RED BULL as a sponsor for pool.

JoeyA

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This thread is to generate ideas and marketing suggestions for RED BULL only.

Perhaps, after enough good suggestions are made, we can invite the RED BULL marketing professionals to cruise over the thread and consider some of our ideas.

PLEASE, no wise-cracks or "humor". We all love pool. Let's try to pull together on this one. Marketing types don't have a penchant for wise-cracking humor, especially when their job is on the line.

Please make bona fide suggestions as to how you think RED BULL could profit from sponsoring pool or pool tournaments.

I have some ideas but I will wait to hear from the rest of you guys and girls.

Thanks for your valuable input.

JoeyA
 

watchez

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I have spoken to the marketing reps at Red Bull (not about pool tournaments but other tournaments as an FYI). They only sponsor events that they are the main facilitator of --- meaning, they are in control of the organization and creating the event. They simply don't throw money at a sponsorship. So unless the pool world is ready to give up their 'expertise' in organizing a pool tournament, it isn't going to work. Obviouisly Red Bull would have to be convinced that pool is something they want to get involved in beyond the extreme sports they are with now. And with all the egos in the pool world that think just because they can draw their ball, they can run a tournament I don't see this getting organized to happen. There are few exceptions that I see such as Oscar Dominguez.
 

DAVE_M

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RedBull sponsorship is one thing.
RedBull promoting events is another.

Joey, you have the two confused. My past dealings with RedBull yielded results similar to what happened with Watchez.
 

JoeyA

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I have spoken to the marketing reps at Red Bull (not about pool tournaments but other tournaments as an FYI). They only sponsor events that they are the main facilitator of --- meaning, they are in control of the organization and creating the event. They simply don't throw money at a sponsorship. So unless the pool world is ready to give up their 'expertise' in organizing a pool tournament, it isn't going to work. Obviouisly Red Bull would have to be convinced that pool is something they want to get involved in beyond the extreme sports they are with now. And with all the egos in the pool world that think just because they can draw their ball, they can run a tournament I don't see this getting organized to happen. There are few exceptions that I see such as Oscar Dominguez.

Great post! Oscar is TOP SHELF, imo.

I was just looking at RED BULL's other website at that represent them and it is incredible. : http://www.redbull.com/us/en/browse-all-athletes

They have more athletes on their website than I have the ability to "See More" and I am pretty tenacious. I wonder if any professional pool players have attempted to obtain any sponsorship from RED BULL?

Seriously, check out how many athletes you see on their webpage.

JoeyA
 

JoeyA

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RedBull sponsorship is one thing.
RedBull promoting events is another.

Joey, you have the two confused. My past dealings with RedBull yielded results similar to what happened with Watchez.


So what are your suggestions?


JoeyA
 

Worminator

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I have spoken to the marketing reps at Red Bull (not about pool tournaments but other tournaments as an FYI). They only sponsor events that they are the main facilitator of --- meaning, they are in control of the organization and creating the event.

I do not believe that to be entirely true. Red Bull sponsors Formula One and a F1 team and they do not control either. But that is on the highest level of sponsorship.
 

Keith Jawahir

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Oscar's Mezz tour out west, and Tony Robles' Predator tour in the northeast could be a start. Any other major regional tours that could be incorporated ie midwest and southeast under a single promoter?
 

DAVE_M

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I do not believe that to be entirely true. Red Bull sponsors Formula One and a F1 team and they do not control either. But that is on the highest level of sponsorship.

While they don't control the board and acting members of Formula 1, they do own a Forumla 1 team (as you stated) and as you may know, Formula 1 cars ain't exactly cheap... Know what I'm sayin'?

http://www.infiniti-redbullracing.com/en_US

In Formula 1, Red Bull owns the car and controls the team, including who they want driving.
In pool, Red Bull would only be able to sponsor a player, not own a player.
 

elvicash

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Red Bell and other top level sponsors want eyes on their event/athletes and thus their brand. The problem as I see it is pool does not currently attract a wide audience and most of those are also participants. The thing we would need to do is to attract viewers/fans and once we have a following the companies will be their to financially support events and athletes.

What can we do as a sport to attract fans. Whether it is to have them come watch an event in person or via streaming or hopefully in the future live on a TV channel. Perhaps it will be via a reality show but to get people to know about pool and to watch it and to follow events or players. I for one think all events should get announcements in their local newspaper and what's happening in town outlets as a start. People in town near large pool events do not know the events are happening spread the word locally would be a start.

