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Encyclopedia > Billy Mays
This article is about the American salesman. For the English football (soccer) player, see Billy Mays (footballer).
William D. Mays

Born July 20, 1958 (1958-07-20) (age 49)
Flag of the United States McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Other names Billy Mays
Occupation Commercial & infomercial salesman
Home town Pittsburgh, PA
Known for OxiClean,
Orange Glo,
Kaboom,
Engrave It,
Mighty Putty,
Hercules Hook,
Steam Buddy
Spouse Candace

William "Billy" D. Mays (born on July 20, 1958) is a television commercial and infomercial salesperson most notable for promoting OxiClean, Orange Glo, and other cleaning, home-based, and maintenance products. His signature loud, gesticulating, high-energy approach to pitching an array of products and beard has gained Mays a substantial amount of recognition. Albert William Billy Mays (born Ynyshir, 18 July 1902, died 1959) was a Welsh footballer. ... If you hold the copyright to an image (e. ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... McKees Rocks, also known as The Rocks, is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the west bank of the Ohio River, adjoining Pittsburgh. ... City nickname: The Steel City Location in the state of Pennsylvania Founded 1758 Mayor Tom Murphy (Dem) Area  - Total  - Water 151. ... OxiClean is a sodium percarbonate (C2H6Na4O12) detergent and bleaching agent which produces hydrogen peroxide when dissolved in water. ... KABOOM is the abbreviation for The Key Atomic Benefits Office Of Mankind As seen in The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear movie by Paramount Pictures ... is the 201st day of the year (202nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Jan. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Sales are the activities involved in providing products or services in return for money or other compensation. ... OxiClean is a sodium percarbonate (C2H6Na4O12) detergent and bleaching agent which produces hydrogen peroxide when dissolved in water. ...

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Early life

Mays was born in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania. After graduating high school he began his career as a salesperson on the Atlantic City boardwalk, selling the "Washmatik" portable washing device to passersby. Working alongside many seasoned pitchmen, he developed his trademark style of salesmanship. Mays later traveled to home shows, auto shows and state fairs across the United States for a period of twelve years selling various maintenance products and tools, including cleaning products and food choppers.[1] McKees Rocks, also known as The Rocks, is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, along the west bank of the Ohio River, adjoining Pittsburgh. ... An auto show, or motor show, is a public exhibition of current automobile models, debuts, concept cars, or out-of-production classics. ... A state fair is a competitive and recreational gathering of a U.S. states population. ... Cleanliness is the absence of dirt, including dust, stains and a bad smell. ...


Rise to prominence

At a Pittsburgh home show in 1993, Mays struck up a friendship with rival salesman Max Appel, founder of Orange Glo International, a Denver-based manufacturer of cleaning products. He was then hired by the company to promote their line of cleaners, OxiClean, Orange Clean, and Orange Glo, on the Home Shopping Network in St. Petersburg, Florida.[2] Year 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar). ... This article refers to the state capital of Colorado. ... The Home Shopping Network (HSN) is a mostly 24-hour shopping network that is seen on cable, satellite, and some terrestrial channels in the United States. ... For other uses, see St. ...


Customer response to Mays' sales pitches were enthusiastic, with a sharp increase in sales after his first day on the network, although some reviews have been poor. For example, Washington Post staff writer Frank Ahrens called him "a full-volume pitchman, amped up like a candidate for a tranquilizer-gun takedown."[3] ... A sedative is a drug that depresses the central nervous system (CNS), which causes calmness, relaxation, reduction of anxiety, sleepiness, slowed breathing, slurred speech, staggering gait, poor judgment, and slow, uncertain reflexes. ...


Following the success of the Home Shopping Network campaign, a line of successful television commercials and infomercials for the products was produced, featuring Mays demonstrating the effectiveness of the products to viewers hands-on. He typically begins such commercials with "Hi! Billy Mays here for [advertised product]." Their success led to OrangeGlo International being named among the top ten privately growing companies from 1999 to 2001 by Inc. magazine, and its eventual buyout by Church and Dwight. Appel credited Mays' salesmanship for much of the company's success. Inc. ... Church and Dwight (NYSE: CHD) is a major U.S. manufacturer of household products. ...


Mays is the CEO and founder of Mays Promotions, Inc., based in Dunedin, Florida. His services as a pitchman became highly sought-after, and he has appeared in commercials for many diverse "as seen on TV" products. Mays claims to be an avid user of the products he promotes.[4] Chief Executive Officer (CEO) is the job of having the ultimate executive responsibility or authority within an organization or corporation. ... Bandstand at Edgewater Park. ...


