Back in March, PR firm TrashTalkFCM thought itâd be a good idea to promote upcoming shooter Homefront by releasing a ton of balloons. It wasnât.
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While publisher THQ initially defended the move, saying they were âsoy-based, biodegradable balloonsâ, San Fran officials said their landing on the water presented âa hazard to birds and aquatic lifeâ.
They did not comment on the hazards Homefront posed to people who paid money for it.
Red Balloon Marketing Ploy Gone Awry Ends In $7000 Fine [SF Appeal, via VG247]