The Big Ten Network's Plan For World Domination

[Tugg Speedman]

Big Ten Network President Mark Silverman talks about his goal of reaching 60 million homes by 2015 and why he's hoping ad buyers will start changing their habits.

He said they have 50+ million subscribers now.  For comparison ESPN has 100 million subscribers.

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid2240500562001?bckey=AQ~~,AAAAACrIW3Q~,rmoqnMjEXAKEy815AuuTa87OrVcGyuCQ&bclid=2242925299001&bctid=2484704297001

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In the interview Silverman kept stressing the need for content.  I was left with the impression that they want the BTN to have 100 million subscribers and to do that the B1G will need to become a 25 team conference.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Mark is a smart guy, but I think his 60 million goal might go through a few issues in the coming 2 years.  We'll see how things shake out.

[Eldon]

Welp, ACC, say goodbye to Georgia Tech (once Maryland settles its exit fee suit, of course).

[RideMyBuycks]

I just get more and more comfortable with the new BE. There will be 2 super conferences and multiple "niche" conferences once it's all said and done. I like the one we're in.

[Groin_pull]

So glad I live in Pac-12 territory. Would hate to see even one dollar of my cable bill going to support that crap. I would rather watch a Real Housewives marathon over anything involving Big 10 teams.

[PBRme]

What do these networks get per subscriber?

[GGGG]

Welp, ACC, say goodbye to Georgia Tech (once Maryland settles its exit fee suit, of course).

But that's just not going to happen.  Georgia Tech voted to impose even more severe financial penalties for leaving the ACC.  I think we are done with this for at least a decade.

[WellsstreetWanderer]

Passed on my option to watch B10n  on TWC.  I think this guy is practicing Wishful Thinking on the numbers

[Abode4life]

Passed on my option to watch B10n  on TWC.  I think this guy is practicing Wishful Thinking on the numbers

Where do you live?  I don't think you can pass if you live in Big Ten footprint.  At least in Wisconsin it comes with basic cable.

[Sunbelt15]

Welp, ACC, say goodbye to Georgia Tech (once Maryland settles its exit fee suit, of course).

Georgia Tech ain't crazy! ACC, as a whole, are about to dominate the tv airwaves. 

[ChicosBailBonds]

What do these networks get per subscriber?

A couple of years old, obviously not going to disclose publicly the latest but since this link is available on the web from Kagan, ok to publish.  Basically take these rates and add to them (in some cases significantly)

[PBRme]

Thanks Chicos

[Brewtown Andy]

But that's just not going to happen.  Georgia Tech voted to impose even more severe financial penalties for leaving the ACC.  I think we are done with this for at least a decade.

Hey, as long as Georgia Tech is cool with not getting any TV money for the next 14 years, they can go wherever they want.

[Skitch]

Where do you live?  I don't think you can pass if you live in Big Ten footprint.  At least in Wisconsin it comes with basic cable.

I'm in Green Bay area and BTN (along with NBCsports and a few others) were moved off basic to a higher tier a few months ago on Charter Cable.