The Apprentice: MafiaScum - Someone Hired!

[SensFan]

SensFan

, was Cybele an effective leader?

Mr Trump, I believe Cybele was effective as a leader, yes, but could perhaps have made more of an effort to make sure everyone was helping, and to see what everyone was doing.

[Cybele]

Weep not for me, for I am dead.

[JDodge]

JDodge

, do you think you won? Who do you think was the strongest and weakest member of your team?

I think we have a reasonable chance of taking this one home - I think their flash presentation is probably far too over-done, and I think their name is rather awful. Thanks to Cayke for supplying me with both for my consideration.

The strongest member of my team was easily +; he came up with the name Virgo, as well as finding the font for our logo. The weakest was most definitely Max. He did nothing but complain and contributed absolutely nothing. Honorable mentions for that spot include Zazie, who did nothing, and pacman, who wanted us to name our team "Ponzi".

[+]

+, who was the main creative person that came up with the concept for the name and logo that you guys decided to go with?

The name was from me and the logo was from Jdodge.

[ShadowLurker]

Task 1 Results

Contestants, I bet you are eager to find out how you did.

Here was the Young Team's presentation:

In choosing a name, we decided to go with something that really puts forth the image of innocence and purity. It is with this in mind that we have chosen the name Virgo; symbolizing our youthfulness as well as aforementioned characteristics.

Our logo was created to emphasize our creativity, as well as really implanting the Virgo brand in the minds of the consumers.



Thank you for your time, and that is all for our presentation.

Here was the Old Team's Presentation:

Clicks on the music

Good morning, Mr. Trump. It is my honour as Project Manager for my team to present to you our new team name and logo.

Mr. Trump, I introduce you to the STILL KICKING MOB!

Some of our competitors may have mistaken our experience in this industry as feebleness, seen the wisdom on our face as merely wrinkles. Those are the fools who will find themselves choking down the cold hard reality of our foot down their throat. A team of our caliber is one to be feared. We aren't just running this competition, we're taking out the trash, one curbstomp at a time.

The other team is going to find out real fast that we aren't just alive; we're still kicking.

Carolyn thought that the young team put a lot of thought put into the name and that their logo was really well made. She thought that while the old team's logo was more complicated by virtue of it being animated, it wasn't as effective and was a little garish. She thought Virgo won.

George however, while he liked the name Virgo over Still Kicking Mob, he absolutely hated the "pixelated childish" logo that he thought they came up with and thought it was so bad that Still Kicking Mob deserved to win.

In the end, I decided to side with

Virgo

simply because as a corporate name, it is much simpler and to the point. In addition, their logo can easily be shrunk down and emblazoned everywhere. While I commend the animated effort from Still Kicking Mob, the final frame of their animation which I take to represent their logo is simply just text and is not as versatile and recognizable.

PS. There was a third submission from the

Caliente Alpacas

[ShadowLurker]

Boardroom

Still Kicking Mob, as the losers of this task, one person will be fired.

In this case, the final concept and logo were authorized by the Project Manager and thus the blame rests with him. While I hate people who do not take initiative and contribute, the Project Manager should alsomake a more proactive effort in trying to get everyone to contribute. Lastly, I recognize that you are about to have other commitments in a week or so and thus cannot commit to this game.

Cybele

,

YOU'RE FIRED!

[ShadowLurker]

Task 2

Virgo and Still Kicking Mob, I need you to both elect a Project Manager for this task. This task will require you to organize consumer support for a catchy slogan.

[Korts]

I'm willing to volunteer for Project Manager.

[SensFan]

I am also willing to do it, though I have no problem with Korts, either.

[farside22]

I'm willing to volunteer for Project Manager.

I elect Korts as PM.

[JDodge]

I'm willing to take another go at PM if you'll have me; alternatively I'd like to suggest + (as he was the key contributor to the last challenge) or Max (put up or shut up).

[animorpherv1]

not Max quite yet, me either.

+ or you sounds fine. Also, Ii need the QT, since I deleted it on accident.

[pacman281292]

Honorable mentions for that spot include Zazie, who did nothing, and pacman, who wanted us to name our team "Ponzi".

Living somewhere infested with Ponzi schemes definitely puts my creativity in very low levels
lol


I think JD is ok as project manager.

[dahill1]

I say + this time, just to switch it up

[pickemgenius]

Korts is cool

[crywolf20084]

Korts works for me too.

[ShadowLurker]

Task 2

After consulting with JDodge on AIM who said he preferred + and + who didn't care, the Project Managers this week will be

+

and

Korts

.

This week, you each will have to come up with a slogan that can fit inside a Poll Option (max is 255 characters). This slogan can be for anything you choose, but it should draw buzz and be catchy, as the users of MafiaScum will be voting on it.

This task will mostly test your abilities to sell and advertise, two important traits in marketing as well as a little bit of creativity, another trait that is important but isn't necessarily as important in this specific task.

You have 24 hours for the slogan; however, the FIRST team to submit the slogan will win the challenge in the event the vote is tied. The poll will run for 48 hours.

Go!

[ShadowLurker]

Poll up! I have only received a submission from the Old Team so until I recieve one from the Young Team, the Young Team cannot be voted for.

[ShadowLurker]

I now have the Young Team's slogan and will update.

[springlullaby]

Stop sending me spammy crap.

[Tzeentch]

[sent in reply to spammy request for assistance from +]
I have no appreciation for cold messaging of any nature, and as a result I will be voting for your opponents.

[+]

I'm glad I'm here for people to take their bitterness and pent up hostility out on!

[Tzeentch]

I'm glad I'm here for people to take their bitterness and pent up hostility out on!

Hey, you're the intrusive and rude one

Seriously. Don't be rude, don't spam, and I have no issue with you.

[farside22]

**

Greeting to one and all who have been asked to vote on the slogan's above.
I have been told that many people have been spammed with a request to vote on a teams slogan.
My comments are for you to understand what is it you are voting for and to vote for what you believe makes sense. What here gives you a good sense of what each team is trying to convey.

First slogan

More experienced, but still kicking--unlike xyzzy!

For those who have not been to the site or don't know xyzzy was a mod who has flaked on a few games. This slogan also incorporates the team name.

Forever Young, Always Dreaming

This is just a saying not a slogan. Are you young and just dreaming? It's there more to youth then this?

So I ask if you are voting vote for what makes sense don't' vote just because some one told you to vote. If you don't like either then that's fine say why I appreciate any feed back.

Thank you.

[JDodge]

First slogan

More experienced, but still kicking--unlike xyzzy!

For those who have not been to the site or don't know xyzzy was a mod who has flaked on a few games. This slogan also incorporates the team name.

It's as punchy and pithy as a dead rhinocerous, folks!

Forever Young, Always Dreaming

This is just a saying not a slogan. Are you young and just dreaming? It's there more to youth then this?

ITT farside needs to buy a dictionary