If you build it (A fan following) the sponsors will come. Whether it is football or music or extreme sports or pool the money will show up. The thing is we need the interest of a large population of fans who want to see pool and that is really not being seen currently in any event. I doubt the DCC will sell more than 2K non player daily passes all week. I asked last year and they said they sell 100-200 daily. That is one of pools bigger events in the US.

The interest to the sponsor is to use a sport to draw the attention of their current or future customers. The funding of an event or athlete has to return views of the player/events that can be accounted into future purchasing. Also keeping their brand active in the minds of viewers/fans.

In closing, I will say this I have never had a Red Bull in my life. I will definitely buy a case the day they sponsor a pool tourney or player. So Red Bull you have a customer waiting. Until that time the leaders in our industry need to attract some viewer interest somehow then the money will come.
 

cleary

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Great post! Oscar is TOP SHELF, imo.

I was just looking at RED BULL's other website at that represent them and it is incredible. : http://www.redbull.com/us/en/browse-all-athletes

They have more athletes on their website than I have the ability to "See More" and I am pretty tenacious. I wonder if any professional pool players have attempted to obtain any sponsorship from RED BULL?

Seriously, check out how many athletes you see on their webpage.

JoeyA

And you don't see any common theme in their sponsored athletes? None at all? Really?

I don't think sponsoring a pool players is exactly in their business model. If you can't figure out why, you probably play really good.
 

SJDinPHX

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So what are your suggestions?


JoeyA

Joey, I think what Dave and Watchez are saying is...Red Bull would be more apt to sponsor a top player (SVB, Alex etc.) rather than a tournament. This would be a relatively small investment, for them to get all the exposure they need (or want) in the pool world...As usual, the lack of an organization to negotiate 'anything' further with, is still our major negative. It would be great, if that were to improve someday. It would open the door for many potential sponsors. Pool player's have to someday realize, no one is going to do it for them. Pool is enjoyed by millions, world wide, but until a marketing genius (like Ahearn) comes along, we will always take a back seat to games with a smaller following, like snooker, and bowling.

The player's MUST come together and do it for themselves, just like the PBA and Poker did....Hopefully, the damage pro-player's have done to their 'Casino' affiliation, can be somehow mended...Pool, is just like Jai-Alai, in that the player's are human, and they can (and do) talk to each other ! And, unlike the luck involved in cards or Horse/Dog racing, we must somehow get rid of the stigma of 'fixing' games, for major sponsorship to ever become a reality !...Bowlers and Card player's did it, why can't we ?
 

screamingelvis

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MHO: Joey- Red Bull execs must visit turning stone, Valley Forge, and perhaps some large amateur tournaments to see the opportunities available to them. Marketing people need these experiences not to judge but rather evaluate target audiences. Their involvement may great (sponsorship wise) but how they feel exactly what the fit is may surprise you, They just want to sell more product....

Now cooperation w/ these people even if subtle changes were made in different formats or whatever people have to keep in mind that Red Bull could be an on ramp for broadcasting.
 

poQet trainer

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extreme spoerts and other sportsin general makes sense for red-bull. how is pool related? maybe speed pool, while dodging punches. I would love to see earl strickland go off on everyone with a couple of red-bulls in him, NOW THATS ENTERTANMENT]!!!!! yeah, it won't happen, becuse pool for the non-player is boring to watch, the games too slow. I can't think of anyway that redbull would be willing to get involved. and they got involved with an american soccer team, in america. that takes BALLS
 

Blue Hog ridr

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Marketing types don't have a penchant for wise-cracking humor, especially when their job is on the line.

Yes they do Joey. Look how many Bill Boards, and commercials that are directed at a persons Funny Bone.

I saw one on a Bus. Picture of a Corvette. Under it, the word Baby.

Then next to it, a picture of a liter of Castrol Oil. Under it, the words, Baby Oil.

Humor markets the same as seeing how many times the person in the commercial or voice over can say the word, "Tide". in one minute.

A good Ad can and will play on any emotion. If it makes you chuckle, the next time that you see the product on the shelf, you may remember that commercial that made you laugh.
 

jbob

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RED BULL as a sponsor for pool

Ok, JoeyA, I think you have stumped us on how Red Bull could profit from pool. Give us your ideas.

(no offense, but I don't see Red Bull associating with pool, golf, bowling, or similar sports.)
 

Dockter

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I think they would be interested in sponsoring individual tournament pro's. A few years ago I was into the gaming scene and I know some of the better teams got sponsored.

As far as them throwing money at the sport or tournaments, I just don't see it happening without their complete control. There is just to many bad things that have happened ( dumping, tantrums, lack of leadership within the organization, players not getting paid ) not to mention the gambling on the side. If there is any chance of controversy they will be hesitant to jump in.
 
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