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RE: #3 Media Day - RAmenAmen - 2025-03-21
Task 2 Link: https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=423&pid=71078#pid71078
After a strong rookie season with Montreal United, Dina Skovgaard reunited with her siblings for an offseason back home in Balestrand, where the whole town came out to welcome home their new celebrities. While they spent much of their time away from football, skating on the pond with their cousins, eventually their agent reached out to remind them of the importance of marketing yourself early in your career. Hoping to represent their native Norway, their love for the outdoors, and of course to make some quick cash and enjoy the life of a pro athlete, the quartet quickly found a strong sponsor in Norrøna.
Each player traveled throughout the country for grand openings and showings for the latest line of Norrøna outdoor wear, and Dina was no exception. Showing up alongside her brother Aleksander, the pair debuted new coats and ski wear sporting the Schwarzwälder Fußballverein and Montréal United colors. When they made the trip back to Montréal to prepare for the new season, Dina would get to make another exciting announcement. Television screens across Canada were treated to the upcoming roster for United, and Dina was now front and center wearing the captain’s armband. It was a surprising move for the team, selecting a player in just her second season to lead the team, but with the departure of the team’s former leadership up to the flagship majors team, Montreal was looking to get younger, faster, and deadlier, and Dina’s athleticism and confidence fit the mold perfectly.
With a rising star signed to a multi-year deal, Norrøna ads will be a mainstay in the team’s quest for a minors championship title this season, and for seasons to come. For Dina and the rest of the Skovgaards, it’s just the first of many in their rise to stardom in the SSL.
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RE: #3 Media Day - Jiggy - 2025-03-29
Career Point Task #2
George Shaheen runs his hands across the newly stitched patch on his North Shore United home kit. It bears the logo of a company that literally hits close to home – a red stylized oval encompassing the company name “Lifco”.
Shaheen’s father provided for his family in the small village of Hamat, Lebanon as a fruit vendor. For the most part, Shaheen’s father still does so for Shaheen’s mother and siblings. It was and still is a humble living, but also a rewarding one. Not only do you earn money to provide for your own family, but you are able to gather and distribute produce to friends and neighbors so that they can provide for their families as well.
Had it not been for football, Shaheen would be with his father in the family’s fruit store right now. Had it not been for football, Shaheen would have spent his youth learning the ins and outs of the business so that he could succeed his father. Football had begun as a distraction – something that concerned his father because the time spent kicking the ball and running around could have resulted in time wasted on an empty pursuit. But Shaheen’s father kept his worries internalized, and never dissuaded his son from chasing his dreams. Now that Shaheen is realizing his dreams, he wants to give something back to show his father much deserved appreciation.
That’s why when Shaheen’s agent started seeking out a first corporate sponsor for the young footballer, Shaheen specifically requested the outreach begin with Lifco. Lifco is one of the leading distributors of fruit and produce in the Lebanese area, and was a company vital to the Shaheen family business.
But the request wasn’t just for the company, but for the marketing campaign that would be involved.
Shaheen grabs the jersey off of the table on which it had been spread and puts it on. He takes one last look at the look and the fit in the mirror, and rubs the Lifco patch one last time, before turning and heading out of what appears to be a dressing area and onto a set. He is greeted by a gray haired, gray mustachioed man in grocers’ grab.
“You look fantastic son,” Shaheen’s father says as he places two hands on George’s shoulders.
“So do you dad,” George responds before grabbing his father by the elbow and leading him to a stage where a fruit shop set has been constructed.
For the support his father gave him, Shaheen wanted to share his first corporate sponsorship with his father. Lifco was more than happy to permit the elder Shaheen – a real life fruit shop vendor – to play the role that he lived for a commercial to promote their distribution business. And so arangements were made. The hardest part had been convincing Shaheen’s father to fly to the UAE to shoot the commercial. He had not been a well-traveled man. But he made the trip, and here they were on the set of George Shaheen’s first commercial.
Shaheen’s father takes his place behind the grocer counter. George Shaheen joins him. Extras playing store patrons begin to fill the store set pretending to peruse and shop.
A Lifco truck pulls up driven by a young, handsome man in a Lifco uniform, who looks at the director behind the camera and waits for his cue.
