<Title Change!> Bitcoin WILL/could be represented at SB XLVIII (2014), if...!

[Phinnaeus Gage]

<Asking for a little latitude from the mods, for this thread has now clearly turned into a project development.>

The new discussion reflecting the title change starts at Post #17: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=419509.msg4609656#msg4609656

http://adage.com/article/news/snoop-top-dogg-pitchmen/243416/

OVERSTOCK

Snoop, lounging in his plush all-white abode, fields requests from his family in this spot promoting Overstock's Snoopermarket. His track "The Good Good" adds an easy, jaunty feel to the scene.

Backstory links:

http://www.coindesk.com/snoop-dogg-sell-record-bitcoin/
http://www.overstock.com/bitcoin

Anybody have any bets on whether or not Bitcoin will be mentioned at least once in an ad during the 2014 Super Bowl?

~TMIBTCITW

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[videos4btc]

I can only pray! lol 

[Frost000]

It'd be an amazing plug for sure! I figured it'd be associated to Overstock if it happens, but still...

[LiteCoinGuy]

http://adage.com/article/news/snoop-top-dogg-pitchmen/243416/

OVERSTOCK

Snoop, lounging in his plush all-white abode, fields requests from his family in this spot promoting Overstock's Snoopermarket. His track "The Good Good" adds an easy, jaunty feel to the scene.

Backstory links:

http://www.coindesk.com/snoop-dogg-sell-record-bitcoin/
http://www.overstock.com/bitcoin

Anybody have any bets on whether or not Bitcoin will be mentioned at least once in an ad during the 2014 Super Bowl?

~TMIBTCITW

iam 99% sure that this will happen but dont know if 2014 or 2015

visit arisebitcoin.com

there i saw that super bowl project and alot other cool projects!

[Cryptopher]

http://adage.com/article/news/snoop-top-dogg-pitchmen/243416/

OVERSTOCK

Snoop, lounging in his plush all-white abode, fields requests from his family in this spot promoting Overstock's Snoopermarket. His track "The Good Good" adds an easy, jaunty feel to the scene.

Backstory links:

http://www.coindesk.com/snoop-dogg-sell-record-bitcoin/
http://www.overstock.com/bitcoin

Anybody have any bets on whether or not Bitcoin will be mentioned at least once in an ad during the 2014 Super Bowl?

~TMIBTCITW

Now that would be something. Bitcoin is bound to creep into this year's Superbowl in some form. If not official then I'm sure that there will be some guerrilla marketing going down.

[keithers]

how much does it cost for  30 sec commercials during the superbowl now?   It has to be several million right?   If everyone chipped in just a little, I'm sure a commercial could be put together...

[franky1]

bitcoin is currency much like the dollar or euro. i have never seen a TV advert that only advertises a currency. the closest i have seen are payment gateways such as visa/ western union / paypal.

so if there were going to be a bitcoin related advert, it would be on a service such as
bitpay
coinbase
multibit
armoury
blockchain.info
or even bitcoin foundation/bitcoin-qt

[francisp]

My understanding is that these commercials get produced and approved many months in advance, so I doubt Overstock would mention Bitcoin since they just started accepting it a few days ago. But hopefully I'm wrong!

[chovy]

My understanding is that these commercials get produced and approved many months in advance, so I doubt Overstock would mention Bitcoin since they just started accepting it a few days ago. But hopefully I'm wrong!

Anything is doable if you have the money. That would be a great way to start 2014 with a Bitcoin super bowl commercial. Somene should start a fund to make this happen.

Let's get a professional advertising firm too...not some moron with a billboard + QR code and nothign else.

[Siegfried]

Waste of money, in my opinion. But, if someone has plenty of money to waste and wants to this, I won't complain. It would be better to just buy 5 million dollars worth of bitcoin and then give away 100 dollars worth in paper wallets to 50,000 people.

[hilariousandco]

How much would it cost for a few seconds advert? Maybe just an ominous image of the Bitcoin logo? Maybe include a QR code with a million bucks in it so the first person to scan it gets the coins haha. That would get people talking, like, wtf was that?

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I wonder what the over/under is for there being a Bruno performing the halftime show. Again, what are the odds?

[BitCoinNutJob]

a bitcoin superbowl commercial is basically pointless, money better spent elsewhere

[chovy]

We Accept Bitcoin
[logos of familiar brands]

[Littleshop]

Waste of money, in my opinion. But, if someone has plenty of money to waste and wants to this, I won't complain. It would be better to just buy 5 million dollars worth of bitcoin and then give away 100 dollars worth in paper wallets to 50,000 people.

