunity: baby carrier brand Ellaroo is offering 10% off their carriers if you enter the coupon code "motrin".
As I read through the Tweets and blogs about the subject, people are very clear as to the fact that they're upset, but not as to why they're upset. As a calloused, insensitive man I don't understand the reason for the mommy-rage. Would you be so kind as to enlighten me by leaving a comment?
