Soxbadger Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 At about 12:06 CST Espn aired an ATA commercial that was directed at Greg Maddux saying reasons he should join the Cubs and that there are cheap fairs from Chicago to LA. If ATA would of just donated the money for the commercial to the Cubs, the Cubs probably could of signed Maddux and would of cut out "ATA" into the ivy for them. Anyways just found it very strange to see a commercial airline endorsing a team and trying to convince a player to join... SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flash Tizzle Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Why the hell is ESPN airing that commercial? Are they in on this too? This wet dream that ESPN has towards the Cubs getting to the world series has got to stop. You know ESPN wouldn't of broadcasted a blatantly biased commericial like that unless they were hoping Maddux joins the Flubs. :fthecubs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Hypothetical situation here. Let's say ABC has the broadcast rights to this year's World Series. ESPN is owned by ABC. The powers that be at the network decide that having Maddux on the Cubs would increase ratings on regular season games involving the Cubs, which they coould turn into cash from selling commercial air time. Then, ABC also decides that having the Cubs in the Series would be a massive windfall of income due to astronomical ratings. Expecially if it's a Cub-RedSox Series. It would behoove them to possibly offer WGN, oh, say $5 million dollars for selected promo spots under the condition that they sign Maddux. There have been more bizarre things done in the race for the almighty dollar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Man conspiracy theories are running wild here....... How about the concept that ATA paid for the spot, therefore ESPN is running it? Also understand that it may not have run nationally. Local cable companies have time slots throughout the day on ESPN and all channels for locally sold spots. I see Barons tv ads on ESPN during the summer as well as on TBS during Braves games. It's not like those spots are being seen all over the country. The anti-Cub paranoia is laughable sometimes guys. Sometimes things are just what they seem and nothing else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullcollapse Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 rex is right. i worked for a cable company for a bit inserting local commercials into national television streams, and that was probably the case here. espn probably had nothing to do with it. i do think the commerical is a bit odd. i can't say i've ever seen one like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Man conspiracy theories are running wild here....... How about the concept that ATA paid for the spot, therefore ESPN is running it? Also understand that it may not have run nationally. Local cable companies have time slots throughout the day on ESPN and all channels for locally sold spots. I see Barons tv ads on ESPN during the summer as well as on TBS during Braves games. It's not like those spots are being seen all over the country. The anti-Cub paranoia is laughable sometimes guys. Sometimes things are just what they seem and nothing else. While I don't buy into a conspiracy, I don't understand why ATA fell the need to do a spot pushing the Cubs either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Queen Prawn Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 rex is right. i worked for a cable company for a bit inserting local commercials into national television streams, and that was probably the case here. espn probably had nothing to do with it. i do think the commerical is a bit odd. i can't say i've ever seen one like that. That used to crack me up when I lived in Woodridge. Brian would come over and there would be a commercial for some local company/store and he would ask why is that being advertised nationally. I had to explain just what you said to him and he noticed it on his cable channels as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Man conspiracy theories are running wild here....... How about the concept that ATA paid for the spot, therefore ESPN is running it? <clip> The anti-Cub paranoia is laughable sometimes guys. Sometimes things are just what they seem and nothing else. Rex, Rex, Rex, Rex, if you are going to be a voice of sanity you may get banned... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Yeah...I'm doubting that the rest of the nation is seeing the ad for Birdnow Motor Trade in Oelwein on ESPN.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwsox Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Yeah...I'm doubting that the rest of the nation is seeing the ad for Birdnow Motor Trade in Oelwein on ESPN.... Oh I want to see that ad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick03 Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Yeah...I'm doubting that the rest of the nation is seeing the ad for Birdnow Motor Trade in Oelwein on ESPN.... i love that commercial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxbadger Posted February 13, 2004 Author Share Posted February 13, 2004 lol I wasnt insinuating a conspiracy, just that it was so amusing to see ATA begging Maddux to join the Cubs. SB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Rex, Rex, Rex, Rex, if you are going to be a voice of sanity you may get banned... Sorry cw, I'll try and stop making sense now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Man conspiracy theories are running wild here....... How about the concept that ATA paid for the spot, therefore ESPN is running it? Also understand that it may not have run nationally. Local cable companies have time slots throughout the day on ESPN and all channels for locally sold spots. I see Barons tv ads on ESPN during the summer as well as on TBS during Braves games. It's not like those spots are being seen all over the country. The anti-Cub paranoia is laughable sometimes guys. Sometimes things are just what they seem and nothing else. A guy can't even have a little fun here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 A guy can't even have a little fun here! I was hoping you were laying it thick on purpose Yas..... just wasn't positive and I had to squash the conspiracy bug before others jumped on for a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 I was hoping you were laying it thick on purpose Yas..... just wasn't positive and I had to squash the conspiracy bug before others jumped on for a ride. I was and you did. As I said, can't have any fun. I just wanted to stir things up a little. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastime Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 If ATA Airlines REALLY wanted Maddux to come to Chicago, then they should guarantee that Britney Spears was the flight attendant. Any of you who have seen her latest video know what I mean - coffee, tea, or ME - (giving you lap dances). I wish I could afford first class seating. My flight attendants are always mean old women who need industrial strength Oil Of Olay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 I was and you did. As I said, can't have any fun. I just wanted to stir things up a little. You can, next time just flash me the international stirring symbol so I will know. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NO!!MARY!!! Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 If ATA Airlines REALLY wanted Maddux to come to Chicago, then they should guarantee that Britney Spears was the flight attendant. Any of you who have seen her latest video know what I mean - coffee, tea, or ME - giving you lap dances). I wish I could afford first class seating. My flight attendants are always mean old women who need industrial strength Oil Of Olay. I have had a couple of great-looking flight attendants in my day. If I wasn't the twerpy pipsqueak that I am, I definitely would've tried to get phone numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted February 14, 2004 Share Posted February 14, 2004 You can, next time just flash me the international stirring symbol so I will know. ;-) LMAO. I'll keep that in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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