Tiger admits to "transgressions"

[Jennasis]

I said it once an I'll say it again...NOTHING will happen to Tiger's endorsements.

 

[ogreenlee]

They all lost endormsent when it first happend or came out it took time for them to build there reps back up

Some company's loss is another company's gain.

 

[Metsfan520]

They all lost endormsent when it first happend or came out it took time for them to build there reps back up

But read the link--Tiger isn't losing his. In fact, most of his sponsors have spoken out already--he's not losing them.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Don't you think it came out that Oprah had cheated on Stedman sp? that she would lose some of her sponsors and followers

Not if it was Gail. (Ok that was a joke).

No. Have you ever watched "The Oprah Effect" on CNBC? They run it all the time.

Tiger is similiar in that his golfing superstar status will supercede his cheating.

 

[ogreenlee]

But read the link--Tiger isn't losing his. In fact, most of his sponsors have spoken out already--he's not losing them.

They're not going to lose the greatest golfer ever over fake outrage.

 

[legalsea]

But read the link--Tiger isn't losing his. In fact, most of his sponsors have spoken out already--he's not losing them.

I believe in cases like this advertisers take a 'wait and see' attitude; they do not to be perceived as bing 'fickle'.

However, should Nike, etc, sense that the public is not responding well to Tiger's Trangressions, then they will quietly begin to drop him, explaining that they wish for future ads to go in a 'new direction' with new faces.

 

[ogreenlee]

I believe in cases like this advertisers take a 'wait and see' attitude; they do not to be perceived as bing 'fickle'.

However, should Nike, etc, sense that the public is not responding well to Tiger's Trangressions, then they will quietly begin to drop him, explaining that they wish for future ads to go in a 'new direction' with new faces.

NEW YORK -- Michael Vick is back with Nike two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback's involvement in a dogfighting ring.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4520896






Edit: BTW... I'm not a dog owner, but I think what Michael Vick did was disgusting. Not child molester disgusting, but on a different level. (some people wish he were in jail for life over this, but that's ridiculous). However, the man did his time. Still, I will have a hard time looking at Nike for products for my family. I'll probably forget in a few years though. lol

 

[The Mystery Machine]

OK..now let's play devil's advocate.

There has to be A LOT of advertisers banging on his door to support him in an effort to gain his name. His current advertisers KNOW that if they even bat an eye at him HE will put them on notice.

Frankly he could get even more endorsements. Tiger has a lot of power here.

 

[happygirl]

NEW YORK -- Michael Vick is back with Nike two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback's involvement in a dogfighting ring.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4520896

It took them two years to let him come back TWO YEARS!!

I personally don't think Michael Vick should have get a endorsement EVER!!! That a different story for a different day

 

[ogreenlee]

it took them two years to let him come back two years!!

I personally don't think michael vick should have get a endorsement ever!!! That a different story for a different day

he was in jail!!!!

 

[legalsea]

NEW YORK -- Michael Vick is back with Nike two years after the company severed ties over the quarterback's involvement in a dogfighting ring.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4520896






Edit: BTW... I'm not a dog owner, but I think what Michael Vick did was disgusting. Not child molester disgusting, but on a different level. (some people wish he were in jail for life over this, but that's ridiculous). However, the man did his time. Still, I will have a hard time looking at Nike for products for my family. I'll probably forget in a few years though. lol

Perhaps that particular advertiser believes that the public has forgiven Vick.

 

[lovin diz]

and i was so disappointed. I was so suprised to see that they were taking up for tiger??? WTH??? They were calling it spousal abuse....saying that if a man had done that to his wife, he would be in jail, but b/c it was a woman nothing happened...

Ok, i am not an abusive person, BUT, if i found out that my husband was cheating....lets say i would fly off the handle also....What do you guys think??

I think "spousal abuse" and this cant be compared??!!

 

[ogreenlee]

and i was so disappointed. I was so suprised to see that they were taking up for tiger??? WTH??? They were calling it spousal abuse....saying that if a man had done that to his wife, he would be in jail, but b/c it was a woman nothing happened...

Ok, i am not an abusive person, BUT, if i found out that my husband was cheating....lets say i would fly off the handle also....What do you guys think??

I think "spousal abuse" and this cant be compared??!!

First of all, I'd be disappointed to if I had to watch Nancy Grace. God, she's awful.

Second of all, HECK YEAH it's abuse. Beating the crap out of somebody no matter which sex is doing the beating is abuse. Are you serious? It's ok for a woman to put the beatdown on a man? What if your best friend cheated on her husband. Does he have the right to beat the hell out of her?

 

[lovin diz]

First of all, I'd be disappointed to if I had to watch Nancy Grace. God, she's awful.

Second of all, HECK YEAH it's abuse. Beating the crap out of somebody no matter which sex is doing the beating is abuse. Are you serious? It's ok for a woman to put the beatdown on a man? What if your best friend cheated on her husband. Does he have the right to beat the hell out of her?

I know its abuse...Maybe im not saying it right...I just think that she found out and blew her top....I dont think she should go to jail for that incident. again, if i found out my dh cheated, i would probably slap him too....

 

[BeachGirlFLA]

Michael Vick went to jail.

Kobe Bryant was accused of rape.

Ray Lewis was accused of murder.

Tiger Woods slept around.

