Why do we need to differentiate the Furman brand?
We are Paladins.
Paladins were/are/is differentiated enough.
Furman @ North Texas March 19th (NIT)
Wonder what the team travel plans are? Wonder if they would consider having a public practice or a team send off?
You're kidding me, right? It's branding 101.
Brand differentiation, which involves making a brand stand out from competitors, offers advantages like increased customer loyalty, a stronger brand image, and the ability to command premium pricing.
Stronger Brand Image:
A well-differentiated brand is more memorable and recognizable, creating a positive perception in the minds of consumers.
Attracts Better Talent:
Strong brands are more attractive to potential employees, making it easier to recruit and retain top talent.
“Odd to so stridently pick the nit” is an uncalled-for put down and tiresome attempt to be cute, and is itself odd.FUBeAR wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:32 amOfficial Team nicknames are frequently shortened for fun and/or column space.Affirm wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:09 amAffirm agrees 1,000% about the ‘Dins’ nickname.
We’re not Dins.
Clemson is not Gers.
Wake Forest is not Cons. - BUT THE “DEMON DEACONS” ARE OFTEN THE “DEACONS” OR THE “DEACS”
Tennessee is not Teers. - BUT THE “VOLUNTEERS” ARE QUITE OFTEN THE “VOLS”
Wofford is not Riers.
Duke is not Vils. - BUT THE “BLUE DEVILS” ARE OCCASIONALLY JUST THE “DEVILS”
Notre Dame is not Rish. - BUT THE “FIGHTING IRISH” ARE OFTEN JUST THE “IRISH”
Etc. - ETC.
Furman is not Dins and Furman is not Pals either.
Furman is Paladins.
The ‘Dins’ nickname needs to be dumped yesterday.
It seems to be an odd nit to so stridently pick. But you are not alone. FUBeAR hears quite a few of his older pals make similar harrumphs about it.
You failed to mention that “Tigs” is often used affectionately and non-affectionately for Clemson Tigers. I expect Clemson has better sense than to use it on their uniforms.
You did not acknowledge that your Mercer athletes or fans, etc., do not shorten Bears to Ears or Ars for fun or to save column space.
Harrumph!!!!
You are artificial intelligence, right?AstroDin wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:34 amYou're kidding me, right? It's branding 101.
Brand differentiation, which involves making a brand stand out from competitors, offers advantages like increased customer loyalty, a stronger brand image, and the ability to command premium pricing.
Stronger Brand Image:
A well-differentiated brand is more memorable and recognizable, creating a positive perception in the minds of consumers.
Attracts Better Talent:
Strong brands are more attractive to potential employees, making it easier to recruit and retain top talent.
Paladins is very well differentiated.
Dins is unnecessary and odd.
Dins is unnecessary and odd.
Since 2017, UNT has won 13 post-season basketball games.
In the same time period, Furman has won 1 postseason basketball game.
In the same time period, Furman has won 1 postseason basketball game.
The Paladins and North Texas have one common opponent - Tulane. They beat Tulane by 10 at home. We beat Tulane by 8 at home. They played in a lot of close, low scoring games - win or lose. They allowed over 70 points only twice all season. High Point won 76-71 and NT beat UAB 78-75. NT went 1-2 against UAB, including a 66-56 loss in the conference tournament.
Not really - I just pulled a generic definition from Google - but if you want to read a book on it - I can pointAffirm wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:38 amYou are artificial intelligence, right?AstroDin wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:34 amYou're kidding me, right? It's branding 101.
Brand differentiation, which involves making a brand stand out from competitors, offers advantages like increased customer loyalty, a stronger brand image, and the ability to command premium pricing.
Stronger Brand Image:
A well-differentiated brand is more memorable and recognizable, creating a positive perception in the minds of consumers.
Attracts Better Talent:
Strong brands are more attractive to potential employees, making it easier to recruit and retain top talent.
you to my books.
A handful of members of the UFFP have turned complaining into an art form.AstroDin wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 12:34 pmNot really - I just pulled a generic definition from Google - but if you want to read a book on it - I can pointAffirm wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:38 amYou are artificial intelligence, right?AstroDin wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:34 amYou're kidding me, right? It's branding 101.
Brand differentiation, which involves making a brand stand out from competitors, offers advantages like increased customer loyalty, a stronger brand image, and the ability to command premium pricing.
Stronger Brand Image:
A well-differentiated brand is more memorable and recognizable, creating a positive perception in the minds of consumers.
Attracts Better Talent:
Strong brands are more attractive to potential employees, making it easier to recruit and retain top talent.
you to my books.
Affirm wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 9:37 am“Odd to so stridently pick the nit” is an uncalled-for put down and tiresome attempt to be cute, and is itself odd.FUBeAR wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 8:32 amOfficial Team nicknames are frequently shortened for fun and/or column space.Affirm wrote: ↑Mon Mar 17, 2025 7:09 amAffirm agrees 1,000% about the ‘Dins’ nickname.
We’re not Dins.
Clemson is not Gers.
Wake Forest is not Cons. - BUT THE “DEMON DEACONS” ARE OFTEN THE “DEACONS” OR THE “DEACS”
Tennessee is not Teers. - BUT THE “VOLUNTEERS” ARE QUITE OFTEN THE “VOLS”
Wofford is not Riers.
Duke is not Vils. - BUT THE “BLUE DEVILS” ARE OCCASIONALLY JUST THE “DEVILS”
Notre Dame is not Rish. - BUT THE “FIGHTING IRISH” ARE OFTEN JUST THE “IRISH”
Etc. - ETC.
Furman is not Dins and Furman is not Pals either.
Furman is Paladins.
The ‘Dins’ nickname needs to be dumped yesterday.
It seems to be an odd nit to so stridently pick. But you are not alone. FUBeAR hears quite a few of his older pals make similar harrumphs about it.
You failed to mention that “Tigs” is often used affectionately and non-affectionately for Clemson Tigers. I expect Clemson has better sense than to use it on their uniforms.
You did not acknowledge that your Mercer athletes or fans, etc., do not shorten Bears to Ears or Ars for fun or to save column space.
Harrumph!!!!
Let's not forget the South Carolina Cocks
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