(S5) - Weekend PT #4 - Advertising

[Evok]

[speculadora]

[PigSnout]

Did you know that Crocs has their headquarters in Colorado? The popularity of their shoes has fallen off in recent years so they came up with a new marketing strategy to revitalize sales. They sell customizable clips that can be clipped into the holes on the shoes to add some personalization to the shoes. With the rising popularity of the NSFL, Crocs decided to appeal to a new audience by adding a line of NSFL clips for their shoes, including each of the team logos and the NSFL logo. They wanted to promote the clips by bringing in an actual NSFL player to create hype for the products. They turned toward the local team and were able to get Boss Tweed to come in and promote their product. For the advertisment, they had Tweed wear a pair of Crocs decked out with NSFL clips and play in a flag football game against a group of employees from their company, to show that their shoes are not just meant for comfort but also for functionality. As a professional athlete playing against business executives, Tweed put on quite a show during the game and gave them some good clips for the commercial. However, Tweed has stated that he will continue to wear regular cleats on game days, so we will not see him wearing Crocs during an actual game anytime soon.

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[ExemplaryChad]

I don't often go in for advertisements, as I don't want to lend credence to a product that I don't know everything about. I don't want to end up supporting a sweatshop or corporate sociopath by mistake. But when the Southern Poverty Law Center approached me about a new outreach initiative they were developing, I couldn't say no. The bipartisan organization has done so much immeasurably valuable work for those in need. From research and publication to legal defense and advocacy, I support everything they stand for, and so I was happy to lend whatever credibility I can bring to their cause.

The actual advertisement came in the form of a PSA-style TV and internet ad asking for donations and political support for necessary reform in the midterm elections. It was tastefully done, without too much flair or any awful Sarah McLachlan music (sorry Sarah) in the background. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with the SPLC in their noble cause.

Haruki Ishigawa

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[iamslm22]

It makes sense that Pro Bowl Quarterback and Most Valuable Player contender Avon Blocksdale is a hot commodity for ads. He's a pretty popular player in a huge media market. One thing that has defined his career so far is his switch from offensive lineman to Quarterback. Therefore he's been linked with his division rival Mat Akselsen for his career. The nation wide ad campaign run by nike links the two of them in a Dan and Dave type series. The two right now are the top two contenders for the MVP award and that is what the ads are about. They showcase the two of them (in Nike gear obviously) training hard, making throws and working with their receivers. Trey Willie, Alexandre LeClair, Bailey Cook, Owen Taylor and Eric Kennedy are also featured prominently in the various ads. The ads are interesting because it forces you to take a side. Are you with Avon and the Hawks? Or are you with Aks and the Wraiths.

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[SwagSloth]

Hi, folks. Eric Kennedy here. If you’re like me, you probably find it difficult to decide what brand of work-out supplements you can trust. Now, of course, you’re probably not a professional athlete, but I think we can all appreciate the feeling of walking into our local nutrition store and being overwhelmed by the amount of unfamiliar choices available. What brands can we trust? And how do we know that they’ll continue to live up to that trust? I’m not afraid to admit. I was lost. That was, however, until I found… De Whey.

De Whey is a high quality protein supplement made from natural, organic raw materials found exclusively in Uganda. The Ugandan people work hard to farm and manufacture it, so that we can reap the benefits of a reliable high protein product without the drawbacks of other brands. It also provides cognitive support, improving alertness and making sure that you never freeze in the moment. And now you, too, can find De Whey. Thanks, Ugandans!

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[Leafer]

Austin Roenick is one of those players who has not been focusing so much in advertising or sponserships because he is not ready yet. But he is one of those rare football players from the north border of Canada so the country would love to spread football in Canada. So one of the food restaurents Austin goes all the time is subway which is popular there. He loves the sandwitches there and eats it everyday. So he would be perfect for them. Though he did think about whether he should do it or not but there is the money they are offering so of course he would join in.

People loved it and care to watch Roenick play and dominate with Portland. He is not eating the junk like he used to and he is having a great season with Portland. First he thought about joining pornhub which is weird but "fun" but he thought would that destroy his career so subway was better choice.

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Nicholas Pierno and 5 Gum.

[Yurt6]

Just recently, Clifford Rove was asked to be the spokesperson for local Philadelphia brand, Sweet Lou's Used Car, Moped, Truck, ATV, Motorcycle, Bike, and Scooter Emporium. While many thought that it wasn't the best brand to be associated with the young quarterback, Rove thought differently when they showed him his new 1993 Lamborghini Diablo. Part of being the spokesperson also means doing some advertisements for the company. In it, Rove flashes that trademark grin as well as hits a Liberty bell, declaring that there are more deals than there are bells in Philadelphia. While it is a terrible slogan, Rove didn't write it, so he's off the hook. Rove also shows up to a few dealer events every year to help drum up some business. All in all, Rove is loving the used car life, and is making a pretty penny from it too. What started out as him being approached to make an advertisement has transformed into a beast all its own. And Rove is just along the for the ride.

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[RedCydranth]

Marc is known in many circles as an avid traveler. When he jet sets across the globe, fashion is often not his main priority, but when it is, Marc always looks dapper in his black and white men's suit and trademark black tie. A company that Marc has bought ties from for MANY years, and started up in Poughkeepsie, NY, is the company called Sharper Ultimate Image Ties. With their trademark phrase "SUIT up and look Sharp. SUIT up and look Ultimate." they needed a spokesman for their brand to give pizzazz to the slogan. They looked no further than Marc, who knows the owner Devin and his husband Curtis since they went to high school together. Marc has been the ad man for Sharper Ultimate Image Ties (SUIT for short) since he was a rookie several seasons ago. His face and sharp look ties are in Men's Fashion magazines across the United States and Canada.

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