I know these companies want the celeb’s to show off their product but there should be a better way of doing it. They should open these up to everyone, and it would be first come first serve. Or have everyone including celeb’s make a reservation of some sort, and say we can let in 50 or 100 people. Don’t tell me we are not good advertiser’s as well. You can’t tell me, that someone never got something because their friend or family member raved about it. Or someone stopped you and said hey that’s nice where did you get that from?

Denise must live for those types of Event’s. She is always present, and arm’s are full with stuff.

And we and they must not forget how they got to be a celeb & who puts the monies in their pockets, it’s people like us that support them. If we didn’t watch their movies or buy their clothes, and etc they would be where they are today.

And no I’m not a celebrity hater, I just prefer the one’s that are a bit more humble.

Scott Baio finally grew up. Thank God!

I dont know why I feel the need to defend my position but I believe it is important to know that the boom boom room is not the only thing these companies do. My company cottonseed clothing also donates 3% each year to KIDS, kids in destressed organizations to help kids who cannot afford thing and are victims of natural disasters etc. I think you guys are way to hard on companies that are using the celeb swag as one of many ways to lead their companies to success. We do swag and charity and home parties, and expos, and print ads and banner ads, all vehicles that bring different results and different markets.

I’m sorry. I simply don’t get it.

I understand as companies they need to market their product, it needs to be seen, I get that. And celebrities are a great way to get it seen, but honestly, Shar Jackson using cloth diapers? Kim Porter babywearing?
Some of these celebs show up for the exposure as much as for the swag, because really where else are these folks going to get press? (though frankly I’d be embarrassed as hell to be photographed grabbing so much swag)
It’s a shame that people who have so much already can be so self involved.
And it’s a shame that companies choose to bless the already fortunate when there are so many who would genuinely appreciate the generousity.
Because what influences me to purchase an item is the reviews by those who’ve used it and loved it. Not whether Celebrity X owns it.
Seeing events like this sorta makes me feel a little bummed.

I don’t think the vendors are getting what we are saying.

I think what everyone (majority anyway)is saying is that we are kinda sick of the whole rich getting richer crap.

You wanna earn my money? Let me see you donate freebies and products to families that CANNOT afford it! Families that need things. Not just rich pampered celebs. It’s sickening.

I have to say, as one of the companies that attended and gave stuff to celebs, that the celebs were gracious. In return for free stuff they give us photos of them which give companies especially new one some credibility. Also the event was by invitation only so just the invite is an honor. In addition it is very hard to get in the press as a new company. Mags like People and Us Weekly are significantly more likely to write about us with the celebrity buzz. The event was also attended by more press than celebs so the exposure for a company is amazing. I left with contacts and warm relationships with editors for People Us weekly Instyle and more. I realize the sway factor is hard to take but it is no diffent than a commercial. Just another way to market your company. Most of the vendors there were working Moms as well who started these companies themselves, like me.

I just got back from the Boom Boom Room with my baby clothing company http://www.cottonseedclothing.com. We got a great response from celebs including Tori Spelling Denise Richards Chandra Jackson Scott Bridget Moynahan and more. We had the celebs sign our tshirts to be auctioned off to support 2 charities. This was our way of balancing out the “swag factor” And for you guys we are offering FREE SHIPPING WITH NOT MINIMUM ORDER. Just enter code CB2008 at checkout.

That’s the point ang, they are taking for granted how many people everyday folk like us know as well. If you are out and about with your kids with these items and you go to playgroups, the library, the store, whatever, other moms and dads can take notice too.

How many of these same celebs does anyone think will be seen using this stuff they were photographed with now that this event is over honestly, which ones will talk about the product they got.

Besides, grandmas usually know other grandmas and you know how they love to spoil.

Of course I understand it is all about marketing but that doesn’t make it okay in my opinion.
The part I dislike the most is that these are celebs that can afford to buy these things obviously but they go and pick up free stuff, where is their pride in this? I would be so ashamed to ask for handouts knowing I can afford to pay for them!

The whole strike thing bothers me too, where are their principles or don’t they have any?