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Annals of Marketing – Lexus and the LA Clippers
The LA Clippers said this week that Lexus will be named “the official luxury vehicle of the LA Clippers and Intuit Dome,” with a Lexus Courtside Lounge at the new arena. Lexus joins naming rights partner Intuit and AT&T, Pechanga, and Ticketmaster as Intuit Dome Founding Partners. Ex-Microsoft pooh-bah Steve Balmer now owns and runs the Clippers. The monetarily peripatetic team was formerly of Buffalo and San Diego.
The Clippers history with arenas is troubled. They fled the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena in 1999 for Staples Center (nowadays Crypto.com Arena; that’s com not con), which they shared as an unloved stepchild with the Los Angeles Lakers and the National Hockey League’s LA Kings. The rental deal with the Lakers required the removing and then re-installation of Laker memorabilia and sponsorship logos and other stuff before and after their games. Hardly five easy pieces – so to Jack Nicholson speak – with our fond memories of his courtside Lakers seats where he held court at the Forum and Staples Center. Continue reading
Audi Revolut F1 Team and Fanwear Launched
“As a blend of modern lifestyle and sportswear, the fan collection – including the DNA Range, the Elevated Fanwear Range and drivers’ merchandise – targets a broad audience. Designed for everyday wear, not just race weekends, the diverse product portfolio spans T‑shirts, hoodies, jackets, caps, shoes and more,” Audi said in a release.
“The DNA Range forms the foundation of the collection, focusing on essential pieces built around core styles and the team’s primary colors to clearly express the Audi Revolut F1 Team identity. The Elevated Fanwear Range complements this with lifestyle‑driven key pieces that combine comfort, clean design and subtle branding for a modern everyday look.
“In addition, the collection includes exclusive merchandise from the team’s two drivers, Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto. Several limited‑edition special drops released throughout the season further expand the collection – bold statements that celebrate style, culture and the evolving identity of the Audi Revolut F1 Team,” Audi said. Continue reading →