Useful HeyCosmo Superbowl party scripts

Most people in the United States are already aware that we have a notable little football game coming up this weekend. Superbowl XLIII, this year in Tampa, FL, will be watched by millions of football fans as well as the obsessed consumers wanting to see the cutting edge television commercials, eager Bruce Springsteen fans (he is the halftime show and has just released his new album), and those who just like a good party.

For the last minute hosts of these events HeyCosmo would like to suggest a couple scripts to help you organize your friends and family for your get-together. (cut-n-paste)

HeyCosmo Concierge:
Script: Are you planning to have any special Superbowl activities on Sunday? I have a small group of friends that are looking for a place to gather for the game.
Option 1: Press 1. if are planning on a Superbowl event this Sunday.
Response 1: Excellent. I will get my friends together.
Option 2: Press 2. if you are not planning on a Superbowl event.
Response 2: Thank you for your input.
Option 3: or press 3 if this call went to the wrong person.
Response 3: Thank you for the response.

HeyCosmo Blaster:
Script: The Superbowl is this Sunday and you already know that you are invited to my house to watch it on my big screen tv at 2:30. It will be a small group of our friends, but other than alcohol, I would like to know if you would like to bring one of the following. If you are not able to bring something, that is okay too.
Option 1: Press 1, if you would like to bring chips and a dip.
Response 1: That sounds great. If there is a problem with that I will call you.
Option 2: Press 2, if you want to bring a cheese or vegetable tray.
Response 2: That sounds great. If there is a problem with that I will call you.
Option 3: or press 3, if you have something else to bring.
Response 3: That sounds great. If there is a problem with that I will call you.

Feel free to use and alter the suggested script ideas all you want. Stay organized and make your life awesome! But, remember to drink responsibly.


Remember: If you have experienced any inappropriate or abusive usage of our applications please contact us through our website. We will need the specific time and date, the phone number you were contacted on and the message content. We investigate all reports of abuse and contact the originator if necessary. Calls you receive are probably coming from someone you know—HeyCosmo does not call you, nor do we keep a "list" of your phone numbers.

Important tip for new HeyCosmo Blogger users

The topic of today's blog assumes that you are a new user to HeyCosmo apps, and in particular, to HeyCosmo Blaster. Seasoned HeyCosmopolitans that have been using HeyCosmo apps for a while might also find a moment of zen (insight) as well.

You're sending your first HeyCosmo Blast to your friends and family, but as you press the "Make Call" button and watch as your contacts respond, some are hanging up without responding. We have seen on occasion that some will not respond without hearing your distinctive voice, even though your name has been announced at the beginning of the call. Without hearing the whole message they may even think this is a marketing call—something we do not allow with our service. To help solve this try the following:

• Make sure to set up your account using your recognizable name ("Mark" instead of "It's me"). If you are using a pseudonym you will not have as positive of a response.
• Let your friends and family know, if possible, that you are using HeyCosmo to help manage your communications. When your friends know, they will answer.

It seems really simple, but it is suprising how often users don't consider this.

Giving your friends and family a little forewarning that you are using HeyCosmo will help you truely, "get things done in 60 seconds or less!"


Remember: If you have experienced any inappropriate or abusive usage of our applications please contact us through our website. We will need the specific time and date, the phone number you were contacted on and the message content. We investigate all reports of abuse and contact the originator if necessary. Calls you receive are probably coming from someone you know—HeyCosmo does not call you, nor do we keep a "list" of your phone numbers.

Quick Tips for Better Concierge Results

We've received some email lately asking about how to tune-up search results for HeyCosmo Concierge. This application is for users who need to contact product vendors (stores) and providers of services (such as taxi, restaurants, etc.), but don't want to spend the afternoon driving from location to location, or searching and calling multiple businesses. Concierge saves you time and gas while giving vendors the opportunity of new clients who are looking for something specific.

We have had some really happy consumers of this free timesaving application, but I would like to give some points that may make your search results with Concierge even better.

• Check the spelling of the city or town (if you aren't searching by zip code), and make sure the state is correct. If this information is not correct then the service will search your service type from all over the United States.
• Don't assume that all the business that come up in your search results are the correct target for what you are looking for. If you are looking for a "carpenter" in Fargo, ND to do some remodeling in your kitchen, you may have "Johnathan Carpenter, CPA" (a fictitious example) included in the results. All items are checked by default. Make sure to go through the businesses and uncheck the ones that should not be called.

