gax Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 TPR TV will appeal to people who already visit the site and know what you are about. Coastertube will appeal to a much wider audience and will catch people's attention from just looking at the name, coastertube has the potential to become a new site in its own right for people who would never have previously considered visiting TPR to discover, and bring in more traffic to TPR itself through that.
ash.1111 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 CoasterTube -- TPR TV just doesn't sound right. Why don't you combine the two? TPR Tube
thrillerman1 Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I voted TPR TV. Branding is essential...Coke, Nike, Disney, TPR!
BrownStreak Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I voted for "CoasterTube" because I did some playing on Google. I searched "Coaster Videos" and yes TPR comes up second. However, when I searched my personal #1 favorite steel coaster (Raging Bull) as "Raging Bull Coaster Video" TPR was nowhere to be found although sites with "coaster" in their title came up high. However, when I tried "Maverick Coaster Video" TPR was 8th, though again it was beat by titles with "coaster" in them. I would also think that if anyone did a search for "tubular steel coaster" Coaster Tube would come up for them too. Its funny I just took a Marketing Class this past semester and one of the things our professor was telling us is that some companies have a hard time in letting go of their usual branding in order to get a product to sell and its funny to watch something like that happen in real time.
robbalvey Posted December 23, 2008 Author Posted December 23, 2008 This is a really hard call. Personally, I like TPR TV better because it's branded TPR and it's got a good ring to it....BUT... I think "CoasterTube" is more mass market and will come up on search engines before TPR TV will. Keep in mind that no matter what name we choose it will still be branded as part of Theme Park Review. And what I do agree with is that "CoasterTube" sounds more like the "system" and "TPR TV" sounds more like a channel within that system or a podcast. I still haven't made up my mind yet, but honestly I'm leaning towards CoasterTube. --Robb
mcjaco Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 Not a fan of CoasterTube. TPR TV just feels like it fits better with the TRP "brand," so to speak. CoasterTube sounds like porn. And I know we're all fans of porn, but it just doesn't fit. IMO.
Mr. Starr Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I would have to agree that TPR TV has a good ring to it, but CoasterTube still fits. The whole"youtube" concept, was that you could upload videos and have people around the world view them. So being that on CoasterTube, you can upload videos, just instead of coasters, for the whole world to view. Still, I'm torn because TPR TV can be good for TPR and sounds great, but CoasterTube makes a lot more sense.
Guy T. Koepp Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 Instantly reminded me of TubGirl...Ew. Anyways, is there any way both could be integrated somehow? Have TPR TV be the name over everything and CoasterTube be the sub-section that consists just of coaster footage? I realize that this video database will feature more than "coasters" so I really like the TPR TV name covering it all. What happened to my post? Anyway, aside from the Tubgirl thing. These are my thought exactly. Exactly. How does Coastertube featuring TPR TV sound? Or mabey TPR TV presents Coastertube? I just like the sound of TPR TV, but I understand the arguement against it. I am not the GP and would not get the affiliation. Either way you go, you should own both domain names to be sure people would link to you regardless. Just my 2 cents. Guy"Rambling now." Koepp
Crazy4Coasters! Posted December 23, 2008 Posted December 23, 2008 I voted for "CoasterTube" because I did some playing on Google. I searched "Coaster Videos" and yes TPR comes up second. However, when I searched my personal #1 favorite steel coaster (Raging Bull) as "Raging Bull Coaster Video" TPR was nowhere to be found although sites with "coaster" in their title came up high. However, when I tried "Maverick Coaster Video" TPR was 8th, though again it was beat by titles with "coaster" in them. I would also think that if anyone did a search for "tubular steel coaster" Coaster Tube would come up for them too. Its funny I just took a Marketing Class this past semester and one of the things our professor was telling us is that some companies have a hard time in letting go of their usual branding in order to get a product to sell and its funny to watch something like that happen in real time. Another great point... If you really want to maximize the availability of this project having the word "coaster" in the title will greatly help people find the site surfing the web for coasters videos. Seriously if I were a person completely oblivious to the fact TPR even exist, I would click "CoasterTube" rather than "TRP TV" for roller coaster videos. The title is very obvious to what the website is referring to. If I would see "TRP TV" I would honestly think its one of those cheap and useless programs for $39.99 that try to sell you "cable" channels to watch over the internet. That's why am sticking to "CoasterTube"
cycamps Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 I personally think that there are too many video sites with "tube" in their name. I like TPR TV much better.
