Marketing Exercise

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:45 am

I just heard the phrase 'grisly scene' on the news, and it occurred to me that would be a great name for a bar.

The Grizzly Scene could have live music and dancing, and could cater to the country/western crowd, bikers, or probably several other demographics, depending on how it's marketed.

There would be a mounted namesake grizzly bear in a glass case either in the entryway or (if it's a big place) in the center of the dance floor. Of course the motif would be rustic: lots of rough wood, bear traps, etc. A fun, low-brow place to knock back a few beers.

Can you think of a good name or theme for an enterprise? Doesn't have to be a bar. It could be a fashion boutique, pet store, or anything else that comes to mind.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:21 am

Bear lair, or if it's a strip joint, bare lair.

Richard Bell · Post by **Richard Bell** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:08 am

Accountable;851538 wrote:

There would be a mounted namesake grizzly bear in a glass case... bear traps

I would find those to be offensive.

Why name an establishment after an animal, then "honour" it by placing a dead specimen there, and the paraphenalia used to kill it?

Grisly, indeed.

hoppy · Post by **hoppy** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:02 am

I'll never understand the 'critter-hugger syndrome'.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 11:17 am

hoppy;852067 wrote: I'll never understand the 'critter-hugger syndrome'.
Theres a good name for a vegetarian restaurant.

"Critter Huggers"

:wah:

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:33 am

Richard Bell;851837 wrote: I would find those to be offensive.

Why name an establishment after an animal, then "honour" it by placing a dead specimen there, and the paraphenalia used to kill it?

Grisly, indeed.
Then you would definitely not be in the target demographic. I would recommend you find a different venue. A nice jazz bar, perhaps.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:39 am

YZGI;852081 wrote: Theres a good name for a vegetarian restaurant.

"Critter Huggers"

:wah:
That works. :-6 They could have domestic pets to feed while eating. Rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. Install a huge 'run' the length of one wall, with tables or booths set within reach. I would imagine that would be very relaxing, to share your salad with a cute bunny.

Of course, sharing a meal with a bunny has been done before, but just a bit different.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu May 01, 2008 3:45 am

OK:

Poler Storm: venue for angry pole vaulters

Men in Black: pub for those with coloured wives (unfettered by taste here)

Butter fly: club for those with really curious dietary requirements

Pet Stop: a large mallet

Fisherman's Friend: a large mullet

Hirsutely Unacceptable: see Fisherman's Friend

Naval Gazers: venue for ship based radar operators

Hole in One: pub for those who have inadvertently punctured themselves