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DHagar
DHagar
10/17/2016 7:35:10 PM
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Re: Unneccessary channels
@mpouraryan, don't disagree.  Your label with quality focus is the right focus.  My "right mix" only addresses calibrating the right quantity in the markets to make that quality content ("package") sustainable.  Then customers won't want to cut the cord.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
10/17/2016 7:27:42 PM
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Re: Unneccessary channels
What you suggest as the "right mix" is an impossible threshold--once the providers embrace choice and focus on quality content (which is in and of itself is a subjective standard), things can materially improve.    

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DHagar
DHagar
10/17/2016 7:19:27 PM
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Re: Unneccessary channels
@mpouraryan, yes I see those disruptions bubbling.  The dissatisfaction is being registered.  What is yet to be developed are the "right mix" to offer us sustainable options that will enable the providers to have a platform with their content providers, but also deliver to we customers the more scalable packages we are asking for.

I realize everyone's tastes are different, but there is lots of run for better options and enable us to buy more of what we really value.  The right combination will be a "disruptive" package.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
10/17/2016 7:13:37 PM
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Re: Unneccessary channels
I trust you concur that the disruption has already occurred with the acceleration of cord cutting that has been a major focus of deliberations throughout TT and beyond.  Traditional programming (including sports) is also under pressure too--so people seem to not be as "taken" anymore.  

 

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DHagar
DHagar
10/17/2016 7:10:31 PM
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Re: Unneccessary channels
@mpouraryan, let's hope so.  I am on board!

Truly, when service providers figure out there is money to be made by providing what the customer wants - and the opportunity to win more customers by selling that service with a better package, everyone will win.

Otherwise, they are all chasing the rabbit down the same hole.  Someone is going to figure this out and they will disrupt the other packages.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
10/17/2016 6:47:09 PM
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Re: Unneccessary channels
All the "Majors" are going towards that--and yes it allows folks "not to think"--it is scary and in direct conflict with what I have advocated--but we are going there--aren't we?

 

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DHagar
DHagar
10/17/2016 5:11:54 PM
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Re: Unneccessary channels
@mpouraryan, I agree with your line of thinking.  It clearly is challenging.

I am wondering, however, if a provider offers the "right" mix and truly creates a "customized" delivery option that nets more customers if they won't be able to breakthrough through the large/small issue, and actually begin to deliver more value to the customer.

Note:  Obviously, that has been one of the attractive capabilities of Netflix.

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Joe Stanganelli
Joe Stanganelli
10/16/2016 8:37:35 PM
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Re: Waiting game
@Michelle: Alas, Netflix doesn't always *broadcast* or *play* a lot faster than does cable...thanks to hidden Broadband caps, unreliable broadband/Wi-Fi, and the like.  :/

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Michelle
Michelle
10/16/2016 5:20:24 PM
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Waiting game
Since cable providers are moving slowly into the new, smaller bundle, I wonder if this means they'll miss a good opportunity again. Netflix moves a lot faster than cable.

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mpouraryan
mpouraryan
10/14/2016 3:42:18 PM
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Re: Unneccessary channels
Those who "curate" information in the smartest way (and it includes information) will have an edge--the question is who will have the right "solution"--which is not an easy thing--that's why I don't envy them.

 

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