G M Ends 9-year Endorsement Deal With Tiger Woods, Says It Is Looking To Cut Costs

g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
edited November 2008 in A Moving Train
General Motors ends 9-year endorsement deal with Tiger Woods, says it is looking to pare costs.

Finally somewhat of a sound decision I gather if Tiger's not playing he's not worth it. Maybe they can get Tiger to bail out GM. :)

Peace
*We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

*MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
.....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

*The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


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  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    poor tiger...i hope he can handle the blow to his wallet ;):)
  • CommyCommy Posts: 4,984
    yeah that sucks for Tiger.
  • NYbenbenNYbenben Posts: 1,020
    Yet CitiGroup continues its endorsement of CitiField in NY while getting a $300 billion bailout...GO FIGYA!!
    4/12/92, 8/11/92, 9/28/96, 9/11/98, 8/23/00, 8/24/00, 7/9/03, 4/30/03, 10/1/04, 10/3/05, 12/9/05, 5/12/06, 5/17/06, 5/28/06, 6/3/06, 12/9/06, EV LA 4/12-4/13/08, 6/12/08, 6,19,08, 6,20,08, 6/24/08, 6/25/08, 7/1/08

    and still jonesing for another show....
    "the waiting drove me mad..."
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    NYbenben wrote:
    Yet CitiGroup continues its endorsement of CitiField in NY while getting a $300 billion bailout...GO FIGYA!!

    i doubt that will last much longer...
  • Kel VarnsenKel Varnsen Posts: 1,952
    How much longer before Tiger Woods can afford to buy GM?
  • Gonzo1977Gonzo1977 Posts: 1,696
    QUICK!!!

    SOMEONE CALL... "Chi-Chi" Rodríguez
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    BeerBaron wrote:
    Like anyone believed that Tiger drove a GM anyway :D

    Word, especially with him building a 42 million home in Jupiter island, Florida not far from his mega 155' yacht *PRIVACY*

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • BeerBaron wrote:
    Like anyone believed that Tiger drove a GM anyway :D


    Yeah... those commercials with him and that Buick cracked me up. Who really things that Tiger Woods drives a freakin' Buick? Does anyone drive Buick's anymore?
    My whole life
    was like a picture
    of a sunny day
    “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
    ― Abraham Lincoln
  • CommyCommy Posts: 4,984
    Yeah... those commercials with him and that Buick cracked me up. Who really things that Tiger Woods drives a freakin' Buick? Does anyone drive Buick's anymore?
    I wrecked 2 Buick's that counts yeah?
  • Commy wrote:
    yeah that sucks for Tiger.

    LOL not really. he doesnt need the money. besides this split was mutual. Tiger has a second baby on the way and was perfectly fine with ending this contract.
  • g under pg under p Surfing The far side of THE Sombrero Galaxy Posts: 18,200
    LOL not really. he doesnt need the money. besides this split was mutual. Tiger has a second baby on the way and was perfectly fine with ending this contract.

    He probably feels bad about what's happening at GM (loss of jobs + closing of plants) and he always wants to stay on the side of being political correct.

    Peace
    *We CAN bomb the World to pieces, but we CAN'T bomb it into PEACE*...Michael Franti

    *MUSIC IS the expression of EMOTION.....and that POLITICS IS merely the DECOY of PERCEPTION*
    .....song_Music & Politics....Michael Franti

    *The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite INSANE*....Nikola Tesla(a man who shaped our world of electricity with his futuristic inventions)


  • g under p wrote:
    He probably feels bad about what's happening at GM (loss of jobs + closing of plants) and he always wants to stay on the side of being political correct.

    Peace

    ok maybe? but he also has a second child coming and is cutting back on his commitments.

    story is published on his website if interested.

    http://www.tigerwoods.com

    DETROIT, MICHIGAN - General Motors and Tiger Woods announced today that they will conclude their endorsement deal effective December 31, 2008.

    Both GM and Woods agreed to a mutual and amicable separation that included a desire for more personal time for the 14-time major winner who is expecting his second child in late winter as well as the search for budget efficiencies during a difficult economy for General Motors. For the past nine years, Woods has endorsed GM products around the world and has been heavily associated with the Buick brand in the US, Canada and China markets.

    Mark LaNeve, General Motors North American Vice President of Sales, Service and Marketing said, "Tiger has been a great friend to GM and a fantastic asset through the years helping to bring consumer awareness to many new GM products. In light of the news coming out of Washington," LaNeve added, "This decision is the result of discussions that started earlier in the year and the timing of this agreement with these other activities is purely coincidental."

    In a statement, Woods commented, "I am very proud of the long standing partnership I've had with GM and have enjoyed being a part of the company's dramatic product evolution. We've had a lot of fun together and I participated in some unique and rewarding activities. We've enjoyed a tremendous partnership over the years and we will maintain strong ties with the many people at GM we call friends."
  • This is a step in the right direction. However, I feel the media really wants Gm to succeed so they publish stories like this. Kinda bias in my opinion when you have AIG, Citi, etc spending money on pro teams that got reported right afterwards. During the commerical break there was 2-3 car commericals. Kinda comical if you ask me.
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