Contacted by Jeep Brand -- What would you do?

[AggieJeep]

Your choice, but there is something to be said for just representing a brand without compensation. Getting paid makes you a shill and the pic is reduced to the level of a contrived Madison Avenue PR firm photo shoot. You are not Mathew McConaughey and won’t get the jack he gets from Lincoln.

If you are happy with the association, I’d grant them permission unconditionally and just be cool about it. Maybe some swag will come but still cool bragging rights if not. It would make for a few free beers I bet.

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[HouseOfWolves]

Your choice, but there is something to be said for just representing a brand without compensation. Getting paid makes you a shill and the pic is reduced to the level of a contrived Madison Avenue PR firm photo shoot. You are not Mathew McConaughey and won’t get Lincilnthe Jack he gets from Lincoln.

If you are happy with the association, I’d grant them permission unconditionally and just be cool about it. Maybe some swag will come but still cool bragging rights if not. It would make for a few free beers I bet.

Thank you for your input.

 

[MPMB]

I recently posted the picture below, in the "Show me your furry Co-Pilots" thread.

It was also posted on my Instagram account with various hashtags involving Australian Shepherds, and Jeeps. The Jeep Brand contacted me and has requested to use the image in social medial platforms throughout the world, possibly multiple times, for an indefinite period time. They will give me credit, but cannot offer me payment at this time.

To be honest, it is pretty damn cool... But, as my buddy who owns a JL Rubi said to me - "they could at least toss you some grab handles, or something."

What would you do?

Let them use it. They constantly churn through user photos, so there's always another option.

It would be different if you make a living from your photos.

Social media is supposed to be social. Getting money involved in it f**ked it all up.

 

[Jonny A]

I personally would have no problem letting JEEP use the photo. If you are a professional photographer and that's how you make a living, that's another story. Then you can use it to your advantage. Your photo is in a worldwide JEEP ad. Unless you are in a Witness Protection Program and the bad guys see your alive and well... I see no harm.

 

[tampahoosier]

You can’t even get a Yeti cup custom engraved with the Jeep logo. Yeti said to me no way because Jeep will come after them for licensing rights bullshit. Pixeldecals.com has had problems with stickers he sells and other folks I’ve talked to on Etsy have been approached.

Point being, Jeep, the massive brand protects the shit out of their logo and forces everyone to pay. Including Jeep Clubs (Tampa Jeep Krewe anyone?). So why in the fuck should they expect people who have paid good money for their product to then let themselves be farmed out for free to Jeep?!?! Heck no.

 

[Summitsearcher]

What an honor! I say let them have it. Very cool

 

[FoxForce4]

I’m anti-social media, for context. I would have a hard time giving them something, fully, forever, without any veto in how it is used, without compensation.

Obv they can just go to the next cool pic, which would be fine with me.

 

[NotmyJt]

Thanks for all the responses -- seriously torn if it wasn't just a one and done thing.

I am no photographer, and I am just lucky and get good pics like this:

To me this is the answer. Your not a professional photographer and you didn’t try to make a profit off of posting the picture originally so I would say yes

 

[AggieJeep]

You can’t even get a Yeti cup custom engraved with the Jeep logo. Yeti said to me no way because Jeep will come after them for licensing rights bullshit. Pixeldecals.com has had problems with stickers he sells and other folks I’ve talked to on Etsy have been approached.

Point being, Jeep, the massive brand protects the shit out of their logo and forces everyone to pay. Including Jeep Clubs (Tampa Jeep Krewe anyone?). So why in the fuck should they expect people who have paid good money for their product to then let themselves be farmed out for free to Jeep?!?! Heck no.

No company can allow such free use of trademarks and copyrights. Sure, they don’t want to lose possible revenue but preventing harm to the brand is the most important thing. I understand why Jeep would want to limit the use of their logo for events, ensuring a positive experience for the participants, community and environment.

I’m sure Yeti won’t engrave a Coca Cola or pro sports team logo either.

Edit: (per my lawyer)

©2021 YETI COOLERS, LLC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
© 2021 The Coca-Cola Company. All rights reserved
oh, almost forgot Jeep, duh…
©2021 FCA US LLC. All Rights Reserved.

 

[red/green hawk]

I hate to piss in your Post Toasties but you won't get anything right now OP. My daughter-in-law had the same type of offer from some baby products company with some pics she had posted of my granddaughter.

Cool stuff though man, it's worth asking for a couple novelty items though.

 

[Maximus Gladius]

Consider this, …have you ever posted your photos on Facebook and not wanted to get paid for it? If you post your photos there, Facebook assumes full ownership of it to do with as they please and you get the middle finger salute for it.
At least the Jeep folks asked to use it. That puts them one level higher than Facebook…in my book.

 

[FoxForce4]

M-G, I just spent 20 seconds wondering what org I’d put below Facebook and realized it was 20 seconds attempting the impossible

 

[jjdustr340]

As long as they don’t do you like poor Joey Tribbiani and use your pic for something unexpected.

 

[AZCooWhip]

I would say yes and that be it. Be happy, be humble.

Exactly this. All deeds today don’t need a price tag.

Walk away with a cool story you can share with folks.

You may even be surprised with something showing up because of it.

 

[dawghauler]

pretty aussies got afew myself. their the velcro twins

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