tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10424035.post3368178312141945199..comments2023-09-11T08:58:24.710-06:00Comments on Reach Upward: Free Speech by CarScott Hinrichshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11831447472339880148noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10424035.post-19190897916107120952009-10-14T19:40:33.107-06:002009-10-14T19:40:33.107-06:00Actually, I think that most free corporate adverti...Actually, I think that most free corporate advertising on cars is a form of using status symbols. The advertiser believes that putting that logo on his vehicle identifies him as a certain type of person. When I see such logos, however, I usually think that the message being conveyed is one of shallowness.Scott Hinrichshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11831447472339880148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10424035.post-69953907077247559782009-10-14T12:20:35.728-06:002009-10-14T12:20:35.728-06:00I've thought the same thing about "vanity...I've thought the same thing about "vanity" license plates.<br /><br />"Similarly, I don’t understand non-business cars that sport corporate logos. What product or service is so magnificent that I would offer a type of permanent free mobile advertising for it? I just don’t get it. On the other hand, stickers denoting membership in some organization are easier for me to understand. They show that the owner believes in the principles the organization espouses."<br /><br />I think one reason people advertise for corporations is because for them it is an organization they belong to buy purchasing their product/service and they espouse the business's principles. For example, people who like "green" products might be faithful to a certain company and want to advertise for them. They also might work for that company or know someone who does.<br /><br />This is an interesting topic. I think that at least bumper stickers, etc. make driving a little more interesting when I could get bored. I think the best ones are ones that inspire people to do or be good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com