[opendtv] Re: Delay

I think it might be informative to compare to ota promotion of HDTV versus
ota promotion of HD radio.

The other morning, while waking up, I heard a promotion on Clear Channel's
KOGO-AM for a give-away of a Boston Acoustic high definition radio, and the
clear signal that KOGO allegedly has with HDR.

Gee, I thought, is this out of the goodness of their heart, or is this a
paid promo?

A few minutes later, I signed on to TVNewsday.com.  Which brought news of a
system-wide promo deal between Clear Channel and Boston Acoustic.

Very reminiscent of the early-stage promos at the beginning of TV shows, for
High definition TVs.

TV and radio stations -- at least the commercial ones -- air spots when
paid.

John Willkie

P.S.  I was talking to a guy yesterday, Mark, who said that your analog TV
reception is somewhere between TASO grade 2 and 2.5.  Where would you peg
it?

> -----Original Message-----
> From: opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:opendtv-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> On Behalf Of Mark Schubin
> Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 3:58 PM
> To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [opendtv] Re: Delay
> 
> Manfredi, Albert E wrote:
> > The other thing to consider is promotion. I listen to FM radio. I am
> > amazed at the level of promotion their new digital stations get on the
> > air. I think groups like Bonneville Broadcasting are doing a super job.
> > I cannot say the same for TV
> TV broadcasters do lots of promotion -- print ads, radio, billboards,
> etc. -- but you are correct that they are not promoting DTT much.  So
> let us ask why.
> 
> Can it be that they expect the 2009 date to fail?  I don't think so.
> 
> Can it be that they don't want to drive away audience?  Perhaps.  In my
> apartment, it has always (except with the magic LG 5th-gen box) been
> easier to get some stations than others.  So, suppose I'm Fox.  I
> promote WNYW-DT.  My viewers buy DTT receivers, take them home, and find
> they can get ABC, CBS, and NBC, but not Fox.  Promotional money well
> spent?
> 
> I'm open to other theories.
> 
> TTFN,
> Mark
> 
> 
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