Author Topic: Why can't BB's endorse like this (Read 9332 times)

Tre · « **Reply #25 on:** May 04, 2006, 02:22:32 PM »

Quote from: Chico_Holiday on May 04, 2006, 02:17:41 PM

Because they are not athletes......

A 'celebrity endorser' doesn't have to be an athlete. He/she just needs to be a recognizable face or personality in a given field.

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #26 on:** May 04, 2006, 02:42:35 PM »

Quote from: Tre on May 04, 2006, 02:22:32 PM

A 'celebrity endorser' doesn't have to be an athlete. He/she just needs to be a recognizable face or personality in a given field.

And unfortunately outside of the hardcore bodybuilding circle NO ONE would know who the hell Ronnie Coleman or Jay Cutler are, in turn no one would buy a product that is endorsed by someone the general population has never heard of.

I love my Foreman grill btw. most invaluable food invention of the last little while.

BayGBM · « **Reply #27 on:** May 04, 2006, 02:46:33 PM »

Quote from: Tre on May 04, 2006, 12:58:05 PM

How many physique competitors (and wannabes) own a George Foreman grill?

My guess is quite a few. I've met several bodybuilders that have and use those grilling machines.

240 is Back · « **Reply #28 on:** May 04, 2006, 03:03:45 PM »

Athletes don't have to be smart enough to market themselves.

They just have to be smart enough to hire someone smart enough to do it for them

Tre · « **Reply #29 on:** May 04, 2006, 03:07:21 PM »

Quote from: Captain Equipoise on May 04, 2006, 02:42:35 PM

And unfortunately outside of the hardcore bodybuilding circle NO ONE would know who the hell Ronnie Coleman or Jay Cutler are, in turn no one would buy a product that is endorsed by someone the general population has never heard of.

Right. You sell to your captive audience.

They buy powders and pageant tickets...why not sell them grills and other stuff?

brianX · « **Reply #30 on:** May 04, 2006, 03:15:49 PM »

It would help if Ronnie had some actual fame. Right now, he's the big black guy who ran around in flippers on the Jay Leno show.

onlyme · « **Reply #31 on:** May 04, 2006, 03:36:13 PM »

Quote from: brianX on May 04, 2006, 03:15:49 PM

It would help if Ronnie had some actual fame. Right now, he's the big black guy who ran around in flippers on the Jay Leno show.

Now thats funny and real

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #32 on:** May 04, 2006, 03:52:46 PM »

Quote from: brianX on May 04, 2006, 03:15:49 PM

It would help if Ronnie had some actual fame. Right now, he's the big black guy who ran around in flippers on the Jay Leno show.

I think he totally killed the image of bodybuilding when he appeared on Leno, I don't think anyone understood the gibberish that was coming out his mouth. Just made bodybuilders look like a bunch of retards on juice.

Drij · « **Reply #33 on:** May 04, 2006, 04:01:55 PM »

I didn't buy the GF Grill because of GF.

Palpatine Q · « **Reply #34 on:** May 04, 2006, 04:05:01 PM »

Quote from: Captain Equipoise on May 04, 2006, 02:42:35 PM

And unfortunately outside of the hardcore bodybuilding circle NO ONE would know who the hell Ronnie Coleman or Jay Cutler are, in turn no one would buy a product that is endorsed by someone the general population has never heard of.

I love my Foreman grill btw. most invaluable food invention of the last little while.

Yep. George Foreman has a very high "Q" score. I doubt Ronnie coleman has one at all.

Bob Bonham · « **Reply #35 on:** May 04, 2006, 05:05:11 PM »

Truth being, most bodybuilders don't know how to project the personality and warmth that George does. He is a natural salesman.
Arnold was humorus and bigger than life too. He would have sold a million.
Thats whats missing in this sport.Not trash talking at a press conference.

