As retailers look for ever-cleverer ways to spur sales, Wal-Mart has teamed with Disney to offer free wake-up calls from Hannah Montana, (a.k.a. Miley Cyrus), as part of its back-to-school marketing push.
How can a wake-up call spur sales?
Well, not only are parents given the option to sign up to send their child a wake-up call, they can also send their child a reminder that it is time to do some back-to-school shopping.
“Be a Superstar and get your things together!” states the website where parents can sign up for the alerts.
Wal-Mart has taken a big bet with Hannah. It has teamed with Disney to be the “retail headquarters” for Hannah Montana merchandise and has set up ”Hannah Montana Shops” in 750 Wal-Mart stores across the U.S.
Wal-Mart says parents can buy an entire back-to-school Hannah Montana-themed wardrobe for their child in its stores, including enough tops, shorts, socks and accessories for one week of school.
Wal-Mart said that in order to sign up to send the wake-up calls, registrants must be 18 years or older. While there is no cost to sign up for the calls and they’re available anytime through Sept. 15, standard mobile phone charges may apply.
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Hannah Montana Rocks! My daughter just loves you and I believe she is a great role model for our young girls today. Keep up the geat job and don’t let Hollywood change you.
- Posted by Sheri HawkinsI had a wake up call sent to my 6 year old daughter Taylor this morning to wake her up for her 1st day of soccor camp. My daughter was so excited she started screaming. She had to call her grandpa at 8:00am to share the news and of course she told everyone at soccor camp. Thanks Hanna for making my daughter so happy today! She plans on emailing you to thank you herself!
- Posted by Renee PhillipsThis is awesome, I sent them to all my coworkers. It’s great having the opportunity to send the ridiculous “SWEET NIBLETS” alerts as early as 5am. To make it better whichever number you put in as your own shows up on their caller id. Everybody is getting a call from the boss at 5. Whoever thought of this is just the worst type of person.
- Posted by AnthonyThis service seems like a good time…HOWEVER…it is SERIOUSLY being abused by people prank calling. There NEEDS to be a more strict system for using this service…ASAP!!
- Posted by Mariki love you hannah montana.you sing awsome. i wish to meet you.
- Posted by jesusu rock.i love you so much i feel like i were u.take care hannah and keep rocking out loud.
- Posted by jesusOk, really, whats the big deal with Hannah Montana?!? I don’t know about other people but I have no intension of ever buying somthing that has her name on it. My parents think she is a waste of money and time.
- Posted by Frosty