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Here’s how Suzanne Paul became the ‘informercial queen’. 👸🏻#nzpodcast #newzealand #aotearoa

June 25, 202400:51
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I did the the demonstration I'd invented
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the makeup so Paul literally said to me
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no you'll have to do it you'll have to
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film it with no money left to pay and
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the script that I was doing in the
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shopping malls was working I just had to
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do the same on TV you know I was the
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only one that could do it you ended up
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being a master stroke too didn't it yeah
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so it did when the advert went on it
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just simply stopped everyone in the
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track and it worked so well we were like
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oh my god let's put the vibrating
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massage pillow on TV and the suzan clip
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and then all sorts of sports equipment
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you know was very popular at the time
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then it was Fitness in the early '90s
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and then it was followed by a fad on
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everybody wanted juicing and chopping
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their veggies and juicing their veggies
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and slicing their veggies so there was
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all that we we never ran out of prct it
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just went on for years and years

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation takes a delightful turn as the guest recounts the unexpected journey of bringing a unique makeup demonstration to life on television. With no budget and a script that had already captivated audiences in shopping malls, the guest was thrust into the spotlight, showcasing their creativity and resourcefulness. The moment the advertisement aired, it was a game changer—stopping viewers in their tracks and paving the way for a series of innovative products, from vibrating massage pillows to juicing equipment. The nostalgic trip through the fitness fads of the early '90s highlights not just the evolution of trends, but also the guest's relentless spirit and adaptability in the face of challenges. This episode is a testament to the power of ingenuity and the thrill of taking risks in the world of marketing and product promotion.

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Episode Highlights

  • The Vibrating Massage Pillow
    The innovative product that captured everyone's attention on TV.
    “Oh my god, let's put the vibrating massage pillow on TV!”
    @ 00m 25s
    June 25, 2024
  • Fitness Fads of the '90s
    A wave of fitness trends, from juicing to sports equipment, took over.
    @ 00m 35s
    June 25, 2024

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Key Moments

  • Product Launch00:25
  • Fitness Trends00:35
  • Juicing Craze00:40