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Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on February 24, 2012 at 11:58am

I'm not really arguing anything, just questioning Leica's adverstising judgment.  I got nuthin' but respect and admiration for Mr. MacAskill's abilities.  And I am pleased as punch that he can get people to pay him to ride. 

But I wonder how effective it is to just associate your logo with some ad that otherwise does not have any obvious association with your product.

Craig S. said:

No matter how expensive the camera or lens for product placement, I could not ride like that nor any one  i know.

Moot argument.

Joe Studer said:

And Leica cameras at that.  When I saw your post, I was thinking "OK, maybe a Hero, or a Contour, or something a rider would use to tape his/her ride."  But a Leica shooter?  They might as well have been advertising for Domino's Pizza.  RedBull got more play in that ad than Leica did.

Kevin C said:

I would never have guessed that 6+ minute video was selling cameras. 

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on February 24, 2012 at 12:07pm

And thus my surprise after viewing the video. Leica? Could just as easily have been Cialis or Depends.

Joe Studer said:

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But I wonder how effective it is to just associate your logo with some ad that otherwise does not have any obvious association with your product.

Craig S. said:

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Joe Studer said:

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Kevin C said:

I would never have guessed that 6+ minute video was selling cameras. 

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Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on February 24, 2012 at 12:16pm

Precisely.

Kevin C said:

And thus my surprise after viewing the video. Leica? Could just as easily have been Cialis or Depends.

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Permalink Reply by Craig S. on February 24, 2012 at 1:11pm

Professionally, I'm testing Depends under garments.  May I count upon you and Kevin as sponsors?

Joe Studer said:

Precisely.

Kevin C said:

And thus my surprise after viewing the video. Leica? Could just as easily have been Cialis or Depends.

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Permalink Reply by Joe Studer 8.0 mi on February 24, 2012 at 6:14pm

Assuming that you wear them during your trials routine on a 1970s Schwinn step-through, absolutely.

But then, that's just an everyday late-July ride for you, right?

 
Craig S. said:

Professionally, I'm testing Depends under garments.  May I count upon you and Kevin as sponsors?

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Permalink Reply by Kevin C Dormant on February 24, 2012 at 6:18pm

As attractive as that offer is Craig, I'm going to have to get back to you. I'm still trying to cut a deal with an astronaut.

Joe Studer said:

Assuming that you wear them during your trials routine on a 1970s Schwinn step-through, absolutely.

But then, that's just an everyday late-July ride for you, right?

 
Craig S. said:

Professionally, I'm testing Depends under garments.  May I count upon you and Kevin as sponsors?

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