spndnchz Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNYue0Os55A Great job on this. At almost no cost to the City. Some still care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taro T Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNYue0Os55A Great job on this. At almost no cost to the City. Some still care. That slogan is almost. as bad as. we're lookin' good. How sad. For real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dEnnis the Menace Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNYue0Os55A Great job on this. At almost no cost to the City. Some still care. I thought that was pretty nice. As cheesy as the slogan is, at least people are showing care for the city. I may not live in Buffalo anymore, but I always find my way back there when I have time. You really can never leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mphs mike Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 As an ex-pat since 1983, I enjoyed it. I agree, born in Buffalo stays with you forever. I'll be there thursday evening for the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Aud Smell Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 i like it. the slogan works on several levels -- there's a colloquial/slang angle to it that i appreciate and think will help the effort to push the city as a brand. for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbPuck Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I think the slogan sounds kind of "ghetto". At least they seem to be on the right track with the associated marketing campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I can't see the people that the slogan is aimed at buying what that video is trying to sell. It's a slogan aimed at kids, but those aren't the kind of people Buffalo is ever going to draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I can't see the people that the slogan is aimed at buying what that video is trying to sell. It's a slogan aimed at kids, but those aren't the kind of people Buffalo is ever going to draw. I thought they were aiming at 50-60 yrolds that like architecture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weave Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 They were tearing this vid up on WGR at 6:15 this morning. Too stodgy they said. Didn't show any "fun" things going on like festivals, concerts, the beaches, sporting events, etc, etc.. They felt it focused too much on cultural things like the Darwin Martin house and is anyone really going to be swayed into coming here for an old house and an art museum? Just relaying the radio comments. I can't watch the vid until I get home so I guess I'll have to wait to voice my opinion until then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 It's a little sappy, but well done. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 It's a little sappy, but well done. PTR "Daring to be great once again" "Authentic and real" Yeah, sappy, but it speaks the truth about B-lo. The revamped website is cool too. http://www.visitbuffaloniagara.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 brings tears to eyes would be great to see Buffalo Rise again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrader Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 I thought they were aiming at 50-60 yrolds that like architecture. Exactly, but the slogan is aimed at a much younger group that will actually use that "for real" phrase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spndnchz Posted May 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Exactly, but the slogan is aimed at a much younger group that will actually use that "for real" phrase. For real? FWIW, most of the film is rehashed from the last one they did, just played backwards. Saul Elkin from Shakespeare in the Park does the narration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweeper Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Heaven forbid that they'll probably make more than one video and cover other topics then. Having said that, it does touch on a lot of the same topics that that "Buffalo: this place matters" video that was released within the last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
... Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 After the OBL thread, I'm somewhat hesitant to talk about this. But, I know the group of people that put this together and they exist in their own little enclave. That they put this together despite the rest of the community is typical - this strategy and the way they went about it is shortsighted, old and tired; it hasn't worked in the past and will not work now. The problem with this area and getting it to "Work Together" is that there are many little fiefdoms and the people who "rule" them don't want to do anything that they think will jeopardize their position. This is because things around here are so tentative, once a person/group have attained any position, they don't want to lose it (naturally). I know I'm speaking in gross generalities, and I could get much more specific, but if you have any experience with business in the area (and are a realist) you should know what I'm talking about. Plus, I absolutely dislike Dottie Gallagher Cohen. She reminds me of Dolores Umbridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost of Dwight Drane Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 That's a great video and soothing soundtrack to play for the folks at the nursing home when they are euthanised because the county doesn't have any more medicaid money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbPuck Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 That's a great video and soothing soundtrack to play for the folks at the nursing home when they are euthanised because the county doesn't have any more medicaid money. How do you think this stuff up? I think water just came out my nose. Now I gotta clean up my keyboard .. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 After the OBL thread, I'm somewhat hesitant to talk about this. But, I know the group of people that put this together and they exist in their own little enclave. That they put this together despite the rest of the community is typical - this strategy and the way they went about it is shortsighted, old and tired; it hasn't worked in the past and will not work now. The problem with this area and getting it to "Work Together" is that there are many little fiefdoms and the people who "rule" them don't want to do anything that they think will jeopardize their position. This is because things around here are so tentative, once a person/group have attained any position, they don't want to lose it (naturally). I know I'm speaking in gross generalities, and I could get much more specific, but if you have any experience with business in the area (and are a realist) you should know what I'm talking about. Plus, I absolutely dislike Dottie Gallagher Cohen. She reminds me of Dolores Umbridge. well like many have said nothing will really change in Buffalo until the mentality changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 After the OBL thread, I'm somewhat hesitant to talk about this. But, I know the group of people that put this together and they exist in their own little enclave. That they put this together despite the rest of the community is typical - this strategy and the way they went about it is shortsighted, old and tired; it hasn't worked in the past and will not work now. The problem with this area and getting it to "Work Together" is that there are many little fiefdoms and the people who "rule" them don't want to do anything that they think will jeopardize their position. This is because things around here are so tentative, once a person/group have attained any position, they don't want to lose it (naturally). I know I'm speaking in gross generalities, and I could get much more specific, but if you have any experience with business in the area (and are a realist) you should know what I'm talking about. Plus, I absolutely dislike Dottie Gallagher Cohen. She reminds me of Dolores Umbridge. I don't know Ms. Cohen, so I don't know if it is true - but that is a funny line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Exactly, but the slogan is aimed at a much younger group that will actually use that "for real" phrase. Wouldn't it then be: Buffalo. For Reals. Or whatever may be 'in' today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DumbPuck Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Fo' Reals Yo Brawh ... itZ da B-LO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobody Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Fo' Reals Yo Brawh ... itZ da B-LO! I like it! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knightrider Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 brings tears to eyes would be great to see Buffalo Rise again It did the same for me... but for some reason it seemed more like a eulogy, than a relocate your business here video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darksabre Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Yeah, I'll just stay in Rochester where I can drive into the city via surface roads and not be worried about getting car jacked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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