Mays was named the new voice of iCan Benefit Group, LLC., "the first company offering Health Insurance Billy Mays has been excited to endorse." The TV commercials, featuring Billy Mays telling "the iCan story", began to air nationally in May 2008. [5]


Mays currently resides in Odessa, Florida, northwest of Tampa in a 1.8 million dollar home built in 2005.[6] Mays is also a member of the Lake Robinson "Polar Bear Club." Odessa is a census-designated place located partially in Pasco County, Florida and partially in Hillsborough County, Florida. ... Tampas skyline For alternate meanings, see Tampa (disambiguation) Tampa is a city located in Hillsborough County on the west coast of Florida. ... Ice swimming is swimming in a body of water with a frozen crust of ice, which requires cutting a hole in the ice. ...


Products advertised

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  • OxiClean
  • Orange Clean, Orange Glo
  • Hercules Hook wall hangers
  • Simoniz Fix It Scratch Remover
  • Ding King automotive dent remover
  • Zorbeez absorbent towels
  • Lint-B-Gone lint brush
  • Samurai Shark knife sharpener
  • Liquid Diamond car waxing product
  • Awesome Auger Ground Auger, Weed Auger, and Power Extender gardening tools
  • Turbo Tiger vacuum cleaner
  • FreeFone wireless phone holder
  • Handy Switch remote light switches
  • Micro-Men Duster
  • FoneFree wireless cellphone headset
  • Easy Off Bam!
  • Sealtite Tire Sealant
  • Currie Motors Chrysler Credit Hotline
  • Vidalia Slice Wizard
  • Vidalia Chop-it
  • Bloomin' Onion Maker
  • Steam Buddy wrinkle remover/creaser
  • Cutco Kitchenware
  • Bedazzler (Platinum Edition)
  • Street Options Auto Accessories
  • Energize energy supplement
  • EngraveIt
  • Kaboom!
  • Never-Scrub tile cleaner
  • Sandstrom OnTV
  • Mighty Mend It
  • Big City Slider Station
  • Gopher reach extending tool
  • Mighty Putty
  • Handy Switch
  • iCan Benefit Group, LLC.
  • Swiffer SweeperVac
  • Steam Buddy
  • Calcium Lime Rust
  • FixIt car scratch remover

OxiClean is a sodium percarbonate (C2H6Na4O12) detergent and bleaching agent which produces hydrogen peroxide when dissolved in water. ... For other uses, including the Chrysler Brand, see Chrysler (disambiguation). ... CUTCO is a brand of cutlery and kitchen accessories directly marketed to customers through in-home consultations with independent sales representatives who are almost exclusively college students. ...

References

  1. ^ Rigsby, G.G.. "As seen on TV: Billy Mays hawks it all for a price - TV king: Mays builds fame, fortune through infomercials", Tampa Bay Business Journal, May 3, 2002. Retrieved on 2007-04-21. 
  2. ^ "Company sold, local pitchman keeps his job," St. Petersburg Times, July 24, 2006
  3. ^ Ahrens, F. "Miracle Infomercials - TV's Hard Sells Are a $256 Billion Business", Washington Post, 2004-09-26, pp. F01. 
  4. ^ Associated Press, Mitch Stacy. "As seen on TV, pitchman Billy Mays cleans up with shtick - In-your-face salesman peddles fixes for car dents to cleaning products.", Cincinnati Enquirer, 2002-12-29. Retrieved on 2007-04-21. 
  5. ^ Billy Mays - The New Voice of iCanSM. PRWEB (2008-05-21).
  6. ^ Property appraisal, Mays, William D. Hillsborough County Property Appraiser. Retrieved on 2008-05-15.
The Tampa Bay Business Journal is a weekly publication of American City Business Journals containing articles about business people, issues and events in west central Florida, including Hillsborough County, Pinellas County, Hernando County, Pasco County, Polk County, Manatee County and Sarasota County. ... is the 123rd day of the year (124th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Logo of the St. ... Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 269th day of the year (270th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... The Associated Press, or AP, is an American news agency, the worlds largest such organization. ... The Cincinnati Enquirer is a daily morning newspaper published at Cincinnati, Ohio. ... Also see: 2002 (number). ... is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 111th day of the year (112th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 141st day of the year (142nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 (MMVIII) is the current year, a leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Era (or Anno Domini), in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

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