Two things. One. It doesn't seem to be the case that Samsung is attempting to enforce any kind of ban. It's more of a soft bribe. Two. All competitors should spread the word, refuse the Galaxy Notes and try to get as many iPhones on display during the opening ceremony as possible. That would be sweeeeeeeeet!
This is pretty much a standard when a company is a sponsor. TV shows do it all the time. Soda cans have the labels facing away from the camera if a rival manufacturer is a sponsor of the show/network.
If a company is a sponser then no rivals products can be in the show. If it's just ad time bought, no such rules.
There was a time when paid product placement wasn't allowed in TV shows. Nor could the show have the product visible without the companies okay. It was too expensive in many cases to make fake products so they just hid the trademarks and hoped that kept the companies happy
Oh yes, because when people see a tall, thin phone with the middle logo covered, no one EVER thinks that it's an iPhone! When I notice products with covered logos in TV shows,etc. it, frankly, raises my awareness. It doesn't lower it.
Mac Rumors reports "All accredited competitors, coaches, trainers and officials are required to abide by Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter, preventing athletes from mentioning any non-Olympic sponsor companies. Athletes breaking Rule 40 can be punished with "removal of accreditation and financial penalties" or even total disqualification."
If in fact, Rule 40 is the regulation being used to enforce the Apple logo ban, I would doubt any credible Olympian who might possibly end up on the podium will dare defy this directive. Who'd want to risk disqualification for the sake of making a point?
Using a device with a visible logo on it is NOT the same as "mentioning" a non-sponsor.
Think about it. If that rule is applied to justify this "hide the Apple logo" nonsense, then it must be applied to any and all visible logos of non-sponsor brands. Every. Single. One.
And not just for "devices". Clothing, shoes, hats, computers, phones, bags, wallets, purses, sunglasses, keys, personal hygiene products (put tape over the logo on that hairbrush!!! They're not a sponsor!!), everything and anything you might be seen with. Look around you. Logos are everywhere on almost anything you interact with in daily life.
What a feckin' nightmare imposing this "cover the logo" requirement on the olympic participants.......
This is pretty much a standard when a company is a sponsor. TV shows do it all the time. Soda cans have the labels facing away from the camera if a rival manufacturer is a sponsor of the show/network.
This is pretty much a standard when a company is a sponsor. TV shows do it all the time. Soda cans have the labels facing away from the camera if a rival manufacturer is a sponsor of the show/network.
They are not sponsoring the athletes, only the venue therefore the athletes should tell Samsung to pound sand. I know this event is being held in Russia when an individual's liberties are not high on the priority list but since this is an international event the venue should be considered neutral territory like an embassy and therefore the participants should have the same freedoms afforded in their home country.
Mac Rumors reports "All accredited competitors, coaches, trainers and officials are required to abide by Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter, preventing athletes from mentioning any non-Olympic sponsor companies. Athletes breaking Rule 40 can be punished with "removal of accreditation and financial penalties" or even total disqualification."
If in fact, Rule 40 is the regulation being used to enforce the Apple logo ban, I would doubt any credible Olympian who might possibly end up on the podium will dare defy this directive. Who'd want to risk disqualification for the sake of making a point?
In this Olympics, it just might be worth it. As if the bad publicity from holding this event in gay hating Russia isn't bad enough press.
Mac Rumors reports "All accredited competitors, coaches, trainers and officials are required to abide by Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter, preventing athletes from mentioning any non-Olympic sponsor companies. Athletes breaking Rule 40 can be punished with "removal of accreditation and financial penalties" or even total disqualification."
If in fact, Rule 40 is the regulation being used to enforce the Apple logo ban, I would doubt any credible Olympian who might possibly end up on the podium will dare defy this directive. Who'd want to risk disqualification for the sake of making a point?
Using a device with a visible logo on it is NOT the same as "mentioning" a non-sponsor.
Think about it. If that rule is applied to justify this "hide the Apple logo" nonsense, then it must be applied to any and all visible logos of non-sponsor brands. Every. Single. One.
And not just for "devices". Clothing, shoes, hats, computers, phones, bags, wallets, purses, sunglasses, keys, personal hygiene products (put tape over the logo on that hairbrush!!! They're not a sponsor!!), everything and anything you might be seen with. Look around you. Logos are everywhere on almost anything you interact with in daily life.
<span style="line-height:1.4em;">What a feckin' nightmare imposing this "cover the logo" requirement on the olympic participants.......</span>
"(put tape over the logo on that hairbrush!!! They're not a sponsor!!)"
What if the Tape Manufacturer is not a sponsor???
God forbid there should be any skywriting or graffiti at the Olympics!
Oh yes, because when people see a tall, thin phone with the middle logo covered, no one EVER thinks that it's an iPhone! When I notice products with covered logos in TV shows,etc. it, frankly, raises my awareness. It doesn't lower it.
