When you need to buy something do you consider sponsorship?

[bishtw]

For example if you are hungry and want a burger would pass a Burger King to go to Micky D's because Micky D's was the "Official Sponsor" of the US Olympics.

What made me think of this is I just seen that Pepsi is the "Official Sponsor "of the NFL and even though I love the NFL I will never choose Pepsi over Coke. I will how ever drive past a Lowe's store to go to Home Depot because Home Depot sponsors one of Joe Gibbs cars in NASCAR and I dislike the driver who drives the Lowe's car.

So do you take these things in consideration when making a purchase?

[AsburySkinsFan]

Sometimes. I used to shop at Home Depot because of Tony Stewart, now I shop exclusively at Office Depot and I use some Old Spice products. I also don't shop as exclusively at Home Depot anymore.

[SoCalSkins]

I refuse to buy Nike stuff because they sponsor USC. Jerry Jones does Pepsi commercials and I can't support them either.

[RammsteinSkins]

Never gave thought to this, it's something I will probably consider now.

[twa]

Those that sponsor local things yes,the Olympics,NASCAR ect..No.

[MissU28]

not at all

[Spaceman Spiff]

No, I don't.

[Corcaigh]

No.

It's not like they are sponsoring a charity anonymously.

A sponsor does so for the advertising exposure. not because of any desire to support the organization. Sponsor just means "organization that bought the most expensive advertising package and entitles them to use the tag Official Sponsor".

[IONTOP]

I use Visa because they are the official sponsor of Bank of America's generic debit cards

I use Mastercard because they are the official sponsor of Bank of America's NFL debit cards... (One for bills other for fun)

I use Fedex because of the Hamlin/Gibbs/Redskins sponsorships though...

I don't use GE stuff because my dad worked for their rival...

[Dan T.]

I don't think I've ever consciously shopped somewhere or bought something because of a sponsor.

[Skins4SB]

No. Some sponsors are sponsors of multiple teams within the same league. For example, Papa Johns is a sponsor of the Redskins and the Eagles (Cowboys too, I think).

[Mickalino]

For example if you are hungry and want a burger would pass a Burger King to go to Micky D's because Micky D's was the "Official Sponsor" of the US Olympics.

My own meager health and finances come first in those decisions, before helping huge corporations.

So, no I don't.

[GhostofSparta]

Not consciously, but now I'm going to be more paranoid about it.

[Special K]

Whatever supports USA Wrestling I'll shop at.

[renaissance]

I always found it funny that fast food joints and soda companies are huge sponsors for pro sports and the Olympics. I can just imagine an NFL player chomping down on a supersized #1 and washing it down with a coke before the big game.

[Mickalino]

I can just imagine an NFL player chomping down on a supersized #1 and washing it down with a coke before the big game.

They endorse Pepsi, not Coke

[WhoRUSupposed2Be]

Everywhere in life, we are all doing something of sponsorship. The idea of Geico insurance comes to mind and it's misrepresentation.

[ixcuincle]

Man **** sponsorship I buy whatever is cheapest...I usually stray away from name brands because you can find products just as nice for less.

There are some exceptions though. But if some clown goes on TV and tells me HAIER IS THE OFFICIAL TV OF THE NBA then I don't give a ****, their sponsorship of the NBA won't affect my decision to purchase the product. The quality of the product and price affect my decision.

[Burgold]

If all things are equal the sponsorship might tilt the balance, but I look at quality/price first. In the abstract I prefer to buy American or support a guy whose company is contributing to a good cause (I prefer sponsorships of non profits). However, if your product is way more expensive or not nearly as good then I tend not to buy it. So, it is a consideration, but not a primary one.