Happy 51st Birthday, Billy Mays
Livemercial would like to take this moment to Billy Mays-shout, “HAPPY BIRTHDAY,†up to the sky in honor of the late, great infomercial king. Today would have been his 51st birthday and though our friend passed on not quite a month ago, his presence still entwines into much of what we do. Not a day goes by when we do not think of him.
Still thinking of you, buddy.
Below are some of our favorite videos Billy Mays so graciously recorded with us. We hope you enjoy them as much as we have.
The classic, “Billy Mays at The Office.”
Billy and Anthony Sullivan giving a live Dual Saw presentation at 2009 ERA Miami. This also marked Billy’s debut into live streaming video.
And then the very next day, Billy Mays did his second-ever live streaming video performance when he pitched ZorbEEZ to the visitors.
Courtesy of the Jeff and Jer show in San Diego, CA, Billy pitches livemercial’s “Pitch It to the Pros” contest while being egged on by Anthony Sullivan.
And in the last video we were fortunate to shoot, Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan announce the 2009 livemercial “Pitch It to the Pros” Response Expo winner: Treasure Chest Pets by Lisa Lloyd.
Happy 14th Birthday, Cody Mathis
While we’re at it, jovial “Happy Birthday,†well-wishes goes out to Cody Mathis, son of livemercial CEO Johnny Mathis, Jr. Cody got to spend time with us today in the livemercial office, meet the crew, and look on as the staff shot video footage with the 50 Companies to Watch film crew for the upcoming 2009 Indiana “50 Companies to Watch,†awards banquet next month in Indianapolis.
Still Want to Pitch It to the Pros?
So maybe San Diego was a bit far for you to travel to pitch your ideas to Billy Mays, Anthony Sullivan and the executive team at livemercial. Or perhaps you were in the area and couldn’t make you way over to the Bayfront Hilton. If this is the case, here is a taste of what you missed out on:
Still want to Pitch It to the Pros? Not to worry! livemercial’s “Pitch It to the Pros” has continued. All you have to do is video tape yourself pitching your product or idea and then upload it to livemercial’s site at this link. And if your video is choosen, you will hear from our team of experts.
Don’t be afraid to be original, but please be tasteful. And, don’t worry if your video isn’t edited by a post-production facility. Webcam pitches will do just fine.
And “Good Luck” to everyone who participates!
Billy Mays & Anthony Sullivan Jeff n Jer Showgram Radio Segment
Courtesy of Jeff n Jer Shogram on 94.1 FM in San Diego, below is the recording of Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan. An enjoyable listen, the show covers a wide range of topics including livemercial, Pitch It the Pros, and how Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan met. Also, we find out that Billy Mays and Jeff were inspired to go into their respective career fields by the same pitchmen – Tommy Matasko.
Laughs, loves, and “the blackest beard in America” can all be heard in this clip.
And then they asked Billy n Sully about Vince n ShamWOW...
“I’m not the Beasties Boys or Run-DMC / I’m Billy Mays and I’m gonna knock you to your knees. ShamPOW!” – Billy Mays
But, WAIT, There’s MORE!
Anthony Sullivan leaks a special announcement: Billy Mays to appear on Dancing with the Stars even after his hip surgery. Was Anthony being serious? Listen in and find out more.
If for no other reason then you can listen to hear Billy order breakfast through a drive-thru at a McDonalds!
Billy and Sully Pitching on Jeff and Jer ShowGram
Courtesy of the Jeff & Jer Showgram on Star 94.1 FM in San Diego, below is a clip of Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan pitching to the public about livemercial’s “Pitch It to the Pros,” held during Response Expo 2009.
It’s classic Billy Mays. Take a look:
Inventors Pitch to Billy Mays, Anthony Sullivan, and livemercial at Response 2009 in San Diego, CA
Calling all inventors, now is your chance to “Pitch It to the Pros”!
On May 20th and 21st, 2009, Discovery Channel’s “PitchMen” stars Billy Mays and Anthony Sullivan, along with livemercial, Inc., the leader in online direct response, will be welcoming the public to pitch their products and ideas during the 2009 Response Expo at the Hilton Bayfront Meetings and Conventions Space in beautiful San Diego, California.
Dubbed “Pitch It to the Pros,” prospective pitchmen will have 5 minutes to pitch their concept at the livemercial booth before the panel of direct response leaders including the livemercial executive team. The pitches will be videotaped, so pull out all the stops!
Livemercial will announce the winner at the convention floor. Winners will receive a DVD copy of their pitch as well as as a one-on-one strategy session with livemercial executives.
Awards to be announced Thursday, May 21st, by livemercial and Billy Mays.
Pitch It to the Pros QuickFacts
When: Both May 20 and 21, 2009, 12pm to 3pm
Where:
2009 Response Expo, Booth 301
Hilton Bayfront Meetings and Convention Space
1 Park Boulevard
San Diego, California, United States 92101
Cost: free
“We’ve seen thousands of pitches since we launched in 2003, and there’s really no certain way or set of rules to pitching a great idea,†said Johnny Mathis, CEO of Livemercial. “We’re excited to see what San Diegans are dreaming up and look forward to formally reviewing the strongest idea.â€
