The Linguini Occurrence Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I can't help but think there could be so much more being done to keep the GNR name out there. When I see what other lesser (in my opinion) bands and musicians have done beyond music and videos and touring, shouldn't GNR be doing the same?Example: Kiss1. Their merchandising includes 3,000 product categories and has produced more pieces of merchandise and generated more revenue than any other artist or band in music history.2. Next month will be the 3rd annual "Kiss Kruise", five days aboard a Kiss-themed cruise ship featuring acoustic sets and Kiss-related activities.3. Next year Gene & Paul & their manager Doc McGhee (name sound familiar?) are starting up an Arena Football League team called the L.A. Kiss and have already offered Tim Tebow a contract.Why can't GNR do something similar? There's so many ways to keep the name going without releasing new music or touring, it just seems like more should be happening to keep the GNR name right up there with other legendary bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I wouldn't want GNR to be whored out as much as Kiss but I would like to see small things happen with the bandSuch as the cinema release, the new Nightrain fanclub package that was promised, Axl signed Topps cards being delivered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I don't think so.The artwork on the t-shirts (that aren't the classic logos/artwork) is really poor, where Guns shirts used to be bad ass-the get in the ring tour shirt was probably the meanest band shirt ever!That's only the tip of the iceberg though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDRE Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 The artwork on the t-shirts (that aren't the classic logos/artwork) is really poor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coma16 Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 The artwork on the t-shirts (that aren't the classic logos/artwork) is really poorChinese Soldier (2011 tour) is the best gnr t-shirt ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 The CHINESE DEMOCRACY STARTS NOW! artwork, with the dude tying the bandana? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Kiss merchandise is a fucking joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Is the GNR name being marketedNo. Not at all. Not even a little. Despite having a whole 3 hour meeting about it. As for the KISS references; Every band wants to be the Beatles, except KISS. KISS wants to be Coca Cola. Something on the complete other end of the spectrum. And imo something you shouldn't want either. Besides, KISS lunchboxes for kids are only bought by KISS fans in their late 40's (and Binge&Slash from mygnr). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 While KISS/Gene and Paul's marketing is distasteful, at least they are providing their fan base with product.I bought a KISS coffee mug the other week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wfuckinga Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I can't help but think there could be so much more being done to keep the GNR name out there. When I see what other lesser (in my opinion) bands and musicians have done beyond music and videos and touring, shouldn't GNR be doing the same?Example: Kiss1. Their merchandising includes 3,000 product categories and has produced more pieces of merchandise and generated more revenue than any other artist or band in music history.2. Next month will be the 3rd annual "Kiss Kruise", five days aboard a Kiss-themed cruise ship featuring acoustic sets and Kiss-related activities.3. Next year Gene & Paul & their manager Doc McGhee (name sound familiar?) are starting up an Arena Football League team called the L.A. Kiss and have already offered Tim Tebow a contract.Why can't GNR do something similar? There's so many ways to keep the name going without releasing new music or touring, it just seems like more should be happening to keep the GNR name right up there with other legendary bands.Don't forget KISS Kondoms and KISS Hello Kitty toilet paper Everybody wants a GN'R condom and some GN'R toilet paper. Wipe your ass on Slash's face!I can't help but think there could be so much more being done to keep the GNR name out there. When I see what other lesser (in my opinion) bands and musicians have done beyond music and videos and touring, shouldn't GNR be doing the same?Example: Kiss1. Their merchandising includes 3,000 product categories and has produced more pieces of merchandise and generated more revenue than any other artist or band in music history.2. Next month will be the 3rd annual "Kiss Kruise", five days aboard a Kiss-themed cruise ship featuring acoustic sets and Kiss-related activities.3. Next year Gene & Paul & their manager Doc McGhee (name sound familiar?) are starting up an Arena Football League team called the L.A. Kiss and have already offered Tim Tebow a contract.Why can't GNR do something similar? There's so many ways to keep the name going without releasing new music or touring, it just seems like more should be happening to keep the GNR name right up there with other legendary bands.Don't forget KISS Kondoms and KISS Hello Kitty toilet paper Everybody wants a GN'R condom and some GN'R toilet paper. Wipe your ass on Slash's face! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I can't help but think there could be so much more being done to keep the GNR name out there. When I see what other lesser (in my opinion) bands and musicians have done beyond music and videos and touring, shouldn't GNR be doing the same? Example: Kiss 1. Their merchandising includes 3,000 product categories and has produced more pieces of merchandise and generated more revenue than any other artist or band in music history. 2. Next month will be the 3rd annual "Kiss Kruise", five days aboard a Kiss-themed cruise ship featuring acoustic sets and Kiss-related activities. 3. Next year Gene & Paul & their manager Doc McGhee (name sound familiar?) are starting up an Arena Football League team called the L.A. Kiss and have already offered Tim Tebow a contract. Why can't GNR do something similar? There's so many ways to keep the name going without releasing new music or touring, it just seems like more should be happening to keep the GNR name right up there with other legendary bands.Don't forget KISS Kondoms and KISS Hello Kitty toilet paper Everybody wants a GN'R condom and some GN'R toilet paper. Wipe your ass on Slash's face!I bet Volcano would buy that Slash toilet paper though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 While KISS/Gene and Paul's marketing is distasteful, at least they are providing their fan base with product.I bought a KISS coffee mug the other week At least? how needs that shit anyways? It's alllllll about spending money. Instead of buy Gene toilet seat spend that money on the kids who don't have anything to eat/drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDRE Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 To be honest.....at this point, I wouldn't mind if Axl did the whole "Kiss thing."I would buy action figures, comic books, cologne etc.Crazy how hard he worked to keep the name, but hasn't done much with it...*sigh*Even NUGnr's logo is poorly done. I can draw better than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saber_ Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Axl's saving money on marketing costs by not marketing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaida Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 GN'R merc has gone down the pan pretty much. I have zero urge to buy any of it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Don't forget that amazing towel they gave away this one time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolRanchDressing Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Betas releasing her official clothing line. What more could you want? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 A GN'R coffin is what I have always wanted of course! I personally want to buy a Dizzy Reed action figure and an extremely large magnifying glass. I will wait for a sunny day and see if I can turn him into the Elephant Man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead74 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Merchandise is just a fraction of a bands marketing. There is so much more to it than that. And it shouldn't be handled by the bands management, it's managements responsibility to place that in the hands of professionals. Since that hasn't been done, yes there is a lot more that could be done to improve the GNR name in the musical marketplace. A strategic planner would have a field day if they could get their hands on the GNR name. It's ripe for cultivation. They've got it all: history, prestige, longevity, stats. The whole package. Instead it's being turned into a farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayster138 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 why not put out Axl action figures?? it would look quite good next to the Slash action figure that came out years ago.....or he can join the nWo on my book shelf... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThinkAboutYou Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) why not put out Axl action figures?? it would look quite good next to the Slash action figure that came out years ago.....or he can join the nWo on my book shelf...It's a one of a kind custom I purchased like a week ago Edited September 29, 2013 by ThinkAboutYou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayster138 Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 shit that looks damn good! i have some friends that do custom work, wonder how much that would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 I dont think marketing is very rock n roll. They should do jager commercials though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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