Why would a Photographer submit to this?

[Jaymoney$]

Why are companies now doing this? Domino's pulled the same thing with the submit your pictures of Domino's pizza and win something i cant recall the exact campaign.

"Love photography? Nitto Tire is inviting both amateur and professional photographers and videographers to submit great photos and videos taken of Nitto tires in action.

Individuals whose videos or pictures are selected by Nitto will be awarded a set number of credits. These credits can be used to buy Nitto t-shirts, a set of Nitto tires, a gift card worth up to $2000 and much more.

Additionally, a participant’s image or video may appear in a Nitto national ad, brochure, social media campaign or any number of other applications along with photo credits.

Submitting your photos or videos is quick and easy. For complete details, please visit: Nitto Lightbox

Nitto Tire U.S.A. Inc., a leading developer of performance tires for enthusiasts."

[auddii]

Because most people don't care, especially if it's a cell phone pic. And see it as "free" money even though I'm not sure how many people want a tire shirt.

I still think I have a great idea for a freebirds t-shirt design, I just don't have the artistic skills to carry it out. And I'd get free freebirds for life. I'd be all over that.

[Jaymoney$]

Originally Posted by auddii

Because most people don't care, especially if it's a cell phone pic. And see it as "free" money even though I'm not sure how many people want a tire shirt.

I still think I have a great idea for a freebirds t-shirt design, I just don't have the artistic skills to carry it out. And I'd get free freebirds for life. I'd be all over that.

lol at freebirds. My thing is that they do have a budget and if they plan on using images for publications, brochures, and a number of other uses they should at least pay instead of insulting people with credits.

[auddii]

Ha, but it's cheaper this way, they save money, and some 18 year old kid or soccer mom taking a quick snap thinks it's better than nothing. Seems like everyone is trying to save a buck these days.

The only think I liked about dominos (if you can believe the ad), is that if they find bad pictures, they try and fix it for you.

[groovyone]

I'd do it. I think it could be fun, and I use Nitto tires. I already pretty much advertise for them for free.

Wonder if I could work that into the car shoot...they are on my Cobra...

[Jaymoney$]

Originally Posted by auddii

Ha, but it's cheaper this way, they save money, and some 18 year old kid or soccer mom taking a quick snap thinks it's better than nothing.

So unfortunate that people would give there images away for nothing just for a little fame and or bragging rights.

[Mosephus]

Content for swag, as simple as that, now if I could get a full set of tires for my Jeep that would cover some photo's.

[groovyone]

Originally Posted by Jaymoney$

So unfortunate that people would give there images away for nothing just for a little fame and or bragging rights.

I use their product and love it. I would be willing to support them just because they make some of the best tires for my car. They are no where near the size of Goodyear or Michelin or anything.

[Jaymoney$]

Originally Posted by groovyone

I use their product and love it. I would be willing to support them just because they make some of the best tires for my car. They are no where near the size of Goodyear or Michelin or anything.

Perfect and as well you should. But im thinking big picture not just tires, its just the principle that is a tad disturbing and clearly it could be very well becoming a trend.
So lets take the Nitto tires which you passionately love out of the equation. If it was for a different product X,(which for argument sake you might not love as much)would it be any different?

[kenw]

become a trend? ever sent pic to a TV station? They won't even give you a t-shirt. This is not new....

[Jaymoney$]

Originally Posted by kenw

become a trend? ever sent pic to a TV station? They won't even give you a t-shirt. This is not new....

Submitting pictures to a TV station, local newspaper etc and companies who are clearly trying to capitalize how is that even remotely close?
What did they do last year and the years before that for the campaign and publications?

I give up....

[Jake]

Next thing you know, CNN will start doing it. Oh wait.....

CNN Fires Photographers Because Others Will Do It for Free | Popular Photography

[Jake]

Originally Posted by Jaymoney$

Submitting pictures to a TV station, local newspaper etc and companies who are clearly trying to capitalize how is that even remotely close?
What did they do last year and the years before that for the campaign and publications?
........

I think the point is everyone from TV stations to companies are going for the free stuff.....and people are lining up to donate.

[texkam]

"Love accounting? Nitto Tire is inviting both amateur and professional accountants and financial hobbists to submit creative accounting ideas for our tax filing purposes.

Individuals whose work is selected by Nitto will be allowed to join them in court and possibly in prison. You might even get some free media exposure out of this deal too. Any credits you might earn will be worthless after we file for bankrupcy."

[wondershots]

I bank at Frost Bank (And love the bank BTW), have you seen their home page lately? "Frost Customers Look at Texas"