Agreed.  Or half a million people at $10 each.  Just make sure they know to download a lightweight client not QT or we will have half a million sad people.

[chovy]

That's true it would be a waste of money if people try to use Bitcoin-QT

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Okay, what are the chances of somebody holding up a Bitcoin sign in the crowd caught on National TV a la...



This is what we should be working on: Create sign; Bring sign to the game; Buy tickets from a scalper if not able to obtain elsewhere; Go to seat; Wave sign for four hours. Result: Bitcoin seen at Super Bowl on TV during the game. Bonus points awarded if sign waver is donning a pink tutu.

Idea for the sign:

QR-Code w/Bitcoin logo, and "I bet 1 BTC for X to win!" (QR-Code links to actual bet)

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Fuck it! Two signs, one on each side of the stadium, depicting a 1 BTC bet for opposite teams with two different QR-Codes.

Ideally, an actual husband and wife team who truly like their team to win and are betting against each other. We could recruit such a couple that are already planning on attending, paying their already outlayed expenses plus, to simply wave the signs.

[TheButterZone]

If someone widely trusted wants to generate a vanity for each team, I'll help with the bet accounting for payouts.

https://bitcoinvanity.appspot.com/ will get all below for free, if you want to do split-key rather than generating by your lonesome.

1BRNCS
vs
149ERS/ers or 1SEA/1HAWKS

[Cryptopher]

Okay, what are the chances of somebody holding up a Bitcoin sign in the crowd caught on National TV a la...



This is what we should be working on: Create sign; Bring sign to the game; Buy tickets from a scalper if not able to obtain elsewhere; Go to seat; Wave sign for four hours. Result: Bitcoin seen at Super Bowl on TV during the game. Bonus points awarded if sign waver is donning a pink tutu.

Idea for the sign:

QR-Code w/Bitcoin logo, and "I bet 1 BTC for X to win!" (QR-Code links to actual bet)

I was thinking something like this too. Why propose pay millions for a short ad when guerrilla marketing can be done for free!

I've never been to the Super Bowl but if somebody managed to get in with a sign (and optional pink tu tu) then I am sure that it would be more than worth their while.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

If someone wants to generate a vanity for each team, I'll help with the bet accounting for payouts.

1BRNCS
vs
149ERS/ers or 1SEA/1HAWKS

Would a particular Bitcoin betting site be used with your idea?

Also, whether Seattle or San Francisco wins, Bitcoin, of sorts, will be represented.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

If San Fran, it'll be their second matchup, with Denver seeking retribution: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Bowl_XXIV

Otherwise, it'll be their first meetup in a SB: Denver vs. Seattle.

[TheButterZone]

No idea on the legality, so sites may be tricky. I'd just be putting up a public Google Docs spreadsheet with address, bet amount, team columns, then input whatever formula is appropriate to distribute the winnings proportionally.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

WOW! Not much love for Seattle.

http://www.mercurynews.com/sports/ci_24936049/map-who-america-is-rooting-49ers-or-seahawks?source=most_viewed

[Phinnaeus Gage]

No idea on the legality, so sites may be tricky. I'd just be putting up a public Google Docs spreadsheet with address, bet amount, team columns, then input whatever formula is appropriate to distribute the winnings proportionally.

I like your idea, but was leaning toward some reputable (NOT dissing you, TBZ) Bitcoin related entity receiving juice if all goes to plan. BitPay comes to mind.

That said, I'm all for the bet idea (unless something better is offered up), but not linking to a Bitcoin betting site due to the stigmatism attached to such, mainly due to Bitcoin doesn't need any more bad press.

Let's continue to kick this around some more, TBZ, and thanks kindly for your valuable inputs.

~TMIBTCITW

[TheButterZone]

Juice? BitPay?

[Cryptopher]

Juice? BitPay?

Lol this reminds me of Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid, always with the questions.

By juice he means the collective BTC that people commit in bets.

I'm not too familiar with BitPay so can't really comment on how that mechanism works.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Juice? BitPay?

Lol this reminds me of Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid, always with the questions.

By juice he means the collective BTC that people commit in bets.

I'm not too familiar with BitPay so can't really comment on how that mechanism works.

Actually, what I mean by 'juice' is the relatively inexpensive expose an entity would receive if such an event goes quasi-viral. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=juice

As far as BitPay is concerned: http://www.quora.com/BitPay/Whats-the-difference-and-overlap-between-BitPay-and-Coinbase

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I'm heading for to the Project Development section (bounty to be paid) of this forum to garner up ideas for signage to bring this endeavor to fruition.