“Action!”
APPROVED - Family action, to boot.
RE: #3 Media Day - trella - 2025-04-07
CPT #2
Aart de Trella made quite an impact in his first season in the SSL, getting promoted to the top club in Catalunya and making the shortlist for the Major League Rookie of the Year Award despite only playing 6 games in the majors. With such a successful season, many sponsors have begun to reach out to de Trella's agent for potential ad deals and sponsorships. Aart is not one to sell out to big companies, but he needed to make a bit of extra money to take home to secure his family for life. Thats why when Nike reached out to his agent with an offer he could not refuse, he of course accepted. de Trella would get his own line of Nike Cleats called the Air Trellas, referencing his fierce aerial style of play.
The cleats primarily white, with a red and yellow striped Nike logo on both sides in honor of his team CF Catalunya. On the tongue of the cleat, there is a Jordan-esque logo but instead of Jordan dunking its de Trella heading the ball. The sole of the cleats are red, with the spikes being white with blue tips, honoring his Dutch heritage.
de Trella and his family received quite the sum from Nike in order to gain access to his likeness, but the deal did not quite pay off for them. The cleats sold much less than expected, leaving them to likely be cancelled after just one edition. When asked why the cleats failed to sell, Aart de Trella said,
"Who is buying football cleats of an imaginary sim league player, I would be surprised if they sold 3 pairs."
Nike's stock prices have tanked as consumers lose confidence in the company, questioning the obvious blunder they made. While others might be offended at the intense failure of a cleat based on their likeness, de Trella is unphased. He is happy to be paid and focused on improving his skills for the start of his second season out of the Academy.
APPROVED - nice 4th wall break. SFV has real-world scarves, btw.
RE: #3 Media Day - Rich - 2025-04-14
Career PT 2
Chambers stood smiling next to Todd Graves, co-founder of Raising Cane's. They held a Chambers jersey between them as camera's flashed. Todd spoke loudly, gestured to Charlie and to the company logo as the camera's continued to flash. Charlie smiled and nodded. The very brief moment was a blur, the sounds felt like a low hum. It could have lasted 20 seconds or 20 hours. There was no way to tell. Charlie continued to smile and act gracious towards everyone he interacted with. He was completely out of his element, but doing his best to remain present.
As a Louisiana boy, Chambers never aspired to much. He just went out every day and played the game he loved. Never in his wildest dreams did he think that love would turn him into the latest spokesperson for a well known restaurant chain. He never had especially strong feelings for the company, but being recognized by a brand so ubiquitous in the area he grew up gave him an overwhelming sense of accomplishment, a sense of fulfillment that he didn't even know he craved.
As the media day wrapped up and he was through shaking hands and smiling for the cameras, the buzzing in his head began to subside and he began processing everything that just happened. He turned to see his parents talking with someone he didn't recognize. They smiled and gestured to one another as they spoke. Charlie took long a moment to watch them. This year had felt like a non-stop ride following the draft that sent him to Cairo. Now with a season at the professional level under his belt, he was headed up to Tokyo to start his time in the Major Division. He continued to watch them as his mind wandered to all the potential ways his life was about to change.
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RE: #3 Media Day - Jaypc8237 - 2025-04-16
Career Task 2
Bartholomew Lorequavius was just walking off of the field after another hard day at practice. Dripping in sweat, he notices a man with a briefcase hustling after him. Lorequavius stops and turns to face the man. "Sir... Mr. Lorequavius! I'm James, and I am the CEO of the new up and coming company of a new sports drink! I was wondering if you had a few moments to try our product and have a chat?" Of course I couldn't say no so I jogged over to go give it a try. He pulls out a plastic bottle no label or nothing on it, just a clear drink with a small tinge of red mixed throughout it. "It doesn't look like anything special, not yet at least. This one is our raspberry flavor." Bart cracks it open and takes a large gulp. Instantly he was surprised by a few things. The first one was that he expected not a lot of flavor in such a clear substance, but it was not. The flavor was more bountiful than a Gatorade, yet tasted as pure as eating a freshly washed raspberry right off of the bush. Yet it was super refreshing, and the taste didn't linger in my mouth for a time like most other drinks. "I love this! Tell me, what is the name of the company." The businessman replied, "We don't even have a name yet. Our first goal was to secure somebody who could be the face of our brand for years to come..." Without even a second hesitation, Bart agreed. From then on, there was a lot of business dealings, production, and whatnot. Finally it was done, and name was released: Quench, and the slogan was, "Keep up the pace with high speed sports", and my face was right on the front.
