New Advertising at Wrigley

[jstraw]

<!--quoteo(post=83228:date=Mar 18 2010, 12:52 PM:name=Destined)-->QUOTE (Destined @ Mar 18 2010, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I was Seattle that weekend getting ready for an Alaskan Cruise...<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Cabin boy?

[Destined]

<!--quoteo(post=83229:date=Mar 18 2010, 10:53 AM:name=jstraw)-->QUOTE (jstraw @ Mar 18 2010, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=83228:date=Mar 18 2010, 12:52 PM:name=Destined)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Destined @ Mar 18 2010, 12:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I was Seattle that weekend getting ready for an Alaskan Cruise...<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Cabin boy?
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You wish, wiener boy.

[rok]

Lame artist rendering from the Trib...
It looks like something that Sully photoshopped in between drags.

[leonardsipes]

<!--quoteo(post=83197:date=Mar 18 2010, 10:38 AM:name=veryzer)-->QUOTE (veryzer @ Mar 18 2010, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->For what it's worth, a jumbotron is not only necessary, it's way way overdue. This is the 21st century for the love of Christ. I'm so tired of this team clinging to a past that was never ever kind to it in the first place. we're so far behind the rest of the world when it comes to technology and advertising. It's time to part with the losing tadition and and embrace a new future, one that includes things like jumbotrons, urinals, spacious clubhouses, parking lots, and......winning championships.

I not only welcome the idea of a jumbotron, I embrace it. It's time we modernized. In fact, I would've been happy with the complete destruction of Wrigley and a newer more modern replica in it's place. I'm a Cub fan, not a Wrigley fan, though I do love wrigley for what it is.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Great point, but if the jumbotron blocks Butch's field of vision, the squirrels might be able to get him.

[jstraw]

<!--quoteo(post=83258:date=Mar 18 2010, 04:15 PM:name=leonardsipes)-->QUOTE (leonardsipes @ Mar 18 2010, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=83197:date=Mar 18 2010, 10:38 AM:name=veryzer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (veryzer @ Mar 18 2010, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->For what it's worth, a jumbotron is not only necessary, it's way way overdue. This is the 21st century for the love of Christ. I'm so tired of this team clinging to a past that was never ever kind to it in the first place. we're so far behind the rest of the world when it comes to technology and advertising. It's time to part with the losing tadition and and embrace a new future, one that includes things like jumbotrons, urinals, spacious clubhouses, parking lots, and......winning championships.

I not only welcome the idea of a jumbotron, I embrace it. It's time we modernized. In fact, I would've been happy with the complete destruction of Wrigley and a newer more modern replica in it's place. I'm a Cub fan, not a Wrigley fan, though I do love wrigley for what it is.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Great point, but if the jumbotron blocks Butch's field of vision, the squirrels might be able to get him.
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The squirrel's nuts are already in his eyes.

[1060Ivy]

<!--quoteo(post=83262:date=Mar 18 2010, 04:30 PM:name=jstraw)-->QUOTE (jstraw @ Mar 18 2010, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=83258:date=Mar 18 2010, 04:15 PM:name=leonardsipes)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (leonardsipes @ Mar 18 2010, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=83197:date=Mar 18 2010, 10:38 AM:name=veryzer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (veryzer @ Mar 18 2010, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->For what it's worth, a jumbotron is not only necessary, it's way way overdue. This is the 21st century for the love of Christ. I'm so tired of this team clinging to a past that was never ever kind to it in the first place. we're so far behind the rest of the world when it comes to technology and advertising. It's time to part with the losing tadition and and embrace a new future, one that includes things like jumbotrons, urinals, spacious clubhouses, parking lots, and......winning championships.

I not only welcome the idea of a jumbotron, I embrace it. It's time we modernized. In fact, I would've been happy with the complete destruction of Wrigley and a newer more modern replica in it's place. I'm a Cub fan, not a Wrigley fan, though I do love wrigley for what it is.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Great point, but if the jumbotron blocks Butch's field of vision, the squirrels might be able to get him.
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The squirrel's nuts are already in his eyes.
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OK, enough is enough.

When you accuse an innocent squirrel of snorkeling Butch. Is there no decency?

Someone has to protect the squirrel.

[Destined]

<!--quoteo(post=83273:date=Mar 18 2010, 03:21 PM:name=1060Ivy)-->QUOTE (1060Ivy @ Mar 18 2010, 03:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=83262:date=Mar 18 2010, 04:30 PM:name=jstraw)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (jstraw @ Mar 18 2010, 04:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=83258:date=Mar 18 2010, 04:15 PM:name=leonardsipes)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (leonardsipes @ Mar 18 2010, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec--><!--quoteo(post=83197:date=Mar 18 2010, 10:38 AM:name=veryzer)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (veryzer @ Mar 18 2010, 10:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->For what it's worth, a jumbotron is not only necessary, it's way way overdue. This is the 21st century for the love of Christ. I'm so tired of this team clinging to a past that was never ever kind to it in the first place. we're so far behind the rest of the world when it comes to technology and advertising. It's time to part with the losing tadition and and embrace a new future, one that includes things like jumbotrons, urinals, spacious clubhouses, parking lots, and......winning championships.

