The mechanical giant General Electric is looking to sell NBC Universal. The move has caught the attention of Comcast as it would kill to have ownership of NBC in their business portfolio.
Why G.E. is making the move is because they would be getting some profit or financial recovery from the many years it has put into NBC Universal by creating new networks like Telemundo, Bravo, and Oxygen.
It really does not look like a bad move by G.E. to let NBC go because they will be getting some money in return for all the years they have put into it. Plus, if they don't really need NBC it might help trim unnecessary spending for G.E. and they can focus on more important projects.
I'm just curious on how Comcast were to manage NBC if they were able to buy it. It's really interesting to see companies who have managed to stay around for decades and now become bought by young companies (at least that's what I think of Comcast).
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
DVR killed the TV Show
According to this article, DVR usage on network television has been both a curse and a blessing. Major TV networks (like NBC, CBS, CW) have reported that DVR usage has caused ratings for shows to drop when the program airs, which worried the networks.
However, playback on the DVR of the same program are remarkably high once the networks receive the ratings of playbacks. For example, NBC's "Heros" has a demographic of 18 to 49 year olds but the program is recorded more than watched during it's airing time. Once the network receives those playback numbers they total in the ratings to see how well the show has done.
One thing about the DVR is that it gives the user to control television programing, including commercials. Advertisers are worried about DVR users skipping their commercials when the DVR is in play. Ironically, the same rules apply to advertisers likewise when advertisers get their ratings from DVR playbacks.
I honestly didn't think that DVRs would be such a problem for the networks. You would think when someone records a TV show that episode would count double for ratings because it could be viewed at any time. I honestly can't wait until I build my own DVR!
However, playback on the DVR of the same program are remarkably high once the networks receive the ratings of playbacks. For example, NBC's "Heros" has a demographic of 18 to 49 year olds but the program is recorded more than watched during it's airing time. Once the network receives those playback numbers they total in the ratings to see how well the show has done.
One thing about the DVR is that it gives the user to control television programing, including commercials. Advertisers are worried about DVR users skipping their commercials when the DVR is in play. Ironically, the same rules apply to advertisers likewise when advertisers get their ratings from DVR playbacks.
I honestly didn't think that DVRs would be such a problem for the networks. You would think when someone records a TV show that episode would count double for ratings because it could be viewed at any time. I honestly can't wait until I build my own DVR!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
China is News
China has recently improved their media system. An organization by the name of Shanghai Media Group is developing well because they are working towards being global contenders against Bloomber, Time Warner, Viacom, etc.
The communist government has allowed it's media companies to have private funding in order for it to grow and develop and not "be a leech" to the government. The company is predicting that it will do well enough that in the future there could be 10 subsidiaries for it to support.
I think this is a really good thing for China to have. Even if the news itself is still controlled by the government, at least the chinese people will have good quality entertainment on television. It will also supply more jobs and allow more income to flow through the country (even if we owe them money). At least they're not on a isolated country and poverty stricken. Remember, money makes the world go around, eventually it'll come back to us.
The communist government has allowed it's media companies to have private funding in order for it to grow and develop and not "be a leech" to the government. The company is predicting that it will do well enough that in the future there could be 10 subsidiaries for it to support.
I think this is a really good thing for China to have. Even if the news itself is still controlled by the government, at least the chinese people will have good quality entertainment on television. It will also supply more jobs and allow more income to flow through the country (even if we owe them money). At least they're not on a isolated country and poverty stricken. Remember, money makes the world go around, eventually it'll come back to us.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Of Pucks and Pens
The Los Angeles Kings hires a team reporter. Richard Hammond, former reporter for the L.A. Daily News, was hired to report the teams activities for their website. With the current state of newspapers and the economy, more teams are hiring reporters which is more cost effective than the newspaper companies spending money to send on business trip (i.e. away games).
The trend is not so common as other teams in the league and other sports leagues are emulating the idea.
Sports reporters are making the move for financial reasons because the deal they agree to pays more than the newspaper company.
