CAN vs USA

RayGeode

Women’s soccer: My rant on the injection of planet size money into the “beautiful game”. The current Women’s world soccer cup CAN vs USA would be a joy to watch except that they’ve adopted an uber head snapping graphic. The popularity of soccer has risen to the level now that really big money has joined the game so naturally, what’s called for is the drumbeat of the brand during each video replay. This of course is the norm in all sports marketing. And to prove my case, there is the exception which is the easy slide of the MGM Lion logo for replays in premier league soccer matches. They seem to have an ounce of respectability. Let’s see now, Halifax v Valour.

px_eliezer_

RayGeode

Can you provide some examples of this, or a link to a video or website that shows this graphic, or even tell us what network or platform you are watching these games on ??

Thanks!

Donoreo

I will second the request for an example.

urbanriot

RayGeode The popularity of soccer has risen to the level now that really big money has joined the game so naturally, what’s called for is the drumbeat of the brand during each video replay.

It’s been like that for years now. UEFA broadcast in Canada and some FIFA matches had it too.

RayGeode

@px_eliezer_ , @Donoreo , If you watch any pro sports on any broadcast, channel, or stream, you’ll see promotional graphics beginning the video replay, then on ending the replay. It may be clever to resemble a fastball heading for your head, but I don’t find it amusing. Plus the fact of being reminded, 100 times I’m watching sports on CBS, NBC, FOX, etc . The CAN USA match didn’t play out too well BTW. The further matches with the European clubs should be better.

Donoreo

RayGeode I still have no idea what you are talking about. I guess we do not do that up here?

RayGeode

Donoreo

Then I apologize for being less than forthcoming, and thanks for taking the time to post.
The picture is a graphic inserted before an instant replay. It begins small then grows to fill the screen making me wish I had the last 2 seconds of my life back. The design reminds me of windows clip art. A truly good design would be non-distracting labels in the lower corners of the screen saying “instant replay”.

SPAIN V. PORTUGAL women’s game from recording. The last time I watched them, SPAIN’s male coach lost his job over his kiss on one of the women players. Hero to Zero in the space of minutes.

px_eliezer_

RayGeode

Thanks for posting the graphic.

Yes, it would indeed be annoying if they play it over and over and over.

Donoreo

I thought you were talking about actual advertising, not the tournament logo or whatever. Not really an issue to me.

egeezer

Donoreo
Soccer/football, Rugby, even (if you can find it) pro Frisbee are more engaging than American football to watch. The constant “media timeouts” are irritating.

BTW I came across an extreme frisbee match awhile back. It was lots of action and the players showed impressive skills and endurance. Haven’t been able to find it on streaming channels since 🙁

broknsymetry

egeezer I loved ESPN when it first started - Australian Rules Football, Rugby, Women’s volleyball, … I haven’t watched ESPN in many, many years now, it’s garbage.

takeahike

broknsymetry I haven’t watched ESPN in many, many years now, it’s garbage.

Like all TV has become, all it is the modern version of what used to be free that you now have to pay for and still nevertheless have to continue to watch obnoxious commercials.

Donoreo

egeezer Soccer/football, Rugby, even (if you can find it) pro Frisbee are more engaging than American football to watch. The constant “media timeouts” are irritating.

That is a different issue that what seems to be bothering the OP.