[opendtv] Re: PR: Public Television and Cable Announce Major Digital Carriage Agreement
- From: Doug McDonald <mcdonald@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2005 10:42:33 -0600
Craig Birkmaier wrote:
> At first glance one might conclude that the=20
> agreement discussed in the following story is an=20
> indication that the marketplace can deal with=20
> cable carriage rights. But PBS is not a "market=20
> player," as there is no money changing hands, or=20
> potential for ad revenues derived from carriage=20
> of PBS programming.
WHAT??? There most certainly is money changing hands
at PBS (and NPR) stations. Lots and lots. Tons and
tons. Our local stations are severely ad-driven. The
NPR outlets are worse than the TV one, with really
annoying ads that add up to perhaps 10 minutes per hour.
Doug McDonald
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