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Interview with Ralph Nader.
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My apologies. It’s not Nutella, but Nutella and Nutella no longer wants to be known as Kobe Bryant’s favorite spread. Kobe’s Sprite commercials aren’t running anymore, either. Both companies say the decisions have nothing to do with Kobe’s legal troubles, but should everyone who bought Kobe’s image feel cheated? Consumer advocate Ralph Nader has a Web site for sports fans called leagueoffans.org. I spoke to him earlier. And that is today’s big question. When selling an image, is it buyer beware? (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE) RALPH NADER, LEAGUEOFFANS.ORG: Well, that’s what happens when the merchandiser is not really selling the product to the consumer, it is selling emotion, image, association, wish fulfillment, status, prestige. If any of those are damaged, then the nexus between the endorser, athlete, and the product dissipates. That’s why they drop athletes when they get in trouble. GIBSON: Well, you have formed a new organization as kind of a lemon law for athletes who push certain products. Explain to me again how this works. NADER: Well, there is a question as to see whether an athlete who endorses a product that he or she does not use is engaging in a deceptive practice under the criteria of the Federal Trade Commission. That’s a little murky area… |
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