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Microsoft Launches Retail Upgrade Promotion Page 2
Microsoft News Release
Microsoft Canada Inc.
Jeff Dossett
(416) 568-0434 ext. 4052
CMN, Creative Marketing Network
Susan Taylor or Mary Sturgeon
(416) 539-0694
For Immediate Release
Microsoft Canada Launches Upgrade Your World Promotion
Unique retail promotion offers consumers outstanding value
and free software bonus
MISSISSAUGA, Ont. March 30, 1993 Microsoft Canada today
announced its largest and most comprehensive consumer
promotion. The `Upgrade Your World' promotion is designed to
make it easier for consumers to purchase a variety of
Microsoft's industry leading software and hardware products
through its broad retail network in Canada.
The Upgrade Your World promotion consists of three main
components:
FREE Microsoft software Consumers who purchase a
minimum of $250.00 worth of Microsoft software and
hardware between April 1 and May 31, 1993 will be
eligible to receive a choice of one software product
directly from Microsoft free. Consumers may choose from
Microsoft Golf for Windows, Microsoft Money for Windows,
Microsoft Flight Simulator, Microsoft TrueType Font
Packs and others. Mail-in coupons are available at all
participating retail outlets.
MS-DOSr version 6.0 for $59.99 at a special introductory
price The newest version of the MS-DOS operating
system, introduced within the promotional period,
includes easy-to-use integrated disk compression, memory
management, backup and anti-virus protection. It has a
SRP of $155.95, but will be available at a promotional
price until May 31.
The Microsoft Office Upgrade Edition During the
promotion period, consumers can also acquire Microsoft's
leading suite of fully integrated application software
at the lowest price ever offered. The Microsoft Office
consist of:
Microsoft Word, the leading word processor for
Windows
Microsoft Excel, the highest rated spreadsheet for
Windows
Microsoft PowerPoint, the easiest way to create
powerful presentations, and a
Workstation license for Microsoft Mail, the #1
selling electronic mail system
As a further incentive, existing users of Microsoft
Word, Excel or PowerPoint can receive an additional $50
rebate from Microsoft Canada through to July 15. simply
by redeeming the rebate coupons included in the Office
Upgrade Edition package.
Leveraging MS-DOS 6 Momentum
"With all of the excitement and activity surrounding the
launch of MS-DOS 6 we felt that it was the best time to
introduce a promotion that appealed to the broadest number
of consumers possible," said Jeff Dossett, group product
manager for Microsoft Canada. "We are confident that
consumers will take advantage of this limited-time promotion
and upgrade to the latest versions of Microsoft products or
purchase new applications."
Solidifying reseller relationships
Over 1,000 resellers across Canada are expected to
participate. "One of the primary goals of the Upgrade Your
World promotion is to make it easier for resellers to sell a
wide range of Microsoft products," said Dossett. "We are
very encouraged by the enthusiasm and commitment that this
promotion has garnered within the computer reseller/dealer
community."
This completely bilingual promotion will be supported by in-
store point-of-sale materials as well as an extensive direct
mail and print advertising campaign in five cities across
Canada.
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (NASDAQ "MSFT") is the worldwide
leader in software for personal computers. The company
offers a wide range of products and services for business
and personal use, each designed with the mission of making
it easier and more enjoyable for people to take advantage of
the full power of personal computing every day.
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MS-DOS, PowerPoint, Microsoft and the Microsoft logo are
registered trademarks and Windows is a trademark of
Microsoft Corporation.
All pricing is listed in $CDN.