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RE: #3 Media Day - stevo - 2025-04-17
PRESS RELEASE: Aldi Süd inks partnership with Montréal United midfielder Cameron Millwall
For his first national corporate sponsorship, Cameron Millwall will headline his native supermarket giant Aldi Süd's latest PR campaign. The deal will include a tour with multiple stops in various German cities and a very expensive TV ad campaign that will feature the nation's latest prospect to the public.
Millwall was a late first round pick in last season's SSL Draft, selected by the German team Schwarzwälder FV. While he certainly is not a part of the national team yet, scout reports say that he some day might be if he develops properly. Drafted into a somewhat familiar surrounding in his motherland, the young defensive midfielder has made a lot of progress over the course of the last 12 months.
Said the head of Aldi Süd's advertising branch: "Cameron may be playing far from home right now in the minor league, but even the distance cannot hide what strides he has made. He is a true team player, coupling skills on the ball with the energy and determination needed to succeed in life. We think there is a very bright future ahead for him." Cameron Millwall was ecstatic, confirming that he "liked the idea right away from the beginning. I've been to their stores so many times in life, they're a staple of my childhood in a way. They've always got their food on the pedal all the time, never resistant change, always evolving. I think it's a brilliant partnership"
Aldi, especially it's Southern (= Süd) branch, is Germany's dominant supermarket chain. Built up by two brothers from a single store in the Ruhr Area to an internationally operating business empire, the company holds a big share of the market. Millwall's sponsorship deal with the company will surely diversify and expand his market outreach within the population.
Career pt 2:
https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=423&pid=77490#pid77490
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RE: #3 Media Day - ACynicalGamer - 2025-05-25
https://forum.simulationsoccer.com/showthread.php?tid=423&pid=81188#pid81188
The fame and celebrity of being a professional football player was never a part of the career that appealed to Slab Head. He just wasn't that kind of person. He hated the lime light, the social media, the prying eyes - he was quite happy living his life off the pitch without any input from the press and media. This meant that Slab Head had never been particularly bothered about growing his brand or the commercial opportunities that are associated with being a rising star in the world of professional football.
Slab Head's pride and joy off the football pitch was his garden. He knew this was unusual for a young man, especially one thrust into the limelight, but from the moment he spent the signing bonus off his first professional contract on his first house, he had become rather obsessed with sorting his garden. He had begun by planting a few fruit trees, and it had grown from there, now reading about how to grow chilli peppers and corn and all sorts more. Once he had the function of his garden set up, he decided to switch his focus to aesthetics. While he was proud of his growing greenery, it looked very functional, and he wanted to up the charm. His focus turned to his patio.
After getting in touch with a number of local contractors for quotes, Slab Head finally had a plan in place. And it was when he went to place the order for the materials for his new patio that something surprising happened. He was recognized. This was still an unusual thing for Slab Head, as it did not happen all that often. And once he was recognized, the owner of the paving slab business offered him the slabs for free, on the condition that they could post a photo of him in store on their social media. What the hell Slab Head thought it's only a photo, that's a pretty good deal.
And so it was done. Slab Head's first commercial partnership wasn't for a flash watch or a fancy car, it was, rather fittingly, for paving slabs.
APPROVED - nice minimalism.
RE: #3 Media Day - zeagle1 - 2025-06-16
CPT 2
Joao Peixoto is a very marketable star for Uniao Sao Paulo, being that he is very handsome, has fantastic hair, and is a natural portugese speaker, hailing from the wonderful country of Portugal. Many companies were vying for his signature and endorsement, but he chose his first major sponsor to be Head and Shoulders hair care products! They were looking to expand their market into central and south american, and Joao was a perfect spokesman to do so with his long, flowing locks.