BITCOIN WILL BE SEEN BY OVER 100M VIEWERS AT SUPER BOWL XLVIII!!!

~TMIBTCITW

[Cryptopher]

Juice? BitPay?

Lol this reminds me of Solid Snake in Metal Gear Solid, always with the questions.

By juice he means the collective BTC that people commit in bets.

I'm not too familiar with BitPay so can't really comment on how that mechanism works.

Actually, what I mean by 'juice' is the relatively inexpensive expose an entity would receive if such an event goes quasi-viral. http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=juice

As far as BitPay is concerned: http://www.quora.com/BitPay/Whats-the-difference-and-overlap-between-BitPay-and-Coinbase

Ohhh I see, thanks for sharing. I'll give the quora responses a read.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Bounty is in place: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=423615.0

Anybody have a link to a site depicting signage in the stands regulations?

[TheButterZone]

Bounty is in place: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=423615.0

Anybody have a link to a site depicting signage in the stands regulations?

http://www.nynjsuperbowl.com/gameday-faq

Prohibited Items
Banner (any object that obstructs the view of another)

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Bounty is in place: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=423615.0

Anybody have a link to a site depicting signage in the stands regulations?

http://www.nynjsuperbowl.com/gameday-faq

Prohibited Items
Banner (any object that obstructs the view of another)

http://newyork.cbslocal.com/guide/new-meadowlands-stadium-guide/#atstadium

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Looks like the Bitcoin sign idea to date is on the right track:

Seahawks' Richard Sherman, love him or hate him, is already the face of Super Bowl XLVIII

[Luckybit]

Waste of money, in my opinion. But, if someone has plenty of money to waste and wants to this, I won't complain. It would be better to just buy 5 million dollars worth of bitcoin and then give away 100 dollars worth in paper wallets to 50,000 people.

That 5 million should go to pay developers. Development is way too centralized.

[billyjoeallen]

You do realize that this will probably be the last Superbowl that WON'T have a bitcoin mention, right?  Two years from now, people will be buying their hot dogs with it.

[alumar]

My understanding is that these commercials get produced and approved many months in advance, so I doubt Overstock would mention Bitcoin since they just started accepting it a few days ago. But hopefully I'm wrong!

This is true with most large companies, commercials are produced (actually multiple) then tested with focus groups to identify the best response. These are normally completed by October/November time-frame, reviewed in the Month of December. However, anyone can skip the test market piece, try to wait for the last day possible (like January 6th) and submit them to the network. So it is conceivable someone could of created one in late December, did a few day focus group and submitted in early January.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

My understanding is that these commercials get produced and approved many months in advance, so I doubt Overstock would mention Bitcoin since they just started accepting it a few days ago. But hopefully I'm wrong!

This is true with most large companies, commercials are produced (actually multiple) then tested with focus groups to identify the best response. These are normally completed by October/November time-frame, reviewed in the Month of December. However, anyone can skip the test market piece, try to wait for the last day possible (like January 6th) and submit them to the network. So it is conceivable someone could of created one in late December, did a few day focus group and submitted in early January.

Hence the guerrilla marketing approach. See what I have so far (especially the last few posts): https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=423615.20

[Sutters Mill]

Man this would be amazing! I'm in the UK, when does the superbowl start?

[Cryptopher]

Man this would be amazing! I'm in the UK, when does the superbowl start?

Lol, the Super Bowl is on the 2nd February.

[MakeBelieve]

I don't normally watch the super bowl but I will make sure I do now.

[Cryptopher]

I don't normally watch the super bowl but I will make sure I do now.

I've watched half of two Super Bowls think. The half time show is way too long though, I end up falling asleep.

This year I'll keep a keen eye out for Bitcoin banners

[Sutters Mill]

Man this would be amazing! I'm in the UK, when does the superbowl start?

Lol, the Super Bowl is on the 2nd February.

Cheers troll

[vabtc]

http://www.vabtc.com/super-bowl-charity-drive/

I put this together tonight to raise money for Sean's Outpost, and, of course, as a shameless plug for my consulting biz site I'm bootstrapping.

Please spread the link or use those QR codes in a similar fashion to what 1HiMom did if you lucky enough to be going to the Super Bowl.

The "Bronco18" was completely random.. I tried to make a "Hawks25" but it was taking waaay too long

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Second $50 USD via BTC is now in place: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=426851.0

Also, seeking a banner maker.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

The banner is just about complete, going through a couple minor tweaks now, and it's AWESOME!

Currently seeking a Bitcoiner that's planning on attending the Super Bowl.