PointeBreak Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 CoasterTube is much better and I actually ran the question past a big bunch of friends of mine for you. So there.
kamikazewatermelon Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 I'm for TPR TV. CoasterTube just sounds tacky.
gax Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 I voted for "CoasterTube" because I did some playing on Google. I searched "Coaster Videos" and yes TPR comes up second. However, when I searched my personal #1 favorite steel coaster (Raging Bull) as "Raging Bull Coaster Video" TPR was nowhere to be found although sites with "coaster" in their title came up high. However, when I tried "Maverick Coaster Video" TPR was 8th, though again it was beat by titles with "coaster" in them. I would also think that if anyone did a search for "tubular steel coaster" Coaster Tube would come up for them too. Its funny I just took a Marketing Class this past semester and one of the things our professor was telling us is that some companies have a hard time in letting go of their usual branding in order to get a product to sell and its funny to watch something like that happen in real time. Another great point... If you really want to maximize the availability of this project having the word "coaster" in the title will greatly help people find the site surfing the web for coasters videos. Seriously if I were a person completely oblivious to the fact TPR even exist, I would click "CoasterTube" rather than "TRP TV" for roller coaster videos. The title is very obvious to what the website is referring to. If I would see "TRP TV" I would honestly think its one of those cheap and useless programs for $39.99 that try to sell you "cable" channels to watch over the internet. That's why am sticking to "CoasterTube" Exactly, and if I was looking for a good Coaster video site on google, the name CoasterTube would stand out to me straight away, whereas TPR TV doesn't really give any clues to what it's all about.
TheBannedKid Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 I say we name it CoasterPorn. That way we use the internet to our advantage, since everyone knows that the internet is for porn! ...I voted TPR TV.
robbalvey Posted December 24, 2008 Author Posted December 24, 2008 I say we name it CoasterPorn. That way we use the internet to our advantage, since everyone knows that the internet is for porn! www.coasterporn.com is already taken.
Guy T. Koepp Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 ^I remember writing that review! I like to relieve myself to RCitR and RCitR2 in the middle of the night sometimes. I sit real close to the TV so it feels like I'm riding while Alana spanks me! I rode T-Express twice last night. Guy "It's just like the real thing." Koepp
coasterdude5 Posted December 24, 2008 Posted December 24, 2008 I believe you could use CoasterTube and still make it a Theme Park Review brand. It could be CoasterTube by Theme Park Review or something along those lines. At least on search engines that's what would come up. I think it would be the best of both worlds.
robbalvey Posted December 25, 2008 Author Posted December 25, 2008 I think it would be the best of both worlds. So does Hannah Montana -
spacemtfan Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 ^ ^ My ears are bleeding internally now! Me...I voted for CoasterTube...though, I would be happy with whatever name wins.
Guy T. Koepp Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 ^ HAHA. I was singing that song at work all day today. Do not ask why. Just thought it was effing precious that you posted this. That's because your just plain weird. IT'S MILEY! IT'S A FELONY!!
Meteornotes Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 That "song" that was posted is proof that Satan is alive and walks the Earth. There can be no other explanation for its existence... dt
Guy T. Koepp Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 ^I knew there was a reason I liked you. I think I understand all the arguements for it, so, I'm warming to Coastertube. Yep, yes, there it is! OK,I've embraced it. I've gained exceptance. Coastertube it is. Can I change my vote? Guy "Coastertube, powered by TPR TV." Koepp
coasterdude5 Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 ^ ^ My ears are bleeding internally now! Me...I voted for CoasterTube...though, I would be happy with whatever name wins. Agreed... Why'd you have to bring Disney into this... AHHH!!!!
HEADCHEEZ Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 AHHHHHHHHH! ITS HANNA MONTANA! COVER YOUR EARS OR YOUR HEAD WILL EXPLODE! Sorry about that. I just hate her so much. Anyway, I voted for TPR TV because it has a nice ring to it.
astroworldfan1 Posted December 25, 2008 Posted December 25, 2008 I think I'm the only guy on here that likes Hannah Montana. OK, I've come clean! It feels so good! -Tatum
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