More corporate lame-ness
This was too long for a tweet, so I had to make a post to sufficiently de-rant.
Last September, HG Brands contacted me and claimed to be a “designer with rights to the CFL and Saskatchewan 100th anniversary”. They asked if they could use this particular photo in a promotional poster. I said Sure! I would be honoured! In return, they offered to send me some of the Rider swag that they make. Maybe a t-shirt or two for myself and my husband!? I said Sure! Even better!
6 months later, the t-shirts haven’t shown up. I think about it every once in awhile (and even sent a couple of “did you forget about me?” follow-up emails that were ignored) and am mildly annoyed. Not because we didn’t get swag. Not because they used my photo for free. Just because they offered something and didn’t follow through. Lame.
Where’s the integrity, people?
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March 1st, 2010 at 12:05 pm
That really stinks! I hope the internets brings down the beats on HG Brands.
March 1st, 2010 at 1:15 pm
Super lame!
March 1st, 2010 at 2:13 pm
That is really lame. But do not forget that what goes around comes around and I am certain that if they really do have those rights that something will come of it, maybe even recognition for you in all of Saskatchewan. Even if not, you can at least tell everyone that it was you and not them that took that photo. I love this picture, besides we do know the coach and his wife just a bit : ) Maybe they will read this and take something away from it!