Malazan Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I was still calling it Rich stadium up until like a month ago when I moved on to The Ralph. So sometime in the 2030s I'll worry about this name. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Layoffs aren’t related to the size of marketing budgets. They are tied to workforce restructure plans Technically, but it’s all from the same pool of money... all budgets within Highmak come from that pool. By the way, who owns Highmark BCBS, does anyone know? They are a PA based corporation per a quick google search. Edited March 30, 2021 by Don Otreply Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, papazoid said: you going to the game ? where you tailgating at ? in most conversations about the bills.....saying the proper name of the stadium is hardly mentioned 9 out of 10 times...."the stadium" is used probably nowhere this coming season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Don Otreply said: Technically, but it’s all from the same pool of money... all budgets within Highmak come from that pool. By the way, who owns Highmark BCBS, does anyone know? They are a PA based corporation per a quick google search. Yes but they aren’t related to each other in how and why they are done. To look at that way is way too simplistic. For example I work for a bank that is acquiring another bank. There are workforce restructures taking place that will eliminate thousands from both banks due to position duplication, etc. The acquiring bank has its name on multiple sports arenas. They won’t be removing the name to save jobs. The marketing of the brand is completely separate from right -sizing operations. Edited March 30, 2021 by YoloinOhio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back2Buff Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: The Bills were seeking $6 million annually last year, SBJ reports, but it is not known what Highmark paid for naming rights. https://www.google.com/amp/s/profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/03/29/report-bills-rename-stadium-to-highmark-stadium-after-naming-rights-deal/amp/ That would be chump change if BCBS gets the contract of a large company for their insurance based upon the Bills relationship. I think people don't realize how much companies pay for health insurance. If BCBS can use Bills game and previous partners to get their company to switch, it is a great investment. Edited March 30, 2021 by Back2Buff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Does the name really matter? Can you name the other stadiums without looking them up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Doc said: How much did they get? A substantial premium reduction if you check the box that says 'Buffalo Sabres fan'. * 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Otreply Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: Yes but they aren’t related to each other in how and why they are done. To look at that way is way too simplistic. For example I work for a bank that is acquiring another bank. There are workforce restructures taking place that will eliminate thousands from both banks due to position duplication, etc. The acquiring bank has its name on multiple sports arenas. They won’t be removing the name to save jobs. The marketing of the brand is completely separate from right -sizing operations. I understand how and why corporations use that thought process, and how mergers negatively impact the lives of those former gainfully employed fellow country men and women, but this is not the place for such a discussion.... so I won’t comment further, Go Bills!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: it's not the new home...same home with different name Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 I’m callin’ it ‘the High’! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Turk Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Stadium sounds ridiculous. Highmark would have been bad enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 As soulless corporate stadium names go, Highmark is actually WAY better than many. It’s really not bad at all. People will always find ways to complain about pretty much anything, I guess. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndirish1978 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 Someone paid millions of dollars to put their name on a stadium that most will continue to refer to as "the Ralph." Ok. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 25 minutes ago, Logic said: As soulless corporate stadium names go, Highmark is actually WAY better than many. It’s really not bad at all. People will always find ways to complain about pretty much anything, I guess. And people will always find ways to accept mediocrity. Gotta do what ya gotta do. Let's just call it "The Shield." I like that. 2 minutes ago, ndirish1978 said: Someone paid millions of dollars to put their name on a stadium that most will continue to refer to as "the Ralph." Ok. The Shield. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeGOATski Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 We need a fan who dresses up as Captain Billsmafia.... with The Shield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 (edited) “Revised” stadium study complete...with a nod to “economic factors”.... Sounds to me like we’re staying in OP for a while. https://www.wkbw.com/sports/buffalo-bills/pegula-sports-and-entertainment-revised-study-of-stadium-complete-will-share-findings-with-state-county Edited March 30, 2021 by 4_kidd_4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mcg Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, wppete said: I just wasted an hour watching a movie at work .. Miss Robinson can thank you for not having her bills on time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wppete Posted March 30, 2021 Share Posted March 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mcg said: I just wasted an hour watching a movie at work .. Miss Robinson can thank you for not having her bills on time We watched it last night and couldn’t stop laughing. This movie is on another level! 😂 Like it or not it will always be associated to the Bills Stadium now 😂. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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