“It’s not really the direction we want the brand to go in,” said David Witty, senior associate athletic director for marketing and communications. Witty said Nebraska is happy to collaborate with Fox on promotional ideas in the future. Witty said he doesn’t think the ad will run on TV, but it lives on Twitter.
I didn't mind it, but then again I am not easily offended. Not sure what the beef is. Don't know what 'Brand' Nebraska is trying to portray but might be time to get off the high horse and just go with it.
I didn't mind it, but then again I am not easily offended. Not sure what the beef is. Don't know what 'Brand' Nebraska is trying to portray but might be time to get off the high horse and just go with it.
From this quote, it's not clear that the corn was the challenge although it could be part of it. The whole "this is where sacrifices are made" was just not a good look.
We are "Nebraska Nice" nowUgh....seems kind of whiny and overly sensitive for Nebraska to do that.
I realize they are trying to bust the stereotype, but considering the team name...sheesh.. what did they expect Fox promo team to do?
I don't know.... I'm not offended by it....
Do Herbie and Lil Red perpetuate the farmer sterotype? I guess Herbie doesn't wear overalls any more?
That's what I'm thinking.Great point. Not sure how I missed the Children of the Corn metaphor. Bizarro corn cult is probably not the right direction to take NU's marketing.
From this quote, it's not clear that the corn was the challenge although it could be part of it. The whole "this is where sacrifices are made" was just not a good look.