BIG DIFFERENCE THERE. Yes, it's wrong but it's not criminal. He just has a hard time keeping his britches up when he's not on the green. What he did sucks, but it's not the same as what those other guys did, whether ya like it or not.

His biggest fault was being stupid. It doesn't mean that he is mean-spirited.

I agree with this.

 

[BeachGirlFLA]

•Swimming superstar Michael Phelps lost an endorsement deal with Kellogg's after photos surfaced on the Internet of him sucking on a bong at a college party. Other sponsors, including Visa, Speedo and watch company Omega stood by the swimmer, after he came out with a quick apology. His action was illegal
• When Kobe Bryant was accused of raping a woman in a Colorado hotel, he beat the charges but lost millions in endorsements. Bryant had signed a $45 million deal with Nike just before his 2003 arrest, but the sneaker giant benched him for two years until the incident blew over. McDonald's and Nutella dumped the Laker guard altogether. By 2007, Bryant was pulling in $16 million a year in endorsements and this year, the figure climbed to $45 million, according to Forbes. He was accused of a felony
•Michael Vick made $7 million in endorsements in 2005, ranking him 33rd on Forbes' list of celebrity pitchers. But when he was busted for dogfighting charges, the endorsements disappeared. He's back in the NFL, playing second string for a fraction of his old salary and the only deals he has are public service announcements for the ASPCA. His actions were illegal

Infidelity is not against the law.

 

[OceanAnnie]

http://wcbstv.com/sports/tiger.woods.affair.2.1346199.html

Ouch: If Elin Bolts, Tiger Gives Up $300 Mil
Prominent Celebrity Divorce Attorney Says Don't Count On Couple Staying Together Because Of Woods' Temptations
Report: If They Split, Prenuptial Agreement Is Largest In Celeb History


NEW YORK (CBS) ― These days, more than half of all marriages in the
U.S. end in divorce, and while Tiger Woods apologized for his transgressions some are wondering whether he'll beat the odds and save his relationship.

Many people CBS 2 HD spoke to Wednesday seemed to think the world's most recognized athlete and wife Elin Nordegren would be better served staying together, even though she stands to live comfortably for 30 lifetimes if they divorce.

"I think she should stay. Because I mean he's come out and he's apologized," said Kara Jensen-MacKinnon.

"They have beautiful kids together. They should stay together for the sake of the family, and work things out," added Christopher Jones.

"Other relationships have withstood things like this, so I guess it depends on how strong the relationship is," added Ellen Nordbrook of Baltimore.

Divorce attorney Raoul Felder has handled huge celebrity cases from then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani to Mike Tyson, and said he wouldn't count on Woods' marriage to survive.

"There's a separate level of hell when you're a celebrity. You're subject to extraordinary temptation that ordinary people are not subject to," Felder said. "I don't think the prognosis is too great for something like this unless she's willing to make some kind of deal and live with it."

US Weekly has reported the couple has a prenuptial agreement worth $300 million, which would make this the most expensive celebrity divorce in history. Right now, Michael Jordan holds that record when his wife, Juanita, received an estimated $150 million settlement.

Relationship coach Dr. Anne Renee Testa is hoping the couple can work it out and said a sincere apology is an important first step.

"Some people don't know how to say I'm sorry and it seems as though he really is doing that and in a genuine way, and I think we all want to see that from him," Dr. Testa said.

Dr. Testa said the couple has a long way to go to save their marriage and the intense spotlight will only make it harder.

 

[Aisling]

I agree that it is a bit silly to demand a ‘source’ for the statement that Tiger has a reputation for morals and values that advertisers have heretofore loved. What? Is the person expecting a site to Jesus.com? Who would be an acceptable source to cite on morals and values?

I agree that the best ‘source’ has been the advertisers themselves, whom would not have retained Tiger to advertise their products if he did not have an excellent public reputation.

Dating from his youth Tiger Wood has built a reputation for being very much a family-orientated person, with a very close relationship with his father. The press created very sympathetic coverage of Tiger’s grief when Earl Woods died. Tiger has been very active in charitable organizations.

We have had other excellent athletes over the years that never had much in the way of endorsements, because the public perceived them as being ‘crummy’ on a personal level.

As to whether Tiger will keep his endorsements, I believe he will. For one, he has not committed a crime, and the public tends to be forgiving of those whom admit their ‘personal failings’.

Secondly, some will probably excuse any transgressions by explaining that when Earl died Tiger lost his ‘moral compass’ and will applaud his efforts to properly get his moral bearings back (I’m afraid that before all is said and done his wife will be made the villain; such is life in the public eye; I have no doubt she will be amply compensated for taking on such a role).

I agree with everything written here.

 

[krcit]

I know its abuse...Maybe im not saying it right...I just think that she found out and blew her top....I dont think she should go to jail for that incident. again, if i found out my dh cheated, i would probably slap him too....

Slapping is one thing. Hitting someone with a golf club is a whole 'nother animal as far as I'm concerned. She could have killed him. I know everyone is cracking jokes and the papers are having a field day...heck, I've cracked a joke or 2 about it myself, but bottom line is if she attacked him with a golf club and broke out his car windows in a rage

 

[NY Disney fan]

Infidelity is not against the law.

Resisting the cops is illegal and Tiger did that. As for infidelity, the most you can do is sue the mistress for "Alienation of Affection" but its only legal in some states.