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  • Padddy Power – Scum or Sour Grapes?

    Posted by Robert Lambie on October 3, 2010 at 12:40 am

    Personally think, could be a bit of sour grapes by the organisers…
    maybe a bit underhand by "Paddy Power" but think scum is a bit much… :lol1:

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    David-Foster- replied 13 years, 7 months ago 3 Members · 4 Replies
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  • Russell Huffer

    Member
    October 3, 2010 at 6:56 am

    They say there is no such thing as bad advertising and that one is great, they are advertising in 3 different ways
    1. The visual impact it has
    2. utube
    3. the contriversy debate

    I have had a PP account for years but in my oinion that is a very clever piece of advertising and a nice looking sign also.

    Need to log on and see what deals they sre doing on the ryder cup now.

    Regards

    Russell.

  • David-Foster-

    Member
    October 3, 2010 at 8:43 am

    They used the sign at Cheltenham Races earlier this year. Impressive structure the way they can put it up quickly. Bigger than the real Hollywood sign.

    Quote:

    "As the world’s longest freestanding sign locals believe it has the potential to become one of the country’s most recognised landmarks, even becoming a tourist attraction similar to its sister sign in Los Angeles.

    Security on-site has reported a steady stream of curious punters travelling to the site to have their picture taken by the record breaking sign.

    The colossal Paddy Power sign is a staggering 270ft long eclipsing the previous world record holder which stood at 160ft long and also dwarfs the Hollywood sign in Los Angeles."


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  • Craig Brown

    Member
    October 4, 2010 at 12:35 pm

    Hats off to them…you’d need more front than Blackpool to not cringe a little bit but I doubt they have broken any laws with the temporary structure.

  • David-Foster-

    Member
    October 4, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    I think the kerning is off a bit though :lol1:

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