The Olympics

DAIR · 9 Jul 2012 at 22:44

The whole Olympic / McDonalds partnership makes no sense to me. Surely there are far better partnerships to be formed?

Quick Fact -
So I've just found out that McDonalds plans to open the world's largest McDonalds restaurant in Newham, London.

DAIR · 9 Jul 2012 at 22:55

At the risk of filling us with rubbish?

At a time when there is a rise in the number of obese people in this country.... Really nice.

DAIR · 9 Jul 2012 at 23:00

benjo said:
That Mc Donalds is being torn down once the olympics is finished too

Serious?

DAIR · 9 Jul 2012 at 23:03

[TW]Fox;22312665 said:
Because they paid the most money. Thats how sponsorship works, generally.

So if Marlboro handed over a huge sum of money they too could have their name all over the place?

DAIR · 9 Jul 2012 at 23:07

The Halk said:
Yes but no. Yes anyone could have their name up, but no, tobacco is specifically illegal.

Just wonder why fast food companies should be allowed to sponsor such events... Gives off a confusing message.

F1 were able to ditch their big tobacco sponsors. Im sure The Olympics could do the same to the fat makers.

DAIR · 9 Jul 2012 at 23:16

C.R.A.Z.Y said:
If done correctly serious profit can be made:

1996: Atlanta Olympic Games made profits of US $10 million.

1992: Barcelona Olympic Games made profits of US $5 million.

1988: Seoul Olympic Games made profits of US $300 million, a record high for a government-run Olympiad.

1984: Los Angeles Olympic Games made profits of US $250 million

1932: Los Angeles made profits of $1 million.

Also 2000 Sydney Olympics made a profit although I don't have the exact amount.

lol