Additionally:

• Be polite in your message.
• Be clear in what you want to know.
• Don't tell them, or imply, that if they select a positive option that you will buy or reserve from them.

We will be posting more tips from time-to-time as well as some scripts that have been used effectively or interestingly for HeyCosmo Concierge and Blaster.


Remember: If you have experienced any inappropriate or abusive usage of our applications please contact us through our website. We will need the specific time and date, the phone number you were contacted on and the message content. We investigate all reports of abuse and contact the originator if necessary. Calls you receive are probably coming from someone you know—HeyCosmo does not call you, nor do we keep a "list" of your phone numbers.

With a new President there is a new hope!

Normally, we try to stay away from comments that might be perceived as political in nature—but the teams at HeyCosmo cannot pass up the opportunity to congratulate the 44th President of the United States of America, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden, Jr.

President Obama has called all people to pursue a social good by volunteerism and sacrifice. Remember, HeyCosmo is here to help you organize your pursuits to this goal. Today we witnessed history. Send a HeyCosmo Blast to your friends and family and ask them if they will remember where they were when they saw monumental event unfold.


Remember: If you have experienced any inappropriate or abusive usage of our applications please contact us through our website. We will need the specific time and date, the phone number you were contacted on and the message content. We investigate all reports of abuse and contact the originator if necessary. Calls you receive are probably coming from someone you know—HeyCosmo does not call you, nor do we keep a "list" of your phone numbers.

Keeping your communications simple

We have been seeing some really creative uses of our HeyCosmo Blaster app, which is great. But the strength is also in the simplicity of the application.

The average Blaster user is wanting to get a consensus from one or more of their friends in an immediate time frame. "Get things done in 60 seconds or less!" With this in mind consider the following scenarios:

1. You have a group meeting (club event, party, whatever) at your house and you need to get a last minute feel of how many people will be showing up. Blast them and ask them: Are you planning to be there? Are you unable to be there? Are you trying to go but haven't been able to commit to it?

2. You are bored and want to go out with friends at the last minute. Call them and see if that can be arranged: Are you able to get together with the gang in an hour? Are you not able to get together with us? You will need to see if it is possible, but will call me.

3. Your weekend potluck is this Saturday and the church has asked you to organize who brings the food. With Blaster you can call everybody and ask in real time: Are you able to bring an entry? Are you more comfortable bringing a salad? Or would you like to bring a dessert?

Thinking in the terms of simple solutions will help you find the value and strength of HeyCosmo Blaster that takes it beyond just being fun.

Let us know how you simplify your communications with HeyCosmo Blaster.



Remember: If you have experienced any inappropriate or abusive usage of our applications please contact us through our website. We will need the specific time and date, the phone number you were contacted on and the message content. We investigate all reports of abuse and contact the originator if necessary. Calls you receive are probably coming from someone you know—HeyCosmo does not call you, nor do we keep a "list" of your phone numbers.

The year of keeping in touch

At the New Year's Eve party I attended last week I found myself, out of annual curiosity, asking other guests what their New Year's resolutions were for the coming year. There were many that went with the tried and true goals of weight loss and more exercise, but I was surprised at how many said they wanted to either keep in touch with friends family on a more regular basis, or reconnect with friends that they have overlooked for far too long.

I started thinking about this question last year when I don't recall hearing this as a significant goal or resolution. Last year it seemed to be more about getting and staying organized. Could the worries of this past year have brought about a stronger need to feel connected?

Most of the people at the party were not familiar with HeyCosmo applications, but when I explained what HeyCosmo Blaster and Concierge could do to help reach their goals of this year (connecting and reconnecting with friends and family) and last year's (getting and staying organized) they were excited. HeyCosmo is truely about getting and staying organized, and communicating and staying in touch.

In the following blogs I will continue to give ways other HeyCosmopolitans have been using these powerful applications to make their lives Awesome.

Please send us examples of how you use HeyCosmo apps in your everyday lives so we can share this with others looking for inspiration to reach their goals and resolutions. Let's make this the "Year of keeping in touch and getting organized."



Remember: If you have experienced any inappropriate or abusive usage of our applications please contact us through our website. We will need the specific time and date, the phone number you were contacted on and the message content. We investigate all reports of abuse and contact the originator if necessary. Calls you receive are probably coming from someone you know—HeyCosmo does not call you, nor do we keep a "list" of your phone numbers.