Oso planning to go pro
Glad someone finally wrote what I've been saying for years. People confuse OTT and a la carte as if that is the start of the show, but those are shows that have already been monetized and created off the incoming dollars to fund the creation.http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/mad-men-and-other-shows-wouldnt-exist-with-a-la-carte-cable/
It's the same clichés over and over and over.According to Chicos and his Hollywood friends, no innovation should happen anywhere without subsidies from others.you wonder how he thinks we made any progress as a civilization at all.
Netflix sells used content. Netflix now sells new content as well. The question is: Can Netflix figure out how to be profitable?
The content guys aren't creating widgets, or for that matter songs. Totally different world, but for some reason you continue not to process it.
Funny, when you were given 5 separate articles about ESPN at north of $20 after you said I didn't know what I was talking about, you haven't responded to any of them.I'm curious why?I'm all for innovation, I currently work in one of the most innovative technology companies in the country. I'm all about risk, when it is appropriate. The problem you and so many keep making is you want a grab bag to suggest everything is apples to apples, and it isn't. The content guys aren't creating widgets, or for that matter songs. Totally different world, but for some reason you continue not to process it. So yes, please get back to me on the ESPN call out, you didn't believe me maybe you will believe the various analysts, or Wall Street Journal, etc. But hey, whatever.Hollywood friends...LOL. That was a good one.
Seems like you had a math problem this day.2 T^3 Sweet Sixteens = few4 articles = 5All four of your articles quote the exact same industry-sponsored "report," from Needham Insights.What is the point of posting four stories about the same exact report?I hope they enjoy trying to get $30. In for a rude awakening.
With ESPN getting $6+ right now from cable companies, you are absolutely right. The cost will be nowhere near $30.00. That is a number thrown out there to gauge interest.IMO, it will be in the $15-$18 dollar range including an ESPN Insider subscription.
Sigh. You're right, you and your vast experience in this space vs their expertise in this space. What was I thinking. No, you're right,....BrandX too.... it will be closer to $15....I mean, of course you guys are right. For the record, I said north of $20, but presented you with an analysts opinion of $30.Do the math gents. Here are the variables$8 for ESPN by 2016. $1 for ESPN 2 by 2016$.50 for ESPNews & ESPNU by 2016100M ESPN and ESPN2 paying customers75M ESPNews & ESPNU customersAbout 60% of customers don't watch ESPN today, but are paying for it anyway. Now, how many more drop off if the price goes up so that they can hit their nut. Don't forget, they are committed to billions through the years 2027 on NFL, NCAA, NBA, etc. They must get the revenues to pay for those liabilities.Do the math. Oh, here are a few more. John Malone, you might have heard of him...if you haven't, I'd suggest a google search. He thinks $20. What does he know, should be $14.95 according to you. http://ipcarrier.blogspot.com/2013/04/espn-could-cost-20-month-la-carte.htmlAnother prediction, $20 to $30 a month. http://www.thewire.com/technology/2013/07/true-cost-la-carte-tv-high/67289/And another....http://go.bloomberg.com/tech-blog/2013-01-31-your-cable-bills-going-up-again-but-forget-a-la-carte-pricing/So on and so forth. What was the language you used....clearly doesn't understand economics or business? Uhm, ok. Tell that to John Malone. Or Bloomberg. Etc.Meanwhile, back to HBO...here's a new analyst, agrees with me that HBO will likely be $20 to $25, I know you two experts thought it would be cheaper, but what do we know. Maybe it does come in cheaper, if it does, they'll lose on the back end with CNN, TNT, TBS, etc. Make sure you factor in the COMPLETE costs.http://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2014/10/29/despite-cord-cutting-cable-future-looks-very-familiar/L0SeHkhPVKxonu646PQhmI/story.html
Great, Chicos. Best of luck to you and yours. It sounds like you can't lose. Though I do wonder why you then feel the need to be so defensive about it on anonymous message boards.
I'm merely pointing out that just because you want something to be that way doesn't make it so when it comes to business.
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/showtime-to-launch-streaming-service-for-non-cable-101955056489.htmlShowtime follows suit with HBO, and its parent CBS.
IF IT MAKES MONEY, They will all do this - in due time.
FIFY.