Is there anything in a sports telecast that isn't sponsored these days? Hmm. Let me think...
Ball? Sponsored. Uniforms? Sponsored. Stadium? Sponsored. Event title? Sponsored. Score bug? Sponsored. Play of the day? Sponsored. Instant Replays? Sponsored. Zamboni? Sponsored. Pregame show? Sponsored. Halftime show? Sponsored. Post-game show? Sponsored. Announcers' suits? Sponsored. Race team? Sponsored. Game stats? Sponsored. Tailgate area? Sponsored. Starting lineups? Sponsored. Shot clock? Sponsored. Game highlights? Sponsored. Event program? Sponsored. Gloves? Sponsored. Armbands, wristbands, headbands, marching bands? Sponsored.
Well, I guess that settles it then. There is nothing else left to sponsor in sports television...
[sound of crickets...]
[more sound of crickets...]
Oh wait! I've got it! The fans! What about the fans!?! I can't believe that no one has thought to sponsor the fans! If you'll excuse me, I've got to get New York on the line. I may be sitting on a gold mine...
2 comments:
At least we used to have sponsors. I've lost some work already from cancelled LPGA remotes. Do you know how many golf tournaments are sponsored by banks? This recession will impact all of us in this business.
I certainly hope it's just a bubble! Besides, if it's sports people will still sit at home, drink beer and watch it. Maybe even more so during strenuous times.
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