Hamish Blake to 'spearhead' 2009 membership campaign

[titan_uranus 23,236]

He said consultants The Slade Group were already seeking candidates for the chief executive role and that radio star Hamish Blake would spearhead the club's membership campaign next year

From http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,2...3-19769,00.html

I first noticed the connection between Hamish and Melbourne on the footy show a few weeks back. I'm glad we got him on board. Someone with his popularity could really help attract people from younger demographics.

[Supreme_Demon 3,065]

I think this is a good idea! :D

Nothing better than using humour to gain memberships!

[Spaghetti 264]

Our performance this year has been fairly humourous and that hasn't sold memberships

[mikeod 21]

I'm glad Stynes has managed to get Blake on board.

Hamish clearly isn't a mammoth football fan, but could really help the club's image (I hope...)

[H_T 2,941]

Something different. I hope it goes over well with the comedy.

[Travman 0]

It's a good idea to attract the borderline and younger members.

I'd like to see some targetted marketing for older and MCC supporters as well. Something like the 150 heroes dinner ad which was fantastic would be worth trying to open the pockets of those that feel they need some inspiration from the likes of Barass.

[beelzebub 22,724]

we couldnt get his mate's girlfriend to don a Melbourne Jumper ( just the jumper !! and briefs..of course..lol )

[Pates 9,556]

This is a clear campaign aimed at the younger generation, something we REALLY lack in! I think most people know he's not a big foot fan, but he will bring something different to the table so it's a good move IMO.

[Roost It 1,434]

Our performance this year has been fairly humourous and that hasn't sold memberships

We have set a new record this year so I'm not sure what your point is

[Sir Why You Little 35,322]

Smart Idea to get celebs on board. I know Shane Bourne is a Demon. Could be worth contacting. Paul Hester was a Demon but he passed on the same week as Broady. R.I.P.

[H_T 2,941]

we couldnt get his mate's girlfriend to don a Melbourne Jumper ( just the jumper !! and briefs..of course..lol )

Now that would increase Memberships.............

[deefuture 1]

Now that would increase Memberships.............

Is it true that the guy in the springvale jumper in the footy moments adds in a Dees supporter?

[do it 4 robbie 1]

Very good idea

[Yencks 8]

We have set a new record this year so I'm not sure what your point is

if we didnt have the $40 memberships, we would probably be looking at around 25,000 members which is not good enough

what we dont see in all of the tallies, is "revenue generated" from membership sales

i think we would be even further behind the pack here

[Demon16 69]

if we didnt have the $40 memberships, we would probably be looking at around 25,000 members which is not good enough

what we dont see in all of the tallies, is "revenue generated" from membership sales

i think we would be even further behind the pack here

considering carlton have 25,000 adult members and we have 21,000, i'm not sure we fare so badly when you consider the mcc members we have.

[Yencks 8]

considering carlton have 25,000 adult members and we have 21,000, i'm not sure we fare so badly when you consider the mcc members we have.

yeah but u missed my point

a lot of our new influx of adult members would be MFC/MCC members which only paid $40

at the end of the day, it is not really about the amount of members as such, but the amount of money the club can receive from memberships

[Demon16 69]

yeah but u missed my point

a lot of our new influx of adult members would be MFC/MCC members which only paid $40

at the end of the day, it is not really about the amount of members as such, but the amount of money the club can receive from memberships

i know what you mean in terms of dollars, but we do also get a monetary subsidy from the mcc which is around 500k i believe. that would go some way to balancing the cheap mcc/mfc membership.

[Yencks 8]

i know what you mean in terms of dollars, but we do also get a monetary subsidy from the mcc which is around 500k i believe. that would go some way to balancing the cheap mcc/mfc membership.

yeah maybe/hopefully you're right on that

[H_T 2,941]

Is it true that the guy in the springvale jumper in the footy moments adds in a Dees supporter?

Don't know.

[Dalrot 85]

Is it true that the guy in the springvale jumper in the footy moments adds in a Dees supporter?

It's actually an old Shepparton jumper and I believe Dave Lawson is indeed a Melbourne supporter.

[Rampaging Demons 1]

shane bourne? come on - you cannot be serious!! funny he aint and would add nothing!!

hamish is without doubt the funnyman of the duo and some of the pranks they have done, well....

good on the club for something left of centre....

[rusty_kingswood 0]

i know what you mean in terms of dollars, but we do also get a monetary subsidy from the mcc which is around 500k i believe. that would go some way to balancing the cheap mcc/mfc membership.

Well things would be looking alot better for us if all of the MCC members actually paid up and bought a full adult/ concession membership anyway.

(thought I would stir the pot a little bit- we havent had this argument in a while)

[demonfanjezza 1]

Excellent idea

[H_T 2,941]

Well things would be looking alot better for us if all of the MCC members actually paid up and bought a full adult/ concession membership anyway.

(thought I would stir the pot a little bit- we havent had this argument in a while)

I've done my bit. And I agree. Keep stirring.

[rusty_kingswood 0]

I've done my bit. And I agree. Keep stirring.

Good on you!!!

Haha, I dont know about that, some people on here will hunt us both down and lynch us!

MCC is a very touchy subject. Or its just playing on people concious.....