Among the ample fodder for comics and satirists served up during the 2008 presidential primaries, Hillary Clinton's "phone ringing at 3 a.m." commercial stands out. The legacy of the 30-second spot, unveiled before the April 22 Pennsylvania primary, is a rich trove of parodies that by now are much easier to find on YouTube than the original ad that inspired them.
Yuks aside, it turns out Clinton's communication people may have unwittingly aired an ad that's pitch-perfect for senior technology managers in charge of selecting a Web hosting provider for their companies. Consider how Chris Paino, CTO of Atlanta-based eVestment, made his decision back in 2001.
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