Blazers President, McGowan, hopes to sell naming rights to RG within year

Discussion in 'Portland Trail Blazers' started by SlyPokerDog, Nov 14, 2012.

Moderators: 6

Moderators

  1. BrianFromWA
  2. Chris Craig
  3. Darkwebs
  4. Ed O
  5. PtldPlatypus
  6. SlyPokerDog
Page 2 of 6
  1. ABM

    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    31,865
    Likes Received:
    5,785
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Commercial Real Estate
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    Speaking of chips...the Reser's Rose Garden.
     
    ABM, Nov 14, 2012
    #21
  2. BoBoBREWSKI

    BoBoBREWSKI BURP!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    14,348
    Likes Received:
    5,841
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    NW
    I could care less what the arena's official name is. Fans will still call it the Rose Garden. Obviously selling the naming rights is a huge business move, which helps the basketball side also. So I'm all for it!
     
    BoBoBREWSKI, Nov 14, 2012
    #22
  3. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

    Joined:
    Sep 17, 2008
    Messages:
    94,057
    Likes Received:
    57,204
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Portland, OR
    The Widmer Beer Garden
     
    Natebishop3, Nov 14, 2012
    #23
  4. mook

    mook The 2018-19 season was the best I've seen

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    8,309
    Likes Received:
    3,944
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Buy a recipe binder at CookbookPeople.com
    Location:
    Jolly Olde England
    First thing I thought of too. It's a really, really bad sign for your team when they completely give up on the franchise's brand by associating it so closely with sleeping. It's a massive fuck you to the few remaining fans.

    Hopefully whoever buys it is at least brand-neutral (ie, Staples) and isn't some regional/awkward-sounding brand (ie, TD Bank) or cheesy (Amway or Sleep Country).

    It's surprising this hasn't happened already. An NBA team is all about monetizing their product, be it tv ads, jerseys, tickets or beverages. In the end, more money = deeper pockets to spend on players.

    But hopefully they look at the overall brand of their franchise and not just purely the highest bidder.
     
    mook, Nov 14, 2012
    #24
  5. Mediocre Man

    Mediocre Man Mr. SportsTwo

    Joined:
    Sep 23, 2008
    Messages:
    44,783
    Likes Received:
    27,542
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Unless it is something stupid like Sleep Train, then I couldn't care less.
     
    Mediocre Man, Nov 14, 2012
    #25
  6. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2008
    Messages:
    19,094
    Likes Received:
    22,763
    Trophy Points:
    113
    The thing I hate abut selling arena naming rights to the highest bidder is it leads to a total lack of creativity, lack of respect for local traditions and some really stupid arena names (see: Sleep Train Arena).

    OKC completely missed out on calling their arena the Thunder Dome. Instead, it's the Chesapeake Energy Arena. Every time my eyes see that name, my brain interprets it as Cheapskate Energy Arena. And, I know Chesapeake Energy is owned by Thunder part owner (and proven liar) Aubrey McClendon, but isn't Chesapeake Bay between Maryland and Virginia, 1000 miles, or more, from OKC?

    So, if we must sell our soul, let's make it something uniquely Portland. Maybe paint it pink and call it the Voodoo Doughnut Dome (where's Ray Felton when you need him?).

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Nov 14, 2012
    #26
  7. RR7

    RR7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 17, 2008
    Messages:
    18,699
    Likes Received:
    13,103
    Trophy Points:
    113
    +1. Most will still call it the Rose Garden anyways.
     
    RR7, Nov 14, 2012
    #27
  8. crandc

    crandc Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 15, 2008
    Messages:
    22,852
    Likes Received:
    29,602
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Because Blazers are on a roll?
     
    crandc, Nov 14, 2012
    #28
  9. BrianFromWA

    BrianFromWA Editor in Chief Staff Member Editor in Chief

    Joined:
    Sep 9, 2008
    Messages:
    26,096
    Likes Received:
    9,073
    Trophy Points:
    113
    ...or they're about to get blown out?
     
    BrianFromWA, Nov 14, 2012
    #29
  10. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2008
    Messages:
    19,094
    Likes Received:
    22,763
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Free beef(cake)!

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Nov 14, 2012
    #30
  11. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 19, 2012
    Messages:
    33,158
    Likes Received:
    13,328
    Trophy Points:
    113
    How do we even know it will have the name Rose Garden on it?
     
    BigGameDamian, Nov 14, 2012
    #31
  12. The_Lillard_King

    The_Lillard_King Westside

    Joined:
    Sep 15, 2008
    Messages:
    12,405
    Likes Received:
    310
    Trophy Points:
    83
    Intel valut
     
    The_Lillard_King, Nov 14, 2012
    #32
  13. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

    Joined:
    Jun 17, 2009
    Messages:
    16,058
    Likes Received:
    4,034
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Tualatin
    Intel Inside Arena! I love it!
     
    Eastoff, Nov 14, 2012
    #33
  14. jlprk

    jlprk The ESPN mod is insane.

    Joined:
    Sep 25, 2009
    Messages:
    30,672
    Likes Received:
    8,852
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    retired, while you work!
    How about the Mouthwatering Philly Cheesesteak & Brewpub Dinnerhouse?
     
    jlprk, Nov 14, 2012
    #34
  15. Tince

    Tince Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 14, 2008
    Messages:
    15,508
    Likes Received:
    15,076
    Trophy Points:
    113
    If the Blazers announced the Naming Rights deal and a reduction in ticket cost on the same day and show the fans they're passing some of the revenue/savings on to them, I think it would go a long way... Won't happen though!
     
    Tince, Nov 14, 2012
    #35
  16. ABM

    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

    Joined:
    Sep 12, 2008
    Messages:
    31,865
    Likes Received:
    5,785
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Occupation:
    Commercial Real Estate
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    I need a re-cap.
     
    ABM, Nov 14, 2012
    #36
  17. Charcoal Filtered

    Charcoal Filtered Writing Team

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2009
    Messages:
    4,750
    Likes Received:
    2,426
    Trophy Points:
    113
    They could also tie the new sponsor into the first half promotion.

    Or they could trade Comcast the naming rights in exchange for broadcast rights.
    .
     
    Charcoal Filtered, Nov 14, 2012
    #37
  18. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

    Joined:
    Sep 16, 2008
    Messages:
    71,483
    Likes Received:
    60,193
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    N.E.P.
    The Burger....Ville!
     
    THE HCP, Nov 14, 2012
    #38
  19. Boob-No-More

    Boob-No-More Why you no hire big man coach?

    Joined:
    Oct 24, 2008
    Messages:
    19,094
    Likes Received:
    22,763
    Trophy Points:
    113
    As distasteful as I find this, with the Vulcan bean counters running/ruining this team for years, I'm actually surprised it's taken this long for this to happen.

    BNM
     
    Boob-No-More, Nov 14, 2012
    #39
  20. Charcoal Filtered

    Charcoal Filtered Writing Team

    Joined:
    Aug 11, 2009
    Messages:
    4,750
    Likes Received:
    2,426
    Trophy Points:
    113
    We should lobby for a sponsor that captures what Portland is.

    The Nabisco Ritz Arena... home of a whole lotta crackers.
     
    Charcoal Filtered, Nov 14, 2012
    #40
Page 2 of 6

Share This Page