Mac Rumors reports "All accredited competitors, coaches, trainers and officials are required to abide by Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter, preventing athletes from mentioning any non-Olympic sponsor companies. Athletes breaking Rule 40 can be punished with "removal of accreditation and financial penalties" or even total disqualification."
If in fact, Rule 40 is the regulation being used to enforce the Apple logo ban, I would doubt any credible Olympian who might possibly end up on the podium will dare defy this directive. Who'd want to risk disqualification for the sake of making a point?
In this Olympics, it just might be worth it. As if the bad publicity from holding this event in gay hating Russia isn't bad enough press.
Yeah... This year's Olympics are really going to the dogs...
I suspect that a lot of Olympic Athletes will use an iPhone 5S because of the camera's 120fps slo-mo capability -- an ideal capability for athletic events (and training).
Mac Rumors reports "All accredited competitors, coaches, trainers and officials are required to abide by Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter, preventing athletes from mentioning any non-Olympic sponsor companies. Athletes breaking Rule 40 can be punished with "removal of accreditation and financial penalties" or even total disqualification."
If in fact, Rule 40 is the regulation being used to enforce the Apple logo ban, I would doubt any credible Olympian who might possibly end up on the podium will dare defy this directive. Who'd want to risk disqualification for the sake of making a point?
Nope: read the article more closely. It is not about "Rule 40." It's about getting a FREE Galaxy Note 3 in your gift bag.
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I can just visualize the opening parade of athletes...
Thousands of athletes having simultaneous [Janet Jackson] costume malfunctions...
Come to think of it, the Apple Logo is kinda' shaped like a...
Come to think of it, the Apple Logo is kinda' shaped like a...
Gives new meaning to the phrase, “How do you like them apples”!
If a company is a sponser then no rivals products can be in the show. If it's just ad time bought, no such rules.
There was a time when paid product placement wasn't allowed in TV shows. Nor could the show have the product visible without the companies okay. It was too expensive in many cases to make fake products so they just hid the trademarks and hoped that kept the companies happy
Mac Rumors reports "All accredited competitors, coaches, trainers and officials are required to abide by Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter, preventing athletes from mentioning any non-Olympic sponsor companies. Athletes breaking Rule 40 can be punished with "removal of accreditation and financial penalties" or even total disqualification."
If in fact, Rule 40 is the regulation being used to enforce the Apple logo ban, I would doubt any credible Olympian who might possibly end up on the podium will dare defy this directive. Who'd want to risk disqualification for the sake of making a point?
Using a device with a visible logo on it is NOT the same as "mentioning" a non-sponsor.
Think about it. If that rule is applied to justify this "hide the Apple logo" nonsense, then it must be applied to any and all visible logos of non-sponsor brands. Every. Single. One.
And not just for "devices". Clothing, shoes, hats, computers, phones, bags, wallets, purses, sunglasses, keys, personal hygiene products (put tape over the logo on that hairbrush!!! They're not a sponsor!!), everything and anything you might be seen with. Look around you. Logos are everywhere on almost anything you interact with in daily life.
What a feckin' nightmare imposing this "cover the logo" requirement on the olympic participants.......
They are not sponsoring the athletes, only the venue therefore the athletes should tell Samsung to pound sand. I know this event is being held in Russia when an individual's liberties are not high on the priority list but since this is an international event the venue should be considered neutral territory like an embassy and therefore the participants should have the same freedoms afforded in their home country.
Mac Rumors reports "All accredited competitors, coaches, trainers and officials are required to abide by Rule 40 of the Olympic Charter, preventing athletes from mentioning any non-Olympic sponsor companies. Athletes breaking Rule 40 can be punished with "removal of accreditation and financial penalties" or even total disqualification."
If in fact, Rule 40 is the regulation being used to enforce the Apple logo ban, I would doubt any credible Olympian who might possibly end up on the podium will dare defy this directive. Who'd want to risk disqualification for the sake of making a point?
In this Olympics, it just might be worth it. As if the bad publicity from holding this event in gay hating Russia isn't bad enough press.
Reminds me of the 2010 Olympics Canadian Hockey team logo saga. We couldn't use a national logo on our olympic hockey jerseys. LOL
It was stupid.
http://www.thestar.com/sports/2009/08/17/hockey_canada_unveils_olympic_jerseys.html
yeah can't use the national symbol, but oh hey, the big Nike Swoosh over the breast is JUST fine!
What a transparent, mercenary, money-grubbing outfit the IOC has become, eh.....?
Did a little check and found that Samsung Galaxy III was the official phone of the London games!
"(put tape over the logo on that hairbrush!!! They're not a sponsor!!)"
What if the Tape Manufacturer is not a sponsor???
God forbid there should be any skywriting or graffiti at the Olympics!
Now, That's Jazz...
Lately I'm seeing all sorts of Tab 3 giveaways. Apparently they didn't sell well over the holidays... or even now. (No surprise really.)
Yeah... This year's Olympics are really going to the dogs...
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Nope: read the article more closely. It is not about "Rule 40." It's about getting a FREE Galaxy Note 3 in your gift bag.