Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

[Strongman]

I saw this map on my news feed this morning:

http://alturl.com/agzb8

I guess Facebook data was used to compile the most accurate NFL fandom map ever. I noticed how small the area for the Bills was. Now granted, I understand that it's a little deceptive because of population density, but I'm still amazed more of upstate NY isn't Bills country. The fact that there isn't more Bills fans from the Syracuse, Watertown, Elmira,and the Binghamton markets is inexcusable to me.

So how is it that Russ Brandon is still employed?

[YardRat]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

That map has absolutely nothing to do with Brandon's job performance.

[Strongman]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

That map has absolutely nothing to do with Brandon's job performance.

Growing the fan base wasn't part of his job either directly or indirectly?

[BillsImpossible]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

In terms of selling tickets and keeping the fan base interested in the product after 15 years of playoff drought, yes, Russ Brandon is truly good at his job.

[YardRat]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

Growing the fan base wasn't part of his job either directly or indirectly?

This map indicates no growth in fan base how? Where is the same map from 15 years ago for comparison? Where is Ontario?

Sports are geographic. A fan base is going to be much larger when you've got a team in the middle of nowhere (like Dallas and Denver) as opposed to competing with two other teams in your own state, plus two others within three hours. All the marketing in the world isn't going to make too much of a dent into those demographics.

If Pittsburgh, Cleveland, the Giants or Jets did a better job marketing their teams are you going to switch allegiance to any of them?

[Novacane]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

This map shows the favorite team. Bills could be the second favorite in a lot of those NY zones. Not bad for Giant territory. Thanks for making me feel dirty defending Brandon!

[sudzy]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

This map indicates no growth in fan base how? Where is the same map from 15 years ago for comparison? Where is Ontario?

Sports are geographic. A fan base is going to be much larger when you've got a team in the middle of nowhere (like Dallas and Denver) as opposed to competing with two other teams in your own state, plus two others within three hours. All the marketing in the world isn't going to make too much of a dent into those demographics.

If Pittsburgh, Cleveland, the Giants or Jets did a better job marketing their teams are you going to switch allegiance to any of them?

Let it go, Russ

[Mace]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

Dunno about the map, but yeah, Brandon is good at his job. These crap teams grew the Canadian base to 17%, and growing Rochester (with corp sponsorships) up to 15% of home attendance. That's 32% of home attendance not hanging on the Buffalo market like an iron weight without real exciting results from the team.

Sad but true, or not sad but still true.

[Guest]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

His Rochester roots and initiatives will pay off....

http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2015/01/08/rochester-poverty-act-community-foundation-report/21452093/

[djjimkelly]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

This map indicates no growth in fan base how? Where is the same map from 15 years ago for comparison? Where is Ontario?

Sports are geographic. A fan base is going to be much larger when you've got a team in the middle of nowhere (like Dallas and Denver) as opposed to competing with two other teams in your own state, plus two others within three hours. All the marketing in the world isn't going to make too much of a dent into those demographics.

If Pittsburgh, Cleveland, the Giants or Jets did a better job marketing their teams are you going to switch allegiance to any of them?

how about demographics this doesnt take into account the older 40-80+ generation they dont use facebook

[coastal]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

Why anyone defends this douchebag is beyond me.

[trapezeus]

Re: Is Russ Brandon truly good at his job?

This idea that russ grew during poor seasons is absurd. If they were good, the growth would have been bigger.

I think ink this rex hire puts brandon in jeapordy. Very excited on that note alone