Pelicans actively trying to secure naming rights to the Arena

New Orleans Pelicans actively trying to secure naming rights deal for New Orleans Arena | NOLA.com nola.com/hornets/index.…

— John Reid (@JohnReid64) May 2, 2013

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New Orleans Pelicans President Dennis Lauscha said they are actively trying to secure a naming rights deal for the New Orleans Arena and several companies have expressed interest.

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:thumbup:

It's what happens when Benson runs the show! :thumbup:

Capital One make it happen

The Louisiana Seafood Arena Seasoned by Zataran's OR BUST

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Originally Posted by Rocket Man

The Louisiana Seafood Arena Seasoned by Zataran's OR BUST

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Hell no

Mercedes Benz Arena, think of the giveaways:cool:

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Originally Posted by Rocket Man

The Louisiana Seafood Arena Seasoned by Zataran's OR BUST

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Cadillac Arena?

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Originally Posted by Pelicans_fan_504

Mercedes Benz Arena, think of the giveaways:cool:

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That might not be that farfetched. Both teams owned by the same guy, cross-promotion opportunities for MB...and heck they could market the whole area as the Mercedes-Benz Sports & Entertainment Complex or Mercedes-Benz Square, something along those lines...

Just simply known as "The Benz"

Good thing someone asked that questions on the conference call.

I wonder when the story about them not pursuing a D-League team will come out.

The Blue Plate Arena?

I recently learned that "Alcatraz" means pelican by way of spanish, by way of arabic. They were all over that island before the prison got built and thus the name.

That would be cool if Mercedes woul name the arena and call it a complex.

I doubt it will be Mercedes. The exec at M-B that benson dealt with is no longer there, and if they were interested in the Arena, it would already be done.

I still think it's an International Airline - in particular Qatar, Emirates or Etihad. They are all fighting for market share here in the US and have a ton of cash. They already have the naming rights for several stadiums around the world. It doesn't matter if they don't fly here. M-B didn't name the Dome because they sell a lot of cars here. 2014 All-Star Game is broadcast globally.

From waaaay back when:

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The conspiracy gets louder...

OK, so I am hitting golf balls out at the St. Rose Driving Range this afternoon and as I slice my drive into the net, I notice a familiar 777-300 landing from the west. What the heck???? There is no reason for that to be landing here...

Hey wait a minute, my suggestion was this for an arena sponsor:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7260/6...6a5bdef3_z.jpg
Think Global

and this was out at MSY tonight - coincidence? I think not:

http://i418.photobucket.com/albums/p...MTDM/QATAR.jpg
Global

It makes sense, 2013 Super Bowl, Saints Primetime games (think blimp shots), young exciting Hornets team in a booming city, 2013 Womens Final Four, 2014 NBA All-Star game, probably a few more like NCAA regionals at some point.

It's a 1st-Class airline too...fits well with M-B Superdome

I won't ask for a commission, just some Pelicans gear and Anthony Davis jersey for my 6-year old daughter.

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I've also seen Emirates out there on a couple of occasions

Heck, with all of the Faker fans that show up to the Nest, Turkish Airlines might be a fit. They just added a daily flight out of Houston too...so you never know. I am taking that flight later this fall too, so they've got one customer here.

http://www.eurasianet.org/sites/eura...beBryant_0.jpg

Tabasco Arena sounds so cool. The McIlhenny company needs to fork over the funds! I know Tabasco is highly recognized but a little more recognition won't hurt.

All-State Center FTW!

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Originally Posted by 42

Good thing someone asked that questions on the conference call.

I wonder when the story about them not pursuing a D-League team will come out.

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Biloxi/Mobile/Jackson/Lafayette/BR/etc. ?

Not pursuing.

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Originally Posted by 42

Not pursuing.

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Do we have a clear reasoning behind this? Is it financially not viable or profitable?

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Originally Posted by 42

Not pursuing.

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Come on dude you have to elaborate more than that.

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Originally Posted by thiefinthenight

Do we have a clear reasoning behind this? Is it financially not viable or profitable?

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They do currently lose money for most teams and on top of that, other than having your own coaches in place there isn't too much benefit to owning a team since you don't own rights to the players you develop unless they're already on your roster. Teams are starting to use DLeague more so I think in the next CBA they may change the rules to make DLeague teams more useful, but the next CBA isn't coming until after the lockout/strike in 2017.

I would love to see Popeye's sponsor it. There's something funny to me about a chicken joint sponsoring a team named after a bird.

