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Scooter

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 8:02 pm

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IMU wrote:

Our customers have money to spend, but don't know how to spend it using the internet.

So you fleece them out of it by showing them the way to prosperity. Got it.

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IMU

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Mon Nov 11, 2019 10:08 pm

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Scooter wrote:

IMU wrote:

Our customers have money to spend, but don't know how to spend it using the internet.

So you fleece them out of it by showing them the way to prosperity. Got it.

I'm in the business of notifying them on how to improve their business.

Everyone wins.

Especially the US of A.

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GoldenJet

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:46 am

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What's the best strategy now?

Comcast internet $30 or $50 with some channel package called 10+ (Does 10+ give the local channels?)

Hulu basic $5.99 or Live no ads $45/mo?

Netflix $14

Prime $10

Disney+ $6

HBO NOW $15

Other premium networks?

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sjboyd0137

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:50 am

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GoldenJet wrote:

I think Hulu with no ads is like 12 bucks a month. There's a bundle for Disney+, Hulu basic, and ESPN+ for $13 a month.

Why is Prime $10?

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GoldenJet

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:55 am

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sjboyd0137 wrote:

GoldenJet wrote:

I think Hulu with no ads is like 12 bucks a month. There's a bundle for Disney+, Hulu basic, and ESPN+ for $13 a month.

Why is Prime $10?

Isn't prime about $120/year? With all the Amazon crap we buy, it more than pays for itself with the free shipping. I'm just saying, it does cost something.

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sjboyd0137

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 10:58 am

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GoldenJet wrote:

sjboyd0137 wrote:

GoldenJet wrote:

I think Hulu with no ads is like 12 bucks a month. There's a bundle for Disney+, Hulu basic, and ESPN+ for $13 a month.

Why is Prime $10?

Isn't prime about $120/year? With all the Amazon crap we buy, it more than pays for itself with the free shipping. I'm just saying, it does cost something.

Yeah, I didn't connect the dots because I don't use Prime video as much as I should...I look at it as an added benefit of Prime.

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denisdman

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:49 am

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I dropped DTV for Hulu Live with the HBO add on. I have NetFlix and Prime. Like Boyd, Prime is just an extra in my house. I will add Disney+ as I am a sucker for Star Wars owing to my childhood love of that universe.

I may add that ESPN+ because of all the boxing.

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sjboyd0137

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:52 am

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denisdman wrote:

I've heard good things about The Mandalorian so far. I'm hoping to have time either tonight after bowling or tomorrow at lunch to watch the first episode.

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billypootons

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:55 am

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logged in to disney+ on the ipad just to check it out and i can't believe how much content there is.

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denisdman

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:09 pm

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sjboyd0137 wrote:

denisdman wrote:

I've heard good things about The Mandalorian so far. I'm hoping to have time either tonight after bowling or tomorrow at lunch to watch the first episode.

Glad to hear that and what billy wrote above. I am going to give this Disney thing a shot.

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GoldenJet

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:55 pm

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I have to figure out what to do with all the movies we've purchased over the years on Comcast.

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Cashman

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 12:56 pm

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billypootons wrote:

logged in to disney+ on the ipad just to check it out and i can't believe how much content there is.

It is GLORIOUS!

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Ogie Oglethorpe

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:27 pm

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RIP Netflix

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billypootons

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 6:44 pm

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Ogie Oglethorpe wrote:

RIP Netflix

I guess when you own the content you can charge 50% less

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SpiralStairs

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 7:02 pm

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All hail our new corporate streaming overlords...until Verizon buys up all streaming properties and bundles them all together.

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stlmax

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:02 am

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DAC wrote:

IMU wrote:

Ogie Oglethorpe wrote:

LOL "Bears content"... :roll:

At most Marquee can get preseason games, but those are typically played or replayed on NFL Network so that won't swing anyone.

NFL teams (unlike the other leagues) don't make their own TV deals. People won't give two fucks about whatever Bears content Marquee provides because every game will still be on Fox or CBS plus the prime time games on NBC or ESPN.

People won't change fandom based upon TV availability, but younger fans who just start watching will pick their fandom based upon what's available to watch. Once again, look at Chicago fandoms pre and post Einhorn's failed SportsVision.

