Amway presents the Detroit Red Wings

[Downriviera]

Ikea would be a more appropriate sponsor for the Wings.

[One Shot]

Disgusting

[Detroitej72]

Now what is going to happen next, Art Van starting to sponsor the entire city of Detroit in 2012?

Hey, now there's an idea, quick, call the mayor!

[Detroitej72]

Seriously though, what's the big deal? Amway has been a sponsor since last season. In fact, during one of the pre-games, they made a point to welcome their newest sponsor on the telecast.

I can't understand why some folks get their panties in a bunch, its just one of many companies putting their name on the boards. Now, if they were to have clowns making the rounds in the seats trying to persuade fans to join their cult, then I'd have a problem.

[FlyingJ]

I think Amway's creation/support of the Grand Rapids Griffins speaks for their intentions. Unless everybody thinks it's a "Roger & Me" thing where people are supposed to sell soap 2 each other instead of making cars? Best insult I've seen called the Wings "the NY Yankees of hockey" There's always complaints among the Kings & Ducks when Detroit comes thru the stands are a "sea of red" [QUOTE=Wesley Mouch;270378]Worse, why that would have been the 1-800-CALL-SAM Red Wings.

San Diego Sports Arena, where the Gulls & The Mariners played, was known as the iPayOne Center 'til the Real Estate Loan Outfit defaulted
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valley_View_Casino_Center

Downriviera The major soccer teams all have corporate sponsors on their jerseys, so I saw this coming a long time ago. Soon the Wings jerseys will look like Nascar.

Down, the minors-& more critically the Canadian-based Jr Hockey Leagues are wwwaayyy ahead of you, this link off the Fayetteville FireAntz site is fascinating [[socks?!);

http://www.fireantzhockey.com/partne...rtunitiez.aspx
UNIFORM SIGNAGE

Uniforms offer a unique promotional opportunity for your business. With all eyes focused on the action, your company will receive constant exposure during a three-hour hockey game.

Jersey Patch
Exclusive position bearing your company logo on a 3”x 5” patch. These patches will be on both the home and road jerseys, all season long. Additionally the jersey patch will be seen in newspaper and other various forms of print publication. Your company will be down on the ice for exciting hockey action with logo exposure to fans and media outlets covering the game.

Cost to corporate partner-$10,000. [[Includes two [[2) lower level season tickets)*

Pants Patch
Exclusive position bearing your company logo on a 3”x 5” patch. These patches will be located on the left pant leg of all FireAntz player uniforms. Your company will gain excellent exposure throughout the 2008-09 season as your company name and logo are on display for fans and media outlets to view.
Cost to corporate partner-$5,000. [[Includes two [[2) lower level season tickets)*

Helmet Decal
When a FireAntz player makes a “heads up” play, his head will bear your company’s name and logo. This exclusive item includes two 2”x 3” decals, one on each side of the helmets, to ensure ultimate exposure to fans and media outlets. Additionally the helmet decal will be seen in newspaper as well as other various forms of print publication.

Cost to corporate partner-$4,000. [[Includes two [[2) lower level season tickets)*

Sock Patch
Exclusive position bearing your company logo on a 2”x3” patch. These patches will be located on the back top of the sock. Your company will gain outstanding exposure throughout the 2009-10 season as your company logo is on display for all fans and media to see.

Cost to corporate partner- $4,000. [[Includes two [[2) lower level season tickets)*

[Johnnny5]

Seriously though, what's the big deal? Amway has been a sponsor since last season. In fact, during one of the pre-games, they made a point to welcome their newest sponsor on the telecast.

I can't understand why some folks get their panties in a bunch, its just one of many companies putting their name on the boards. Now, if they were to have clowns making the rounds in the seats trying to persuade fans to join their cult, then I'd have a problem.

Amway is well known for business practices that are considered by many to be less than ethical. They make a large percentage of their income by selling training materials, products and seminars to their "Independant Business Owners", but many [[If not most) of those 'IBO's" end up making very little money. Many of them end up losing money and are left in debt, saddled with large amounts of unsold products and often end up being ostracized by their friends and family.

I'm just surprised that Illitch would want to be associated with a business that has such a questionable reputation. Then again, I guess the $$$ is probably good, and that probably helps wash away that lingering bad taste.

[313WX]

Is Amyway an auto company? Never heard of them.

Multi-Level Marketing company.

[313WX]

How dare a company bring money to a Detroit team and to a Detroit owned arena. Bastards!

Also, they become a well known company throughout Michigan when Dick DeVos [[the founder/owner's son with the same name) ran for Governor against Granholm a few years ago.

EDIT: This post was meant for "ThisIsForTheHeart."

[FlyingJ]

Also, they become a well known company throughout Michigan when Dick DeVos [[the founder/owner's son with the same name) ran for Governor against Granholm a few years ago.

EDIT: This post was meant for "ThisIsForTheHeart."

Then there's the whole "Blackwater" angle:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/0..._n_811766.html

http://digg.com/news/story/Video_Bla...i_Cars_for_Fun

[401don]

I couldn't believe it when the Public Address announcer at the Tigers game actually announced the Rain Delay sponsor yesterday. At what point do companies say it's beyond the saturation point and becomes a negative?

[East Detroit]

What's new?

[Patrick]

Interestingly enough, the people who live in the Amway-Dutch belt [[West Michigan) are almost always very proud and protective of Amway, much in the same manner that Detroiters are defensive about their car companies. If you ever go to that part of the state, don't bad mouth Amway or you will create enemies fast.

[Thruster315]

Interestingly enough, the people who live in the Amway-Dutch belt [[West Michigan) are almost always very proud and protective of Amway, much in the same manner that Detroiters are defensive about their car companies. If you ever go to that part of the state, don't bad mouth Amway or you will create enemies fast.

I've had relatives sell the stuff. It's a good quality product. What turned them off to it was the method it was being sold. It was more about pyramid scheming to them than talking about the efficacies of their product.

But I've also heard they've changed their ways a bit and if they want to throw money towards my Wings and not be too obtrusive, far be it for me to bitch.