I not only welcome the idea of a jumbotron, I embrace it. It's time we modernized. In fact, I would've been happy with the complete destruction of Wrigley and a newer more modern replica in it's place. I'm a Cub fan, not a Wrigley fan, though I do love wrigley for what it is.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->


Great point, but if the jumbotron blocks Butch's field of vision, the squirrels might be able to get him.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

The squirrel's nuts are already in his eyes.
<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

OK, enough is enough.

When you accuse an innocent squirrel of snorkeling Butch. Is there no decency?

Someone has to protect the squirrel.
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We have a pact with the squirrels.

[rok]

I'm starting to like Ricketts more and more, though that last comment is debatable.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=37576
<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->(Crain’s) — Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts is gently reminding city officials of Wrigley Field's role as an economic engine as he seeks approval to add new advertising at the historic ballpark.

Addressing hundreds of business people at an Executives’ Club of Chicago breakfast Thursday, <b>Mr. Ricketts used a PowerPoint presentation to show that Wrigley is one of the city’s top tourist attractions: It generates nearly $400 million a year in spending and funnels $59 million in tax revenue to city coffers.</b> More than one-third of fans are out-of-state visitors.

Then he flashed the next slide: an image of the 60-foot, lighted Toyota sign he’s seeking to install behind the left-field bleachers, which would likely bring the ballclub more than $2 million a year.

<b>“So I don’t think it’s too much to ask,”</b> he deadpanned amid laughter.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Mr. Ricketts used Thursday's prime opportunity to remind the crowd, thick with executives, that tickets are still available.

The new owners aren't just trying to make money — they're spending money, too, Mr. Ricketts said. The tab for mundane Wrigley fixes like bathroom renovations, rehabbing the 73-year-old scoreboard and expanding the players’ clubhouse during the offseason has run up a tab of more than $10 million.

The audience applauded when he said the owners aren’t considering a naming-rights deal for the stadium.

<b>“Wrigley is a name people really associate with a lot of positive things,” he said. “I’m not sure we’d really ever want to mess with that.”</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

[Clapp]

<!--quoteo(post=84474:date=Mar 25 2010, 01:39 PM:name=rok)-->QUOTE (rok @ Mar 25 2010, 01:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->I'm starting to like Ricketts more and more, though that last comment is debatable.
http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=37576
<!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE <!--quotec-->(Crain’s) — Chicago Cubs Chairman Tom Ricketts is gently reminding city officials of Wrigley Field's role as an economic engine as he seeks approval to add new advertising at the historic ballpark.

Addressing hundreds of business people at an Executives’ Club of Chicago breakfast Thursday, <b>Mr. Ricketts used a PowerPoint presentation to show that Wrigley is one of the city’s top tourist attractions: It generates nearly $400 million a year in spending and funnels $59 million in tax revenue to city coffers.</b> More than one-third of fans are out-of-state visitors.

Then he flashed the next slide: an image of the 60-foot, lighted Toyota sign he’s seeking to install behind the left-field bleachers, which would likely bring the ballclub more than $2 million a year.

<b>“So I don’t think it’s too much to ask,”</b> he deadpanned amid laughter.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->

<!--quoteo-->QUOTE <!--quotec-->Mr. Ricketts used Thursday's prime opportunity to remind the crowd, thick with executives, that tickets are still available.

The new owners aren't just trying to make money — they're spending money, too, Mr. Ricketts said. The tab for mundane Wrigley fixes like bathroom renovations, rehabbing the 73-year-old scoreboard and expanding the players’ clubhouse during the offseason has run up a tab of more than $10 million.

The audience applauded when he said the owners aren’t considering a naming-rights deal for the stadium.

<b>“Wrigley is a name people really associate with a lot of positive things,” he said. “I’m not sure we’d really ever want to mess with that.”</b><!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
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Wrigley's known for good breath and hosting a laughable franchise.

[Jody]

[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.gif[/img] It's funny because it's true. But it's also not funny.

[Butcher]

Ricketts is obviously a savvy businessman. We'll see if that makes him a good owner.

[Coach]

It can't get any worse than what we've had.

[Butcher]

<!--quoteo(post=84481:date=Mar 25 2010, 03:37 PM:name=Coach)-->QUOTE (Coach @ Mar 25 2010, 03:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->It can't get any worse than what we've had.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Well...technically it could. But I don't want to think about that.

[veryzer]

At the very least, Ricketts appears to be trying to bring the franchize into the 21st century. That alone is progress.

[kbwsb]

<!--quoteo(post=84485:date=Mar 25 2010, 04:24 PM:name=veryzer)-->QUOTE (veryzer @ Mar 25 2010, 04:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><!--quotec-->At the very least, Ricketts appears to be trying to bring the franchize into the 21st century. That alone is progress.<!--QuoteEnd--><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I agree. The idea of having a competent, forward-thinking owner is so alien to us Cub fans, that I think some of us don't even realize that it's a good thing.

BTW tom, I completely agree with your essay about Wrigley Field. Good job.