Very few people are going to sign up for ATT just for Marquee. They'll pirate it before they do that, but that won't help the Cubs bottom line.

We're not talking about televising games. We're talking about shows interviewing players. We're talking about 'inside Halas Hall.' We're talking pre- and post-games. Access you don't get on other channels.

Chicago is a Bears town. Fans will eat it up.

How much of a demand is there for those types of shows?

Huge demand. All of the leaders of the chicago area RSNs that came before Marquee are going to be kicking themselves for not think up The Mitch (Pro Bowl QB) Trubisky Show.

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Ogie Oglethorpe

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 9:57 am

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stlmax wrote:

DAC wrote:

IMU wrote:

Ogie Oglethorpe wrote:

LOL "Bears content"... :roll:

How much of a demand is there for those types of shows?

Huge demand. All of the leaders of the chicago area RSNs that came before Marquee are going to be kicking themselves for not think up The Mitch (Pro Bowl QB) Trubisky Show.

The problem is Mitch is going to have to turn off the monitor used to break down plays lest he feel criticized

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HawaiiYou

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 9:35 pm

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Need some help. What is the best service to get ?

HULU TV vs YOUTUBE TV vs Sling?

For those who got rid of Cable for any of these, do you miss anything from cable? I will only need to watch sports and some documentary's. If something is good on HBO then I can pay for that separately for only a month. I already have netflix.

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Seacrest

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 9:38 pm

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HawaiiYou wrote:

We cut Direct, but my wife like Law and Order so we got YouTube TV.

Has that and all sports channels.

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RFDC

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 9:47 pm

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we got youtube tv because it has the better DVR. Had it for about 6 months, no issues at all.

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Hawg Ass

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 7:26 am

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Who the hell forgot to pay the bill around here? I sent in my monthly dues.

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blackhawksfan

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 7:42 am

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I had YouTube tv for a while and then realized I don't need tv. Sports sucks. Just give me Netflix, HBO now, and Showtime. The rest is garbage. If sports isn't on free tv, who cares. The NFL gets it

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Ogie Oglethorpe

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 7:43 am

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YoutubeTV is far and away the best product out there right now

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billypootons

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 7:48 am

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Ogie Oglethorpe wrote:

YoutubeTV is far and away the best product out there right now

i was surprised to read that YTTV only has 2M subscribers, Hulu live tv has 3.4M, expected that number to be higher.

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Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 7:55 am

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Still going strong with YouTubeTV. If only I can get Live PD, I may never leave the house again.

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Ogie Oglethorpe

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 8:02 am

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billypootons wrote:

Ogie Oglethorpe wrote:

YoutubeTV is far and away the best product out there right now

i was surprised to read that YTTV only has 2M subscribers, Hulu live tv has 3.4M, expected that number to be higher.

Hulu's offering has been around several years now. YTTV has been around maybe 1 year

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billypootons

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 8:55 am

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Ogie Oglethorpe wrote:

billypootons wrote:

Ogie Oglethorpe wrote:

YoutubeTV is far and away the best product out there right now

i was surprised to read that YTTV only has 2M subscribers, Hulu live tv has 3.4M, expected that number to be higher.

Hulu's offering has been around several years now. YTTV has been around maybe 1 year

no they both started in 2017

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Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:31 am

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I'm trying to see how long I can go without turning on my TV set (except to use it as a better Spotify speaker). Going on about three weeks so far.

That said, when things calm down, I will have somebody come install an antenna in the attic and connect it to the former cable coax this summer, so I can watch some NFL and the occasional NHL game.

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Ogie Oglethorpe

Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:32 am

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billypootons wrote:

Ogie Oglethorpe wrote:

billypootons wrote:

Ogie Oglethorpe wrote:

YoutubeTV is far and away the best product out there right now

i was surprised to read that YTTV only has 2M subscribers, Hulu live tv has 3.4M, expected that number to be higher.

Hulu's offering has been around several years now. YTTV has been around maybe 1 year

no they both started in 2017

YTTV was available in just 5 markets then. It didn't go national until early 2019 so it has essentially only been available to most consumers for only 1 year.

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Post subject: Re: Cutting Cable?

Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 9:45 am

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Hawg Ass wrote:

Who the hell forgot to pay the bill around here? I sent in my monthly dues.

Your credit card was expired.

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