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Originally Posted by Spaniard

I would love to see Popeye's sponsor it. There's something funny to me about a chicken joint sponsoring a team named after a bird.

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My first two would be Zatarains or Popeyes. Just because it gives it that local flavor that a lot of places lack.

Capital One is more likely.

I prefer who gives the Hornets the most money and puts the coolest crap in the arena.

speaking of arenas.. check out the warriors new place

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ba...155239078.html

My god, that arena is SEXY!

You're going to get an amazing view on every side of that arena.

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Originally Posted by bojangles837

speaking of arenas.. check out the warriors new place

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nba-ba...155239078.html

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I agree with Inner_GI, that thing is sexy!

I think our Arena needs a new facade to go along with the new atrium they are planning on adding. One of my uncles worked for one of the companies that did the arena and as a mason, the original facade was planned to be a brick veneer similar to what his company did for Harrah's.
In the end, the state said it was too costly so they opted for a "modern" look and went with the teal aluminum panels that we have now. I think brick work looks more keen in a city like NOLA and it would look very nice if they did away with the panels and put that up!

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Originally Posted by BP225

They do currently lose money for most teams and on top of that, other than having your own coaches in place there isn't too much benefit to owning a team since you don't own rights to the players you develop unless they're already on your roster. Teams are starting to use DLeague more so I think in the next CBA they may change the rules to make DLeague teams more useful, but the next CBA isn't coming until after the lockout/strike in 2017.

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All of this is true.

They are just not interested right now given that there are bigger fish to fry. I really don't know why, but I think all of the above combined with the fact that they have grown rapidly in recent years with the addition of Fox 8, Benson Tower, and the Hornets. To add a Pelicans D-League team or WNBA team is just more trouble than its worth.

Plus, I think they may be considering other business acquisitions, stuff that will enhance the overall situation downtown.

Capital One Arena sounds about right...

Eh, Capital One pulled back their investment before.

Maybe it was temporay, maybe it was mere politics, and maybe naming rights is a more worthwhile investment.

I'd bet against it.

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Originally Posted by 42

Eh, Capital One pulled back their investment before.

Maybe it was temporay, maybe it was mere politics, and maybe naming rights is a more worthwhile investment.

I'd bet against it.

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Well who else seems likely or has put a bid in? Whitney Bank Arena?

How about GameLoft so we can call the arena the GameLoft Game-Loft?

I don't know who has.

Given the Pelican's mission in the community, I think Louisiana Seafood, maybe with Zatarain's.

Louisiana Seafood Seasoned by Zatarain's Arena is a better name than proposed earlier. It involves the state, helps many small businesses, tourism, and brings in the money of McCormick (they own Zatarain's).

They are calling the season tickets "Seasoned Tickets" if I remember correctly.

I'll think on others.

Zatarains would never be ok being second fiddle to anyone. "Seasoning"? Nah.

They did with Budweiser with the BeeZanies.

Your data?

Never said I had data.

Ahhhh, but that was a pretty strong claim about Zat's.

I wish Tabasco would get into the mix.

Would be cool, but I'm not sure they really have the cash for that.

McIlhenny takes in about $150M - $250M a year depending on where you look, which would make an Arena deal a large part of their marketing budget. Their CEO just died too. That seems like a big, bold move for a company with no relationship with the franchise or Benson. It could cost them Crystal, as well, and that's not chump change. Those sorts of deals start in the 6-figures annually.

McCormick has about a $10B market cap and could benefit from heightening New-Orleans-ness that is the essence of the Zatarain's brand.

Capital One and Zatarain's seem like the best two options to me.

Wouldn't mind either one.

One of you fill this noob in on my question?

Would a power company/plant that operates in Louisiana be interested in this or would there not be much interests for both sides?

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Originally Posted by NOLa.

One of you fill this noob in on my question?

Would a power company/plant that operates in Louisiana be interested in this or would there not be much interests for both sides?

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What about Entergy? The Entergy Arena would be a good fit.

Reliant, which is a big energy company in Texas, participates in Naming Rights. Entergy would parallel that. Reliant is bigger company by around a factor of 2, but this would be a smaller investment.

They could use the press.

Good thoughts.

Reliant already has naming rights to a stadium. Not sure if they're even interested in another.

Speaking of energy companies, Chesapeake Energy Arena in OKC used to be Ford Center. Entergy Arena sounds heck of a lot better than Louisiana Seafood Hot Spice Seasoned Crawfish Arena. LOL.