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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by DIXIE » Thu May 25, 2017 9:06 pm

Londonblue wrote:
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I used to work in Media Advertising. Our clients were far more interested in SELLING their product.
It's ALL about Making Money, you see...

Most businesses couldn't give a f**k about their image.
The BIGGER GUNS, however, might not wish to have their name associated with anything judged to be subversive but that would take second place to raking in the cash...
If that's the case why would Walkers waste money on sponsoring football shirts if it didn't generate some form of return? You've contradicted your original stance.
Been a while since Walkers had there name on a shirt ?

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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by Londonblue » Thu May 25, 2017 10:36 pm

DIXIE wrote:
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If that's the case why would Walkers waste money on sponsoring football shirts if it didn't generate some form of return? You've contradicted your original stance.
Been a while since Walkers had there name on a shirt ?
True...but they had one of the longest running sponsorship deals with Leicester. Over 14 years I believe.

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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by Wintergreen » Fri May 26, 2017 10:28 am

I know I'm an old fuddy duddy but I don't really get the wearing of replica tops; for example if you go to Cartmel Races do you feel the need to dress like a jockey?

Expensive and poor quality, they're probably the worst garment in your wardrobe and are discarded after 8 months.
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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by BahamasBluebird » Fri May 26, 2017 10:40 am

Wintergreen wrote:I know I'm an old fuddy duddy but I don't really get the wearing of replica tops; for example if you go to Cartmel Races do you feel the need to dress like a jockey?
In 2017 it's probably best not to give people ideas WG :lol:

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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by The Tomahawk Kid » Sun May 28, 2017 2:33 pm

Londonblue wrote:
The Tomahawk Kid wrote:
I used to work in Media Advertising. Our clients were far more interested in SELLING their product.
It's ALL about Making Money, you see...

Most businesses couldn't give a f**k about their image.
The BIGGER GUNS, however, might not wish to have their name associated with anything judged to be subversive but that would take second place to raking in the cash...
If that's the case why would Walkers waste money on sponsoring football shirts if it didn't generate some form of return? You've contradicted your original stance.
I think you'll find that Walkers had a huge sponsorship deal with Leicester - including the naming of the stadium.

I haven't contradicted my original stance. My original point focused on the advertising on shirts.
However, advertising - in general - can and often does work.
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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by The Tomahawk Kid » Sun May 28, 2017 2:40 pm

Wintergreen wrote:I know I'm an old fuddy duddy but I don't really get the wearing of replica tops; for example if you go to Cartmel Races do you feel the need to dress like a jockey?

Expensive and poor quality, they're probably the worst garment in your wardrobe and are discarded after 8 months.
I have a Man United shirt - no advertising on the front - and have had it for about 10 years! :D

I also have a Barrow AFC shirt (it is in fact a training top devoid of advertising but with the club badge) and looks the biz!

No need to walk around like an Advertising Board, is there?.. :D
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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by Londonblue » Sun May 28, 2017 7:23 pm

The Tomahawk Kid wrote:
Londonblue wrote:
If that's the case why would Walkers waste money on sponsoring football shirts if it didn't generate some form of return? You've contradicted your original stance.
I think you'll find that Walkers had a huge sponsorship deal with Leicester - including the naming of the stadium.

I haven't contradicted my original stance. My original point focused on the advertising on shirts.
However, advertising - in general - can and often does work.
So advertising on shirts in your opinion doesn't work, but in general it can and does. :?

I'll take your word for it, but I know that whilst advertising does have an impact on individuals, it is very difficult to pinpoint the root source.

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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by The Tomahawk Kid » Tue May 30, 2017 1:16 pm

Don't take my word for it...you could research it?
In the mean time I'll keep wearing my devoid of advertising football shirts... :D
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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by The Real Slim Azza » Tue May 30, 2017 1:21 pm

Londonblue wrote:
The Tomahawk Kid wrote:
I used to work in Media Advertising. Our clients were far more interested in SELLING their product.
It's ALL about Making Money, you see...

Most businesses couldn't give a f**k about their image.
The BIGGER GUNS, however, might not wish to have their name associated with anything judged to be subversive but that would take second place to raking in the cash...
If that's the case why would Walkers waste money on sponsoring football shirts if it didn't generate some form of return? You've contradicted your original stance.

I think if someone can remember the fact that Walkers sponsored a football team in the 90's, then the advertising they put out worked.
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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by The Tomahawk Kid » Tue May 30, 2017 2:16 pm

Was it the 90s? I honestly can't remember... :D

I do remember buying Walker's Cheese & Onion crisps - I liked them not just for the taste and quality but because of the Blue/Yellow packaging.
The Salt 'N' Vinegar were sold in Green/Yellow bags.
Previously, most brands of Cheese & Onion crisps in the UK were packaged in Green & Yellow.
I remember, at the time, wondering why Walker's had switched to Blue/Yellow?

Mmmm...Colour and Advertising...now that's a topic!
We could draw this thread out throughout the pre-season... :D
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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by geobarrovian » Tue May 30, 2017 9:25 pm

The Tomahawk Kid wrote:Was it the 90s? I honestly can't remember... :D

I do remember buying Walker's Cheese & Onion crisps - I liked them not just for the taste and quality but because of the Blue/Yellow packaging.
The Salt 'N' Vinegar were sold in Green/Yellow bags.
Previously, most brands of Cheese & Onion crisps in the UK were packaged in Green & Yellow.
I remember, at the time, wondering why Walker's had switched to Blue/Yellow?

Mmmm...Colour and Advertising...now that's a topic!
We could draw this thread out throughout the pre-season... :D
What are your favourite flavour of crisps mate?

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Re: Kit manufacturer

Post by Steelworks End » Tue May 30, 2017 10:57 pm

Lineker was once presented on screen with a Leicester shirt complete with the crisps logo. Only it was spelt with an 'N' rather than an 'L'.

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Re: Kit manufacturer

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