J.P. Hannan

TV Networks Weathering the Storm

Robert, thanks for taking time to comment.

With respect to the future of the tv business... while I think your thoughts about local news and affiliates are completely valid, I'd point out that nowhere in my article or the NY Times piece does it discuss the business of local tv. This is where the medium is in transition- no longer can the whole industry be painted with one broad brush.

The economics of network tv are very different than local tv, and getting further and further apart every day (please see my article TV Networks Reach Fork in Digital Road seekingalpha.com/artic...). The same can be said about network vs local radio.

In my opinion, it all comes down to content. Those mediums that control their own content, like the tv networks, will succeed in the digital realm. Those who don't, like some local stations, simply won't.

Newspapers should also be included in this- properties that still break news like the WSJ and NY Times will find their home in the digital world, but those who simply repackage AP stories are destined to fold.

Happy New Year.

NBC Beijing '08 Online Metrics: High Viewership, Little Revenue

Interesting insight there Vball... had not heard that angle before.

World Wrestling Entertainment’s Mixed Martial Arts Potential

Excellent points imonit. Thanks for the comment.

World Wrestling Entertainment’s Mixed Martial Arts Potential

What amazing feedback... thanks to everyone.

I should have been clearer that I in no way do I think WWE should attach the WWE brand to MMA. As most mentioned above, it would clearly confuse people as to the legitimacy of the sport. It doesn't mean they can't keep MMA as a separate league and still use their corporate prowess and managerial skills to their fullest advantage there, though.

I have read that Shane McMahon is a big proponent of the sport, but that his mother Linda McMahon has said she thinks the sport will die out as a fad. Those comments were from over a year ago though, and one has to wonder if there has been any change of opinion based on the success the sport has seen since that time.

There is another great article on Yahoo Sports today about competition for talent in MMA if anyone is interested-

sports.yahoo.com/mma/n...

Thanks for all of the comments and emails.

Radio Industry Challenges and Opportunities

Thanks for the emails I got this morning and all of the links to this over on the Yahoo message boards. Please keep the feedback coming.

Writers Strike Barely Impacts the TV Networks

Thanks for the emails I got on this one. Always welcome feedback on my articles.

Auto Sector Woes Likely to Boost Media Ad Spending

Thanks for the emails I got on this one. Always welcome feedback on my articles.