~TMIBTCITW

[Phinnaeus Gage]

http://adage.com/article/news/snoop-top-dogg-pitchmen/243416/

OVERSTOCK

Snoop, lounging in his plush all-white abode, fields requests from his family in this spot promoting Overstock's Snoopermarket. His track "The Good Good" adds an easy, jaunty feel to the scene.

Backstory links:

http://www.coindesk.com/snoop-dogg-sell-record-bitcoin/
http://www.overstock.com/bitcoin

Anybody have any bets on whether or not Bitcoin will be mentioned at least once in an ad during the 2014 Super Bowl?

~TMIBTCITW

Now that would be something. Bitcoin is bound to creep into this year's Superbowl in some form. If not official then I'm sure that there will be some guerrilla marketing going down.

[Keyser Soze]

I saw an Overstock commercial today that had Bitcoin accepted here (or something similar, can't remember) at the end. It wasn't very big, but it was definitely noticeable. Can't find the image/video online though...

Edit: Now I find it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-qkMoQkMAY

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I saw an Overstock commercial today that had Bitcoin accepted here (or something similar, can't remember) at the end. It wasn't very big, but it was definitely noticeable. Can't find the image/video online though...

Edit: Now I find it...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-qkMoQkMAY

Nice find, bud!

Just realized that the Google tiny URL on the banner design is case sensitive. It should be: http://goo.gl/QyGh8p

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I just figured out why Richard Sherman's shopping site doesn't have Bitcoin anywhere on it's pages: http://store.richardsherman25.com/

It's because you have to go through the checkout process first: https://checkout.shopify.com/carts/2592151/4a8fcfd85b0c205fdfb42f2047f4ad68

Ergo, any professional sports entity that used Shopify to build their eCommerce store automatically accepts bitcoins as of November 27, 2013. Richard Sherman just happened to be the first one as a Bitcoiner to announce, even though some other sports notable could be using Shopify longer than he. Genius!

http://www.shopify.com/blog/10446157-shopify-merchants-can-now-accept-bitcoin#axzz2rHonDNOt

Our new Bitcoin integration is available through BitPay and can be used alongside other payment services, like Shopify Payments and PayPal.

Ergo II: You want to purchase official Seattle Seahawks merchandise, head on over to one of the hundreds of shops hawking (pun intended, for I almost used selling) such that use Shopify for their eCommerce solution, like http://gamedaytreasures.com/collections/seattle-seahawks-display-cases.

~TMIBTCITW

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I'm in the process of editing in the correct image below on various posts due to the tiny URL not working properly because it's case sensitive.

[Matttm]

I think that'd be awesome if they could get an ad for the Super Bowl. But think of the costs! It's so much for such a small amount of time but with that many people watching, it will be HUGE. I think they should go for it(if they still can), it's a gamble but will really get the name out there!   

[CoinDiver]

How about one of those clever signs that says FOX (it's on FOX this year, right?) but the letters are part of some bitcoin message?
 
     Future
bitcOin
    eXplosion

Of course, something that makes any sort of sense.

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I think that'd be awesome if they could get an ad for the Super Bowl. But think of the costs! It's so much for such a small amount of time but with that many people watching, it will be HUGE. I think they should go for it(if they still can), it's a gamble but will really get the name out there!  

This has been beat to the ground since prior to last year's Super Bowl, hence going the route I'm taking via guerilla marketing.

How about one of those clever signs that says FOX (it's on FOX this year, right?) but the letters are part of some bitcoin message?
 
     Future
bitcOin
    eXplosion

Of course, something that makes any sort of sense.

I haven't forgotten about the FOX condition, and it WILL be incorporated into the physical banner alongside the image above (a couple posts).

Meanwhile, I just tweeted Richard Sherman the following: https://twitter.com/Bitcoin100/status/426828654870421504

Not so much seeking his approval, but to get his fan base excited about the prospects, with possibly bringing further awareness to Bitcoin.

~TMIBTCITW

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Important update: I will have the banner produced locally, thus now only need a person who's planning on attending the Super Bowl to wave the damn thing like they have a hoard of locusts in their underwear. Surely, one of the 81K seats is going to be occupied by at least one Bitcoiner. Which one of you guys or gals is it?

~Bruno Kucinskas

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Urgent! Still seeking a fellow Bitcoiner who's attending the Super Bowl.

Anybody?

~TMIBTCITW

[Phinnaeus Gage]

Looks like there's a hateful motherfucker over on Reddit, hence my reply: http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/1w60lc/urgent_still_seeking_a_fellow_bitcoiner_thats/cezaydw

Still seeking a fellow Bitcoiner that's attending Super Bowl XLVIII. Hit me up if you're going.

~Bruno Kucinskas