Roast The latest brain fart from our administration

[brucetiki]

who cares? they made a request and it got knocked back?

why is that a brain fart?

It's a brain fart because it's a stupid idea to replace an Australian/SA flag with that of a club's marketing campaign, and an ordinary campaign like that.

It was something that Charles Sturt were always going to knock back so why even bother coming up with the idea.

Our marketing department gets dumber by the day

 

[Cap]

It's a brain fart because it's a stupid idea to replace an Australian/SA flag with that of a club's marketing campaign, and an ordinary campaign like that.

It was something that Charles Sturt were always going to knock back so why even bother coming up with the idea.

Our marketing department gets dumber by the day

give me a break.

you think it is a brain fart because you are looking to have a crack at the AFC.

everyone else sees it as an Idea that was floated but rejected, nothing ventured nothing gained.

 

[AFC979810]

Can't believe this awesome news story isn't on the front page of CNN and the BBC. Huge news.

 

[Slippery Pete]

Are these the earth-shattering decisions councils make on a daily basis?

This story is not news-worthy.

 

[Slippery Pete]

By the way.....how about the councillor all decked out in his Crows gear, telling us all how he arrived at this world-changing decision. Amateur hour of the highest (or lowest) order.

I wonder if he asked for a LeBron James-style special?

 

[AFC979810]

By the way.....how about the councillor all decked out in his Crows gear, telling us all how he arrived at this world-changing decision. Amateur hour of the highest (or lowest) order.

I wonder if he asked for a LeBron James-style special?

Look forward to the ESPN 30for30 documentary coming out on this story. The behind the scenes interviews will be epic. Rumour is they interview the guy who raises and takes down the flags (as he laughs his way to the bank to collect his $300 cheque).

 

[brucetiki]

give me a break.

you think it is a brain fart because you are looking to have a crack at the AFC.

everyone else sees it as an Idea that was floated but rejected, nothing ventured nothing gained.

In isolation, yes I agree with your last paragraph.

In the context of the growing list of fails from the marketing department, this is another fail from them, hence the brain fart reference.

 

[King Elvis]

In this case what did they do wrong

In this case, not a lot; worth asking the question.

What goals have they kicked over the last few years would be a better question?

 

[Crow-eater]

Adelaide Crows ‏@Adelaide_FC 8s
Who needs a flagpole when you can borrow a 24-storey building?! #crowified

 

[AFC3000]

Adelaide Crows ‏@Adelaide_FC 8s
Who needs a flagpole when you can borrow a 24-storey building?! #crowified

The Tweet below.

"City goers keep an eye on Adelaide InterContinental Hotel on River Torrens "

An 18 metre high Crows decal. Sounds like the flag pole was just one of several things.

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2014-03-19/19th-man-to-crowify-city

 

[Crow-eater]

The Tweet below.

"City goers keep an eye on Adelaide InterContinental Hotel on River Torrens "

An 18 metre high Crows decal. Sounds like the flag pole was just one of several things.

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2014-03-19/19th-man-to-crowify-city

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That's pretty good actually...

 

[Cap]

That's pretty good actually...

I agree, that is pretty bloody good.

beats the flag pole too.

 

[Crow-eater]

I agree, that is pretty bloody good.

beats the flag pole too.

The fact they've made a competition for business owners as well will help get the colours up around the city.

I like it.

 

[AFC3000]

That's pretty good actually...

Not a bad view from the oval depending on trees, but would be easily spotted from the river area, King William Road, and walking across the bridge, hopefully after a Showdown win.

 

[Vooligan]

The Tweet below.

"City goers keep an eye on Adelaide InterContinental Hotel on River Torrens "

An 18 metre high Crows decal. Sounds like the flag pole was just one of several things.

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2014-03-19/19th-man-to-crowify-city

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HA!! That is damn awesome. The Port fans will not like this one bit.

I love this so much.

 

[Bicks]

Who GAF????

In reference to the OP...

 

[Justinpa1]

This is a great idea, and will look awesome, you will get a great view of it at the terrace bar at the back of the Riverbank stand! Port won't like this one bit!

Is an extension of the 19th man branding, as the Seattle Seahawks do exactly the same thing, they went one better and got a skyscraper to illuminate certain floor lighting to show a giant ten storey 12, for their 12th man supporters thing that has become the most well known club branding in all sports in the US.

 

[Justinpa1]

I think this thread needs to be renamed to - brilliant piece of marketing by our club!

 

[JP Sauce]

The Tweet below.

"City goers keep an eye on Adelaide InterContinental Hotel on River Torrens "

An 18 metre high Crows decal. Sounds like the flag pole was just one of several things.

http://www.afc.com.au/news/2014-03-19/19th-man-to-crowify-city

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This is pretty cool. We should be trying to get as much AFC-related stuff as we possibly can put up in town.

Paint Adelaide blue, yellow and red.

 

[spexau]

Just saw that on twitter. Great idea

 

[AFC979810]

OP might have gone off a bit premature. Obviously the flag was a small part of a bigger marketing strategy to paint Adelaide Blue, Yellow and Red!!!

Great initiative and would be awesome if Adelaide gets behind it.

Wonder how long till little brother tries to copy.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

HA!! That is damn awesome. The Port fans will not like this one bit.

I love this so much.

Who cares if they like it or not.

I like it as it makes a massive statement that big business in Adelaide are not afraid to do business with us and a huge impact on the city skyline.

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

OP might have gone off a bit premature. Obviously the flag was a small part of a bigger marketing strategy to paint Adelaide Blue, Yellow and Red!!!

Great initiative and would be awesome if Adelaide gets behind it.

Wonder how long till little brother tries to copy.

Agree and other councils will jump at it I reckon. I just feel, they didn't want to cause a shit storm as it was on Port Road.

They should hit up the Adelaide City council and chuck one on the Main North Road at Medindie leading into the city.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Best marketing is winning games, we do this and your brand takes care of itself

 

[alex_is_on_fire]

Best marketing is winning games, we do this and your brand takes care of itself

Not really.

North Melbourne were the team of the 90's and had the most marketable player and still couldn't rub two dollar coins together.

Winning games helps build your audience, not necessarily your profit and losses or your likability.