sullim4 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 So this is a first for me - the Bills are sending non-football related ads to our inboxes? I skimmed the last year or so worth of emails, and each at least related to the team in some way - whether it be something like signed merchandise, a promotion at the team store, ticket sales, etc. This is just a straight up ad for a sponsor. It's not a huge deal, but it's enough to get me to unsubscribe from the team's marketing emails. I'm sure our fearless leader has some opinions on the sponsor... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Discounts for Zebras would make sense because many have Myopia (nearsightedness) or Hyperopia (farsightedness). I wonder what Ed Oliver's candid opinion on whether referees need vision tests is? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 If you are that offended by advertising life must be hard for you. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 9 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: If you are that offended by advertising life must be hard for you. Who said I was offended? I thought it was an interesting shift in the team's usage of their email blasts. Personally I think it'll backfire on them, but if they see it as a potential new stream of revenue, so be it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 17 minutes ago, sullim4 said: So this is a first for me - the Bills are sending non-football related ads to our inboxes? I skimmed the last year or so worth of emails, and each at least related to the team in some way - whether it be something like signed merchandise, a promotion at the team store, ticket sales, etc. This is just a straight up ad for a sponsor. It's not a huge deal, but it's enough to get me to unsubscribe from the team's marketing emails. I'm sure our fearless leader has some opinions on the sponsor... They have been sending advertisements for their sponsors for years. You probably didn't notice them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, sullim4 said: Who said I was offended? I thought it was an interesting shift in the team's usage of their email blasts. Personally I think it'll backfire on them, but if they see it as a potential new stream of revenue, so be it. You wrote: “but it's enough to get me to unsubscribe from the team's marketing emails”. That sounds like you are offended or upset. What else do you expect from “marketing emails”? 🤣 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 if you get one from Orchids of Williamsville, please share 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, PromoTheRobot said: They have been sending advertisements for their sponsors for years. You probably didn't notice them. I am not so sure about this. For emails that call out sponsors, I see... - A Labatt's email from December about repping your favorite athlete (so this has some relation to football) - Get a Micah Hyde Football, sponsored by Northtown Automtive (again, football related) - An ad about a new Buffalo Bills Perry's Ice Cream flavor - A bunch of team merchandise ads and ticket ads. - A Pepsi call-out to Bills Mafia. This one probably has the least connection to the team, but at least it kinda has a connection. This is the first one that has near-zero relation to the team, its merchandise, players, etc. I could definitely be wrong, but it stood out to me. 3 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: You wrote: “but it's enough to get me to unsubscribe from the team's marketing emails”. That sounds like you are offended or upset. What else do you expect from “marketing emails”? 🤣 I signed up for marketing emails about the team. Not a lasik company 2500 miles away. I'm fine with marketing emails as long as it's what I signed up for - this was not. I also said it wasn't a big deal... just thought it was worth observing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemma Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Have to pay for that new stadium somehow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, sullim4 said: I am not so sure about this. For emails that call out sponsors, I see... - A Labatt's email from December about repping your favorite athlete (so this has some relation to football) - Get a Micah Hyde Football, sponsored by Northtown Automtive (again, football related) - An ad about a new Buffalo Bills Perry's Ice Cream flavor - A bunch of team merchandise ads and ticket ads. - A Pepsi call-out to Bills Mafia. This one probably has the least connection to the team, but at least it kinda has a connection. This is the first one that has near-zero relation to the team, its merchandise, players, etc. I could definitely be wrong, but it stood out to me. I signed up for marketing emails about the team. Not a lasik company 2500 miles away. I'm fine with marketing emails as long as it's what I signed up for - this was not. I also said it wasn't a big deal... just thought it was worth observing. It was a big enough deal to start a thread about it….🤔 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, stuvian said: if you get one from Orchids of Williamsville, please share Thankfully Robert Kraft hasn't gotten control of the Bills marketing department just yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 19 minutes ago, sullim4 said: I signed up for marketing emails about the team. Not a lasik company 2500 miles away. I'm fine with marketing emails as long as it's what I signed up for - this was not. I also said it wasn't a big deal... just thought it was worth observing. Bills and Atwal Eye Care Host Screening Event Cornerback Kevon Seymour, who received laser vision correction after he was drafted by the Bills, recently participated in a free children's eye exam event at Atwal Eye Care. He is playing for Ravens now. https://www.buffalobills.com/video/bills-and-atwal-eye-care-host-screening-event-19303490 Bills and Atwal Eye Care deliver a special gift to a lucky veteran Atwal Eye Care provided free Lasik Eye Surgery to Zach McClellan through the Vision for Veterans program Zach is wearing a Stars and Stripes #17 Allen jersey https://www.buffalobills.com/video/bills-and-atwal-eye-care-deliver-a-special-gift-to-a-lucky-veteran Atwal Eye Care - Orchard Park Location Located in: Abbott Commerce Center Address: 3176 Abbott Rd, Orchard Park, NY 14127 Seems as related as other promoted advertisers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, WotAGuy said: You wrote: “but it's enough to get me to unsubscribe from the team's marketing emails”. That sounds like you are offended or upset. What else do you expect from “marketing emails”? 🤣 You don't expect them to sell your contact info to sponsors, that's for certain. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Just now, QCity said: You don't expect them to sell your contact info to sponsors, that's for certain. If you read the fine print when you signed up for the mailing list that’s exactly what you did. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillyG Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 8 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: If you read the fine print when you signed up for the mailing list that’s exactly what you did. And if you didn't see the fine print may I suggest Atwal Eye care for Lasik surgery. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QCity Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 4 minutes ago, WotAGuy said: If you read the fine print when you signed up for the mailing list that’s exactly what you did. In the initial post he made it sound like they were selling customer contact info to sponsors. I now see in his 3rd post that he admitted to signing up for marketing emails. Nevermind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WotAGuy Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 3 minutes ago, QCity said: In the initial post he made it sound like they were selling customer contact info to sponsors. I now see in his 3rd post that he admitted to signing up for marketing emails. Nevermind. The irony of starting a non-football related thread complaining about non-football related marketing on the football side of the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 hour ago, WotAGuy said: If you are that offended by advertising life must be hard for you. You wouldn't know the half of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 14 hours ago, WotAGuy said: If you are that offended by advertising life must be hard for you. You sound pretty offended by his opt out... the tone sounds a lot more triggered to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 You people read e-mails?! I only utilize TikTok as a communication tool these days. Interpretive dance is the way of the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy10 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Been getting these for years. Patronizing a business that tends to be patronized with disposable income means other associated business entities are also interested in getting your disposable income. Who knew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: You people read e-mails?! I only utilize TikTok as a communication tool these days. Interpretive dance is the way of the future. Oh no no no no no! * Relax, regarding the spam emails. There will be a multi million dollar lawsuit brought on behalf of the recipients, and after fees, you'll get a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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