(T)here's a growing sense in financial circles that the company will stay together, |
(USA) has been the No. 1 or 2 cable network for a while and (raising ratings further) is a challenge to begin with, ... Nonetheless, I'm sure it's a disappointment for NBC Universal. |
[Analysts said the ABC lineup was unexpectedly strong.] I think advertisers were expecting the worst this year from ABC, ... [But] the advertisers walked away with the sense that they have potential. |
[As the economy continues to rebound, advertising budgets continue to fatten.] All ships should rise in this market, ... It should be a record year. |
[Given the myriad forms of entertainment now available to consumers,] the excitement of these big events in general is diminished, ... There's just so much out there. |
[HBO needs] a series that has long legs to it and generates a kind of buzz, excitement and ratings that `The Sopranos' did, ... Anything less than exceptional performance has to be considered underperformance. |
[HBO needs] a series that has long legs to it and generates a kind of buzz, excitement and ratings that The Sopranos did, ... Anything less than exceptional performance has to be considered underperformance. |
[So far, cable networks are not getting the average 9 percent or so ad rate increases that analysts had estimated.] My understanding is that [top cable] networks have been very active in completing deals at [rates] that range from flat to plus 8 or 9 percent, ... Depending on how the next wave of deals are done, it appears that 9 percent might be somewhat bullish. |
As opposed to alienating her from her constituency, I think (going to prison) connected her to it. |
Broadcasting is still the engine that drives the train. It's still where marketers want their exposure. |
Economically, all the forces are in place for it to be a good upfront. Demand is there. But the advertisers are really rebelling. They're threatening to put more and more money into cable television, |
For the last couple of years, there have been some spots left up in the air on a distressed basis. But the game continues to be one of the most efficient ways to generate quick awareness among a broad audience, particularly those who don't watch a lot of TV during the year. So even at its high price, it continues to be attractive. |
Friendships are the main reason why I'm still active. The group is not the same as it was. The composition has changed because of age and injuries. |
I called the county attorney. It meets the legal test. |
I don't see any end to the upward spiral. |