Initially he will star in a series of advertisements showcasing him utilizing head and shoulders hair care products while playing soccer. He has been informed that there will be several variations of the TV commercial, he will shampoo his hair before a corner kick and then head the ball into the net using his beautiful head of hair, another commercial will feature him coming back late from halftime because he was busy using head and shoulders leave in conditioner to preserve his curls in the locker room, and the final one will show him using head and shoulders body wash on the SSL cup in the shower, because after all he is a cup winner! From this initial ad spot, he will also provide his voice for some radio spots endorsing their line of products.
Joao is hoping that should the ads be successful and he continues to grow in star power, that eventually he might get his own line of products! He would want them to be in a red and black bottle to represent his love for uniao sao paulo and the entire state of sao paulo. Ideally, he would get some of his teammates involved in the advertisements as well, not only to boost the star power of the ads, but also to make the shoots for the commercials more fun for him!
APPROVED - perhaps Reykjavik next for him, as ash from volcanoes can look like dandruff too.
RE: #3 Media Day - Jumbo - 2025-06-17
CPT #2
Cade Power has been an great player on the pitch and has gained some national attention. Power has had some interesting sponorship pitches. They range from hair products to restaurants. So Power had his choice of sponorship. He ultimately decided on two of them.
The first sponorship for Cade Power is Powerade.This one was meant to be. It just made soo much sense. Powerade made a great pitch to Power. An advertisement that shows Cade Power drinking Powerade with the slogan become Power-ful. Cade was extremely excited to sign the 5yr 25 million dollar sponorship deal. Now Power hopes that his love for Powerade doesnt fade as he will be drinking a lot of it. Power will also have to have a Powerade with him during any interviews. During the games, he will only be able to drink from a Powerade branded bottle. Once a season, Cade Power will also have to take part in a Powerade Sports Clinic for Kids. It was an easy deal to sign.
The second sponorship is very similiar in thought to Powerade. Cade Power really liked using his name in these sponorships, so Power naturally got Powerball Lottery as the other sponorship. With the influx of Sports betting or gambling being marketed it only made sense to try and get on that train and capitalize on the money. Power loves doing some responsible gambling like playing slots, blackjack, roulette, or even playing Powerball. So Power will have to at every press conference or after game interview, thank the sponsor, Powerball, and on his social media pages, Power will have to share out the Powerball Drawings and highlights. Not bad for another 5yr but 50 million dollar sponsorship. Power will have to be present to award any Powerball Winners for a picture and autograph (if they want it lol).
Overall the biggest things that Cade Power wanted or liked in these sponsorships, were using his last name to connect to a Company but also getting with companies that provided a product of something that he enjoys himself. Powerade is specifically targeted at atheletes. And Powerball just provides a fun game to all. Both great companies to partner with.
Approved - Now I want a Powerade....
RE: #3 Media Day - TooDear - 2025-06-17
CPT 2
Predrag sat down to meet the reporters, a sight he had become familiar with. Though this time it was different. He was meeting with the press to announce his personal cooperation with the company "Svetovid" a new eyewear start up from Serbia.
This seemed a bit odd to many fans but as it turned out, Predrag had been playing with contacts this whole time. Predrag had suffered from short-sightedness from his childhood and was often told he wouldn't be able to compete in sports. In the end that didn't stop him from becoming a professional player. When he first joined Istanbul FK, he was able to finally afford high quality contacts that would allow him to properly play football.
Now as he continues into his 2nd season with Montreal United, he wanted to do something to help others who might have been suffering from the same issue. That's why he partnered with Svetovid, their goal it primarily to make affordable frames and lenses for glasses that can take wear and tear. Often people would be forced to pay premium amounts for just a normal pair of glasses and even more if they wanted special frames or different kinds of lenses. Alternatively, they could buy cheap knock offs at china shops where quality would be hard to guarantee.
Predrag made it clear to Svetovid that he would only work with them if they could prove that their products were good and cheap and additionally any pair sent to him to wear while playing had to be exactly the same as what someone could buy. If their product could survive the SSL, then it would more than enough to guarantee satisfaction for any customer.
Today Predrag officially signs a 2 year sponsorship deal. Showing that football is not the only thing on his mind. Will this lead to a line of sponsored products? Who knows? At the very least, Predrag can sleep well at night knowing that he isn't scamming his fans out of money. As a sweet bonus, the glasses do look great.
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