Sunday 13 December 2009
Gillette "distance" themselves from Woods
Following Tiger Woods announcement that he was taking an indefinite break from golf, Gilette have become the first major sponsor to distance themselves from him. They claim the move was out of respect for his privacy and will involve phasing him out of their television and print advertising as well as public appearances. The saga rumbles on....
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Does that mean he'll have a 5 O'Clock shadow next time we see him? I've been following this story and your posts, Mr Alexander, and as a result was surprised when today's Christmas shopping trip in Argos saw us confront a massive advertising display for a Tiger Woods game. It would seem not all of his sponsors (was going to say suitors there, but in light of the news, maybe not)feel he has lost his saleabilty. Either that or Argos are working to shift them quickly before he does :)
A good point Mr O'Donnell. However, reading in this weeks Observer newspaper that the producers of the game are concerned that the expected Christmas rush on the Tiger Woods golf game may not materialise as a result of the allegations made against him. We watch with interest.......
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