(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. |
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. |
I think it's up to each individual, ... I'd rather donate it locally and give it to the United Way and designate what it goes to. |
I think there's room for one (reality channel), |
I was the most bullish; I expected $8.75 billion. Even the bull was short, |
I was the most bullish; I expected $8.75 billion. Even the bull was short. |
I'm sure there's a lot of sales managers smiling big smiles this morning, ... It could send spot prices up 20 percent over expected rates and it could bring in anywhere between a low of $30 million to a high in the 70's of incremental ad spending. |
If anything there's been a little bit of a backlash, |