Red Bull product placement

**Born Racer** · 9 Jul 2005, 22:27 (Ref:1351378)

The ITV viewers were earlier treated to a tour round Christian and Tonio's house.

Amusing to see that despite a desperately empty fridge they remembered to get a few cans of Red Bull in

Ralf's Girl · 9 Jul 2005, 22:37 (Ref:1351380)

Well they probably get a discount...

I loved Christian Klien's comment on the (empty) dishwasher: "I think it's for...washing dishes...or something."

Down F0rce · 9 Jul 2005, 22:51 (Ref:1351392)

These guys need to have thier own show, it would be comedy gold!

Logrence · 9 Jul 2005, 23:08 (Ref:1351402)

They were pretty funny, I have to say. I'd trade those two in some comedy Chuckle Brothers segment over anything by James Allen any day.

They could at least have had the courtesy to make a joke about the fact that there were two RB cans sitting proudly right in the middle of the fridge, though. I don't think they even had milk.

richard_sykes · 9 Jul 2005, 23:13 (Ref:1351407)

Red Bull gives you wings.

But it wont make you win the British GP.

joe rossi · 10 Jul 2005, 00:09 (Ref:1351429)

what amazed me was realising I used to own a flat in the same block they live in!

Sodemo · 10 Jul 2005, 00:11 (Ref:1351430)

Yeah, I saw the blatant Red Bull placement, made me chuckle.

forzaf1 · 10 Jul 2005, 22:16 (Ref:1352100)

Something goes on between ITV and Red Bull. Not sure if the Brundle/DC deal has anything to do with it....but every week there is some sort of Red Bull thing going on.

This week it was a closer look at the RB1 and how it "fits into boxes".

Alex

Down F0rce · 10 Jul 2005, 22:33 (Ref:1352108)

Maybe Red Bull are the only team that make themselves available for these sort of things?

Silk Cut Jaguar · 10 Jul 2005, 22:36 (Ref:1352110)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Down F0rce

Maybe Red Bull are the only team that make themselves available for these sort of things?

That's my thought on it. They like portraying themselves as the most open and friendly team in the paddock.

richard_sykes · 11 Jul 2005, 09:30 (Ref:1352365)

The motorhome a couple months ago, then the flat and the car in the explaination of why the cars look the same.

I thought he did a class job of explaining the rules.

It is not harming anybody with their relationship, just getting fans closer and deeper into an F1 team, both parties benefit.

BootsOntheSide · 11 Jul 2005, 10:22 (Ref:1352404)

It's a shame none of the other teams allow such access to their facilities and information - RBR have been a breath of fresh air in many ways, even if the product placement can be excessive. Then again, with tobacco advertising banned and alcohol advertising frowned on, I wonder how far off a blanket ban on caffiene advertising is?

**Adam43** · 11 Jul 2005, 10:36 (Ref:1352416)

Yes, I too watch F1 to be treated to see driver's houses.

Big-O · 11 Jul 2005, 10:38 (Ref:1352419)

I don't belive its an ITV thing only ... ORF in Austria has be showing a lot from them too, of course RBR is an Austrian stall so maby that has smothing to do with it.
Probably is't just the way they wanna publish themselfs... an open team and brings you wings

baclightning · 12 Jul 2005, 02:27 (Ref:1353135)

Somehow, I can't imagine a similar NASCAR segment on Mark Martin at home and seeing Viagra strategically placed around the house.

RTH · 12 Jul 2005, 09:17 (Ref:1353335)

It also appeared to be blatently advertised on BBC 2 Top Gear 10 days ago.

A product that is actually banned from sale in several European countries

jase · 12 Jul 2005, 10:39 (Ref:1353392)

Red Bull? nope, available in any supermarket.

flor · 12 Jul 2005, 10:53 (Ref:1353399)

i think its only banned in france

Logrence · 14 Jul 2005, 18:49 (Ref:1355620)

I always assumed it was maybe something to do with DC's contract and Brundle being his manager...you would think that all the teams would go for the extra free publicity...

danccooke · 14 Jul 2005, 19:08 (Ref:1355632)

i think you need to check the redbull website, as far as i am aware it has never been banned in any country just not passed thier tests to be allowed sale. So saying it has been banned is slightly misleading. I know that is just symantics but i am feeling like that tonight

mark_l · 14 Jul 2005, 19:15 (Ref:1355636)

Quote:

Originally Posted by RTH

It also appeared to be blatently advertised on BBC 2 Top Gear 10 days ago.

A product that is actually banned from sale in several European countries

You only saw the back of the can as it had been turned around so the name was not displayed. Why do you think they have such a distinctive colour scheme.

Dutton · 14 Jul 2005, 20:54 (Ref:1355720)

I know that the Red Bull/Vodka mix has been banned in at least one place. Not sure about the actual drink itself, after all it is basically just a rather large cafeine dose.

mark_l · 14 Jul 2005, 21:05 (Ref:1355737)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dutton

I know that the Red Bull/Vodka mix has been banned in at least one place. Not sure about the actual drink itself, after all it is basically just a rather large cafeine dose.

How can you ban anyone buying a Red Bull and a bottle of vodka and mixing it, unless you ban the Red Bull or the Vodka.

Dutton · 14 Jul 2005, 21:49 (Ref:1355798)

You cannot stop it. What bainning places from selling it pre-mixed does is limit the impact. That is, if it is publicly baned from being sold pre-mixed, and the reasons for it made known. Well, it will make the majority of people refrain from mixing them.

Not everyone, for sure, but the strategy is about damage limitation.

Logrence · 15 Jul 2005, 09:48 (Ref:1356075)

I do know that people aren't allowed to sell vodka red bull pre-mixed by decree of Red Bull itself - Mateschitz doesn't want to encourage those sorts of connotations with his brand. It's tough though, really.

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