» Redskins Training Camp Built by The Home Depot

oafusp · Hog Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 1977 Location: VA

FanBall has been mocking this title for a week or two now. I thought they were joking, but this summer Redskins Training Camp really is sponsored by The Home Depot.

At first you'd think Danny was up to turning camp into a carnival again...but this has Joe Gibbs written all over it.
Many know, but those that don't...Joe Gibbs NASCAR Team sponser is The Home Depot, which made him become close friends with The Home Depot founder AND owner of the Atlanta Falcons ...Arthur Blank.

So, because it is Gibbs I will overlook the tacky orange Home Depot logos when I visit camp. Gibbs even mentioned in his comeback speech that taking the jog was a good thing for his sponsers and that they were exicted. Afterall, America supports marketing right?

My question is, does Arthur Blank even make his own team (Falcons) call their training camp "Falcons Training Camp Built by The Home Depot"?????????????

BossHog

JansenFan · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 3:20 pm Post subject:

You nailed that one on the head BH. He could talk you into giving him your dinner when you haven't eaten in a week and he has a full plate in front of him.

Redskins1974 · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 3:26 pm Post subject:

The other part of the equation probably lies with Snyder joining Gibbs' racing team in an ownership capacity. I bet it's all tied in somehow.

BH - you're right as usual... Snyder's marketing skills are top notch!

oafusp · Hog Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 1977 Location: VA

I think it was in Gibbs contract to allow his sponsors get free pub. Nah, nothing these days is free.

I just strikes me cause I totally remember Gibbs mentioning that his "coming back" is "good for his NASCAR sponsors".

REDEEMEDSKIN · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 3:49 pm Post subject:

The true litmus test of Snyder's skilz will be his putting the bright orange Home Depot patches on the jerseys this year. Move over Steinbrenner!!!! Snyder coming through!!!!!

Hey, it could happen.

Jake · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:05 pm Post subject:

Wasn't it called that last year? Hmm

Chris Luva Luva · --- Joined: 28 Jul 2003 Posts: 17816 Location: AJT

oafusp · Hog Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Posts: 1977 Location: VA

Practice Jersey???:

RedskinsFreak

REDEEMEDSKIN · Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2004 4:13 pm Post subject:

DieselFan · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:38 am Post subject:

This is cross promotion at it's finest. Home Depot capitalizing on it's association with Gibbs association with the Redskins. Likewise, Synder going in with FedEx and Gibbs on a Nascar team. As a Marketing guy myself...it's just music to my ears.

One thing I've admired from Day One about Snyder (as Boss pointed out) is his marketing saavy. He's brilliant. Though others might mock him, they are really wishing they had thought of it first.

Redskins Training Camp Built by Home Depot. That's freakin' brilliant. I love capitalism!

skin_to_the_bone · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2004 8:54 am Post subject:

I really think this is just the beginning, next we may have our players being involved in "Habitat for Humanity" which is sponsered by the Home Depot as well. Or we will promoting Interstate Batteries next. Hell who knows, but I think its great for all parties involved, especially if we get into a "Pro Stewart / Anti- Gordon" promotion. I'll drink to that! Drinking