ARMZ · « **Reply #36 on:** May 04, 2006, 06:12:42 PM »

Anybody here gonna buy the Hulk Hogan grill??

dknole · « **Reply #37 on:** May 04, 2006, 06:26:54 PM »

In fact, Hulk Hogan and Foreman have the same agent, Hulk's agent did not get a response to his query, so george said yes. i say that on Jay Leno last night too. Hogan has a line of vitamins and stuff coming out. he is always on Bubba's radio show www.btls.com

Captain Equipoise · « **Reply #38 on:** May 04, 2006, 08:02:02 PM »

Quote from: dknole on May 04, 2006, 06:26:54 PM

In fact, Hulk Hogan and Foreman have the same agent, Hulk's agent did not get a response to his query, so george said yes. i say that on Jay Leno last night too. Hogan has a line of vitamins and stuff coming out. he is always on Bubba's radio show www.btls.com

ROFL... the only vitamins Hogan's been taking for the last 30 years (as noted in his book) is Dbol

thisiskeith12 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 04, 2006, 08:04:06 PM »

Quote from: dknole on May 04, 2006, 06:26:54 PM

In fact, Hulk Hogan and Foreman have the same agent, Hulk's agent did not get a response to his query, so george said yes. i say that on Jay Leno last night too. Hogan has a line of vitamins and stuff coming out. he is always on Bubba's radio show www.btls.com

Bubba is awesome! I like him more than Howard!

bmacsys · « **Reply #40 on:** May 05, 2006, 05:15:54 AM »

Quote from: onlyme on May 04, 2006, 12:51:07 PM

Did you hear how much George Foreman got for selling out his rights to the George Foreman Grill. $137 million. That is after how many years making many millions of dollars (upwards of $40 million a year George made himself from sales). I heard awhile back the grill has sold over $1 billion in units.

Also, Hulk Hogan was the orginal person they asked to endorse the grill. He said no so they got George. You think Hulk s kicking himself in the ass. Now Hulk is coming out with his own grill. I would say a little late.

Why can't pro BB do this. They need to market themselves more

George seems like a real good guy. His second career after he made his come back paid off for him. I remember in 1987 when he announced his come back I laughed at him. Boy I was wrong.

LuciusFox · « **Reply #41 on:** May 05, 2006, 11:59:33 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on May 04, 2006, 03:03:45 PM

Athletes don't have to be smart enough to market themselves.

They just have to be smart enough to hire someone smart enough to do it for them

Who would be a good choice to do this?

thisiskeith12 · « **Reply #42 on:** May 05, 2006, 12:00:06 PM »

Quote from: LuciusFox on May 05, 2006, 11:59:33 AM

Who would be a good choice to do this?

Drew Rosenhaus!

LuciusFox · « **Reply #43 on:** May 05, 2006, 12:01:17 PM »

Quote from: thisiskeith12 on May 05, 2006, 12:00:06 PM

Drew Rosenhaus!

Hahahahaha....what a greedy....man

240 is Back · « **Reply #44 on:** May 05, 2006, 12:03:29 PM »

Drew Rosenhaus is hit or miss. He's good for some folks, but what he did with TO and Javon Walker hurt them.

I recommend BBers get in touch with someone who has marketing/business/competition knowledge, a strong grasp of the BBing industry climate, as well as the graphic and web design skills needed to propel this idea.

thisiskeith12 · « **Reply #45 on:** May 05, 2006, 12:05:03 PM »

Quote from: LuciusFox on May 05, 2006, 12:01:17 PM

Hahahahaha....what a greedy....man

But a man devoted to his clients and gets the job done, much like someone else I know devoted to their so called "clients" however he does business for free!

Actually I've met him a few times and he's quite nice 240.

240 is Back · « **Reply #46 on:** May 05, 2006, 12:06:28 PM »

You met Drew? Tell more!

gtbro1 · « **Reply #47 on:** May 05, 2006, 12:09:28 PM »

Quote from: Naked4Jesus on May 04, 2006, 12:57:21 PM

I think part of the reason the whole concept was so brilliant is that George is known for his hearty appetite and everyone can relate to George being associated with anything relating to food. It was a winning combination that may not have worked as well with anyone else. Additionally, George is embraced as a true athlete in this society while Hogan's ring antics are choreographed and therefore without merit with regards to relating to sporting events. Professional wrestling is considered entertainment. Thus George endorsing a healthy way to eat is more credible.

I agree...he always talked about eat'n hamburgers

thisiskeith12 · « **Reply #48 on:** May 05, 2006, 12:10:20 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on May 05, 2006, 12:06:28 PM

You met Drew? Tell more!

He was on the field at a Bills game a few years ago, I think it was McGahee's first start against the Arizona Cardinals. Anyway, my friend who works at the Livingston County News up there got me a press pass and we walked over to meet him, got our picture with him and he was really nice. He took the picture with us while on his cell phone, a busy man but knows what matters.

240 is Back · « **Reply #49 on:** May 05, 2006, 12:14:05 PM »

He is one rich dude. You should have laid down under the wheels of his Benz and tried to cash in.