Superlite27
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In another thread, the discussion was about firearm related commercials. I didn't want to hijack the thread, but I have a question about the opposite.
Instead of firearm companies that advertise on mainstream channels, I always pay attention to NON-firearm companies that advertise during gun related shows.
When I watch American Rifleman, or Shooting USA on the Outdoor Channel, I know I'm going to see Springfield Armory, Smith and Wesson, or Midway USA commercials. I was mildly surprised to see a Progressive Insurance commercial during Shooting USA one evening.
How does this work? Do companies airing commercials endorse programs, or is it just a network thing? Is Progressive Insurance paying money to a firearm related company that produces Shooting USA, or does their money go to the Network, or does DISH get the money? I would think that since their commercial airs during a gun related show, their sponsorship money is going towards that show, right?
I'm unsure how this marketing thing works, exactly, but all I know is I'm more likely to spend my money at a business that has no problem endorsing the firearms industry. This is why I pay very close attention to what non-firearm companies advertise on firearm related shows.
I can't think of any others I've seen at the moment, but as with boycotting anti-firearm related companies, I would like to support pro-firearm related companies. Is anyone familiar with any other non-firearm companies that support the gun industry? How does their advertising actually work? Do their commercials help us financially when they appear on firarm related shows?
Instead of firearm companies that advertise on mainstream channels, I always pay attention to NON-firearm companies that advertise during gun related shows.
When I watch American Rifleman, or Shooting USA on the Outdoor Channel, I know I'm going to see Springfield Armory, Smith and Wesson, or Midway USA commercials. I was mildly surprised to see a Progressive Insurance commercial during Shooting USA one evening.
How does this work? Do companies airing commercials endorse programs, or is it just a network thing? Is Progressive Insurance paying money to a firearm related company that produces Shooting USA, or does their money go to the Network, or does DISH get the money? I would think that since their commercial airs during a gun related show, their sponsorship money is going towards that show, right?
I'm unsure how this marketing thing works, exactly, but all I know is I'm more likely to spend my money at a business that has no problem endorsing the firearms industry. This is why I pay very close attention to what non-firearm companies advertise on firearm related shows.
I can't think of any others I've seen at the moment, but as with boycotting anti-firearm related companies, I would like to support pro-firearm related companies. Is anyone familiar with any other non-firearm companies that support the gun industry? How does their advertising actually work? Do their commercials help us financially when they appear on firarm related shows?
