View Full Version : New MLS Advertisers?
pupusa3000
19 Sep 2002, 11:57 PM
During the last couple of MLS games, I have noticed some new advertising boards (I forget what they actually call them.) on the fields. I have seen Radioshack and AT&T Wireless. Are these the companys that Don Garber mentioned that would be advertising with MLS. Do any of them consider becoming partners with MLS. Since many of you might know the details or can find out please post because this might be good for the league.
jmeissen0
20 Sep 2002, 12:03 AM
remember that teams control the sign boards... so they might have deals with companies that mls doesn't have deals with
ElJefe
20 Sep 2002, 02:22 AM
I believe that Radio Shack is a league-wide deal because I've seen their signboards on TV at every stadium. But I never saw any announcement.
However, I think that AT&T Wireless is pretty much just a local deal for the MetroStars and for DC United.
tcmahoney
20 Sep 2002, 02:27 AM
Hey, ElJefe, I've been meaning to ask this question: Who were the Medeival Times that I saw last year on the signboards at Burn games?
Northside Rovers
20 Sep 2002, 12:36 PM
Originally posted by tcmahoney
Hey, ElJefe, I've been meaning to ask this question: Who were the Medeival Times that I saw last year on the signboards at Burn games?
A local restuarant chain that helped sponsor the team mascot.
I think they bailed this season.
TOTC
20 Sep 2002, 12:40 PM
I believe, however, that ADT is for real. They sponsored the halftime shows during the World Cup, and their signage was facing towards the camera during the United-Burn game on 9/19.
I would venture a guess that the ADT logo will be on the backs of United jerseys next season. ADT, security, homeland, all that jazz.
ElJefe
20 Sep 2002, 01:43 PM
Originally posted by tcmahoney
Hey, ElJefe, I've been meaning to ask this question: Who were the Medeival Times that I saw last year on the signboards at Burn games?
Medieval-themed dinner theater. Basically, it's an arena where there was jousting and stuff. (All fake, of course. Sort of like pro wrestling.) Meanwhile, the patrons are seated at tables around the arena, and about 10 feet about the floor, eating a big-ass meal with no utensils.
They used to provide the black Andalusian stallion and rider for the Burn's mascot. But now, the Burn are sponsored by the Las Colinas Equestrian Center, who provide a black Arabian and rider for the Burn's mascot. Frankly, I liked the stallion better than the Arabian. It was a horse with some substance, some "oomph," as a opposed to the Arabian's more "graceful" lines.
monster
20 Sep 2002, 01:49 PM
Originally posted by ElJefe
Medieval-themed dinner theater. Basically, it's an arena where there was jousting and stuff. (All fake, of course. Sort of like pro wrestling.) Meanwhile, the patrons are seated at tables around the arena, and about 10 feet about the floor, eating a big-ass meal with no utensils.
Sorry, couldn't resist:
http://home.swipnet.se/~w-16679/movies/cable.jpg
Bora Fan
20 Sep 2002, 01:50 PM
What about the Michellen tire ads that are on the broadcasts? WC to MLS SUM deal?
ElJefe
20 Sep 2002, 02:06 PM
Originally posted by monster
Sorry, couldn't resist:
http://home.swipnet.se/~w-16679/movies/cable.jpg
That's it, precisely, right down to the paper crowns.
rocketeer22
20 Sep 2002, 03:39 PM
ADT was brought on through SUM I believe and when this was announced, they were to take over sponsorship of DEFENDER of the year.
By the way, how does a "league" run team like Dallas end up with Frosted Flakes on their Jersey and investor-operated team like DC end up without one?
Sachin
20 Sep 2002, 11:41 PM
Originally posted by rocketeer22
ADT was brought on through SUM I believe and when this was announced, they were to take over sponsorship of DEFENDER of the year.
By the way, how does a "league" run team like Dallas end up with Frosted Flakes on their Jersey and investor-operated team like DC end up without one?
Simple: MLS wants $10K per game for DC and a smaller amount for Dallas. DC, Galaxy and Metro have the highest shirt rates.
Sachin
seahawkdad
21 Sep 2002, 01:59 AM
Originally posted by rocketeer22
By the way, how does a "league" run team like Dallas end up with Frosted Flakes on their Jersey...
I saw those. Somehow Frosted Flakes just don't go well with a soccer uniform.
I mean, really. Just what kind of a tough guy image do you get with 'Frosted Flakes' plastered all over your back???
dawgpound2
21 Sep 2002, 02:04 AM
Originally posted by seahawkdad
I saw those. Somehow Frosted Flakes just don't go well with a soccer uniform.
I mean, really. Just what kind of a tough guy image do you get with 'Frosted Flakes' plastered all over your back???
True, but how would you like to have to be the "enforcer" for the Mighty Ducks!?!
BenReilly
21 Sep 2002, 09:07 AM
Originally posted by seahawkdad
I saw those. Somehow Frosted Flakes just don't go well with a soccer uniform.
I mean, really. Just what kind of a tough guy image do you get with 'Frosted Flakes' plastered all over your back???
Um. yeah, good point. OTOH, look at some of the NASCAR sponsors. I mean, Tide?
efren95
21 Sep 2002, 09:14 AM
Originally posted by BenReilly
Um. yeah, good point. OTOH, look at some of the NASCAR sponsors. I mean, Tide?
Because they need to wash up their mouth...
You should hear the obscenities and profanities pronounced all over the track...
Northside Rovers
21 Sep 2002, 09:17 AM
Originally posted by seahawkdad
I mean, really. Just what kind of a tough guy image do you get with 'Frosted Flakes' plastered all over your back???
Tough enough to beat DC United in their own backyard.
Enjoy watching us in the playoffs.
JacksonJazz#9
21 Sep 2002, 09:35 AM
as far as kelloggs and frosted flakes go, im just glad MLS has a big sponser like kelloggs. a lot of potential signage in stores if they could get the mls cup winner on a box of frosted flakes. i wouldnt mind having frosted flakes on the back of my jersey.... BUT... "tampax" on the back of my jersey, i might have a problem with.. leave that for the WUSA
jmeissen0
22 Sep 2002, 03:15 AM
Originally posted by JacksonJazz#9
as far as kelloggs and frosted flakes go, im just glad MLS has a big sponser like kelloggs. a lot of potential signage in stores if they could get the mls cup winner on a box of frosted flakes. i wouldnt mind having frosted flakes on the back of my jersey.... BUT... "tampax" on the back of my jersey, i might have a problem with.. leave that for the WUSA
lol, i was actually going to post the same thing for "tampax"
the other thing is that i'm not sure if you knew that frosted flakes did have the earthquakes on their box after they won the title... i got a box for that very reason (liking frosted flakes didn't hurt either though)
-jim
TOTC
24 Sep 2002, 12:16 PM
Originally posted by seahawkdad
I saw those. Somehow Frosted Flakes just don't go well with a soccer uniform.
I mean, really. Just what kind of a tough guy image do you get with 'Frosted Flakes' plastered all over your back???
Or BIMBO for Guadalajara?????