I think it's a good move for everyone. The sports team gets their publicity as usual, the reporter earns more money, and the newspapers saves more money. However, I don't believe that EVERY sports team will do this because there are some that may not have the budget to hire reporters. All I can say is that being a sports reporter in that position just made life even better.
The trend is not so common as other teams in the league and other sports leagues are emulating the idea.
Sports reporters are making the move for financial reasons because the deal they agree to pays more than the newspaper company.
I think it's a good move for everyone. The sports team gets their publicity as usual, the reporter earns more money, and the newspapers saves more money. However, I don't believe that EVERY sports team will do this because there are some that may not have the budget to hire reporters. All I can say is that being a sports reporter in that position just made life even better.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
J. Kirby vs W. Disney, Round 1, FIGHT!
By now every fan of Marvel comics are still loathing over the solid fact that Disney had purchased Marvel not too long ago. Dread of changes worried the fans to the point where they had to question their dedication if those changes were made. Looks like Marvel fans have something NEW to worry about.
Jack Kirby, one of the creators of many Marvel superhero characters, left a legacy that had a copyright attatchment. When Kirby was still alive he made copyrights on any work he created especially when he worked on projects with others. His children are the inheritants to the rights and the Kirby family had sent notices to Disney to inform them about those rights.
It seems like now Disney may be having second thoughts after the purchase of Marvel because so many other companies have licenses and rights to produce Marvel related projects (i.e. Universal Studios, Paramount, Sony, Fox, etc.). As long as these parties have the important documents or rights; it doesn't look like Disney will be making as much money as they thought before when the company purchased Marvel.
I just find it funny to know that Jack Kirby is still working beyond the grave and making his fans love him even more. Hmm, this sounds like something he would make into a comic book, no?
Jack Kirby, one of the creators of many Marvel superhero characters, left a legacy that had a copyright attatchment. When Kirby was still alive he made copyrights on any work he created especially when he worked on projects with others. His children are the inheritants to the rights and the Kirby family had sent notices to Disney to inform them about those rights.
It seems like now Disney may be having second thoughts after the purchase of Marvel because so many other companies have licenses and rights to produce Marvel related projects (i.e. Universal Studios, Paramount, Sony, Fox, etc.). As long as these parties have the important documents or rights; it doesn't look like Disney will be making as much money as they thought before when the company purchased Marvel.
I just find it funny to know that Jack Kirby is still working beyond the grave and making his fans love him even more. Hmm, this sounds like something he would make into a comic book, no?
Monday, September 14, 2009
First Ric Flair, now Jay Leno....guys, stay retired!
I'm sure everyone here is aware of the return of Jay Leno. There are definitely mixed feelings about his return to prime time television with all the TV Commercials telling you about his new show.
What was interesting about the article is that how it explained some or most marketers use a repetitive tactic to get their product in people's memories. Usually a catchy tune or phrase tends to stick in my memory but what irritates me most is the consistant airing of the same commercial. In the internet world we call this spamming and it WILL get on your nerves. I find myself sometimes yelling at the TV "I GET IT ALREADY! SHUT UP!!" even if my efforts are fruitless.
What was interesting about the article is that how it explained some or most marketers use a repetitive tactic to get their product in people's memories. Usually a catchy tune or phrase tends to stick in my memory but what irritates me most is the consistant airing of the same commercial. In the internet world we call this spamming and it WILL get on your nerves. I find myself sometimes yelling at the TV "I GET IT ALREADY! SHUT UP!!" even if my efforts are fruitless.
Monday, September 7, 2009
The Red Commet lives in a Box
Much like Char Aznable (famous Ace pilot for the Principality of Zeon in the japanese anime Mobile Suit Gundam), the Red Box movie rental distributor is bringing a lot of buzz in the movie renting and DVD industry. The Red Box is now seen as a threat because of it's affordability and accessibility to the consumer.
Major companies and organizations are worked up and feel threatened to the point where legal action might be taken but the Red Box does not scare easily as they would throw the legal card on the same play. I wonder how this will play?
Major companies and organizations are worked up and feel threatened to the point where legal action might be taken but the Red Box does not scare easily as they would throw the legal card on the same play. I wonder how this will play?
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